John Kenney
What safety gear should you expect to see on your roofer? A guide for homeowners and building owners
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Learn what proper safety gear looks like, what red flags to watch for and why safety should matter as much to you as it does to the contractor. When hiring a roofing contractor for your home or commercial building, safety might not be the first thing ...
Building stronger relationships and fostering professionalism
OCS Influencer John Kenney says the industry's future rests on a foundation of stronger relationships and heightened professionalism Building strong relationships and elevating professionalism will be essential for success in 2025 and beyond as the industry continues to evolve. Professionals operate in a field that relies on trust, quality workmanship and ...
7 tips for entering the roof maintenance sector
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Learn how to diversify your business and improve your revenue by offering commercial roof maintenance. When you think about working in the roofing industry, many people imagine tearing down old, damaged roofs and replacing them with stunning, new systems. And while reroofing is a ...
Bite-sized basics: Learn from roofing experts
By Emma Peterson. Whether it’s the history behind your roof or how to prepare for a future storm, the AAR Minisodes have answers and ideas for you. If there is a roof above you, this podcast is meant for you! Our AskARoofer (AAR) Minisode series releases 10-minute or less podcasts twice a ...
The art of roof estimating
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Navigating the roofing estimating process from bid package to final price. Accurate construction estimating is an essential skill for roofing contractors, ensuring that every project is completed within budget and on schedule. The estimating process involves a series of systematic steps designed to capture all potential ...
Stop leaving money on the roof
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Most roofing companies are sitting on untapped profit — they just don’t know it yet. Most roofing contractors think growth means more jobs, more crews and more chaos. But the real profit booster? It’s hidden in plain sight — your service calls. Every time your crew ...
An intersection of opportunity and uncertainty
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. As we enter the second quarter of 2025, learn about the core factors influencing the U.S. roofing industry. In general, there is a lot of anxiety and concern in the U.S. construction industries as we enter Q2 of 2025. With labor uncertainties, mounting broad-based tariff pressure ...
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 ...
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 ...
