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The Truth About Miami’s Roofing Industry | Luis Lopez
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A Day in Miami
About This Episode
In this episode, Luis Lopez takes us behind the scenes of Miami’s roofing world — and his journey to becoming one of the top roofers in the city. With grit and determination, he turned personal obstacles into a thriving business known for honesty and quality.
Luis also exposes some of the biggest red flags homeowners should watch for when hiring contractors and shares what he’s learned from years on rooftops across South Florida. A mix of inspiration, hard truths, and Miami hustle.
Manny Alfonso:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/
Kiko Suarez:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/
Eduardo Moya:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/
Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/
Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID
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Produced by: Ben Schwede
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/
0:00 Intro
1:23 Starting His Roofing Business
6:01 Coming Up with the Name “A Step Ahead”
8:59 Insurance Companies Drive the Most Business
10:23 The Problem with Solar Panels
13:15 Shady Competition
14:22 Hail Storms
15:21 Findings After Opening a Roof
20:28 Getting Discriminated
24:24 Pet Peeves as a Disabled Person
30:37 Toilet Accident
32:40 How Disabled People Get More Accommodated
35:24 Shady Contractors and Deals
37:58 Top 3 Restaurants
40:25 Outro
Luis also exposes some of the biggest red flags homeowners should watch for when hiring contractors and shares what he’s learned from years on rooftops across South Florida. A mix of inspiration, hard truths, and Miami hustle.
Manny Alfonso:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/
Kiko Suarez:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/
Eduardo Moya:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/
Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/
Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID
________________________
Produced by: Ben Schwede
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/
0:00 Intro
1:23 Starting His Roofing Business
6:01 Coming Up with the Name “A Step Ahead”
8:59 Insurance Companies Drive the Most Business
10:23 The Problem with Solar Panels
13:15 Shady Competition
14:22 Hail Storms
15:21 Findings After Opening a Roof
20:28 Getting Discriminated
24:24 Pet Peeves as a Disabled Person
30:37 Toilet Accident
32:40 How Disabled People Get More Accommodated
35:24 Shady Contractors and Deals
37:58 Top 3 Restaurants
40:25 Outro
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