Cotney Consulting Group
Why growth stalls — and how to fix it
By Emma Peterson. John Kenney discusses three common contractor challenges and how to build your business beyond them. John Kenney has been around the trades and construction industries for a bit. He has over 45 years of experience as a contractor and has become an invaluable resource to professionals in ...
Q&A – Tape and high temperatures
With high temperatures incoming this summer, this homeowner wanted to make sure their roof stayed strong. This homeowner, Kim, came to our experts with the following question: We had a Tuff Rib Metal Roof installed a week ago. One panel was removed and replaced to ensure that the deck was in ...
Begin managing proactively with online training
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Cotney Consulting Group’s training elevates individuals, businesses and the industry as a whole. Having a properly trained team is one of the biggest factors in not only promoting individual growth but also long-term business success. But, in the busy world of roofing, it can ...
A quick look at roofing
By Emma Peterson. AskARoofer Minisodes offer listeners a quick glance into their roof health and make it easy to stay informed. Life moves fast, and it can be easy for things out-of-sight to fall out-of-mind. But in some cases, like with your roof, the “out-of-sight, out-of-mind,” mindset tends to exacerbate ...
Q&A – Water shedding and bird stop holes
This Florida homeowner asked our experts for advice about how their roof was handling the rain. Protecting a home from the flow of percipitation is one of the primary jobs of a roof, but to do that successfully it must be designed to shed water properly. When Casey noticed their roof ...
Q&A – Soffit installation issue
Looking for a clear opinion on the work done to their hip roof, the homeowner came to the AskARoofer experts. Melissa from Pennsylvania had work done on her hip roof. When she had questions about the job, she got a variety of answers. To get some clarity on the situation, she ...
A 5-year readiness playbook for roofing contractors
By Cotney Consulting Group. Contractors who focus on readiness today won’t need to scramble tomorrow. They’ll lead. Over the course of this series, we’ve examined how humanoid robotics and physical automation are evolving, why construction presents unique challenges, where these systems are most likely to enter roofing operations first, how ...
More than a piece of paper
By Emma Peterson. John Kenney explains the importance of specificity in contracts and other official paperwork. One of the most complex parts of running a business is navigating the legal landscape. From employee classification to payroll management, it can be a lot. But it is crucial that contractors don’t shy ...
Capturing knowledge and culture across business transitions
By Emma Peterson. Why succession planning is about more than retirement — it’s about people, knowledge and culture. For many small business owners, the goal is to create a legacy in their business that succeeds long after they retire. But the spot where many of these owners encounter issues is ...
What owners should know before other trades go on the roof
AAR Expert John Kenney says the best projects occur when the owner, roofing contractor and other trades work together rather than independently. Most home and building owners understand the importance of hiring a qualified roofing contractor when roof work is needed. What many don't realize is that some of the ...
