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Nail the holidays with this gift guide
By Emma Peterson. From tools to training courses, The Coffee Shops™ crew wraps up the perfect presents for roofing pros in this guide to giving this holiday season. If your year has been anything like ours here at The Coffee Shops™, it’s going by faster than you can flip the ...
Planning for the future
By Emma Peterson. Dive into succession planning with industry expert and veteran John Kenney. John Kenney, who has over 45 years of experience in the roofing industry, founded and is the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. The goal of Cotney Consulting Group is to give contractors “strategic guidance built ...
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 ...
Staying sharp: How contractors can compete in a market shaped by mergers and acquisitions
RCS Influencer John Kenney says contractors who stay grounded in fundamentals will not only survive this era of consolidation but also emerge stronger. The roofing and construction landscape is shifting fast. Across the country, we’re seeing mergers and acquisitions roll through the industry, consolidating once-independent players under larger umbrellas. For ...
Estimating and executing
By Emma Peterson. This training from expert John Kenney helps roofers not only estimate accurately, but work in the field more efficiently. One of the biggest challenges in the construction industry is managing labor and materials accurately and efficiently. This is a challenge that starts even before you step foot ...
Keeping up with roofing technology and training
CCS Influencer John Kenney says the roofing industry is not standing still, nor can today's contractors. The roofing industry is evolving faster than ever. From solar-ready membranes and self-adhering systems to advanced coatings, vapor control products, and robotic application tools, the pace of innovation is no longer measured in decades; it's ...
Explore the premier regional roofing and waterproofing event in the U.S.
By Emma Peterson. The 2025 Western Roofing Expo is happening this September in Vegas and we want to see you there! The Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) has been supporting contractors with the most comprehensive and up-to-date information relevant to roofing and waterproofing since the 1970s. Today, they continue ...
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, ...
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