Episode 28 — “Roof Coatings That Scale | Andy Near’s Next Level Success”
In Episode 28, we sit down with Andy Near, the powerhouse behind Next Level Roofer, to talk about his journey from residential roofing to mastering commercial coatings — and building a family-driven business that thrives in both profit and purpose.
From scaling strategically to learning coatings from the ground up, Andy shares exactly how he built momentum, created trust through demos and videos, and turned small wins into big opportunities.
If you’ve ever wondered how to transition into coatings, simplify your systems, and win commercial work — this episode is packed with gold.
Connect with Andy Near
- Website: https://nextlevelroofer.com
- Facebook: NEXT LEVEL Roofer with Andy Near
- Email: [email protected]
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Episode timeline:
- 00:00 Guest introduction and early life
- 00:00 Marriage struggles, reset, and naming the company
- 00:00 Scaling, shifting to commercial work, and antiscaling
- 00:00 Family involvement and celebrating big wins
- 00:00 Details of the biggest job and scope (roof coating vs foam)
- 00:00 How Andy learned coatings and partnering with a manufacturer
- 00:00 Advice on adding coatings, prep, thickness, and warranties
- 00:00 Building trust with demos, videos, and creative demonstrations
- 00:00 Serving customers, giving value, and playing the long game
- 00:00 Sales cycles, automation, simplicity, and operating a small commercial crew
- 00:00 Time freedom, success, retirement plans, and closing thoughts
Hear inspiring stories, expert tips, and insider strategies from spray foam contractors who built thriving businesses from the ground up. Learn, grow, and take your spray foam game to the next level with every episode.