John Kenney - RCS, MCS & CCS Influencer
The growing influence of women in the metal construction industry
MCS Influencer John Kenney says that women have already made a powerful impact on the metal construction industry, bringing leadership, innovation and cultural transformation. As a roofing industry expert, I've witnessed firsthand the positive impact women have made in the metal construction industry. Traditionally male-dominated, this field is steadily evolving thanks ...
Navigating operational efficiency during economic variability
By Anna Lockhart. Meet with fellow business owners and roofing professionals from across the country to engage in meaningful conversations about relevant operational concerns and strategies during these uncertain times. Join in on this exclusive, confidential peer forum created for roofing industry business owners and company managers ...
Leading with professionalism and heart
RCS Influencer John Kenney says preparation, adaptability and community-minded service are key to turning disaster response into both a business opportunity and a mission of service. As a roofing industry expert, I’ve seen how weather-related disasters — hurricanes, tornadoes, hailstorms and heavy snow — can dramatically impact communities and the roofing ...
Training sales teams to identify and communicate building envelope restoration opportunities
CCS Influencer John Kenney says that contractors can strengthen their value proposition and grow their business by training sales teams to identify and communicate building envelope restoration opportunities. As a roofing industry expert, I’ve seen how successful contractors build strong, solution-driven relationships with building owners by training their sales teams to ...
The power of technology, on and off the roof
By Emma Peterson. This year’s exclusive R-Club trainings with John Kenney look at technology in a variety of different parts of the roofing industry. At The Coffee Shops™, we are the place “Where the Industry Meets.” From hosting panels and webinars on our site to sponsoring events and taking you live onto ...
The Speakers Bureau takes the stage
By Emma Peterson. Learn how The Coffee Shops is giving the industry a voice with their new initiative. The Coffee Shops™ has long established itself as “Where the Industries Meet!” through the award-winning websites RoofersCoffeeShop®, MetalCoffeeShop®, CoatingsCoffeeShop® and AskARoofer™. All these sites have created incredible communities of support and information ...
Dodge common estimating mistakes
By Emma Peterson. Learn from a master of roof estimating If you have been around the roofing industry for long enough, you’ve probably heard John Kenney’s name. John, who is the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, has over 45 years of experience in the roofing industry. His story starts in ...
5 steps to improving your service calls
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. The key to success is not always new leads but maximizing the ones you already have. Lead generation is often the name of the game in the roofing industry, and it is an incredibly important part of running a successful contracting business. But you can also ...
Tech it or leave it: Finding the right tools for your roofing business
By Dani Sheehan and Lauren White. Stay ahead of the curve with insights from RT3’s expert panel on how to navigate the ever-evolving world of roofing technology. We started the last day of the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE) with a powerhouse panel of industry and thought leaders for the Roofing Technology ...
The Coffee Shops™ Announce 2025 Influencers
Our Influencers program celebrates its ninth year of giving back to the industries it serves. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2025 Influencers for RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS), MetalCoffeeShop® (MCS), CoatingsCoffeeShop® (CCS) and RCS en Español. Each month, ...
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