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Expert Conversations
Instant estimates close deals faster
By Jenny Yu. Renoworks Pro helps contractors present design options and pricing in one seamless experience. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards spoke with Jenni McMorran of Renoworks to discuss how Renoworks Pro’s Instant Estimator is helping contractors present designs and pricing together to streamline the sales ...
Improving performance in products and processes
By Emma Peterson. How contractors can use technology to deliver better roofs in a more efficient manner. While at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)’s 2026 International Builders’ Show (IBS), we had the opportunity to film a live Coffee Conversations® thanks to our sponsors, SRS Distribution! The episode ...
How automation and AI are driving growth in metal roofing
By Jenny Yu. Investment in robotics and data-driven systems is helping CAM and its partners improve efficiency and performance. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Carlisle Architectural Metals (CAM) Vice President of Growth Brad Van Dam outlined how automation, robotics and artificial intelligence are reshaping both manufacturing and ...
Turning new hires into long-term talent
By Emma Peterson. Learn about engaging and retaining new hires through intentional training. In a new episode of Coffee Conversations®, Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by a panel of industry leaders to talk about the importance of contractors helping new hires engage and connect with their company. This panel included ...
LIVE Online Web Class for 7-Figure Roofers & Exterior Contractors
There’s a difference between staying busy and staying profitable. We’re breaking down how $10M contractors actually manage cash flow behind the scenes. Join us with Breakthrough Academy and JobNimbus. Register now!
4 practical takeaways on what AI use looks like in practice
By The Coffee Shops™. From marketing to operations, AI is beginning to reshape how roofing companies work — but success depends on how it’s used. On the final morning of International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026, a packed room of contractors, manufacturers and industry professionals gathered early for a timely conversation ...
Navigating tariff uncertainty
By Jenny Yu. Industry expert Melanie Butler outlines shifting trade actions and what contractors should watch for next. Roofing industry professionals continue to navigate unpredictable tariffs as federal trade policy shifts continue to affect material costs and supply chains. In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke ...
Off and running: Engaging the next generation of roofers early
By Jenny Yu. Mindy Dahlquist of TRA Snow and Sun shares how and why to bring young people into the industry. Everyone’s career journey has to start somewhere, and no one does it all on their own. For Mindy Dahlquist, business development manager at TRA Snow and Sun, her ...
Creating a culture of care from the top down
By Jenny Yu. The NRCA calls for the roofing industry to make a holistic shift toward viewing mental well-being as part of worker safety. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan R. Ellsworth spoke with Cheryl Ambrose, vice president of enterprise risk management for the National Roofing Contractors Association ...
Integrated tools provide streamlined solutions for contractors
By Jenny Yu. A new MetalTalk™ session will explore how The Malco Group’s integration of Veto Pro Pac is improving contractor efficiency. Contractors are always looking for ways to improve efficiency and stay competitive in a fast-moving market. In an upcoming MetalTalk™, “Tool Innovations That Help Pros Work Smarter,” ...
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