{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 295. The Financial Truth Nobody Tells Roofing Contractors","description":" In this episode, I sit down with Brie Reis, CEO of Elite Roofing & Solar, and Jenn Allen, Financial Systems Coach for The Roofing Academy and Founder of Lucid Co., to unpack one of the most overlooked\u2014but most important\u2014parts of running a successful roofing company: the financial side of the business.   Brie shares lessons from scaling one of the fastest-growing roofing companies in Colorado while navigating the real challenges that come with business growth, leadership, and building a sustainable company. Jenn brings over a decade of accounting and roofing industry experience to the conversation, breaking down why so many contractors struggle with cash flow, job costing, and financial systems that can\u2019t support long-term growth.   We dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly of construction finances, including why many business owners don\u2019t truly know their numbers, how poor financial visibility impacts profitability, and what systems need to be in place before a company can scale effectively. Jenn also explains how tools like QuickBooks, JobNimbus, and integrated financial reporting systems should work together, why clean bookkeeping alone isn\u2019t enough, and how contractors can build financial clarity and confidence in their decision-making.   Toward the end of the conversation, Brie and Jenn share practical insights on leadership development, accountability, business systems, and creating structure within a growing company\u2014while also discussing the mindset shifts owners need to make if they want long-term business success and stability.   If you\u2019re a contractor, roofing business owner, or entrepreneur looking to improve cash flow management, understand your numbers, increase profit margins, and build a company that scales with confidence, this episode will give you practical strategies and real-world insights you can start applying immediately. ","author_name":"The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/startbuildgrowshow.libsyn.com\/website","html":"