The Roof Trollz
The Roof Trollz is where Elijah and Mike from Roman's Roofing keep it real about everything roofing, business hustle, and leveling up. We're talking tips, tricks, and stories from the field—mixed with plenty of laughs and the grind of building something great. Expect wild stories, behind-the-scenes vibes, and a sneak peek into our company culture. If you think roofing is all work and no play, we’re here to show you just how fun (and a little crazy) it can get.
Episodes
43 episodes
The Roof Trollz Ep.44 | Mayor with A Mission: Rebuild Portage Inside-Out ft. Austin Bonta (Part 1)
In Episode 44 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah and Jeff sit down with one of the youngest mayors in Indiana history, Austin Bonta, the current Mayor of Portage.What happens when a former special ed teacher becomes mayor… and then chang...
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Episode 44
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47:43
The Roof Trollz Ep. 43 | You Gotta Create Chaos First ft. Dustin Cates (Part 2)
In Episode 43 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, we’re back with Part 2 of our wild ride with Dustin Cates from 3 Kings Roofing.This time, we dive deeper into expansion mindset, culture clashes, and the real cost of growing fast. Dustin opens u...
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Episode 43
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57:00
The Roof Trollz Ep. 42 | Roofing’s About to Change Forever ft. Dustin Cates (Part 1)
In Episode 42 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah, Mike, and Angelo sit down with Dustin Cates of 3 Kings Roofing (TX) for a brutally honest look at the future of the roofing industry, and it’s not what you think.From private equity takeo...
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Episode 42
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42:45
The Roof Trollz Ep. 41 | We Lost Power, Came Harder: Blackout Didn’t Stop the Hustle ft. Dashaun Bryant
In Episode 41 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, we’re back after the blackout, literally. The livestream got cut mid-convo in Ep. 40, but we’re reloaded for Day 2 with Dashaun Bryant, aka Roof Hustlers.Fresh off the doors and s...
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Episode 41
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1:00:12
The Roof Trollz Ep. 40 | Kill the Sales Rep You Are: Rewire Your Hustle ft. Dashaun Bryant
In Episode 40 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah and Mike go LIVE with none other than Dashaun Bryant, also known as Roof Hustlers, for a raw, on-site session during his 3-day sales training with the Romans Roofi...
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Episode 40
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1:04:53
The Roof Trollz Ep. 39 | Don’t Need Everyone Watching, Just the Right Ones ft. Selah Brooks
In Episode 39 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah chops it up with Selah, an energy-first sales pro who built his brand by showing up real, not loud.They get into what it really takes to build your audience the right way: not jus...
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Episode 39
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2:04:20
The Roof Trollz Ep. 38 | More Than a Bar: Hobart Roots, Damn Good Food ft. The End Zone Bar & Grill
In Episode 38 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah Muhm and Angelo Saia sit down with Doug Granger, owner of The End Zone and Granger's at the Clock Tower, and longtime bartender Sarah Berkley, to talk about what it really means to build somethin...
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Episode 38
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46:31
The Roof Trollz Ep. 36 | Adulting with Pokémon ft. Joshua Couwenhoven with Relianz Restorations
In Episode 36 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah Muhm and Angelo Saia link up with special guest Joshua Couwenhoven, GM of Relianz Restorations of NWI and a longtime friend from their MidAmerica days, for an unfiltered mix of pack ripp...
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Episode 36
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42:07
The Roof Trollz Ep. 35 | Million-Dollar Hot Dogs: From Rooftops to Relish ft. Ken Dawgs
In Episode 35 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, the crew chops it up with the one and only
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Episode 35
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26:16
The Roof Trollz Ep. 34 | Name That Shingle: Inside the Roof Game ft. John Senac
In Episode 34 of The Roof Trollz, Elijah and Mike sit down with John Senac, aka John the Roof Pro, for a high-value, no-fluff deep dive into the roofing industry's evolution, ethical standards, and how real training separates ...
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Episode 34
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2:20:53
The Roof Trollz Ep. 33 | Short King Rises: Friendship & Loyalty ft. Kevin Hutson (again)
In Episode 33 of The Roof Trollz, Elijah and Angelo welcome back their fan-favorite "little worker bee" Kevin Hutson for a no-agenda, shoot-the-shit session that delivers height jokes, childhood trauma, and the business philosophy that...
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Episode 33
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53:15
The Roof Trollz Ep. 32 | Public Adjusters Unleashed ft. National Adjusters
In Episode 32 of The Roof Trollz, Elijah brings in his ride-or-die crew from National Adjusters, Mike Cortes, Josh Grah, and his fiancée Amanda Vavrek, for a no-filter chat that'll make insurance companies squirm!These claim-cru...
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Episode 32
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1:03:38
The Roof Trollz Ep. 31 | Big Durish Energy: From Trash Cans to Cash Plans ft. Derek Durish
In Episode 31 of The Roof Trollz, Elijah and Eddie sit down with Derek Durish, local real estate agent, former garbage truck driver, and living proof that grit pays off.Derek shares how he spent over a decade grinding on a garba...
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Episode 31
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54:59
The Roof Trollz Ep. 30 | They Told Me Don’t: The Ones You Overlooked ft. Ashley Kotalik & Abigail Durks
In Episode 30 of The Roof Trollz, Elijah and Angelo sit down with two of Roman’s Roofing’s fiercest teammates: Ashley Kotalik and Abigail Durks, for the podcast’s very first all-female staff feature.Ashley shares how she jumped into roo...
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Episode 30
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41:17
The Roof Trollz Ep. 29 | Fueled by Chaos: Jessie’s Round 2 ft. Jessie Vega
In Episode 29 of The Roof Trollz, Elijah and Angelo sit down with Jessie Vega, a guest returning for his second round, despite his initial appearance being taken down. Jessie shares his wild story of getting fired over that...
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Episode 29
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51:59
The Roof Trollz Ep. 28 | Multi-Biz Maverick ft. John Jordan
In Episode 28 of The Roof Trollz, host Elijah sits down with John Jordan, a true multi-business maverick from Northwest Indiana. John breaks down his journey running a party rental empire, a private investigat...
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Episode 28
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48:34
The Roof Trollz Ep. 27 | 22 Years. No Filter. One Real Mayor. Ft. Tom McDermott Jr.
In Episode 27 of The Roof Trollz, Elijah, Jeff, and Angelo sit down with Mayor Tom McDermott Jr. — Navy veteran, attorney, and the longest-serving mayor in Hammond, Indiana.With 22 years in office, Tom opens up about the real ch...
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Episode 27
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1:00:06
The Roof Trollz Ep. 26 | Purpose Over Paycheck ft. Aaron T Bethke
In Episode 26 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah and Mike sit down with Aaron T Bethke from NexGen Exteriors, a Minnesota roofer who’s all about grit, heart, and modern hustle.Recorded at Hook Agency’s Minneapolis spot, this one’s a raw,...
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Episode 26
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22:57
The Roof Trollz Bonus: MADD Indiana Special | Don’t Drink and Drive – Save Lives Now
In this raw, unplanned bonus episode of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah brings in heavy hitters: Bernard Carter (Lake County Prosecuting Attorney), Yolanda Coriano (MADD Victim Service Specialist), Mayor Josh Huddleston, and Councilman Michael ...
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20:41
The Roof Trollz Ep. 25 | Brand Like a Boss ft. Sydnee Olsen with Hook Agency
In Episode 25 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Mike and Angelo (no Elijah this time—Sydnee’s stealing his thunder!) sit down with Sydnee Olsen, the CRO of Hook Agency, a digital marketing crew that’s got roofers crushing it on Google.
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Episode 25
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31:03
The Roof Trollz Ep. 24 | Prison Rise to Riches ft. Ryan Stewman
In Episode 24 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah, Mike, and Sean (first time!) sits down with Ryan Stewman, the unfiltered entrepreneur who turned a prison sentence into a multi-million-dollar empire.From selling dope in the '90...
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Episode 24
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1:08:26
The Roof Trollz Ep. 23 | Hustle Evolved: From Doors to Dynasty ft. Dan & Tiffany Walrack
In Episode 23 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah sits down with Dan and Tiffany Walrack, the powerhouse couple behind Go Beyond the Hustle™, to unpack their epic 26-year journey in the roofing industry. From knocking doors with no safe...
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Episode 23
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57:05
The Roof Trollz Ep. 22 | The 65M Secret: From Knocking to Owning ft. Tony Flattum, Built Strong Exteriors
In Episode 22 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah and Angelo welcome Tony Flattum, the visionary behind Built Strong Exteriors, to unpack the jaw-dropping story of how his company scaled to a staggering $65 million in a single year. Fro...
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Episode 22
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57:43
The Roof Trollz Ep.21 | NFL Champ to Real Estate Pro (and now a Roof Troll?) ft. Michael Floyd
In Episode 21 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah and Mike sit down with Michael Floyd—Notre Dame football legend, Super Bowl champion, and now a top-performing real estate pro. From catching touchdowns in the NFL to closing deals in re...
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Episode 21
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39:10
The Roof Trollz Ep.20 | Why Roofing Changes Lives ft. Ty Adams
In Episode 20 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah and Mike welcome Ty Adams, a construction executive, entrepreneur, and industry leader with over 22 years of experience. From navigating the complexities of the insurance claims s...
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Episode 20
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1:02:17