Thinking about buying a roofing company or scaling your home service business? John and Jack almost bought a roofing business—but after a deep dive into the financials and seller materials, they walked away. In this episode, they reveal why the deal didn’t work, the red flags in roofing business listings, and what you should know before buying or building a home service company.
From key takeaways at HoldCo Comp to real estate agent business models, and from leveraging tools like Hatch for outbound sales to analyzing the true value of niche service companies—this episode is packed with actionable business advice.
If you’re in roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or any home service niche, and you’re exploring acquisitions, growth strategy, or operational efficiency, this is a must-watch.
🚨 In This Episode, We Cover:
🔹 Why they passed on buying a roofing company
🔹 The red flags in seller listings and valuations
🔹 Key takeaways from HoldCo Comp on running multiple businesses
🔹 The crossover between real estate agents and home service niches
🔹 Building vs. buying — what’s really more practical?
🔹 How tools like Hatch are transforming outbound and sales
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🎙️ Episode Hosts:
🗣️ John Wilson – Follow on X: @WilsonCompanies
🗣️ Jack Carr – Follow on X: @TheHVACJack
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John Wilson, CEO of Wilson Companies
Jack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC
