John Kenney - RCS, MCS, CCS & OCS Influencer
Top July articles: Mental health, global politics and market predictions
By Emma Peterson. Explore the articles that generated the most interest this month. In the last month, over 250 articles have been published on RoofersCoffeeShop.com. That’s a lot of reading to keep up with, especially for busy contractors who are going between the office and the field. To make it ...
El estimado no termina cuando se entrega la propuesta
Por John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group, traducido por Alberto Torres Un estimado no está realmente terminado hasta que se hace la revisión final del proyecto y las lecciones aprendidas se aplican al siguiente trabajo. Uno de los errores más comunes en nuestra industria es pensar que el trabajo del estimador ...
Your roof is a complete system, not just the material you see
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Your roof is not simply the shingles, panels or membrane visible from outside. When most homeowners look at a roof, they see shingles, metal panels, tile, or another finished surface. That visible material is important, but it is only one part of what protects the building. ...
Are you ready for the robots?
By Emma Peterson. John Kenney shares why contractors with strong systems, clear workflows and documented processes will be best positioned to embrace new technologies. For many of us, robots seem like something from a science fiction movie – something that might be cool but is far from becoming a ...
The value of running a tight ship
By Emma Peterson. As regulations evolve, contractors who embrace systems and accountability are finding it easier to stay compliant and protect their operations. In a new From the Ground Up™ episode, Karol Weyman sat down with John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, to talk about the legal, safety and ...
The hidden cost of a poor project handover
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. One of the most expensive mistakes a roofing contractor can make often happens before the project even reaches site. It happens during the handover. A project may have been estimated carefully, priced competitively and secured on acceptable terms. Still, if the information gathered ...
The business of coatings: Economic trends and opportunities
By Emma Peterson. Join Heidi J. Ellsworth and John Kenney for a live discussion on the market forces affecting coatings contractors and the strategies that can help businesses thrive. On August 12, 2026 at 11a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET), Heidi J. Ellsworth will host a live CoatingsTalk™ with John Kenney. ...
The estimate doesn't end when the bid is submitted
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. The estimate is not finished until the final project review is complete and the lessons learned have been carried forward to the next opportunity. One of the biggest misconceptions in our industry is that estimating ends when the proposal is delivered or the ...
A full backlog doesn't guarantee a healthy business
RCS Influencer John Kenney says revenue doesn't pay the bills, cash does. One of the biggest misconceptions I see in the roofing industry is the belief that a full backlog automatically means a healthy company. I've heard contractors proudly tell me they're booked six or eight months out, yet when we ...
Winning HOA approval starts with education
MCS Influencer John Kenney says contractors who educate rather than persuade often become the companies HOA boards are most comfortable working with. One of the biggest obstacles homeowners face when considering a metal roof isn't choosing the right panel profile or color. It's getting approval from the homeowners association. I've spoken ...
