Immigrant Privilege: The Story of Top Metal Supply | Aldin Mejia
Podcast:Roofing Insights Podcast Published On: Mon Nov 17 2025 Description: In this episode, Dmitry talks to Aldin Mejia, owner of Top Metal Supply.Insights00:00 – Intro00:48 – Early life and moving to the U.S.04:49 – Learning the trades and developing work ethic08:48 – Starting the countertop business12:28 – Entering metal roofing and navigating Miami-Dade approvals18:55 – Naming the company and building the Top Metal brand26:02 – Understanding metal roofing system types32:26 – Durability, coatings, paint performance, and long-term warranties38:00 – Who Top Metal serves and how contractor relationships are built46:58 – Faith, humility, leadership, and personal values in business50:46 – Hiring challenges and building a reliable team52:29 – Customer service standards and how complaints are handled56:16 – Cash flow, accounting, and financial discipline in construction58:57 – Social media, brand presence, and building trust online01:02:13 – Balancing marriage, family, and running a growing company01:09:13 – Expansion strategy and future vision for Top Metal01:12:27 – Final message to roofers, installers, and business owners============================Today's guestAldin Mejia: https://www.facebook.com/aldin.mejiaTop Metal: https://topmetalsupplier.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TopMetalUSA/https://www.tiktok.com/@topmetalusa============================Podcast and Business Requests: https://dmitrylipinskiy.com/Dmitry’s Mentorship Program: https://www.roofing-school.com/