Why Networking Beats Marketing for Roofing Companies with Nicholas Riley

Why Networking Beats Marketing for Roofing Companies with Nicholas Riley

June 16, 2026 · 58 min · Episode 312

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Nicholas Riley discusses how networking can be more effective than traditional marketing for roofing companies.

Most roofers spend more money on marketing when they want more leads. Nicholas Riley believes there's a better way. After spending nearly a decade in consulting with KPMG and Deloitte, Nick left the corporate world to buy Driftwood Builders Roofing in Austin, Texas. What he discovered surprised him: some of the best growth opportunities don't come from marketing. They come from relationships. In this episode, Nick shares why networking with realtors, insurance agents, and other local profe...

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Host: Jim Ahlin

Guest: Nicholas Riley

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Organizations: KPMG, Deloitte, Driftwood Builders Roofing

Places: Austin, Texas

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