Innovating the Roofing Industry: Brad Strawbridge on CRM, Technology, and Community Impact

In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Andrew Hathaway speaks with Brad Strawbridge, co-owner of Capital City Roofing and creator of Builder Link, a revolutionary CRM tool for the roofing industry. Brad shares insights into his journey, the growth of his roofing company, and the innovative licensing model that aims to make Capital City Roofing a household name. He discusses the challenges faced in the roofing industry, the importance of community engagement, and the mission of his nonprofit, Feeding the Future, which addresses childhood hunger. The conversation also explores the potential of Builder Link to transform home services beyond roofing, emphasizing the need for tailored solutions for different trades. Support our Sponsors: 🤝 Thank you to Jonathan Keim of 360 Commercial Roofing. 360 Commercial Roofing is a growth partner network for the roofing industry that helps contractors and companies build trust, visibility, and engagement through collaborative resources and loyalty-building tools. Website: https://www.choiceroofcontractors.com/ Follow on Instagram:   / choiceroofpros   Connect on LinkedIn:   / choice-roof-contractor-group   🤝 Thank you to Michael J. Fox of Corberry Digital Marketing. Corberry Digital Marketing helps home service businesses dominate their local markets by providing high-quality leads, smart follow-up systems, and strategic positioning. Website: https://corberry.com/ Follow on Instagram:   / corberrydigital   Connect on LinkedIn:   / corberry-digital-marketing   🤝 Thank you to Paul Maskill of Blue Collar Business Advisors. Blue Collar Business Advisors helps home service business owners create consistent, positive cash flow through fractional CFO services. Website: https://thebluecollaradvisors.com/ Follow on Instagram:   / paul_maskill   Connect on LinkedIn:   / paulmaskill   🤝 Thank you to Silas Lagoy of Forgemark LLC. Forgemark LLC is a fractional family office financial planning company that specializes in merging real estate, business, and finance to create holistic wealth management plans for its clients. Website: https://forgemarkprivatewealth.com/ Follow on Instagram:   / silaslagoy   Connect on LinkedIn:   / silas-lagoy-senior-marketing-director-421b...   🤝 Thank you to Michael Rutkowski of Rutkowski Law Firm. Rutkowski Law Firm helps Michigan business owners protect their personal and business assets by designing and implementing comprehensive estate and asset protection plans. Website: https://rutkowskilawfirm.com/ Follow on Instagram: N/A Connect on LinkedIn:   / rutkowskilawfirm   🤝 Thank you to Joe Work of 10xnerds. 10xnerds saves business owners cash by analyzing their outgoing expenses, trimming the expense fat, and optimizing the cash flow. Website: https://10xnerds.com/ Follow on Instagram: N/A Connect on LinkedIn: N/A 🤝 Thank you to Brian Dukes of Exitwise. Exitwise is a full-service M&A advisory firm that helps business owners sell their companies for more money. Website: https://www.exitwise.com Follow on Instagram: N/A Connect on LinkedIn:   / brdukes   — Chapters: 00:00 The Power of Community and Trust 04:51 Innovations in Roofing: Builder Link 12:05 Building a Business Ecosystem 18:05 Challenges and Solutions in Business Growth 24:12 Feeding the Future: A Nonprofit Initiative Stream on Other Platforms: 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/38cEQ3Z... 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Connect with Andrew: Follow on Instagram:   / theandrewhathaway   Follow on Facebook:   / bighath33   Follow on TikTok:   / theandrewhathaway   Connect on LinkedIn:   / anhathaway   Hathaway Companies Website: https://hathaway-companies.com/ Virtual Assist Website: https://www.virtual-assist.co/ Freedom AI Website: https://freedom-ai.io/ Connect with Brad: Connect on LinkedIn:   / brad-strawbridge-75214615b   Capital City Roofing Website: capitalcityroofing.net/ BuilderLync Website: https://builderlync.com/ 1️⃣ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL 2️⃣ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS 3️⃣ SHARE THIS ON SOCIAL OR WITH A FRIEND #BigHittersPodcast #AndrewHathaway #SuccessMindset #Entrepreneurship #Podcast