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bradpatriotfoam
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4 days ago

Networking ahead of our launch – looking to connect with builders and GCs

Hey everyone, I am currently in the pre-launch phase of setting up a specialized spray foam insulation business out here in Nebraska. Once fully operational, my son and I will be running the company together. Right now, we are doing all the groundwork behind the scenes—working with our business advisors and securing our physical infrastructure so we can open up the right way. We are an SBA-certified SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business), and since we are mapping out our launch schedule in advance, I want to use this time to network and build direct relationships with general contractors, builders, and concrete crews in our region. When we go live, we will be handling specialized foam work from standard residential envelopes down to subgrade foundation prep before concrete pours. Because we focus strictly on the insulation scope, we will always be in a position to pass framing, building, and concrete leads over to the right people. I am looking to connect early with reliable pros who want to share local leads and have a go-to insulation sub they can depend on down the road. Drop a comment or send me a direct message so we can swap info and connect ahead of time.

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  • The way I see it, this is a pathway to success. I am looking to do the exact same thing by building a local contractor network who I can send leads to and have them trust me when they send me a lead. I work in pest control, and I am in and out of people's homes all day. I see plumbing issues, HVAC problems, roofing problems, etc. sometimes that are leading to pest issues but also it comes up in conversation.

    I wish you all the best and would really like to keep up with any success stories you have along the way.

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      bradpatriotfoam
      Contributor 2

      I totally agree! It seems that a lot of people forget that word of mouth and networking is important still.