Sales & Marketing
Core strategies shape consistent roofing sales success
By Jesse Sanchez. Proven methodologies outline how roofing sales professionals build trust, clarity and sustainable results across competitive markets. According to an article by John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group, roofing sales success depends on disciplined methodology rather than installation expertise alone. John outlines core practices guiding roofing sales professionals ...
Selling roof restoration
By Jenny Yu. Industry experts discuss how education, financial considerations and specification strategies are shaping the coatings market. As interest in roof restoration continues to grow, contractors and manufacturers are finding new ways to explain the value of coatings to building owners and design professionals. In this CoatingsCast™ episode, Megan ...
Know your break-even before you price the next job
By Jesse Sanchez. Understanding break-even calculations can help protect margins and simplify pricing decisions. Many roofing companies judge the success of a year by how much revenue they generate. Yet revenue alone does not determine whether a company is financially healthy. According to industry consultant John Kenney from Cotney Consulting ...
Mastering roofing sales through buyer psychology
By Jesse Sanchez. Understanding emotional drivers helps roofing professionals build trust, communicate value and close projects confidently. In a competitive and deeply personal trade, roofing contractors succeed by understanding why customers buy, not just what they buy. Insights shared by John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group frame selling as a ...
Sales forecasting and pipeline management
By Cotney Consulting Group. Revenue growth starts by knowing where you stand today and what’s coming tomorrow. That doesn’t happen by accident. The most successful companies know growth isn’t just about chasing more jobs. It’s about knowing which jobs are coming, which ones are worth pursuing and what your pipeline will ...
Renoworks and Ingage partner to streamline the remodeling sales experience
This seamless integration brings together two best-in-class solutions to empower home improvement professionals with the tools they need to tell a compelling story, showcase real-time visualizations and close deals faster. Renoworks Software Inc., a leading provider of visualization software for the home remodeling industry, and Ingage, the premier interactive sales presentation ...
Roofing sales talk that builds trust — Not just price pressure
By Cotney Consulting Group. You need a sales approach built on trust, clarity and confidence to win consistently. We’ve all heard it: “Thanks for the bid — we’re going with someone cheaper.” Frustrating? Absolutely. But here’s the real issue: if the only thing the homeowner or building owner understood was your price, ...
Unlocking sales and leadership excellence
By John Kenny, Cotney Consulting Group. Excelling in roofing sales takes more than skills — it’s about strategy and leadership. In the ever-competitive roofing industry, sales and sales management are the engines driving business success. While exceptional craftsmanship and reliable service are important, it’s your ability to sell solutions and lead a ...
Use 2024 roofing trends to succeed in 2025!
By Dani Sheehan. By implementing the lessons learned from 2024, you can refine your offerings, train your team and plan for a successful new year. As the roofing industry slows down with the winter season, it’s the perfect time for contractors to reflect on key trends of 2024 and ...
Top 5 advantages of SPF roofs
By General Coatings. Is spray polyurethane foam roofing right for your customers? Here are five reasons to choose SPF roofing. We here at General Coatings Manufacturing Corp. know that spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is a great roofing system. It’s easy for professionals to install, affordable and has superior longevity. But ...
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