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Scamming Fake, Failing - Sales Advocate Construction Employee Review

1.0
Jan 24, 2026
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Pros

Not being associated with this horrible place

Cons

Terrible, failing regional roofing company whose scheme is to have people drive around in trucks with ladders, knock on doors and speak a scripted sales pitch telling them they're going to do an "inspection" on their roof. They then return and have them lie to homeowner saying they see hail damage and try to coercive them into filing a bogus claim into their insurance company. Advocate forces reps to go door knocking until 7:30 at night in winter when it is illegal to do so: Troy, Rochester Hills MI. They have a rigged commission scheme mentioned in other reviews that never pays a dime. Shameful and illegal practices.

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Advocate Construction Response
5mo
To anyone reading this review, please understand that this review makes no sense. First, integrity is one of our core values, and we never train or promote lying to customers; that assertion is simply false. Our culture is built on trust, quality, and shared success. We train our team to identify legitimate damage and assist homeowners through the insurance process honestly. If your training or manager ever suggests otherwise, it should be reported directly to our People Ops team for correction. Besides being unethical, it would be a poor business practice to encourage fake claims. Ultimately, if a home is not approved by the insurance company, the project does not move forward, which means Advocate does not receive a penny on the project. It makes no sense for us to waste our field team's time, our back-office resources, and money filing paperwork on projects that will never come to fruition. It would be completely counterproductive. We focus on legitimate work because it is the only sustainable path. Regarding compensation, we are known for paying the highest compensation to sales reps in the industry. To suggest we are "rigging" a system when we pay the most to our teams is contradictory. We offer a base salary combined with a robust system of monthly, quarterly, and annual performance bonuses designed to reward results and individual contribution. We have been involved in multiple industry-wide surveys and comparisons, and we consistently rank in the top percentage of compensation for our sales force. We also respect and adhere to local laws regarding soliciting. We prioritize balance and sustainable performance, and we expect our managers and teams to operate within legal and ethical boundaries at all times. We do not force employees to violate local ordinances. As a multi-year Top Workplace award recipient by USA Today among others, we are committed to an environment of accountability and growth. We wish you the best in finding a role that better aligns with your preferences.

Explore other reviews about Advocate Construction

5.0
Apr 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I love the ability to not only work outside but also help customers at the same time. Those who work hard can make lots of money.

Cons

If you are willing to put in the time and effort, there aren't many.

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Advocate Construction Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and highlighting one of the best aspects of a sales career at Advocate Construction. The ability to work outdoors while directly assisting homeowners in our own communities is a major draw for our team. For individuals who enjoy working with the public but are exhausted by the demanding hours and capped earning potential often found in retail, hospitality, or traditional customer service roles, this position offers a refreshing and dynamic alternative where your dedication directly translates to high rewards. We also appreciate your positive feedback on our recently simplified compensation structure. Our current structure of a reliable base salary paired with a robust system of bonuses was designed to reward those who put in the effort and drive results. We strive to support our team members by equipping them with tech-savvy tools, our company truck program, and a supportive culture that values continuous improvement and accountability. We're grateful for your hard work in the Milwaukee market and look forward to celebrating many more of your successes in the field.
4.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great money if you hustle, you make 6% of profit when a homeowner picks out colors for shingles, and 6% of profit if your a field team member doing the inspection.

Cons

nobody likes door knocking, but you will make money if you good at closing,

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Advocate Construction Response
2d
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for recognizing the strong earning potential available to our sales representatives. In addition to a competitive base salary, PTO and a comprehensive benefits and insurance program, we have built a monthly incentive program designed to generously reward team members for generating leads and bringing on new customers. This allows us to foster an achievement-based environment where earning potential is driven by results in the field and individual contribution. To further support our sales and field operations teams, we offer a company truck program and also equip our teams with modern technology to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and support success in the field and office. We appreciate your constructive advice regarding communication. We rely heavily on honest perspectives from our team to help us refine our operations, as standing still simply does not align with our culture. Instead, we actively seek out ways to elevate our standards and adapt. We look forward to your continued growth with us.
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