Ep. 6 - Lessons from Our Toughest Roofing Client | Guest: John Llamas

In this special episode of The Roofing Geeks, Jared Mora sits down with John Llamas, an experienced general contractor with over 30 years in the industry.

John shares his journey from Southern California to Tillamook, Oregon, and provides invaluable insights into running a successful construction business. The conversation covers key topics such as:

• Integrity in Business: How doing things the right way separates successful contractors from those who fail.
• Challenges of Scaling: John explains the hurdles he faced while growing his business and the importance of maintaining high standards.
• Working With Multiple Trades: The complexity of managing projects that involve several trades and how communication is key.
• Knowing Your Worth: Why contractors need to understand the value of their work and how to price their services accordingly.
• Learning to Say "I Don’t Know": John's advice for younger contractors on honesty and building trust with clients.
• Dealing With Industry Challenges: From material shortages to price fluctuations, John discusses the current state of the construction industry post-COVID.