RCS Influencers
Winter is the time to sharpen operations
RCS Influencer Tammy Hall says that the contractors who build time for equipment care, team development and honest performance analysis are the ones who consistently run profitable jobs. Let me challenge the premise: not every roofing company has a winter slowdown. If you're in the Sun Belt running commercial projects year-round ...
Using time intentionally to tighten operations and improve jobsite efficiency
RCS Influencer Katie Clymer says that when leaders use time intentionally to tighten operations, efficiency and long-term success follow. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned as a newer owner in the roofing industry is that time is either working for you — or against you. Coming into a company with ...
Using software as a supplement
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says new technologies are a tool, but not a replacement for being purposeful and consistent in everything that you do. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Trent Cotney, partner of Adams and Reese. You can watch the interview, listen to the conversation ...
The importance of proactive preparation
RCS Influencer Randy Chaffee says contractors should be working harder now than they ever have to get ready for the upcoming season. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Randy Chaffee of Source One Marketing. You can Read the transcript below, Listen to the recording or Watch ...
Building stronger workflows in the off-season
RCS Influencer Aaron Weinstein says optimizing your company workflows is critical for success. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation between Aaron Weinstein of Terial. You can Read the transcript below, Listen to the interview or Watch the recording. Jenny Yu: Hi, I'm Jenny Yu with RoofersCoffeeShop and I'm ...
Taking advantage of downtime
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says new technologies are a valuable tool to help stay purposeful and consistent in everything that you do. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Trent Cotney, partner of Adams and Reese. You can watch the interview, listen to the conversation or read ...
Preparing your crew and your equipment
RCS Influencer Will Lorenz says the off-season is all about preparing for the next busy season. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Will Lorenz of General Coatings Manufacturing Corp. You can Read the transcript below, Listen to the interview or Watch the recording. Jenny Yu: Hi ...
Turning the off-season into an efficiency advantage
RCS Influencers Ashley and Seth Pietsch say the off-season isn’t downtime — it’s preparation time. For many roofing contractors, the off-season can feel like a forced slowdown. Fewer jobs, unpredictable weather and shorter days often mean crews are itching to get back on the roof. But the contractors who grow year ...
Using the off-season to improve jobsite efficiency
RCS Influencer John Kenney says the off-season isn’t about waiting; it’s about sharpening. For most roofing contractors, the off-season is treated like downtime. Crews slow down, phones are quiet a bit and the focus shifts to getting through winter or waiting on the next weather event. But the contractors who consistently ...
Supporting, not replacing
RCS Influencer Allison Woslager says new technology shouldn’t replace solid, traditional business practices. I think the key is understanding that new technology shouldn’t replace solid, traditional business practices — it should support them. Things like showing up when you say you will, doing quality work, communicating clearly and standing behind what ...
