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Top October articles: Safety, sustainability and a new Coffee Shop!
By Emma Peterson. Check out our shortlist of popular articles from October. Every month at The Coffee Shops™ is a busy one, but October took it to a new level! Not only did our incredible crew publish hundreds of articles across our existing sites (RoofersCoffeeShop, MetalCoffeeShop, CoatingsCoffeeShop and AskARoofer), we ...
Technology and the Roofing Lifecycle
Join Megan Ellsworth for an insightful conversation with industry experts John Kenny of Cotney Consulting and Zach Carpenter of Jobba as they explore the power of roofing-specific software like FCS and the value it brings with a comprehensive roofing lifecycle methodology. FCS has been a powerhouse software for decades, John ...
Why business owners must start looking ahead
By Cotney Consulting Group. If you’ve never built a financial projection before, now’s the time to start. There’s a significant shift happening in businesses that are starting to mature financially. It starts when leadership stops obsessing over last month’s numbers and begins asking more thoughtful questions about where the company is headed ...
Technology meets the rooftop
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover how roofing-specific software is revolutionizing service, sales and growth in the industry during this must-watch RLW with Jobba and Cotney Consulting! RoofersCoffeeShop® has made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction industries to learn how they want, when they want, where they ...
Q&A – Asphalt roof advice
Before starting their reroofing project, this homeowner checked in with the AskARoofer Experts for a bit of advice. Ann, a homeowner from California, recently asked our expert for their thoughts on their asphalt roof. Ann asked: I have a single layer asphalt roof on my house. It is 30+ years old but ...
Smart hiring for sales success
By Cotney Consulting Group. Hiring a salesperson isn't just about finding someone who can close deals. It’s about finding someone who represents your business. When running a company, wearing multiple hats comes with the job. Early on, that often means handling sales yourself. You know the product, understand the customer and ...
Master roofing excellence with Cotney Consulting’s online training
Cotney Consulting Group offers a structured suite of online training and certification programs built especially for the roofing profession. With more than 50 years estimating experience, Cotney Consulting Group helps contractors scale knowledge across estimating, field leadership and project operations. Choose from role-based training tracks including: Estimating Training Series - from beginner ...
What every owner should know about roof longevity
AAR Expert John Kenney says that roofs are assets, not afterthoughts, and a little attention each year can add decades to their life and protect your investment. Every roof has a life span, and while materials play a big part in how long it lasts, maintenance, environment and workmanship matter just ...
How diversifying with coatings opens new avenues for contractors
CCS Influencer John Kenney explains how coatings give contractors an edge in the industry. Expanding into coatings is one of the most innovative ways for roofing and building envelope contractors to grow without overhauling their business model. Your skills, tools and crew knowledge fit naturally into this space. The key is ...
Expanding through specialization
MCS Influencer John Kenney says adapting with skill and strategy is key to leading an evolving roofing and construction market forward. In the roofing and construction trades, growth doesn’t always come from getting bigger, but from getting sharper. Many contractors try to expand by adding more crews or chasing new ...
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