Ashley and Seth Pietsch - RCS Influencer
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 ...
2025 in review
By Emma Peterson. Raising a glass to the articles, videos, podcasts and more that made 2025 so memorable! It’s time to change over the calendars again! 2025 is coming to a close and here at The Coffee Shops™, we are excitedly getting ready for 2026. But before we leap ...
The top 10 RCS influencer insights from 2025
By Emma Peterson. Looking back at the year through the insights from our 2025 Influencer program! Over the last few years, RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) has brought together a diverse group of seasoned professionals from every corner of the roofing and construction world to form the RCS Influencer program. The goal ...
Tradition and technology: How roofing contractors can win for the long haul
RCS Influencers Ashely and Seth Pietsch say you don’t have to choose between “old school” and “new school” methods. Roofing has always been a craft built on skill, trust and good old-fashioned hard work. Long before drones buzzed overhead or apps tracked every project detail, contractors earned success the classic ...
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 ...
How contractors can stand out in a market full of mergers and acquisitions
RCS Influencer Ashley Pietsch says that for independent contractors, relationships, agility, community, expertise and risk management are the keys to a competitive edge. If you’ve been paying attention to the roofing industry lately, you’ve probably noticed how much consolidation is happening. Every time you turn around, another company is being bought ...
Building a sustainable future: How roofing contractors can lead the way
RCS Influencers Ashley and Seth Pietsch say that sustainability is more than just a trend — it’s a pathway to growth and differentiation. Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword in the roofing industry — it’s becoming an expectation from clients, regulators and communities. For contractors, embracing sustainable practices is ...
Time: Your greatest tool
By Ashley Pietsch, Integrity Insurance & Bonding, Inc. Discover how the key to long-term success in the industry isn’t mastering every operational task; it’s smart leadership and intentional use of time. In the roofing industry, the difference between a business that merely survives and one that truly thrives often comes ...
Enhancing supply chain communication for flawless roofing project execution
RCS Influencers Ashley and Seth Pietsch say that effective supply chain communication is more than a logistical concern — it is a strategic imperative. In the roofing industry, operational efficiency depends heavily on timely material delivery, accurate order fulfillment and proactive coordination among multiple stakeholders. A breakdown in communication with any ...
How roofing contractors can break through growth plateaus and scale with confidence
RCS Influencers Seth and Ashley Pietsch say that breaking through a growth plateau isn’t just about doing more — it’s about doing things better. Hitting a growth plateau is a common — and frustrating — part of running a successful roofing business. Maybe your phone is ringing, your crews are busy ...
