Cotney Consulting Group
We are consultants. We are confidants. We are colleagues.
We are Cotney Consulting Group.
Why Cotney?
Unlike other business consultants, Cotney has over 45 years of experience solving the problems of roofing companies. With real experience running 8-figure,
multi-million dollar companies, John Kenney did not learn about business consulting from a book — he has experienced the same problems that you have,
solved them and moved on to create a storied
history of success.
Our team of consultants can provide solutions to common problems in the roofing industry and help develop SOPs, systems and policies which help you continue to grow. We are dedicated solely to the roofing industry and are uniquely positioned to lend our expertise to your company.
Our Services
Our consulting services are tailored specifically for professionals within the roofing industry.
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Assess the Health of Your Roofing Business
Our team can perform an assessment to determine the current state of your roofing business and the best course of action for improving it.
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Risk Assessment and Management
We can carefully analyze potential risks and ensure that your roofing company is protected from both internal and external threats.
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Optimize Your Organization
A company is only as strong as its weakest link. Our team can help you better organize, train and compensate your employees to ensure that there are no weak links.
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Optimize Project Management
From building techniques to project forecasting, there are a number of considerations that we can account for before you break ground on a new project.
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Industry Insight
Our singular dedication to the roofing industry affords us incredible insight into current and future events that will change the face of the industry.
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Corporate Transaction Assistance
Our team can analyze corporate transactions to determine if they can be further improved upon and if they are truly in your company’s best interest.
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Reliable Legal Advice
In an industry influenced by ever-changing state and federal laws, working with a knowledgeable consultant can be an incredible boon for your business.
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Revenue Analysis
Our consultants can review your revenue structure to help you maximize net profits and assist with scaleable growth.
Roofing Estimating Certification Training Series
We deliver customized training designed to meet your organization’s training goals. Training employees with customized course content designed to meet your company’s objectives. We take the mystery out of estimating by teaching the art of estimating.
Use code "ROOFERSCOFFEESHOP" for 15% off!
Grow Your Service Department To Drive Your Company
A professional service department will drive your entire company. John Kenney built his first service department over 30 years ago and in that time, learned the critical differences between success and failure. In this webinar, John will share those with you so you can immediately implement them in your business. Whether you are just considering a service department or already have one, let's learn how to go from good to great.
Check Out Our Free Online Trainings!
Did you know that in addition to paid training courses, Cotney also offers FREE online courses to help you advance your career? These courses can be taken at any time, with no fixed study schedules or entry requirements. Whether you are new to the industry, looking to climb the leadership ladder or wanting grow your business, they have the courses for you.
Roofing Project Manager Certification Program Now Available!
In this self-paced course, we prepare you for a professional role in the management of roofing construction projects by understanding the requirements necessary for the successful management of projects from organizational and strategic aspects. Project managers are responsible for planning and controlling every stage of roofing installations (from pre-construction to completion) for multiple concurrent construction projects to be completed on time and within budget while ensuring that roofing teams work in safe conditions. They play a pivotal role in the success of their company.
Roofing Estimating Training Program Now Available!
Cotney Consulting Group is offering an estimating training program for the roofing industry. This program was developed in conjunction with subject matter from professional experts whose primary role is to oversee and manage all aspects of estimating a roofing project. This multi-step process provides training and recognition for the industry workforce and was designed for both newcomers to the industry as well as those seeking to advance their career with estimating skills.
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John Kenney
John Kenney has over 45 years of experience in the roofing industry. John started his career by working as a roofing apprentice at a family business in the Northeast. He also managed many successful projects in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania before continuing his accomplishments in Florida. Because of his skill and hard work, he progressed from roofing laborer to foreman, estimator, chief estimator, vice president and chief operating officer within his various companies. He has worked for multiple Top 100 Roofing Contractors and is intimately familiar with all aspects of roofing production, estimating and operations.
Prior to joining Cotney Consulting Group, John was responsible for the daily operations and performance of a large commercial roofing contractor. During his tenure, John ran business units associated with delivering great workmanship and unparalleled customer service while ensuring strong net profits for his company.
John also volunteers his time as a member of the Board of Directors for the West Coast Roofing Contractors Association. He has been involved with the organization for the last 20 years and currently serves as the president. One of John’s great joys is volunteering with many industry organizations along with mentoring and giving back to the community.
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Estimating Training Series
We deliver customized training designed to meet your organization’s training goals. Training employees with customized course content designed to meet your company’s objectives. We take the mystery out of estimating by teaching the art of estimating.
Use code "ROOFERSCOFFEESHOP" for 15% off!
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Join Cotney Consulting Group for Free Trainings
These trainings will teach you about the differences between sales and marketing strategies, key marketing concepts that fit into the planning process, identifying the components of your marketing campaign mix, and the differences between objectives, strategies, and tactics. With over 45 years of experience in estimating, selling, and managing over ...
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eBooks
New eBook from Cotney Consulting Group - Review and Validate Your Estimating Process
The estimating process begins with a comprehensive understanding of your project's scope of work. Whether it is scope prepared by an owner's designer or your own companies' scope recommendation, your estimating team must be able to visualize and mentally build the project, starting with the site mobilization through project completion. ...
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Latest Spanish Content
Roofing Estimating Training Program in Spanish
By Cotney Consulting Group.
Cotney Consulting Group has expanded its estimator training by now offering our beginner and intermediate training in Spanish.
This latest offering adds to a program suite that also includes a Professional Certificate in Roofing Estimating, or PREC, and a Certified Professional Roofing Estimator, or PREC certification.
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Latest Canada Content
Navigating the Key Differences Between U.S. and Canadian Roof Fall Protection Regulations
By Cotney Consulting Group.
Use this information to guide employers toward a safer, compliant working environment.
Maintaining the safety of workers in high-risk environments is a critical facet of any organization. The legal landscapes for such protocols differ in the United States and Canada, bringing unique challenges to the businesses operating ...
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Learn About What Makes Canada's Roofing Industry Different
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
Join CRCA’s Bob Brunet for an Industry Interview discussing how trade organizations are run in Canada.
Cotney Associates and Consultants' John Kenney interviews Bob Brunet of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA), about the differences between the roofing community in the United States ...
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Latest Podcasts
Planning for the Future of Your Business in a Digital Age
This MetalTalk™ focuses on how to incorporate technologies into your metal business to help you better manage operations, marketing, sales and more. John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group and Karen Edwards of Casimir Group and RoofersCoffeeShop® join Heidi J. Ellsworth to talk about how to incorporate technology into your ...
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Estimating Software And The Roofing Industry
Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with John Kenney of Cotney Consulting and Eugene Zukowski of Jobba to talk about estimating software and the roofing industry. John has been estimating for over 40 years and currently teaches and certifies roofing estimators across the country. They will talk about the key functions ...
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Beyond the Labor Shortage with Field Leadership Training
As the labor shortage intensifies, roofing companies are being forced to find new ways to not only recruit but retain labor. John Kenney with Cotney Consulting Group has taken a leading role in developing field leadership crew training that empowers employees and attracts new recruits. His training classes provide ongoing ...
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Latest Webinars
Affinity Webinar - Working Trade Shows for Success
Join John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group along with Karen Edwards and Heidi J. Ellsworth of RoofersCoffeeShop about how you can make the most of the next trade show you attend. With the tradeshow season ramping up in many states, it is a great time to understand how you ...
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Scaling up With BI: Business Strategies for Roofing Companies
In this RoofersCoffeeShop RLW, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with experts in customer service, estimating, service, safety, regulations and legal issues. Eugene Zukowski of Jobba, John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group and Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese join the conversation to share their 2023 insights on how business intelligence ...
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Coffee Conversations LIVE from FRSA 2023!
Coffee Conversations is back at the 101st FRSA convention, sponsored by SRS Distribution! Join us on the first day of the show, July 13, 2023, at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET for an insightful conversation with industry movers and shakers. The topic centers around what is happening across ...
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Scaling up With BI: Business Strategies for Roofing Companies
In this RoofersCoffeeShop RLW, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with experts in customer service, estimating, service, safety, regulations and legal issues. Eugene Zukowski of Jobba, John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group and Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese join the conversation to share their 2023 insights on how business intelligence ...
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Planning for the Future of Your Business in a Digital Age
This MetalTalk™ focuses on how to incorporate technologies into your metal business to help you better manage operations, marketing, sales and more. John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group and Karen Edwards of Casimir Group and RoofersCoffeeShop® join Heidi J. Ellsworth to talk about how to incorporate technology into your ...
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Estimating Software And The Roofing Industry
Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with John Kenney of Cotney Consulting and Eugene Zukowski of Jobba to talk about estimating software and the roofing industry. John has been estimating for over 40 years and currently teaches and certifies roofing estimators across the country. They will talk about the key functions ...
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Hear John Kenney Live!
This year in Dallas, Texas, during the 2023 International Roofing Expo, you'll have TWO opportunities to hear from industry expert John Kenney, the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group.
On March 5 he will speak at NWiR Day about "Estimating for the Win."
And on March 9, John will show you the critical ...
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Roofing Estimating Training Program Available Now!
From the experts at Cotney Consulting, a new program that was developed in conjunction with subject matter from professional experts whose primary role is to oversee and manage all aspects of estimating a roofing project. This multi-step process provides training and recognition for the industry workforce. This training program ...
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Estimating Training Series
We deliver customized training designed to meet your organization’s training goals. Training employees with customized course content designed to meet your company’s objectives. We take the mystery out of estimating by teaching the art of estimating.
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Cotney Consulting Group is offering an estimating training program for the roofing industry. This program was developed in conjunction with subject matter from professional experts whose primary role is to oversee and manage all aspects of estimating a roofing project. This multi-step process provides training and recognition for the industry ...
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Are you ready to change your roofing business for the better? In this book you will uncover an all-encompassing guide to effectively run your business. Whether you are just starting out in the roofing industry or you are a well-seasoned roofing veteran, this guide will provide valuable insight for your ...
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Join Heidi and Karen every Friday for The Weekly Blend to stay up-to-date on the latest news in the roofing industry.
Episode 68 of The Weekly Blend is here! Join the Coffee Shops’ President Heidi J. Ellsworth and COO Karen L. Edwards for the newest episode of this Coffee Shop original ...
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Saw Safety
In this episode of Jimmy's Tips & Tricks, Jimmy gives a demonstration on saw safety.
Safety Harness
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