Hard Knocks Podcast

Episodes

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  How Ego Nearly Destroyed His Career | EP. 41 | Evan Goodwin 04.08.2026 56m

  In this episode of The Hard Knocks Podcast, Jay Miller sits down with Evan Goodwin to unpack one of the most powerful career journeys in the roofing industry. Evan shares how he went from working grueling oilfield shifts in West Texas to earning his first $36,000 roofing commission check, becoming a top producer, and then getting fired by the very mentor who helped shape his career. What felt like the worst day of his life ultimately became the turning point that changed everything. The conve...
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  He Built a Roofing Company at 20 Years Old | EP. 42 | Garrett Moore 04.08.2026 1h 23m

  In this episode of The Hard Knocks Podcast, Jay Miller sits down with Garrett Moore, one of the youngest roofing company owners in the country, to discuss what it really takes to build a successful business before most people have even started their careers. Garrett shares his journey from selling over $1 million in roof sales during his first year to launching RoofGo and becoming the youngest licensed roofing contractor in Mississippi. Along the way, he opens up about leadership, hiring the ...
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  He Did $2.8M Without Knocking a Single Door | EP. 43 | Quinton Hill | The Hard Knocks Podcast 04.08.2026 1h 3m

  In this episode of The Hard Knocks Podcast, Jay Miller sits down with Quentin Hill to break down how he generated more than $2.8 million in roofing revenue without knocking a single door. After spending years as one of the top producers in the roofing industry, Quentin explains why he shifted away from traditional door-to-door sales and focused on building relationships, personal branding, social media, and networking with real estate agents. The result was a business that consistently gener...
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  The Man Who Changed My Life | EP. 44 | Robert Lampasona | The Hard Knocks Podcast 04.08.2026 1h 3m

  In this episode of The Hard Knocks Podcast, Jay Miller sits down with the man who helped change the course of his life—his very first roofing mentor, Robert Lampasona. Together they revisit the early days when Jay was living in a motel, struggling to find his footing, and learning the roofing industry one door at a time. Robert shares what stood out about Jay from day one, why work ethic will always beat talent, and the lessons every new sales rep needs to hear before stepping into the field...
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  The Truth Every CEO Needs to Hear | EP. 46 | Bryce Lawrence | The Hard Knocks Podcast 04.08.2026 1h 15m

  In this episode of The Hard Knocks Podcast, Jay Miller sits down with business coach Bryce Lawrence to talk about what it really takes to grow a business without losing yourself in the process. Bryce shares lessons from coaching hundreds of CEOs over the last decade, breaking down why most business owners struggle with leadership, imposter syndrome, and making decisions with confidence. They discuss cash flow, profit margins, building systems, hiring the right people, and why knowing your nu...