Business Boosters
Building a 100-year business
By Dani Sheehan. True leadership is about service, vision and a commitment to building something that will last for generations. Kerrick Willis, Army veteran, second-generation roofer and owner of GeoSpatial Integrations (GSI), believes that strong, service-oriented leadership is the key to running a successful business. You won’t want to miss ...
Elevating service departments with real-world expertise
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofing professionals will gain insights from industry leaders at the premier service-focused event. ServiceCon 2025 is set to bring together some of the brightest minds in commercial roofing service. Taking place March 12-14 in Houston, Texas, the event provides a unique opportunity for professionals to network, learn and refine ...
Service is a marathon
By Emma Peterson. Learning how to communicate properly unlocks service department success. Recently, Greg Hayne of Hayne Coaching Group, stopped by The Coffee Shops™ for a short interview about the importance of service in the roofing industry. A service department offers a unique opportunity for roofers to succeed in the ...
The ownership mindset
By Central States Manufacturing. A culture of ownership transforms the way people work, think and care. Imagine walking into a room full of people who treat the business they work for as if it were their own. At Central States Manufacturing, every decision, every interaction and every task is carried out with ...
A deep dive on the U.S. roofing market size
By Corey Mann, Leap. The roofing industry is not slowing down in the new year, in fact it’s predicted to grow! Roofs provide crucial protection for homes and other structures from natural elements. Not only does that make them a vital part of building a functional space, but they also play an ...
Designing your business and climbing mountains
By Dani Sheehan. Don’t just throw out numbers and hope you can grow your business – take the steps to design a business that aligns with how you want to live your life. For many contractors, the roofing industry operates on a cycle of one-time transactions – find a customer, install ...
Selling a business: 9 types of buyers
By Emma Peterson. When it comes to selling your business, you want to make sure it ends up in good hands. Here’s a closer look at the kind of buyers you might be dealing with. Selling your business can be a complicated and emotional process. It is something that you’ve put blood, ...
The future of commercial roofing and recruiting
By Hi-Peak Staffing Solutions. The next decade in commercial roofing recruitment will be shaped by a combination of workforce shifts, technological advancements and evolving industry demands. As the commercial roofing industry looks ahead to the next decade, several trends are emerging that will shape the workforce and recruitment strategies. With a growing ...
The Pareto principle and scaling your business
By Dani Sheehan. ServiceCon 2025 is your chance to learn from industry experts and connect with contractors who are transforming their service departments. Have you registered for ServiceCon 2025 yet? If you’re looking to start or grow your service department, this is the conference you can’t afford to miss. Designed specifically for ...
Expanding your roofing services to serve future markets
By Anna Lockhart. Looking for a way to maximize your share of the regional market? With the use of solar PV systems on the rise, now is the time to integrate it into your offerings. Solar panel technology, which is already a preferred electricity option among modern home and building ...
