How I Went From $19,000/yr to Over $140,000 in 8 Months With Roofing Sales Door to Door

[@bebop4874]

This is VERY accurate stuff here. I experienced the same thing my first year as a full time roofing contractor. I now own my own company and LOVE what I do. I can’t wait to find a solid team leader to train. We’re definitely a rare breed of people and it’s hard to find others that fit the mold. Anyone who’s new and struggling to get contracts signed. Please keep going, don’t quit before the miracle happens!!! It’s really hard, I’m not going to lie. I had 14 leads either go with a cheaper guy that was clearly committing fraud or a million other reasons. I ALMOST quit and that would have been the worst decision of my life!! I went out the following Monday afternoon with a friend and I signed 5 contracts that afternoon with claims filed. Then I went to doing 1m+ in sales my first year. Just keep going, set small goals every day and achieve them to the best of your ability and that will compound on itself. Good luck my friend!

[@TheRoofStrategist]

Dude. Thanks for taking the time to share your story and experience. The key lesson - most people quit too soon. Success out of the gate is super rare. You gotta embrace the journey! It's simple. Just not easy. If it was - everyone would be rich.

[@forestwesterman9126]

Got my first contract by myself today I am so pumped up about this!!! My team has been a huge help and your videos as well

[@TheRoofStrategist]

YEAAAAAAA buddy! Congrats!! 💪👏👊 The first one is always the hardest and you will forever remember it :) Keep crushing it my man!

[@jballssmyrl1452]

Hell yea

[@kylerowland1227]

I just got picked up for commercial roofing sales, never done it before but this was inspiring. Commission only but they are paying me for training which is awesome. Coming from cabinet sales. Excited to rock 2021!

[@TheRoofStrategist]

💪 man oh man you are going to have some fun. Commercial wales are a THRILL to land. Glad to have you here and I invite you to comment/question on any video. I read and reply to all of 'em!

[@kylerowland1227]

@@TheRoofStrategist thank you. I’ve heard your name recommended on Facebook groups too. Get your ads all the time now lol

[@TheRoofStrategist]

@@kylerowland1227 Pumped to hear that my channel was recommended in those groups. It's an honor to help! And glad to hear my face has become familiar 😆

[@awordpressdeveloper]

I'll pair up with a roofer to share leads from a marketing effort. You've been of great help man. Thanks!

[@BradDeverall]

I appreciate your advice, I’m just getting started and get a lot out of your videos, some more door knocking stuff would be awesome.

[@TheRoofStrategist]

Thanks for the feedback Florida Craftsman! Welcome to the industry. Stay focused, manage your time, and be diligent with your efforts. You may want to check out my video on goal setting (it was a LIVE to start the 2019 year). Good insight on the videos. I'll add some door knocking stuff to the queue ;)

[@impolder]

Hey Adam, hope you see this, if not its ok! Im Nathan, I am on track to getting into roofing sales! I really wanted a head start on the ins and outs when it comes to roofing. I am on my like 20th video of yours, watching and taking notes. I just want to say you are so helpful and I am beyond excited to begin this new journey, especially due to the knowledge youve given to me which has drastically increased my confidence. Thank you for everything you do! You really deserve all the success in the world!! Now Im gonna get back to my notes lol.

[@TheRoofStrategist]

Hey Nathan! Really glad to have you here. Welcome to the industry and the channel. I'm really pumped to see my videos have been helpful for you. That really feels my why. I'll be rooting for you dude!

[@impolder]

@@TheRoofStrategist I just met with my company's owner! They gave me a book to look through. AND GUESS WHAT? It's yours! The Roofing Sales Survival Guide. I was so happy when I saw your name on it, i know its going to be good! LFG.

[@joshualedden4160]

What are your thoughts on work full time from 9-5 and doing roofing sales part time? I was told best selling time is after anyways and could make my own schedule.

[@TheRoofStrategist]

If you must do that to get started, do it. But the sooner you can go all in, the better.

[@brownwoodroofingohio8043]

Great point with #7! So true! Following u now. Interested I. Learning more about the actual roofing inspection for weather damages

[@TheRoofStrategist]

💪 Pumped to have you here! On my channel I focus on SALES. That being said, here's 1 video on inspections that may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gl6TaZSaq9ijhqM

[@jaimeduque4511]

He is Genuine. Army Vet here.

[@TheRoofStrategist]

Thanks for the kind words my dude. Glad to have you here.

[@GetCASHGetPaid]

I just wanted to give you some praise man, last week I was literally in the same position you were, full time job, thinking of doing this on a side...I know nothing about roofing, but I quit my job yesterday and I’m going all in. This video was definitely the inspiration I was looking for and hope to message you back in 8 months with some good news!

[@TheRoofStrategist]

DUDE! Congrats on making the leap and going all in. Embrace the pressure and the challenge and let it fuel your success. I wrote my goals down on a piece of paper and looked at them EVERY SINGLE DAY (I even taped them to my wall of my bedroom). I also printed out a blank sheet of paper with 1 - 100 written down - each # representing a sale. I would scratch 'em off as I went to keep the fire going. You got this dude!!

[@GetCASHGetPaid]

@@TheRoofStrategist I've been looking for a reason to use this new pen I just got, appreciate you my guy and I wish you well!

[@TheRoofStrategist]

@@GetCASHGetPaid Same to you :) Now go put that pen in the hand of your customers so they can sign with you! ;)

[@GetCASHGetPaid]

@@TheRoofStrategist Sounds good brother, I do have one question if you don't mind me asking, the job I left was Angie's List so im sure you've heard of it being in this field. Coming from digital mkt/ad I was curious to know if you feel like door to door produces a higher return than digital ads? The plan is to do both but wanted to make sure I balanced it properly. I apologize if you have a vid already explaining this, I'm new to your channel, if its easier for you to drop the link thats perfectly fine with me! if you don't though, would love some feedback!

[@TheRoofStrategist]

@@GetCASHGetPaid GREAT question. There is no greater return than door knocking. Period. Can digital be powerful? YES. 100%. Is it more scalable? As a company owner, it can be - but only when done properly. It is also higher risk without a proven model. Lots of money can be wasted quickly. As an individual rep, I would 100% focus on D2D first. That way you can learn what you need to about the process, note any objections, and learn how to put together some killer ad copy before trying anything on the digital side. As a company owner, I would find a business who knows what they are doing to run exclusive leads for you. Just my .2c and hope it helps!

[@nicholaswach8450]

Hi Adam, I am located in MN (St Paul). You mentioned being in Madison. Do you know of any companies up this way that have traveling sales positions for the winter?

[@TheRoofStrategist]

Hey Nicholas! I was formerly based in Madison and am no longer there. I will say this - every company is ALWAYS hiring good sales people. Don't be shy to keep an eye on the storms and contact local companies in the southern market for winter work :)

[@Brascobadboy]

Learning so much. I owe you a lot. Someday I will Buy you a steak dinner

[@TheRoofStrategist]

Now we're talking :) Ribeye's and a celebration of your success!

[@brandonreynoso5832]

So how did you go from $19k to $140k in sales? I appreciate you telling your story but the title is misleading.

[@TheRoofStrategist]

Thanks for the comment. Happy to answer that. I was earning $19,000 (ish) per year as a massage therapist. I left that business and went "all in" in roofing sales. In my first 8 months I had generated a $140,000 of income for myself.

[@Trentmoney]

Are all company’s 100% commission

[@TheRoofStrategist]

No sir. Nearly all are performance based - the more you sell the more you earn. Some provide a base pay, hiring bonuses, or other incentives to provide cash flow as you get started. Each company handles it differently. Best to interview with a few and ask :)

[@anthonyrusso4713]

I would be crushed if I made 2200 off of 90 SQs

[@TheRoofStrategist]

Believe me... knowing what I know now, it crushes me too. But as a broke rookie, all I looked at was the $2,200 and it was significant money for the guy I was back then earning $19k/year.

[@anthonyrusso4713]

@@TheRoofStrategist Honestly I probably wouldve felt just as pumped as you. Hard to look back sometimes and realize how much money used to mean back then. Now 2200 on full commission is a bit more tough to swallow on large projects 😅

[@TheRoofStrategist]

@@anthonyrusso4713 AGREE 100% As we earn more and realize our value, our outlook changes quite a bit!

[@brandonreynoso5832]

Your psychology led you to nowhere?? Can’t tell if you’re joking or lying? Sales is psychology!

[@TheRoofStrategist]

LOL I should have stated that much better. You are dead right. Sales is psychology. What I meant to say, is that graduating with a psych degree did NOT lead me down a career path and made it dang-near impossible to get a job out of college. Thank you for calling me out on that!

[@brandonreynoso5832]

@@TheRoofStrategist it was 3 yrs ago so I don’t blame you. Your look great!