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When your company grows beyond you
By Emma Peterson. How succession planning and fractional advisors help owners secure their legacy and their company’s future. In the trades, businesses often start as small, family-owned operations. And when these businesses are small, it’s natural that many owners find themselves wearing multiple hats and managing a seemingly endless ...
The role of technology in staying competitive
By Emma Peterson. The importance of technology in both business marketing and employee retention. In the modern world, especially as a business, technology is no longer an option, it is a requirement for staying competitive. To dive into how this applies for roofing contractors and professionals, Randy Chaffee of ...
Four generations of roofers and counting
By Emma Peterson. O’Donnell Roofing Co. has delivered high-quality craftsmanship and service to families for over a century. It’s not uncommon to find family businesses in the roofing industry, but even in their Havertown community, a 102-year-old family legacy is impressive. To learn more about the legacy that O’Donnell ...
Why SkillsUSA matters for roofing’s future
By Emma Peterson. How competition and mentorship help students find careers in roofing. As the 2026 SkillsUSA National Championship get closer (it’ll be hosted June 1-5, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia), we wanted to take a moment to highlight the way this organization supports students and celebrates the trades. To do ...
Road to FRSA 2026
By Emma Peterson. The highly anticipated 104th Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association Convention and Expo is just around the corner! In a new Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Tibor Torok, president of the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metall Association (FRSA), for a conversation about their ...
Invaluable training from an industry expert
By Emma Peterson. Learn from John Kenney’s decades of experience and insights through Cotney Consulting Group’s accessible online training programs! Through our work reporting on the world of roofing, The Coffee Shops™ crew get the chance to talk to experts and leaders from all across the industry. One ...
A decade of growth for women in roofing
By Emma Peterson. A candid conversation with two founders of NWIR about how ten years has changed the perception of female professionals. With the amount of stressful news constantly around us, it can be hard to remember to celebrate the good news and progress being made. To put the good ...
Training as the foundation of a stronger roofing industry
By Emma Peterson. Tremco’s Bob Moretti and Sarah Fay talk about the importance of education in the industry. In a new episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, Bob Moretti and Sarah Fay stop by The Coffee Shops™ for a conversation about the importance of training in the roofing industry. ...
From concept to construction: Aligning architects and manufacturers on metal
By Jenny Yu. Western States Metal Roofing encourages early design conversations to help turn creative metal ideas into high-performing structures. Collaboration between architects and manufacturers is reshaping the future of metal construction. In a recent MetalCast™ episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with Mercedes Harris of Western State Metal Roofing ...
Is AI coming for our jobs?
By Emma Peterson. Denver Riggleman shares his thoughts on how AI will impact jobs and the larger workforce. As AI and automation increasingly become present in our daily lives, a common concern is that these technologies will take jobs away from people. This type of concern is not new. Every ...
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