Business Boosters
Staying ahead of project risk in roofing
By Cotney Consulting Group. When you treat risk management like a habit instead of a special event, you become more resilient. Every roofing project carries a degree of uncertainty, no matter how experienced the contractor or how well-worn the scope of work. Sometimes that uncertainty shows up as weather delays, other ...
The next generation of roofing pros is already here — Are we ready?
By Randy Chaffee, Source One Marketing. The next generation isn’t here to erase what we've built — they’re here to continue the legacy. If you’ve been in this business for a while, you’ve probably noticed that the next generation isn’t coming. They’re already on the jobsite! They may not swing ...
Maintenance pays
By Cotney Consulting Group. Learn why reactive roofing is a more expensive way to manage a building. There’s a simple truth in our industry: roofs don’t fail overnight; they fail slowly and expensively. You can see it on nearly every commercial building that’s gone a few too many years without attention. A ...
Staying ahead of the next big disruption
By Cotney Consulting Group. A roofing contractor who takes the time to identify vulnerabilities, build backup plans and train their people will always be stronger than one who tries to wing it. When we look back on all the challenges facing our industry, whether pandemics, economic uncertainties, material shortages, sudden price spikes ...
10 contractor pitfalls and how to avoid them
By Corey Mann, Leap. Ensure your business is on the right track by checking for these common errors. No contractor is perfect, no matter how many years of experience they may have under their belt. That’s why it’s important for seasoned contractors to stay aware of common pitfalls and ensureing ...
Why business owners must start looking ahead
By Cotney Consulting Group. If you’ve never built a financial projection before, now’s the time to start. There’s a significant shift happening in businesses that are starting to mature financially. It starts when leadership stops obsessing over last month’s numbers and begins asking more thoughtful questions about where the company is headed ...
The growth game changer that’s making waves
By Jenny Yu. Learn how one construction company boosted their growth and efficiency after adding this tool to their daily operations. For years, Mario Aguilar tried to convince himself that his company, Lemus Construction, didn’t need an Equipter. “Deep down I knew that the moment I jumped into one ...
Smart hiring for sales success
By Cotney Consulting Group. Hiring a salesperson isn't just about finding someone who can close deals. It’s about finding someone who represents your business. When running a company, wearing multiple hats comes with the job. Early on, that often means handling sales yourself. You know the product, understand the customer and ...
A building block for roofing businesses
By Dani Sheehan. Terial isn’t just another roofing software company – it's the foundation for building a stronger business. When you ask Terial Cofounder and CEO Aaron Weinstein what the brand name means, his answer reveals the company’s entire mission. “It comes from ‘material,’” he shared. “Just as materials are ...
The road to IRE 2026
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the IRE team builds a show experience tailored to the roofing industry. It might be hard to believe, but 2026 is just around the corner! And kicking off the new year in style is the annual International Roofing Expo (IRE), happening January 20-22, 2026, at ...
