
About this episode
Only after Matt Jackson bought a roofing business in the hurricane state did he realize just how big the opportunity is.
Topics in Matt’s interview:
- His experience with Acquira
- Keeping the seller as an employee
- Why he likes roofing despite drawbacks
- How he satisfied his licensing requirement
- Moats around spray foam roofing
- Standing out in the roofing industry
- His vision for organic growth
- How insurance companies drive demand for new roofs
- Using ROBS for financing
- Why he won’t buy the ROBS ownership interest back from his 401k
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