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John Kenney
Building trust with renewable warranties and maintenance
CCS Influencer John Kenney says that a proactive, service-oriented approach sets your business apart and keeps you aligned with your client's long-term goals. For building owners, a roof isn't just an asset; it's a critical investment tied to their property's integrity, safety and long-term operational costs. For contractors, every roofing project ...
Taking your business to new heights with drones
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Learn the legal basics of incorporating drone operations into your contracting business. Innovation is the way of the world, and the roofing industry is no exception to that. From new shingle technology to software programs that take estimating and sales to the next level, ...
Estimating for everyone
By Emma Peterson. This new training course crosses language barriers by bringing John Kenney’s estimating training into Spanish. If you’ve been around the roofing industry, you’ve probably heard of John Kenney. The CEO of Cotney Consulting Group and an avid activist for the industry as a whole, John is truly a leader ...
The big challenges for roofing this year
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Learn about the unique pressures on the roofing industry in 2025. The first quarter of 2025 was riddled with pressures and questions, and the second quarter already seems to be continuing that trend. Between tariffs, labor uncertainties and more, there is plenty of uncertainty in the ...
Cotney Consulting is now offering an estimate training in Spanish
By Jessica Bravo. Learn how to improve crew efficiency, master labor tracking and monitor job costs all in Spanish. Cotney Consulting is a consulting firm that specializes in roofing, offering tailored SOPs, systems and growth strategies. In addition to operations and performance consulting, they provide Smartsheet solutions and ...
An intersection of opportunity and uncertainty
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. As we enter the second quarter of 2025, learn about the core factors influencing the U.S. roofing industry. In general, there is a lot of anxiety and concern in the U.S. construction industries as we enter Q2 of 2025. With labor uncertainties, mounting broad-based tariff pressure ...
Dodge common estimating mistakes
By Emma Peterson. Learn from a master of roof estimating If you have been around the roofing industry for long enough, you’ve probably heard John Kenney’s name. John, who is the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, has over 45 years of experience in the roofing industry. His story starts in ...
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 ...
Roofing’s hidden hero: Why project management matters
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. The linchpin of successful roofing isn’t just the materials or the crew — it’s the planning. In the roofing industry, projects succeed or fail not just by the skill of the laborers or the quality of the materials but by the effectiveness of the project manager ...
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