RCS Influencers - May 2026
The value of staying connected to the roofing industry
RCS Influencer John Kenney says involvement matters more today than ever. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that the contractors who isolate themselves usually struggle more than the ones who stay connected. Roofing is a demanding business, and it’s easy to get consumed by day-to-day operations — jobs, crews, ...
Leveraging associations & chapters: Getting women and emerging leaders connected
RCS Influencer Ashley Pietsch says industry associations like the NWIR center relationships and mentorship to shape long-term success in the industry. At Integrity Insurance & Bonding, we have seen firsthand the value that industry associations bring to both personal and professional growth, especially when it comes to getting women and emerging ...
Advocating for better outcomes with associations
RCS Influencer Aaron Weinstein says change doesn't happen overnight, but associations are a mechanism for driving change in the day to day. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Aaron Weinstein of Terial. You can Read the interview below, Listen to the podcast or Watch the ...
If you’re not in the room, you’re missing more than you think
RCS Influencer Melissa Chapman says the contractors who grow, lead and stand out are the ones who stay involved, build relationships and surround themselves with people who care about doing this work at a high level. Think back to high school for a moment. You could always tell who was involved ...
Live in the industry, not off of the industry
RCS Influencer Randy Chaffee says when it comes to leveraging industry associations, it doesn't have to be an all or nothing; get involved in one thing. 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 ...
Treat insurance as an ongoing leadership and operations issue
RCS Influencer Rich Carroll says that when facing the volatile insurance market, it's important to stay close to your broker, stay connected to your peers and stay focused on the controllable parts of your business. From my perspective as a consultant and former contractor, the smartest contractors are going to treat ...
