Expert Conversations
The rise of metal roofing: A durable solution for modern challenges
By Jesse Sanchez. Explore how metal roofing is meeting the demand for sustainable, weather-resistant building materials in a changing world. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Melissa Dunson, senior manager of marketing services at Central States Manufacturing, to discuss the growing prominence of ...
The creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of a career in roofing
By Dani Sheehan. Discover how a career in roofing sparks innovation, fosters growth and creates lasting impact. The roofing industry carries several misconceptions from hard labor and repetitive tasks to the idea that there’s little room for growth. But in the latest episode of People Make Roofing, hosts Luke McCormack ...
Facing the labor shortage head on
By Emma Peterson. Contractors big and small are facing challenges in finding skilled workers; learn how ABC Supply helps them navigate through this issue. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke to Jeff Leyden and Stephanie Lyons of ABC Supply. Positioned between contractors in the field ...
Designing a safer, stronger future
By Emma Peterson. Learn how CertainTeed designs innovative products that push the roofing industry to higher levels of safety, performance and quality! CertainTeed’s mission is to “transform the world into a better, more sustainable home through an ever-evolving range of groundbreaking building solutions.” They work towards this goal by intentionally ...
Make estimating work for you
By Emma Peterson. Learn how to use digital tools to make the traditional estimating process more efficient and profitable. In the roofing industry, time truly is money and one of the big slow down points for many contractors is the estimating process. This is typically a tedious process that can ...
The perfect storm for coatings
By Jessica Bravo. Podcasts guest discusses the benefits and considerations of UNIFLEX fluid-applied roofing systems. In an episode of CoatingsCast™, Karen Edwards sat down with Timothy Klindt from UNIFLEX, a Sherwin-Williams brand, to discuss how fluid-applied roofing systems have gained significant traction in the commercial and residential roofing markets. ...
Empowering women in the metal industry
By Emma Peterson. Learn how ATAS’ Leanne Slattery is working towards a more inclusive industry. Recently, while at the 2024 METALCON show, Karen Edwards of The Coffee Shops™ got to sit down with Leanne Slattery, a sales support manager at ATAS International, to discusst the current state of the metal ...
Mr. Roofing is the November R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Anna Lockhart. This Bay Area roofing company does it all – with enthusiasm and care! Each month, The Coffee Shops highlight the stories and successes of our R-Club members through the Roofer of the Month program! For the month of November, podcast host Alex Tolle sat down ...
Simplify your roof replacement with instant estimates
By Dani Sheehan. Instant Roofer’s tools consolidate all the necessary information in one place, helping you make informed decisions without the hassle of jumping through contact forms or unclear estimates. Is it time to replace your roof but you’re feeling overwhelmed by the process? Finding a trustworthy roofer and selecting ...
Creating a technological ecosystem
By Emma Peterson. Streamline the costly and time-consuming process of estimating with this new tool from SRS! In a recent Roofing Road Trips® episode, Karen Edwards spoke to Ashley Garcia and Kevin Carfa of SRS Distribution to talk about how they are revolutionizing the project estimating process for roofing professionals ...
