Expert Conversations
Stay prepared for what’s next with these tariff-exempt machines
By Anna Lockhart. Scoring a price-locked, tariff-free machine is a rare opportunity in today’s market, and CIDAN is here to deliver. In this episode of MetalCast™, Karen Edwards sat down with Ronnie Pollack, vice president of sales and marketing for CIDAN Machinery, to discuss the brand’s game-changing offerings for ...
Securing leads in the age of algorithms
By Jesse Sanchez. Smart systems, visuals and speed are the new weapons of the roofing sales battleground. As roofing contractors forge ahead into the age of digital technology, the cost of lead generation isn’t the only obstacle they’re facing; many are struggling with the changing nature of the leads ...
Coaching that connects
By Jesse Sanchez. Certified coaches bring bilingual, industry-specific support to roofing companies, and the ROI speaks for itself. In this episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Karen Edwards wraps up a compelling conversation with Melissa Chapman and Monica Vornbrock of The GLO Group, digging into the real-world impact ...
A story of legacy and leadership
By Jesse Sanchez. A fourth-generation roofer reflects on his family’s roots, the values that shaped the business and the rise of Sutter Roofing from borrowed office space to a statewide operation. Sutter Roofing has been a staple in the roofing industry for more than a century. Now led by Brad ...
Uncertainty and opportunity: The state of the metal industry
By Emma Peterson. Industry insiders share their insights on the challenges facing the growing metal market and how to tackle them. In a new Read Listen Watch® (RLW), Karen Edwards sat down with Stephen Gosk, president and CEO of MetalForming, and Chad Rowe, business development director for MetalForming, to talk ...
A holiday dinner and auction for veterans in need
By Jenny Yu. Roofing contractors come together to provide warmth, care and cheer to veteran community members in need. As the holiday season nears, many industry professionals are working hard to end the year with a bang, securing fall and winter projects, following up with clients and finalizing budgets. ...
Setting a new standard for repair tools
By Jesse Sanchez. A new battery-powered hand tool reflects years of engineering and direct contractor feedback to make roof repair more flexible and precise. When it comes to roof repair and service work, having the right tool in hand can mean the difference between a quick, quality patch and a ...
Putting weather performance front and center
By Jesse Sanchez. With hurricane-force wind testing and impact resistance, this lightweight slate roofing system aims to create future-proof homes. As climate events grow more extreme, roofing manufacturers are under pressure to deliver products that can stand up to punishing weather conditions. In this episode of the Roofing Road Trips® ...
Building better roofs together
By Emma Peterson. DaVinci Roofscapes partners with contractors to strengthen roofs and businesses. DaVinci Roofscapes has established themselves as more than just a provider of high-quality roofing products, but as a go-to partner for many contractors and installers. In this Read Listen Watch® (RLW), Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with ...
The 3 most common referral program mistakes
By Jenny Yu. Avoid these regular pitfalls to make your referral program work for you. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth spoke with Rebecca Mayo, director of partnerships for gFour Marketing, about the importance of referral programs to keep a healthy stream of clients and jobs ...
