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Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Reinventing natural slate
By Jesse Sanchez. Bringing real slate roofing to labor-strapped contractors by simplifying installation without sacrificing performance. READYSLATE® is taking aim at one of the toughest problems in steep-slope roofing: how to bring authentic slate to markets that lack specialized installers. On this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, product manager Pablo ...
Putting digital transformation at the center of a growth plan
By Jesse Sanchez. Why this roofing contractor leans on the ServiceTitan experience to modernize operations and culture without losing its roots. WeatherPro Exteriors is treating digital transformation as a core growth strategy, not just a software swap. The Milwaukee market exterior remodeling company brought in a leader with deep home ...
How AI tools are elevating roof coating sales
By Jesse Sanchez. Coatings contractors are using instant measurement tools and smarter calculators to qualify projects faster and deliver restoration quotes with more confidence. In the coatings world, speed can decide who wins the job. Building owners exploring restoration options want clarity, fast. Instant Roofer is leaning into that reality ...
Rethinking roof projects with AI tools
By Jesse Sanchez. Homeowners and contractors are connecting faster as new technologies make estimates clearer, quicker and easier to compare. For both homeowners and roofing contractors, early communication can make or break a project. When a roof needs attention, homeowners want fast answers, clear pricing and confidence in the contractor ...
A new sales edge for powered by AI
By Jesse Sanchez. Metal roofing contractors are using instant measurement tools and smarter calculators to respond faster and win more high-value projects. Metal roofing contractors know that speed matters. When a homeowner is comparing systems, materials and pricing, the contractor who delivers clear information first usually wins the conversation. Instant ...
Rewriting the sales playbook with AI tools
By Jesse Sanchez. Generate instant roof data, faster quotes and more conversions without the slow, expensive reports that have dominated the industry for years. Instant Roofer is betting that speed and transparency will decide the next phase of the roofing industry. The company’s new pairing of Instant Measure Reports and ...
Top November articles: Training, tradeshows and more
By Emma Peterson. It’s been a busy month at The Coffee Shops™, here are some must-read articles to keep you informed. November has been a busy month here at The Coffee Shops™! Our crew has been hard at work and you can tell from the number of articles we published ...
Top November articles: Innovations and giving back
By Emma Peterson. From acts of kindness to incredible innovation, the outdoor industry has been busy this November. There’s been a lot going on at OutdoorCoffeeShops (OCS) this November! It was our first full month up and running, and we have been busy with articles, podcasts, events and more! To ...
How one opportunity sparked a roofing career revolution
By Jesse Sanchez. Juggling motherhood, frequent moves and a nontraditional path, Lillianne Dunstall never let obstacles stand in the way of her rise through the ranks at Tremco. For Lillianne Dunstall, the journey to executive leadership didn’t start with a business degree. It started with an opportunity and one man ...
Snow retention has a place on every pitch
By Jesse Sanchez. Slippery single-ply membranes are leading the call for change in commercial roofing design. When it comes to snow retention systems, most contractors picture steep-pitched residential roofs. But as Robert Alvarez of Anchor Products makes clear in this episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, ignoring snow retention ...
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