The Roofing Operating System Podcast: America’s Top-Rated Podcast for Roofing Software & Scalable Growth #3 - JobTread: How Roofing Contractors Are Scaling Fast with Software
Skyrocket Your Profits with Construction Software | JobTread + Better Boss
How Smart Contractors Are Scaling Faster with Software | JobTread x Better Boss
In this episode of The Roofing Operating System Podcast, host Nick Peret (founder of Better Boss) is joined by Eric Fortenberry, founder and CEO of JobTread, to unpack how software is transforming profitability, efficiency, and growth in the construction space.
Eric shares his journey from investment banking to construction tech entrepreneur—building one of the most impactful estimating and project management platforms in the industry. From launching JobTread as a university project to scaling it across thousands of contractors, this conversation is packed with entrepreneurial lessons, business growth strategy, and practical software insights for contractors who want to scale smart.
Whether you're just getting started or running a multi-crew operation, this episode shows how technology can dramatically improve how you sell, manage, and deliver projects.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:-
Why JobTread was built for contractors—by someone outside the industry
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Real-world tips for evaluating construction management software
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How software improves project profitability and client satisfaction
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Where most contractors lose time, money, and margins (and how to fix it)
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How Better Boss and JobTread align on the mission to help contractors scale
00:00 Welcome + Intro
00:13 Meet Eric Fortenberry – Founder of JobTread
00:34 How JobTread Was Born to Solve Real Contractor Problems
05:17 Challenges of Building a Construction Tech Startup
08:53 From Field Struggles to Software Breakthroughs
27:17 Finding the Right Construction Software
31:39 Evaluating Support, Features & Flexibility
36:03 Software’s Impact on Margins & Client Experience
42:15 What’s Next for JobTread
46:07 Where Construction is Headed (Tech Edition)
54:37 Final Words for Contractors & Entrepreneurs
Better Boss – The AI-Powered CRM + Automation System Built to Scale Roofing and Construction Companies
💡 Want to Learn More?Explore JobTread at https://www.jobtread.com
Learn how Better Boss can systemize and scale your business: https://mybetterboss.ai
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💥 That’s a wrap on another episode of The Roofing Operating System™—America’s top-rated podcast for roofing software and scalable growth.
If today’s insights sparked just one idea to scale smarter or grow faster, imagine what a full strategy could do for your business.
👉 Head to mybetterboss.ai to access free tools, book a discovery call, or explore systems trusted by top roofing companies nationwide.
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Until next time—build better, lead stronger, and scale like a boss.