RCS Influencers - October 2025
Owning your identity
RCS Influencer Randy Chaffee says that, for smaller companies to compete, they need to embrace what they uniquely have to offer: community presence and genuine relationships. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Randy Chaffee of Source One Marketing. You can read the interview below, listen ...
How contractors can stand out in a market full of mergers and acquisitions
RCS Influencer Ashley Pietsch says that for independent contractors, relationships, agility, community, expertise and risk management are the keys to a competitive edge. If you’ve been paying attention to the roofing industry lately, you’ve probably noticed how much consolidation is happening. Every time you turn around, another company is being bought ...
Staying sharp: How contractors can compete in a market shaped by mergers and acquisitions
RCS Influencer John Kenney says contractors who stay grounded in fundamentals will not only survive this era of consolidation but also emerge stronger. The roofing and construction landscape is shifting fast. Across the country, we’re seeing mergers and acquisitions roll through the industry, consolidating once-independent players under larger umbrellas. For ...
How contractors can compete when the corporate players start buying everyone up
RCS Influencer Melissa Chapman says being small does not mean being weak. It seems like every month another local contractor is getting absorbed by a big regional or national company. These new corporate players bring larger crews, more equipment and marketing budgets you will never match dollar for dollar. At first, ...
