Business Boosters
The first hour on the jobsite predicts the entire project
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. The first hour on a jobsite isn't just another sixty minutes on the schedule. It's where preparation meets execution. I've walked onto enough roofing projects over the years to know that crews usually understand how the day is going to unfold long before lunch. ...
Lock in your WRE 2026 schedule
By Emma Peterson. This year’s show is coming up fast with the first day being September 27, 2026, and we wanted to help you build the ultimate attendee schedule. The Western Roofing Expo (WRE), which is sponsored by Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA), is one of the premier ...
What is your roofing company really worth?
By The Coffee Shops®. The importance of understanding EBITDA when managing your long-term business plan. Taking a step back from your roofing business, whether that’s in preparation of a sale or just to get you a bit closer to eventual retirement, can be complicated. Not only does it involve training and ...
Systems that help roofing companies scale
By Jesse Sanchez. Centralized management, standardized workflows and automation can help roofing contractors reduce operational chaos as their businesses grow. According to ContractorHUB, revenue growth can create new opportunities for roofing companies, but it can also expose weaknesses in daily operations. Missed jobs, inconsistent results and overwhelmed owners often indicate ...
The recipe for repeat business
By The Coffee Shops®. How small customer service habits build long-term client loyalty. Recently, National Women in Roofing (NWIR) executive director Katie Bodiford shared some personal insights she’s gained over her career. Specifically, she explored how a brief, thoughtful conversation can create a loyal customer while one poor interaction could ...
Creating more informed clients
By Emma Peterson. RCABC’s consumer guides and FAQs help bridge the knowledge gap between property owners and roofing professionals, creating more informed conversations and better project outcomes. At the Roofing Contractors Association of British Columbia (RCABC), their team is not only dedicated to “becom the definitive source for professionals within ...
Finding the perfect fit for your company
By The Coffee Shops®. Improving hiring practices and long-term workforce development attracts top-tier candidates. The commercial roofing job market remains candidate-driven, particularly for experienced field and management professionals. In a recent conversation with a Coffee Shops writer, Danielle Anderson, senior manager of recruiting at Hi-Peak Staffing, explained that ...
Six ways to increase restoration business value
By Jesse Sanchez. Strong financials, documented processes and an independent team can make a restoration business more attractive to prospective buyers. Selling a restoration business for top dollar requires preparation long before the company enters the market. HS Exit Advisors identified six factors that consistently contributed to higher business value ...
10 ways contractors can attract and retain Gen Z talent
By Jesse Sanchez. Employers can strengthen recruitment and retention by aligning workplace practices with Gen Z’s priorities around growth, flexibility, purpose and connection. As more members of Generation Z enter the workforce, employers are finding that traditional hiring and retention strategies may not be enough to keep younger workers engaged. ...
Building modern networking and learning opportunities
By Emma Peterson. Exploring IFD’s history, growth and commitment to connecting roofers through education, networking and shared best practices. Recently, our team got the chance to sit down with Henrik Mosegaard-Johansen for an interview about his involvement with IFD. Henrik has a long history in the roofing industry, with over ...
