RCS Influencers
It’s a Super Exciting Time to be in Roofing
RCS Influencer Charles Antis says that it’s an exciting time to get into roofing because of what the future has in store. Please read video transcribed below: Well, I'm excited. I'm really excited that young people are interested in roofing and I think I'm excited because it wasn't always this ...
5 Tips to Consider Before Starting Your Own Contracting Business
RCS Influencer Jon Stantz says that in addition to a solid business plan there are a few other considerations to think about before diving in. What advice I would give a new contractor leads into so many things that I’m not sure where to start. Business is an ever-evolving creature from ...
11 Tips for New Contractors just Getting Started
RCS Influencer Ross Riddle says that a new contractor should be sure to understand what they are taking on and to be as prepared as possible. If I had one piece of advice to offer a contractor just getting started, it would be…make sure you know what you’re getting yourself into, ...
Nothing is More Important to Your Business than Job Costing
RCS Influencer Marty Stout says the best piece of advice for a new contractor is to learn to love job costing more than anything else you do. You must track all of your costs and charge your active jobs for the costs they incur. If you send a crew to a ...
You Can Make a Difference When You Participate and are Involved in Your Community
RCS Influencer Ken Kelly says that there are many ways that contractors can make a difference in their communities from a roofing standpoint. Editor’s note: Ken provided this video of he and Ivan Elias during their participation in Roofing Day 2019. He offers great ideas on how to get involved ...
Advice for the New Contractor – Become the Expert in Your Field
RCS Influencer Mike Pickel says that continuous learning is the key to your success. Be the expert in your field. Don't just "do it the way the crew has always done it." Become a student of your industry! Learn how your manufacturers recommend installing their products. Each manufacturer may have different recommendations. ...
A Unified Front Sends a Strong Message to Legislators
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that one of the most important aspects of his business is their work with associations. We are dedicated to fighting for roofers, and associations work with that same mission in mind by providing a collective voice for those involved in the industry. As General Counsel for ...
Talking to Legislators About Our Industry Should be a Top Priority
RCS Influencer Jon Stantz says that contractors need to take the time to be active and try to make an impact on the industry. Thanks to RoofersCoffeeShop® and the NRCA, we are just really getting involved with the larger picture of work-related issues that affect all of us in our industry. ...
Associations Give Contractors a Collective Voice
RCS Influencer Rudy Gutierrez says that contractors need to speak up when it comes to governmental issues and regulations. Shell Roofing Solutions Group is involved with the Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce. We are working on local and state government to ensure that minority-owned businesses are afforded the same opportunities ...
From Leads to Estimates to Project Management, This Company Has a Tech Solution Every Step of the Way
RCS Influencer Drew Smith says that technology is used every day and on every job from start to finish at Brad Smith Roofing. At Brad Smith Roofing, we have found success using several different programs that all work together to help us run the business. Those programs are: JobNimbus EagleView CompanyCam Clock Shark QuickBooks GPS TrackIt We researched ...
