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Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Summit to spotlight service, strategy and innovation
By Jesse Sanchez. A high-level industry gathering filled with behind-the-scenes tours, informative panels and conversations that matter. From October 8–10, the 2025 Roof Service Summit will bring together top voices from across North America’s roofing industry for a focused, professional deep-dive into operations, sales, property management and service leadership. Held ...
Award-winning products, exceptional contractor support
By Jesse Sanchez. The shingle maker’s unwavering commitment to roofing professionals is giving contractors a competitive edge and earning top consumer honors. In an industry where reputation is built roof by roof, TAMKO Building Products is making its mark, not only with cutting-edge shingles, but with an unwavering focus on ...
Build better, lead smarter: Why roofing success starts at the top
By Jesse Sanchez. Revealing how strong, intentional leadership, not just relentless hustle, is the real key to sustainably scaling a successful roofing business. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Melissa Chapman, co-founder of The GLO Group, to dig into the real reasons ...
From fixing leaks to building loyalty: How service departments fuel roofing growth
By Jesse Sanchez. A focused approach to structure, processes and KPIs could take your service game to the next level. In this Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Tracey Donels of Service First Solutions to explore the “how” of the structures, systems and scorecards that ...
A software fit for every roofer
By Jesse Sanchez. One contractor’s search for a truly all-in-one tool led to a surprising standout find. When Kim Baxter joined O’Hara’s Son Roofing (OSR), she was tasked with an ambitious goal: build a national service program nearly from scratch. But before she could do that, she had to tackle ...
Fluid-applied coatings: The future of roofing solutions
By Jesse Sanchez. With Storm Breaker™, BITEC shows how fluid-applied coatings give contractors a competitive edge by delivering reliable performance and responsive support that set them apart in a crowded market. Fluid-applied coatings continue to be a strategic offering, and according to Jon Feick, senior territory sales representative at BITEC®, ...
Not your average roof tech
By Jesse Sanchez. Breaking the mold with unlimited access, real-time data and tools that actually help close sales. In an industry saturated with costly reports, long wait times and limited tools, Instant Roofer is doing something most platforms won’t: making the core sales process faster, smarter and more accessible for ...
The roofing calculator that works while you sleep
By Jesse Sanchez. Instant Roofer’s embedded tool turns website visits into leads and leads into signed contracts. In a digital-first market where homeowners expect answers fast, roofing contractors who still rely on manual quotes may be leaving money and leads on the table. That’s where Instant Roofer’s Roof Calculator is ...
How one man turned experience into a coaching empire
By Jesse Sanchez. This former roofer’s journey is reshaping how the industry thinks about service departments. Tracey Donels, the founder of Service First Solutions, didn’t originally set out to become a coach. In fact, he thought he was launching a consulting firm. But after years of doing the hard work ...
Built to endure: These asphalt shingles are engineered to last
By Jesse Sanchez. Heritage® Shingle Series blends durability, design and tech for lasting performance. In the high-stakes world of roofing, longevity is everything. Asphalt shingles may all look similar on the surface, but what lies beneath separates the fleeting from the formidable. TAMKO Building Products’ Heritage® series asphalt shingles are ...
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