5 Principles for Building a Business That Thrives When the Economy Doesn’t

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Tough economic times are scary for businesses and consumers, but the solution isn’t to take your foot off the gas. I opened the first Roof Maxx dealership in 2019, just one year before the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, it’s a nationally recognized residential roof restoration brand with an annual revenue of nearly $200 million in 2025.

Here are five key principles I used to guide my business decisions during those difficult years.

Related: How Great Entrepreneurs Find Ways to Win During Economic Downturns

1. Essential problems are more important than aspirational ones

A lot of founders focus on flashy, dramatic solutions that dominate headlines,

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