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Trent Cotney - RCS Influencer
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 ...
The Speakers Bureau takes the stage
By Emma Peterson. Learn how The Coffee Shops is giving the industry a voice with their new initiative. The Coffee Shops™ has long established itself as “Where the Industries Meet!” through the award-winning websites RoofersCoffeeShop®, MetalCoffeeShop®, CoatingsCoffeeShop® and AskARoofer™. All these sites have created incredible communities of support and information ...
Why 2025 is a pivotal year for the roofing industry
By Dani Sheehan. From shifting insurance policies to economic pressures and evolving customer expectations, staying ahead means staying informed. The roofing industry is at a crossroads in 2025, with economic pressures, regulatory changes and shifting consumer expectations reshaping the landscape. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025, the live Coffee Conversations, sponsored ...
What you need to know about ICE on the jobsite
By Dani Sheehan. With current immigration enforcement actions creating fear and uncertainty in the industry, it is important for contractors and owners to be prepared while also staying compliant with the law. Our industry has long relied on a mix of domestic and foreign labor to meet its workforce demands. However, as ...
Why face-to-face networking matters
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says even though we live in an age of everything digital, person to person interactions are hard to beat. 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 ...
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