by Chris Hunter
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Welcome to Roofer Growth Hacks! In this episode, we’re joined by John Nieuwenburg, Founder of W5 Business Coaching, business coach and founder of W5 Coaching, to explore powerful strategies for roofing company owners. We dive into John’s Five Steps to Freedom framework, designed to help small business owners increase profits, reduce stress, and regain control of their personal lives. John shares his wealth of experience in guiding businesses to overcome growth challenges and achieve lasting success. Tune in for actionable growth hacks that will help you elevate your roofing business and reach new heights!
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About:
Since 2004, as a professional business coach, John Nieuwenburg has taken over 350 clients through a systematic process that helps them increase profit, remove the stress and chaos from their businesses, and get their lives back. At W5 Coaching, the Socratic style of leadership and teaching is employed: a method of teaching by using questions to arrive at the right answer for YOU.
Timestamps:
[00:00 – 01:06] – Intro
[01:07 – 02:43] – John’s Entrepreneurial Journey – Where he started and where is he now?
[02:43 – 03:27] – Who are John’s Ideal Clients
[03:28 – 05:02] – Applying Frameworks for Success
[05:03 – 06:15] – Is Marketing the Key to Driving Sales Success?
[06:16 – 08:03] – What’s the 20% That Delivers 80% of Results for Clients?
[08:04 – 09:18] – What Strategy Saved the Day for Payroll?
[09:19 – 11:59] – What’s the Best Way to Forecast Cash Flow for Contractors?
[12:00 – 13:28] – What Does It Mean for Roofing Contractors to Be Fully Capitalized & How They Can Do It?
[13:29 – 18:40] – What’s the Best Advice for New Roofing Companies Starting Out?
[18:41 – 22:34] – What’s the Key to Delegating Roles in a Growing Roofing Business?
[22:35 – 25:52] – Why is it Crucial to Have Someone Manage Your Schedule?
[25:53 – 26:26] – Message from the Sponsor
[26:27 – 27:20] – Lightning Round/John’s Favorite Personal Hack
[27:21 – 28:11] – Favorite Business Hack
[28:12 – 29:11] – Best Advice John Has Been Given
[29:12 – 30:06] – How Can Roofers Get in Touch with John?
[30:07 – 34:20] – Episode Wrap-Up & Biggest Takeaways
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Resources:
W5 Coaching: https://w5coaching.com/
John Nieuwenburg : https://www.linkedin.com/in/business-coach-canada/
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