Bear-ing Growth: Cody Jackson on Scaling Black Bear Roofing and AI Estimation

In this episode of the Builders Bible podcast, Chase Megyeri speaks with Cody R Jackson, founder and owner of Black Bear Roofing in Ohio. Cody details his journey from managing logistics at Honda and running a landscaping business to launching a full-service roofing company targeting $8 million in annual revenue. He breaks down how maintaining strong profit margins protects long-term customer service, how he navigates rising material costs, his strategic use of AI tools like XBuild AI for insurance scope supplements, and why stepping out of comfort zones is essential for entrepreneurial growth. Support our Sponsors: 🤝 Thank you to Ben Jordan of Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric. Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric provides 24/7, dependable plumbing, HVAC, and electrical solutions to homes and businesses across Salt Lake City, Utah. Website: https://actionplumbing.net/ Follow on Instagram:   / benjordanofficial   Connect on LinkedIn:   / action-plumbing   🤝 Thank you to Dustin Grimes of Grimes Financial Partners. Grimes Financial Partners is a full-service financial planning firm that helps high-net-worth clients achieve their personal goals with custom-built solutions. Website: https://grimesfinancialadvisors.com/ Follow on Instagram:   / grimesfinancialgroup   Connect on LinkedIn:   / dustin-g-57941669   🤝 Thank you to Michael J. Fox of Corberry Digital Marketing. Corberry Digital Marketing helps home service businesses dominate their local markets by providing high-quality leads, smart follow-up systems, and strategic positioning. Website: https://corberry.com/ Follow on Instagram:   / corberrydigital   Connect on LinkedIn:   / corberry-digital-marketing   🤝 Thank you to Silas Lagoy of Forgemark LLC. Forgemark LLC is a fractional family office financial planning company that specializes in merging real estate, business, and finance to create holistic wealth management plans for its clients. Website: https://forgemarkprivatewealth.com/ Follow on Instagram:   / silaslagoy   Connect on LinkedIn:   / silas-lagoy-senior-marketing-director-421b...   🤝 Thank you to Joe Work of 10xnerds. 10xnerds saves business owners cash by analyzing their outgoing expenses, trimming the expense fat, and optimizing the cash flow. Website: https://10xnerds.com/ Follow on Instagram: N/A Connect on LinkedIn: N/A — Chapters: 00:00 Welcome back and guest intro 02:14 Cody’s background and first business 08:08 Roofing company growth and scale 10:56 Pricing pressure and material costs 13:41 Daily responsibilities as owner 15:35 VAs, admin help, and AI tools 20:23 Advice for starting a company 21:48 Where to find Black Bear Roofing Stream on Other Platforms: 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NTSVBQ... Connect with Andrew: Follow on Instagram:   / theandrewhathaway   Follow on Facebook:   / bighath33   Follow on TikTok:   / theandrewhathaway   Connect on LinkedIn:   / anhathaway   Hathaway Companies Website: https://hathaway-companies.com/ Virtual Assist Website: https://www.virtual-assist.co/ Freedom AI Website: https://freedom-ai.io/ Connect with Cody: Follow on Facebook:   / blackbearroofingexteriors   Connect on LinkedIn:   / cody-jackson-0b7618b1   Black Bear Roofing & Exteriors Website: https://www.black-bear-roofing.com/ 1️⃣ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL 2️⃣ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS 3️⃣ SHARE THIS ON SOCIAL OR WITH A FRIEND #BuildersBiblePodcast #AndrewHathaway #SuccessMindset #Construction #Podcast