76: 17 Years in Roofing: What Actually Builds a Sustainable Business

On this episode Brandon James and Joey YAK sit down with Josh Steinberger of Next Gen Restoration for one of the most honest conversations yet around entrepreneurship, leadership, private equity, and what it actually takes to build a sustainable business. Josh breaks down his 17-year journey in the roofing industry — from selling roofs out of a Ford Focus to building a multi-state operation — and shares the hard lessons that most entrepreneurs never hear online. The conversation dives deep into leadership, recruiting, developing people, removing yourself from the day-to-day, and why so many business owners stay stuck because they refuse to pass the torch. Brandon and Josh also unpack the realities of private equity in the home service space, the difference between good and bad partnerships, and why financial literacy matters more than flashy revenue numbers. They also tackle a topic that will hit home for a lot of people: the difference between being an entrepreneur… and simply having a job. This episode is packed with real perspective for anyone trying to grow a company, lead people well, build long-term wealth, or figure out what success actually looks like beyond social media. LINKS: Apple Podcasts ⤵️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wit-podcast-whatever-it-takes/id1789167910 Youtube ⤵️ https://www.youtube.com/@WhateverItTakesPod Spotify ⤵️ https://open.spotify.com/show/1zzvGZzQh9Lj9VL1DScWRJ Join our free Facebook group ⤵️ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1664694160780709