RCS Influencers
Reaching Out to Your Network During a Business Crisis
RCS Influencer Lee Lipniskis says that reaching out to other members of the roofing industry can help you better navigate a business crisis. My first go-to when I am having a business crisis is to reach out to my network of fellow construction company owners. I cannot stress enough how important ...
Planning for Disaster Before it Strikes
RCS Influencer John Kenney says that businesses should always have a plan in place in the off chance they experience a business crisis. Roofing contractors, like any business, may experience a crisis at some point. Various factors, such as a natural disaster, an economic downturn or a pandemic, can cause a ...
Helpful Resources When Facing a Business Crisis
RCS Influencer Steve Little says that during a business crisis, they'll consult their partners and reach out to their peer groups. When KPost experiences a “business crisis” the first thing we do is turn to the guidelines defined in Gino Wickman's books on entrepreneur operating systems (EOS). We’ll huddle our Level ...
Adapting to Change During a Business Crisis
RCS Influencer Ro Lewis says that the pandemic crisis gave Tremco a great learning opportunity on how to adapt to major change. Editor's note: The following is a transcript between Coffee Shops' Multimedia Manger Megan Ellsworth, and Tremco's Safety Leader Ro Lewis. Megan Ellsworth: Hello, everyone, back again for an April influencer ...
Identifying Your Resources When in a Business Crisis
RCS Influencer Peter Horch says that if you find yourself in a business crisis, having resources like a network of attorneys or consultants can be incredibly beneficial. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation between our Multimedia Manager, Megan Ellsworth and Owner of Horch Roofing, Peter Horch. Megan Ellsworth: ...
How to Build a Successful Relationship With Distribution Companies
RCS influencer John Kenney says that it takes more than just placing orders to build a successful relationship with your distributors. Working with distribution is essential for roofing contractors' success in the roofing industry. Distribution companies provide the products and materials contractors need to complete their projects on time and within ...
Why Roofing Companies Must Understand Their Numbers
RCS Influencer John Kenney says that knowing what your financial numbers are can help you make better business decisions. Roofing companies must understand their financial numbers to operate better and make informed business decisions. They must also focus on other aspects to be more than just profitable, but let's start with ...
Providing a Path for Latino Roofing Industry Members
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that it's important for companies to provide a path for Latino workers beyond just labor. Editor’s note: The following consists of a conversation between RCS Multimedia Producer Megan Ellsworth and Trent Cotney. You can listen to the podcast or read the transcript below. Megan Ellsworth: Hello ...
Important Resources for Contractors When They Experience a Business Crisis
RCS Influencer Kendall Ekerson from Simply Affordable Roofing says we need to know how to prepare ourselves in the case a business crisis may occur. When owning and running a roofing company, or really any business, you will never be able to know when a crisis may strike. All we ...
Creating a Strong and Inclusive Work Culture
RCS Influencer John Kenney says contractors can grow a strong, inclusive culture through training in Spanish. Roofing contractors who want to grow a robust and inclusive culture must focus on building a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. One of the key aspects of this is training, particularly training in ...
