2023 in review: Articles, podcasts, TikToks and more!

By Emma Peterson.  

Before we move into the new year, let’s take a moment to look back and celebrate our top content for the year! 

From TikToks to podcasts to articles, 2023 was a busy year for the Coffee Shops crew! We collected the top content in each category to help us reflect on another year of hard work and growth for our industry. 

Top articles 

Top article of 2023 -  “Raise the Roof at This Year’s IRE Charity Concert!”  
This article highlights SRS Distribution’s annual Raise the Roof Foundation Charity Concert at the 2023 IRE where proceeds are donated to disaster relief, veteran care and more. You can check out more amazing articles in our newsroom! 

Top influencer response - “Building Succession Plans in Roofing: Navigating Generational Change While Keeping Bonds Intact.”  
Written by RCS Influencer John Kenney, this article covers how to navigate both business and personal challenges within transitioning a family owned business into the next generation’s hands. To find more amazing advice and insight like this, check out our other influencer responses!  

Top webinar episodes 

Here at the Coffee Shops we want information to be accessible to you however you need it, whether that be reading, listening or watching.  

Top Read Listen Watch® (RLW) - “Being Successful Selling Preventative Maintenance.”  
In this RLW, Greg Hayne from Hayne Coaching Group and Eugene Zukowski from Jobba Trade Technologies explain the importance of preventative maintenance and how roofing contractors can gain and retain customers with this practice. 

Top Coffee Conversations® -  “Roofing Recycling is Happening NOW!” 
In this webinar, guests from Owens Corning, Laurand Lewandowski and Mark Leo talk about what is happening in roofing recycling today and what the future looks like. 

Top YouTube videos 

Our multimedia crew members have been doing amazing this year! One way we like to see that is by looking at our YouTube channel!  

Top RoofersCoffeeShop® video - “What is PVC Roofing? - Lunch and Learn Episode 15.” 
This special Lunch & Learn features Mark Brandon from Johns Manville as he shares the basic uses and applications of PVC single ply roofing, along with its history and where it stands in the overall commercial roofing market share. 

Top YouTube playlist -  “LIVE From IRE 2023!”  
This playlist includes all of our crew’s interviews with industry leaders and experts, including manufacturers, distributors, service providers, influential contractors at the 2023 International Roofing Expo. 

Top podcast episodes 

We can’t forget our amazing podcast series, Roofing Road Trips® (RRT) and Stories from the Roof (SFTR)!  

Top RRT episode - “Kent Gardner – SRS Does it Again – IRE 2023.”  
In the podcast, Kent Gardner from SRS Distribution talks about IRE 2023 with host Heidi J. Ellsworth. The two also discuss the Para Latinos Lounge, SRS XTV Tailgater and the Raise the Roof concert with Eric Church. 

Top SFTR episode - “Laurie Moore - Kreiling Roofing Co.”  
This episode features an insightful conversation about who Kreiling Roofing Co. is and how they maintain a positive reputation to support a business of over 100 employees. 

Top social media posts 

If you haven’t followed us over on Instagram and TikTok, you’re missing out! The social media crew has made some amazing content in 2023 showcasing customer and crew highlights throughout the year.  

Top TikTok 
This short video was of Megan Ellsworth and a few of the Coffee Shop crew at their booth at IRE 2023.  

Top Instagram Reel 
This post was a video featuring Slate Roofing Contractors Association doing a demo at the 2023 IRE to show attendees how to prepare and install slate roofing! 

Stay up to date with the latest roofing industry news when you sign up for the RCS Week in Roofing eNews.