Past Issues

A final-day reflection on 2025—what went well, what didn’t, and how to set clear priorities for 2026, with a deeper reminder of what truly matters.

This week includes a quick Field Note focused on giving, leadership, and a simple Screaming Frog check that most contractors overlook but should not.

Small, irritating problems quietly drain your business. A thought on the “little foxes” that spoil growth and how to fix them before they cost you.

After AI challenged me to stop juggling seven brands, I made this executive decision...

TL;DR: The 4 questions that build instant trust; Final hours to join a deep dive into leadership, sales, and relationships; Upcoming event; Podcast throwback: the people side

TL;DR: Thanksgiving reflection. Text top clients TODAY. Leadership Essentials tickets. Podcast: The Lie of Work–Life Balance.

TLDR: Backup your backup; Avoid getting phished; Upcoming event in Ohio; Podcast #048

TLDR: Zoom replay access; Project Profiles (free template!) for increasing leads, sales and profitt; Upcoming event for people serious about succeeding; Podcast #047

TLDR: Elias is roofing today so Zoom moved to Wednesday 😎; Podcast #046 throwback w/special guest; Becoming "Smarter Roofer" with an app powered by 15 years of real-world in-the-field knowledge

Doing more versus doing what actually matters... +see what happened when I let an AI agent run wild inside an email platform (results were shocking). And in this week’s podcast, we expose the #1 mistake most commercial roofers make...

Most contractors confuse “staying busy” with “building income.” We break down how to spot the difference—and why focusing on true revenue-generating activities could completely change your results. +3 tips to avoid AI slop in business.