Expert Conversations
An underrated career path: Roofing
By Emma Peterson. Learn about why the roofing industry might be a good fit for you. Across the trades, there is constant chatter of labor shortages and talent recruitment struggles. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with James McDonald and Maureen Greeves of Weatherproofing Technologies Inc ...
Un espacio para la comunidad de habla hispana
By Jessica Bravo. La relevancia del Mes de la Herencia Hispana y el crecimiento de la comunidad en la industria. SRS Distribution Para Latinos y RoofersCoffeeShop® se unieron para un episodio especial de Almuerzo y Aprendizaje en vivo desde la Expo Contratista 2024, celebrado en Atlanta, Georgia. Julissa Chávez ...
The Original Roofing Company is the January R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. From cedar shakes to commercial success, learn how The Original Roofing Company built a legacy of quality and loyalty. The Coffee Shops are kicking off the R-Club Roofer of the Month podcast in 2025 with an episode about The Original Roofing Company from Las Vegas, Nevada! To hear about ...
Unlocking the secrets of metal roof coatings
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover how advanced paint technologies are shaping the future of roofing. In a revealing episode of CoatingsCast™, host Megan Ellsworth was joined by AkzoNobel’s Amanda Paterline, commercial marketing manager, and Brad Shreve, a technical support specialist with deep expertise in polymer engineering, to discuss the science and strategy behind ...
The future of financing
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Leap’s Universal Credit Application is changing the game of roof financing. Purchasing a roof is often one of the biggest investments a homeowner will ever make in their house, and financing is often the route to make it accessible and feasible. The financing process, while crucial, has ...
Revolutionizing roofing recruitment
By Jesse Sanchez. Redefine how roofing companies find top talent with a niche focus, swift turnaround and personalized service. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Kristin and Tony Case, co-founders of Hi-Peak Staffing Solutions, to discuss their groundbreaking work in specialized roofing recruitment. The duo offers ...
Catching up with one of the industry’s oldest coatings associations
By Emma Peterson. As the market demand for coatings continues to rise, take a moment to hear insights from RCMA members who have been there since the beginning! In the last decade, the interest in roof coatings has accelerated rapidly across the building industries. Chris Huettig, the current president of ...
Training your way to the top
By Emma Peterson. John Kenney shares how training and education are crucial for project manager success in the roofing industry. Everyone knows the importance of proper training for your team on the roof, but it’s equally important for the crew members working from the office. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, ...
De las luchas al éxito: Cómo los contratistas latinos están encontrando el éxito a través de la conexión y la comunidad
Por Emma Peterson. Los espacios de habla hispana están creando una red nacional de apoyo y oportunidades para los contratistas latinos. En este seminario web de Coffee Conversations, Heidi J. Ellsworth se sentó a conversar con Amparo y su hija Jaqueline (Jackie) Sancen de Latinos En Roofing, junto con Itzel Najera de ...
Why roofers should care about snow retention
By Emma Peterson. Learn from expert Mindy Dahlquist about how snow retention protects people and property. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Mindy Dahlquist from TRA Snow and Sun stopped by to talk to Karen Edwards about how important it is for roofing professionals to understand snow retention. Mindy, who ...
