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Jenny Yu, Writer & Reporter
Leap ahead of your competitors with this CRM
By Jenny Yu. Save time and streamline your workflow with this dynamic, all-in-one app. Roofing contractors juggle dozens of tasks a day, from communicating with customers, ordering materials, record keeping, employee management, sales pitching — not to mention, the actual work of inspecting, repairing and installing roofs. With all ...
Adding some jam to their bread and butter
By Jenny Yu. How a leader in metal roofing is expanding its reach with new offerings. At The Coffee Shops™ Soundstage at METALCON 2024, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with Mike Weis, vice president of sales for PAC-CLAD | Petersen, a Carlisle Company, about Petersen’s newest products. For 60 ...
The 4 R’s of a robust referral program
By Jenny Yu. Learn how to position yourself as the champion in your market. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Rebecca Mayo, director of partnerships at gFour Marketing, to discuss the importance of implementing a comprehensive referral system to turn leads into loyal ...
Ongoing innovation at METALCON 2025
By Jenny Yu. Learn about this year’s keynote speakers, educational workshops and what’s new. 2020 was supposed to be Judy Geller’s first year running METALCON, but the world had other plans. As tradeshow director for METALCON, Judy had to pivot, just like most of us had to adjust to a ...
Capitalize on tariff-free machinery
By Jenny Yu. Navigating the new normal that tariff changes bring to the metal roofing industry. In a recent MetalCast™ episode, Karen Edwards spoke with Ronnie Pollack, vice president of sales and marketing for CIDAN Machinery Group, about the unique opportunity to capitalize on their tariff-exempt machines. Since ...
Building prosperous relationships with ROOFPRO
By Jenny Yu. An industry leader breaks down barriers to connect roofers, partners and homeowners. When it comes to roofing, relationships are everything. One person who knows this all too well is Jack Gottesman, marketing services and loyalty program director of IKO Industries. In this episode of Roofing Road ...
Attracting the best talent by providing the best tools
By Jenny Yu. How the Equipter can help you recruit top-tier crews. Hiring the right people is essential to creating a competitive, profitable roofing business. In roofing, your contractors are your product, so to have a quality product that customers are satisfied with, you need to attract quality workers. ...
Your new sidekick: Profit Tracker
By Jenny Yu. How JobNimbus’ newest feature can save you time and money while you save your customer’s day. At the 2025 Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) convention, Karen Edwards spoke with Dan Monroe, strategic account manager for JobNimbus, to discuss the CRM’s newest features. Since ...
Peel & Seal: A product and a brand that are the real deal
By Jenny Yu. After its application 26 years ago, this MFM product is still holding strong. Nothing is more annoying than a repair job that doesn’t last. What people might not expect is for a product to withstand weather and wear for over 20 years. Some businesses are dedicated ...
Transforming rooftops with Millennium PG-1, EF ECO2
By Jenny Yu. Learn how this innovative product is designed to streamline operations and meet future regulations. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with Matthew Del Fiacco and Paul Terry of H.B. Fuller to discuss the Millennium PG-1, EF ECO2, the company’s game-changing addition ...
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