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Nicole Schwarz of Ascent Roofing and Exteriors | Ep. 35

⏱️ 1:07:11 🎤 Christopher Scoville, Nicole Schwarz
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Nicole Schwarz of Ascent Roofing and Exteriors | Ep. 35
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  • 0:00
    Welcome Nicole Schwarz
    Christopher Scoville introduces Nicole Schwarz, co-owner of Ascent Roofing and Exteriors, and welcomes her to the podcast.
  • 0:38
    Challenges in Roofing
    Nicole discusses the biggest challenges faced by Ascent Roofing, including reputation, labor issues, and competition, emphasizing the importance of integrity.
  • 1:53
    Core Values & Integrity
    Nicole elaborates on Ascent Roofing's core values—integrity, happiness, teamwork, connection, and effectiveness—and how they guide business decisions.
  • 2:31
    Nicole's Background
    Nicole shares her background in legal and insurance, and how she and her husband transitioned into the roofing industry, driven by entrepreneurial spirit.
  • 3:41
    Planning & Business Acumen
    Nicole highlights Ascent Roofing's meticulous planning and research before launching, contrasting it with typical rushed starts in the roofing industry.
  • 4:47
    Teamwork & Strengths
    Nicole explains how she and her husband balance their individual strengths and weaknesses, ensuring efficient management and execution within the business.
  • 6:19
    DIY Website Approach
    Nicole details her decision to build Ascent Roofing's website herself, prioritizing practicality and budget over expensive professional web development.
  • 8:10
    CRM Journey & Proline
    Nicole recounts Ascent Roofing's challenging search for a suitable CRM, highlighting their positive experience and satisfaction with Proline's honesty and features.
  • 11:02
    Future Outlook & Winter Prep
    Nicole shares her anticipation for the winter slowdown, viewing it as an opportunity to recharge and support subcontractors with off-season work.

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Christopher Scoville
Host
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Nicole Schwarz
Owner/co-owner of Ascent Roofing and Exteriors

Key Takeaways

Develop and strictly adhere to core values for all business decisions, including hiring, firing, and project selection.

Prioritize continuous learning and adaptability, embracing pivoting quickly when strategies aren't working.

Maintain a tight grip on finances through regular reviews (e.g., 'Finance Fridays') to manage cash flow fluctuations inherent in roofing.

Understand your market thoroughly before starting or expanding, going beyond just the desire to 'make money'.

Invest in building strong, honest relationships with customers, as these are more impactful than flashy marketing at the outset.

Delegate tasks that don't align with your strengths or bring you joy to maximize efficiency and personal satisfaction.

Choose business tools, like CRMs, based on integrity and actual capabilities, not just promises, ensuring they simplify processes for both your team and customers.

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