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Expert Conversations
From carpenter to innovator
By Jenny Yu. An experienced tradesperson explains how real-world experience led to a better way to organize tools with Veto Pro Pac. Frustration on the jobsite often sparks innovation, and for Roger Brouard, that frustration led to the creation of one of the most recognized tool storage brands in ...
The importance of thinking outside the box
By Emma Peterson. Solve business issues with innovative management strategies like fractional executive placement. In 2024, Forbes Business Review contributor James Nelson wrote, “In a world that often seems saturated with industries and players, it might seem hard to stand out from the rest. While building an A level team ...
Advancing the use of metal in the Wild West
By Jenny Yu. In a time of increasingly complex federal and state regulations, MCA is preparing new resources and partnerships to strengthen the industry. During this episode of MetalCast™, Karen Edwards spoke with Jeff Henry, executive director of the Metal Construction Association (MCA), about MCA’s Winter Meeting and the ...
The growing role of robotics in roofing
By Emma Peterson. Robotics and automation are coming to the jobsite. Are you prepared? Robotics and automation have long been a part of manufacturing processes. But where these two pieces of technology have historically played behind-the-scenes roles, that norm is quickly changing. Both in our personal and professional lives, ...
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 ...
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