The Real Cost of Being a Contractor

Описание: At Retro Roofers, we believe in raising the standard of the roofing industry by focusing on quality, transparency, and integrity. Based in Atlanta, GA, we combine old-school values with modern expertise to deliver roofing solutions that protect your home or business for years to come.

From residential and commercial roofing to gutters, siding, painting, and insulation – we provide full-service solutions tailored to your needs. As Georgia’s first certified Castagra installer, we also offer eco-friendly flat-roof options that save time and money. And with 0% financing available, high-quality roofing has never been more accessible.

We want homeowners to understand the importance of choosing licensed, certified contractors, demanding high standards, and protecting their investment with strong warranties like the Golden Pledge Warranty.

📍 Serving Atlanta and surrounding areas
🌐 Learn more: https://www.retroroofers.com
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0:00 Welcome to Beyond the Trade
0:21 Meet Retro Roofers (Brandon Ford, Brandon Gamrell, William Corn)
0:48 How they formed the partnership (left a competitor)
2:05 Restaurant background → roofing + people skills
3:29 Early challenges: non-compete + starting during COVID
5:04 From 4 partners to 3 (and why it worked)
6:16 Faith + doing business with integrity (no shortcuts)
10:29 Workmanship standards (won’t lower the bar)
11:31 Family time + how partners cover for each other
13:20 Scheduling systems + “5 to 9” family principle
16:47 Self-care (fitness, sleep, “reset” breaks)
20:59 Company mission: raise the standard & educate homeowners
21:39 Most fulfilling work: helping homeowners (insurance + honesty)
23:00 Real impact stories (cancer, financial stress, simple fixes)
27:11 What’s next for 2026: insurance shift + carrier partnerships
28:29 Giving back + helping team members grow
30:12 Industry problem in Georgia (no licensing/accountability) + court story
33:09 Advice for contractors: loyalty, training, professionalism
37:29 Where to find Retro Roofers + mental health reminder + outro