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The Contractors
Playbook

CompanyCam’s own Michael Gogan hosts this must-listen podcast for contractors, business owners, and leaders. He talks with folks in the industry and gets real about their successes, failures, and lessons learned.

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Relationship, Recovery, and Return on Investment | Paul Reed of Northwest Roofing

Paul Reed of Northwest Roofing joins Michael Gogan in person down in Arizona after a day spent on commercial rooftops. Listen in to hear about Paul’s transformative story, why relationships are his priority, and how his perspective on partnerships drives his business.

Taking Risks, Teaching Togetherness, and Training Vision | Hunter Ballew of Cornerstone Construction

Hunter Ballew’s meteroic rise coupled with a humble, others-centered demeanor is something to pay attention to. Listen in as he and Michael Gogan talk through what went into the last several years of growth for Cornerstone Construction alongside Hunter’s personal story of growth coming through big risks and helping others invest in relationships.

Your People, Your Leadership, & Your Legacy | Eric Oberembt from D&M Roofing

Eric O joins Michael Gogan to talk about his journey scaling both D&M Roofing and his own leadership perspective over the last few years. Get excited to listen in and learn how Eric’s passion for people and personal growth have shaped his purpose with his own company.

Innovation, Consuming Information, & The Tesla Roof | David Silverstein from American Home Contractors

David Silverstein from American Home Contractors joins Michael and Isaac for an exciting conversation about Tesla roofs and what it looks like to be on the cutting edge as a contractor in the industry. Get ready to be inspired to be a life-long learner as we got a little over time in this episode with content you don’t want to miss.

Creativity, Self-Awareness, and The Forecast | Derik Kline from Hail Trace

Michael is joined by Derik Kline from Hail Trace out of Oklahoma. Learn how creativity and knowing your own weaknesses has helped Derik and his business grow and thrive in the industry. Plus, a few bonus tips on what weather to expect this spring.

Company Culture & Foundations for the Future | Luke Hoh from Legacy Sunrooms

Luke Hoh joins Michael for the kick-off episode as they look back over lessons learned in the contracting industry. Tune in to hear how Luke’s foundational business philosophies transcend from one business to the next, sprinkled with some classic football analogies.

Welcome to Contractors Playbook

The CompanyCast had a good run, but as we know, all good things must come to an end. In this short episode, host Michael Gogan lays out where we’ve been and where we’re going with our podcast. Come to think of it, this is less of a good thing coming to an end and more of a good thing getting a whole lot better. Buckle up, folks.

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meet michael

The Man, The Myth, The Host.

Michael Gogan has a passion for problem solving and brings that passion to every conversation he has with contractors, industry pros, and his good buddies.

After spending nearly a decade as a teacher, coach, and athletic director, Michael now spends his time helping contractors win with a wide array of tips, tricks, and procedures. His unique mix of industry knowledge, education experience, and curiosity makes him the perfect host for the Contractors’ Playbook.

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GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

The CompanyCast.

The CompanyCast brought together experts from all sorts of industries to share tips and ticks on how to improve and grow your business. While we’re no longer uploading new episodes, the CompanyCast episode archive has some awesome insights from partners, industry pros, and more!

Check out the full archive