Trent Cotney - RCS Influencer
Preparing for an I-9 Audit
By Trent Cotney. Here are the steps you need to know in order to prepare for an I-9 audit. Hiring new workers is a critical task. And as an employer, you are likely aware you must follow many legal steps. One of those steps is completing an I-9 form. This requirement was ...
Top March Stories: The 2023 International Roofing Expo, Safety Programs and Roofing Alliance’s Student Competition
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here are the articles that have been trending on MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) this past month. Looking back at our most-read articles from March, it’s clear that everyone in the roofing and metal construction industry was thinking about the 2023 International Roofing Expo (IRE). Over half of our top ...
Roofing Legal Expert Shares Thoughts on Industry Trends
By Evelyn Witterholt. In a recent podcast with Trent Cotney, we got the inside scoop on what is trending in the roofing industry. The roofing industry is an ever-changing one, and with new trends popping up every day, it’s hard to keep track of what could be important to your ...
Coffee Conversations - Who's Buying Roofing Companies? - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an live interview with Trent Cotney and Ken Kelly from Adams and ReeceLLP. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the webinar. Heidi J. Ellsworth: Good morning everyone. Welcome to Coffee Conversations. My name is Heidi Ellsworth. We ...
Register for our Next Coffee Conversations - Who's Buying Roofing Companies?
April 13, 2023 at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET Coffee Conversations takes on one of the hottest topics in roofing: all the acquisitions and roll ups of roofing companies. Sponsored by Adams and Reese, this conversation will feature Ken Kelly of Kelly Holdings and Kelly Roofing and Trent Cotney ...
Providing a Path for Latino Roofing Industry Members
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that it's important for companies to provide a path for Latino workers beyond just labor. Editor’s note: The following consists of a conversation between RCS Multimedia Producer Megan Ellsworth and Trent Cotney. You can listen to the podcast or read the transcript below. Megan Ellsworth: Hello ...
Conditions to Consider When Generating a Subcontractor Agreement
By Trent Cotney, Adams & Reese LLP. Communicating your needs is essential for a successful project. When working on a business project, communicating is key for all parties involved. Prime contractors and subcontractors need a definitive and coherent understanding of what is to be expected from one another to maintain ...
Governor DeSantis Takes Aim at the Border Crisis
By Trent Cotney. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposes new state legislation. In an effort to tackle the challenges related to illegal immigration, on February 23, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposed new state legislation. By announcing this ambitious plan, the likely 2024 presidential candidate declared, “Florida is a law and order ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces 2023 Roofing Influencers
RCS Influencers celebrates its seventh year of giving back to the roofing industry. RoofersCoffeeShop, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2023 RCS Roofing Influencers. Each month RCS Influencers respond to a topic that is hot in the roofing ...
Top January Stories: New Shingle Colors, Ladder Safety Month and Expanded Warranty Coverage
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop®(RCS) this past month. To start the year off right, many companies are looking to incorporate more safety practices into their business. That’s why one of our top articles this past month was about the upcoming National Ladder Safety Month in March. ...


















