RCS Influencers
Planning your succession plan early
RCS Influencer Randy Chaffee says business owners should create a succession plan three to five years in advance. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Randy Chaffee of Source One Marketing. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Alex Tolle: ...
Why being the best beats being the biggest
RCS Influencer Wendy Marvin says winning is achieved by those competing with quality, relationships and genuine care. Let's talk about the elephant in the room. If you're an independent contractor, you've probably watched competitors get bought up by private equity firms. One month they're the family business down the street, the ...
When is the right time to start a succession plan for a roofing business?
RCS Influencer Rich Carroll says early succession planning is one of the smartest moves you can make. Whether you own a commercial or residential roofing business, early succession planning is one of the smartest moves you can make, and it's never too early to start. The companies that plan ahead protect ...
An important endorsement to watch out for in your general liability policy: The Roofing Operations Endorsement
RCS Influencer Ashley Pietsch says a few minutes of preparation now can prevent major financial headaches later. If you’re a roofing contractor, you know that insurance is meant to protect you when things go wrong — but not every policy provides coverage the same way. One critical detail to review in ...
Navigating consolidation: A strategic imperative for independent commercial roofing contractors
RCS Influencer Tammy Hall says independent commercial roofing firms should emphasize niche expertise, measurable results and partnership-driven service. In today’s environment of accelerated mergers and acquisitions, the commercial roofing industry is undergoing significant transformation. As national platforms gain scale and exert greater influence over pricing and procurement, independent contractors are compelled ...
Thriving in an evolving market
RCS Influencer Erica Reed says specialization, strong client relationships and financial discipline are essential to thriving in a competitive market. In markets experiencing significant mergers and acquisitions, contractors must be strategic to remain competitive and differentiate themselves. One of the most effective approaches is to specialize in niche markets or services ...
Open communication is key to succession planning
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says to have some open and honest communications about what that transition looks like. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Trent Cotney. partner of Adams and Reese LLP and Alex Tolle, with RoofersCoffeeShop. You can read the interview below, listen to ...
Stick to the fundamentals
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says contractors should stay focused, work on their KPIs and keep showing up every day. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese LLP. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the ...
Thriving through market changes
RCS Influencer Patrick Cochran says it’s more important than ever for contractors to stick to the basics as the market landscape shifts. Contractors can remain competitive and differentiate themselves in markets experiencing significant mergers and acquisitions by focusing on customer service, employee retention, community involvement and a strong referral program. As roofing ...
Building a company that lives beyond you
RCS Influencer Melissa Chapman says that the ultimate mark of leadership isn’t how well your business runs when you’re there – it’s how well it runs when you’re not. Succession planning isn’t exactly the hot topic at most roofing roundtables. Most contractors would rather talk about production schedules or material costs ...
