By Jenny Yu. This roofing company hosted a day for youth to learn about the trades! On July 10, 2025, Red Dog’s Roofing held their first Community Roofing & Trades Day in Gardner, Massachusetts. The goal of the event: show young people what’s possible and unlock their future. ...
By Red Dog’s Roofing. Community Roofing/Trades Day introduced youth to the endless possibilities with trade career paths. In today’s job market, the younger generations are particularly vulnerable. For them, it seems like opportunities for jobs are few and far between, with hundreds of people carrying stacked resumes competing for the ...
RCS Influencer Patrick Cochran says that contractors should view relationships with all stakeholders as partnerships. When working with industry partners as a contractor, communication is key. It's crucial that everyone is on the same page about a project. As contractors, we must always keep everyone updated as things change. We can't ...
By Jesse Sanchez. Honoring family roots, scaling smart and bringing hands-on leadership to a growing roofing empire. When Patrick Cochran founded Red Dog’s Roofing in 2012, the name wasn’t just catchy, it was personal. “The name is very symbolic,” Patrick said in this Roofer of the Month podcast. “I named ...
RCS Influencer Patrick Cochran says that, when used properly, social media can be a great source to build up a professional roofing brand. Roofing professionals can use social media in many ways to reach new clients and engage with their community. We have social media pages where we post organic content ...
A celebration of community, gratitude and giving back. Red Dog’s Roofing is proud to kick off its 1st Annual Red Dog’s Roofing Week in Florida by giving back in a big way: a free roof giveaway for a deserving member of the community in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Nominations are ...
A powerful act of community care and a free roof giveaway, honoring local heroes and neighbors in need. In conjunction with Habitat for Humanity, Red Dog’s Roofing is proud to celebrate its deep local roots and commitment to community by starting its 1st Annual Red Dog’s Roofing Week with an extraordinary ...
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Patrick Cochran from Red Dog’s Roofing. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to the hottest podcast in the roofing industry. Get ready to meet the stars of the rooftops, the shingle sensations ...
Local media invited to cover free career exploration event featuring live demonstrations, youth engagement and workforce development initiatives. Red Dog’s Roofing invites media outlets to cover Community Roofing and Trades Day on Thursday, July 10 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at The Colonial Hotel in Gardner, Massachusetts a, hands-on, informative ...
By Emma Peterson. How the industry has come together to support the next generation of professionals. The 2025 SkillsUSA competition is coming to a close at the end of June with the SkillsUSAChampionships! This is the premier showcase of the United States’ most highly skilled career and technical education students. ...