What does it take to grow a roofing company from the ground up in one of the most competitive service markets in Columbus? In this episode of Columbus Brick by Brick, host Jon Styer sits down with Zachary Mccrea, owner of Near Me Roofing, to uncover how hard work, relationships, and vision fuel sustainable business growth.
Welcome back to Columbus Brick by Brick, the weekly podcast where we uncover the people, projects, and ideas shaping the future of our city. Hosted by Jon Styer, broker and owner of Styer Real Estate Professionals, the show highlights the voices driving Columbus forward — one story at a time.
This week’s guest is Zachary Mccrea, founder and owner of Near Me Roofing. Zach shares his entrepreneurial journey from retail management to building one of the fastest-growing roofing companies in Central Ohio. His philosophy is simple but powerful: work hard, do right by people, and never sacrifice integrity for profit.
In this episode, we discuss:
Zach’s career pivot from retail to roofing and what sparked the leap into entrepreneurship
How Near Me Roofing grew by focusing on relationships instead of referrals and lead-buying
Why roofing is about more than shingles — it’s about protecting families and building trust
The challenges of scaling a service-based business without losing personal touch
Insights on the Columbus real estate market, pre-listing roof inspections, and working with agents
What legacy means when your work shelters thousands of families across Central Ohio
Guest Info:
Guest: Zachary Mccrea
Title: Owner of Near Me Roofing
Website: NearMeRoofingOhio.com
Instagram: @nearmeroofingohio
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