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Trent Cotney - RCS Influencer
What you need to know about tariffs and government policy
By Dani Sheehan. With changes happening every day, learn from industry experts to understand the policies, prices and pressures shaping roofing this season. From material price hikes to supply chain slowdowns, federal tariffs and trade negotiations are quietly reshaping the roofing industry. In a recent Coffee Conversations®, made possible by supporters like ...
Learn from the best at FRSA 2025
By Emma Peterson. Don’t miss your chance to get insights and advice from industry leaders like Trent Cotney at the 103rd FRSA Convention and Expo. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association (FRSA) annual convention and expo is just around the corner! Hosted at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, ...
Foreign-trade zones and bonded warehouses for the roofing industry
By Trent Cotney. Learn how Foreign‑Trade Zones and Customs‑Bonded Warehouses can transform tariff uncertainty from a cost center into a competitive advantage. Persistent tariffs on steel, aluminum, solar components and other imported roofing accessories have increased the prices of construction materials. At the same time, erratic lead‑times and port congestion continue to ...
The National Roofing Partners Leadership Summit brings top roofing companies together
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. RoofersCoffeeShop joins industry changing discussions at 2025 summit. The 2025 National Roofing Partners (NRP) Leadership Summit gathered leading commercial roofing contractors and professionals from across the country for a powerful exchange of ideas and strategy. Held over two days, the event featured roundtable discussions, board meetings and a ...
Political shifts and changes from Washington D.C. to jobsites around the country
By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney shares insights on how the 2025 political landscape is affecting the roofing industry. In a new Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth caught up with Trent Cotney to talk about how contractors and businesses are being impacted as the 2025 political landscape continues to evolve. If ...
Roofing's Take on Tariffs - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Will Lorenz of General Coatings and Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Heidi Ellsworth: Hello and welcome to Coffee Conversations. My name is Heidi Ellsworth ...
Preparation is prevention
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says to prepare now and make sure that you thought about how to navigate the pinch points. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with RCS Influencer Trent Cotney. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Alex ...
Beat the competition with AI
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says you must embrace AI because if you don't, your competition is. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with RCS Influencer Trent Cotney. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Alex Tolle: Hello, I'm Alex Tolle with rooferscoffeeshop.com and ...
Top March articles: Regulations and roofing products
By Emma Peterson. Here’s what we’ve been talking about at The Coffee Shops™ this month! In the industry, March often feels like a preparation month as we all look forward to a new construction season and the business that comes with that. As we look back at the top articles ...
A global perspective on roofing distribution
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Pace Products International connects people around the world to Topps Products! Topps Products are known for their long history of industry-leading roofing solutions and global presence. They supply six different regions of the world (in over 30 different countries), with products being used in places like the ...
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