RCS Influencers
Focus on Fostering an Environment That is Beneficial to Attract the Next Generation of Millennial
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that millennials are usually more open minded and think outside the box. I don’t like the term millennial, because I think it’s a stereotype. I am a Generation X-er and when I was starting out in the workforce, I can remember being labeled as slackers who ...
Work Together to Bring Out the Best in Every Generation
RCS Influencer Heidi Ellsworth says that there are opportunities for younger and older generations to learn from each other. I have worked with many young people over the years and I love it. I love the enthusiasm, the ideas, the passion of young men and women as they first come into ...
Industry Associations and Manufacturers Provide Helpful Resources to Educate a Young Workforce in the Roofing Industry
RCS Influencer Rudy Gutierrez says that while training and developing young talent can have high upfront costs, it’s worth it to ensure a successful future. Young talent is important not only to our company but the entire roofing industry. We have recruited young talent for roofing installations and for our internal ...
Young People Can Bring About Positive Change in Your Company
RCS Influencer Charles Antis says to hire young people, be adaptive and keep asking for change. Charles Antis is the founder and CEO of Antis Roofing. See his full bio here. Video transcribed here: Charles Antis: Hello Roofer'sCoffeeShop. I'm Charles Antis, with Antis Roofing and Waterproofing. And I have ...
Younger Employees Bring New Perspectives and Are Open to New Ideas
RCS Influencer Sarah Weiss says that younger employees should also be willing to learn from their more experienced team members. We love bringing young people into our company! Young people often bring fresh ideas and make us question the way we do things today (for the better!). We often start younger team ...
Associations Help Build Careers
RCS Influencer Maria Alcala says that associations help build careers. I have had firsthand experience on how associations can help establish and grow your career. When I started in roofing, I knew very few women in the business. However, since joining National Women in Roofing (NWIR), I have met so ...
Association Membership is Great Marketing
RCS Influencer Heidi Ellsworth say contractors should get involved because it’s great for their company. An important part of marketing is networking. Not just in your local area with customers but also networking with industry peers, colleagues and vendors. As I have worked with roofing companies over the years, I have ...
Associations Provide Resources that Help Businesses Run with Fewer Headaches
RCS Influencer Jon Stantz says the best benefit lies in the members themselves and the networking opportunities that come with being involved. The question has been asked - what are your feelings about joining associations related to your work? We are currently members of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and ...
Associations are Vital to the Success of the Industry
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that associations are a valuable resource for anyone working in the roofing industry. One of the first things that I made sure I did when I started my business was to become involved in the associations that were supporting the industries where I was focusing my ...
4 Reasons You Should Join a Trade Association
RCS Influencer Marty Stout says trade associations are a very powerful tool for advocacy, marketing, negotiation and support. Your business can benefit from membership in an industry trade association in many ways. Here are four key areas: 1 – Advocacy. Associations provide a group voice to help those in power to understand ...
