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Begin managing proactively with online training
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Cotney Consulting Group’s training elevates individuals, businesses and the industry as a whole. Having a properly trained team is one of the biggest factors in not only promoting individual growth but also long-term business success. But, in the busy world of roofing, it can ...
More than a piece of paper
By Emma Peterson. John Kenney explains the importance of specificity in contracts and other official paperwork. One of the most complex parts of running a business is navigating the legal landscape. From employee classification to payroll management, it can be a lot. But it is crucial that contractors don’t shy ...
High-quality training that comes to you
By Emma Peterson. Whether you’re new to the industry or a veteran, Cotney Consulting Group has online training that can help you grow. In the roofing industry, training is the key to sustainable growth, both for individual careers and for businesses on the whole. But finding time to fit ...
Staying grounded: Safe material handling for tile and stone work
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. In tile and stone work, safety and craftsmanship are inseparable — and both begin with staying grounded. Walk onto any tile or hardscape job, and you’ll see craftsmanship in motion — crews lifting heavy stone, moving pallets of pavers or setting large-format tiles with precision. ...
The case for roof restoration
By Emma Peterson. APOC’s latest study quantifies the performance and profitability of roof restoration projects. In May of 2026, APOC, a leading liquid-applied roof restoration manufacturer and a member of ICP Building Solutions Group, released a new benchmark study all about the performance and profitability of roof restoration projects. ...
Where robots fit into roofing
By Emma Peterson. A conversation with John Kenney on preparing for the integration of robotics and automation. In a new Read Listen Watch® (RLW), Karen Edwards sat down with John Kenney to talk about robotics and automation in the roofing industry. John is the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group ...
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 ...
Set your business up for success
By Emma Peterson. Seasoned business consultant John Kenney dives into the traits of top-performing contractors. With over 45 years of experience as a contractor in the field prior to switching to his current role as a consultant, John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group has seen a lot of businesses succeed, ...
Restoration projects deliver nearly 2X profit per crew day versus traditional reroofing, new study finds
Roof Restoration Benchmark Report quantifies what contractors have long believed — restoration is often the smarter business decision. APOC, a leading manufacturer of liquid-applied roof restoration solutions, announced findings from a new benchmark study that provides data validating the performance and profitability of roof restoration compared to traditional reroofing methods. While experienced ...
Robotics in Roofing
In this Read Listen Watch®, host Karen Edwards is joined by John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group to break down how robotics and automation are beginning to influence the construction industry and what that means for roofing contractors. Rather than focusing on fear or speculation, the conversation centers on awareness, ...
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