Business Boosters
Networking, learning and growing: Get the most out of your IRE experience
By Emma Peterson. Insights from industry veterans and newcomers on building relationships and expanding your knowledge at IRE. The 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE) is coming up soon (on February 19 through 21, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas) and at The Coffee Shops we couldn’t be more excited to see ...
Navigating commercial property insurance trends
By Jesse Sanchez. Understanding key shifts in property insurance policies is crucial for managing risks effectively in the face of significant weather events. In an era of increasing climate volatility, property insurance for commercial buildings is evolving rapidly, reshaping how claims, particularly those related to roofing systems, are evaluated and resolved. Benchmark, ...
5 out of 5 stars: Getting positive reviews
By Emma Peterson. Hear from roofers in the industry on how they get good reviews from homeowners. At the Certified Contractors Network annual conference, the team from IKO Industries got the chance to listen to a town hall-style meeting called “Roofing Masterminds.” There, members of the industry got to meet with their ...
Tres formas de dominar la gestión de empleados
Por Jessica Bravo. Cómo los líderes pueden reforzar su gestión de equipos y obtener resultados sobresalientes. SRS Distribution Para Latinos y RoofersCoffeeShop® se unieron para un episodio de Almuerzo y Aprendizaje. Julissa Chávez, de SRS, se conectó con Teresa Ramírez, de Southeast Staffing Agency, donde discutieron las estrategias clave ...
The power of building the dream team
By Jessica Bravo. Hiring the right people for your team can make a major difference in company growth and retention. The key to long-term success in any company lies in finding the right people for the job. In an episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Reid Ribble, past ...
Top-tier service requires top-tier support
By Emma Peterson. Learn how IKO is partnering with and supporting their ROOFPROs in the field. Right-Hand Roofing is the go-to roofing contractor in Georgia and Alabama. Their team of skilled professionals are licensed and insured for both repair jobs and installation projects. Their mission is to use their knowledge ...
Learn how to Hire Smart!
By Emma Peterson. Here are some tips to finding a trusted roofing contractor. Editor’s note: Share this with homeowners to help them understand the process of hiring a roofing professional. In 2023, the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association (FRSA) launched their “Hire Smart” campaign. This was a response to the many calls ...
Become a pro in 5 easy steps
By The RIDGEPRO. How pro power can boost your business and unite your team. If a roving reporter asked you to name a professional, what would you say? Would you name a sports figure? A musician? An astronaut? A business executive? In general, there’s no higher compliment to give someone than to ...
Catch every eye: The power of roofing billboards
By Lauren Miller, JobNimbus. When every mile becomes a marketing opportunity to showcase your roofing business. In the race to stand out in a crowded marketplace, roofing companies are finding a surprising ally in a classic medium: billboards. Towering over highways and lining busy streets, these oversized vertisements aren’t relics of a ...
Roofing pros elevate standards and service in growing business
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry expertise and homeowner perks drive demand for certified roofing contractors. Donovan Morgan and Danny Phillipelli, co-founders of the roofing business Roofs by Don and proponents of Industries products, discuss what it means to be a certified IKO ROOFPRO contractor. In just under two years, the ...
