On this episode of the Rocket Roof Show, we sat down with Jon Paramore of SMASH to discuss the importance of utilizing coaches to find the gaps in your company. Jon’s company Smash helps business owners in the industry build teams to help scale their company and reach their business goals. With over 20 years as a contractor, he doesn’t just talk the talk, he’s lived it and is generous enough to share his expertise with us.
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Jon’s company takes in all the lessons he’s learned, the mistakes he’s made, and built a process to help others achieve greater success a lot faster. The first step is to find the right teams of people. It’s important to remember that you should not hire people from emotion. While there is a lot to be said about trusting your gut, you need to focus on hiring people who have abilities that fill in the gaps that you’re missing. When companies are first starting out in the industry, a bad hire can be catastrophic. From stealing employees to stealing your entire business model, not finding the right employees can be more than a headache.
Another important lesson to discuss is to stop thinking “It will be better next year.” While many contractors hope that will be the case, time and time again they don’t make any changes. Without changes, you will continue to repeat your mistakes and not have the growth you desire. This is where mentoring comes in. When you work with a trusted coach in the industry, which are few and far between, you can help your business exponentially.
So how do you find a trusted coach? Make sure they:
- Have been winning in the industry for more than a decade
- Made their own mistakes and own up to them
- Share their big wins and big losses
- Put substantial value into the marketplace that is genuine and free of charge
But these coaches can’t save those who are not open and willing to do what it takes. If you’re at a place where you can admit you need help but aren’t sure how to fill the weaknesses, working with a coach is your next step.
As the commercial roofing industry changes, there are a lot of contractors who are behind the times. Some stay in the mindset that they’ll continue doing what they’ve always done, which can cause you to end up in a rut. Those who refuse to evolve or ask for help are good examples of how generations of roofers die off.
Are you ready to challenge yourself? If so, working with a coach will be right up your alley.
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