Conklin Independent Business Owner Jerry & Dorothy Cruise
CONKLIN - Financial Freedom for Contractors
The Systems
Conklin invented the first acrylic elastomeric roofing products in the mid-70's and today is the #1 producer of acrylic roofing. A key to this level of success in today's competitive commercial roofing market lies in our Systems Approach to roofing. We supply all of the components to several high-tech, complete roofing systems that eliminate leaks while providing substantial energy-savings for almost any roofing environment. One-stop-shopping brings you the best in insulation board, sprayed foam, fasteners, primers, fabric and, of course, the coatings themselves. By meeting the tough new energy requirements of the City of Chicago, the now statewide Dade County specs for Florida, along with Factory Mutual and UL, we prove our right to be #1. Our spray-applied, seamless products are incorporated into systems approved for metal roofs, low-sloped or flat asphalt surfaces, including smooth or ballasted, all sorts of new construction, and even weathered EPDM roofing systems.
The Opportunity
Conklin is the only roofing manufacturer that markets it's #1 systems through a network-marketing structure. Contractors can purchase the highest quality products direct from the factory at wholesale prices & remain price competitive against products and systems of lesser quality. Conklin contractors can expect the best support and training available. First-rate training programs are provided at the corporate level and from the nation's leading team of field experts. We train contractors in the art of marketing, selling and applications of our systems from the ground up. We provide a plan and all of the tools necessary to develop a large residual income stream that will continue long after retirement and can actually provide income to future generations.
The Payoff
A Conklin contractor can expect significant contrasts with respect to other construction-related businesses. Profit margins will likely be much higher, generally in the range of 40-50% gross, with overhead costs about 10%. Labor requirements will be generally lower with 2-3 person crews being common. Also, days on the job will be roughly 50% of what other contractors are used to experiencing. Finally, reliance upon subcontractors will be minimal and can even be eliminated.
Testimonial
When my warehouse burned, I was worried about my structure. I was sure the heat from the fire would destroy my roof. I walked around on my roof after the fire and was very impressed how it held up. I couldn’t tell you what the temperature was, but it was hot – very hot. The decision to use Rapid Roof III on my surface proved to be a great financial decision for my business.
