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Breaking the five-year barrier

Breaking the five-year barrier
July 9, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. 

A new breed of contractor support is here — and it's designed to equip contractors for long-term success. 

In a construction landscape where nearly 80% of contractor businesses fail within the first five years, TAMKO’s revamped The TAMKO Edge® contractor program is aiming to flip that statistic. More than a loyalty platform, The TAMKO Edge® program is a tech-forward ecosystem designed to build brand resilience, efficiency and staying power. 

“Ultimately we want to help them be more successful in their business,” said Jon Abernathy, Director of Contractor Engagement. “If the contractors are successful, then we’re successful.” 

At the heart of The TAMKO Edge® program is a tiered model — Gold, Platinum, Diamond — that rewards participation and performance. But what separates The TAMKO Edge® from other contractor programs is its intentional focus on business survivability through real-world tools: not just perks, but systems. 

Among the standout features is a robust technology stack that addresses the modern contractor’s operational blind spots. From CRMs like JobNimbus to estimation tools and visualization platforms, The TAMKO Edge® connects users to industry-leading solutions tailored for roofing professionals. Financing platforms such as GreenSky are also integrated, giving contractors ways to navigate the insurance upheavals and high-deductible policies now common in the field. 

“Today’s roofing contractor can’t just be a roofer,” Jon noted. “They need to be a financial solutions expert for homeowners.” 

The TAMKO Edge® program doesn’t just offer tools — it builds community. Through live events, contractors from across the country gather to collaborate, share insights and develop a peer-driven knowledge network. As Matt Shaner, director of The TAMKO Edge® program, explained, “We're trying to create what helps contractors feed off each other and helps them get to the next level.” 

Beyond networking, The TAMKO Edge® program delivers real business firepower, from access to a full contractor tech stack and affinity partner ecosystem, to hands-on operational coaching, strategic marketing support and advanced sales training. It’s a full-circle approach that equips contractors with the tools, systems and know-how to scale their business and stand out in a competitive market. 

For those teetering on the edge of year four, TAMKO’s message is clear: they’ve been where you are and now, they’ve built a bridge. 

Ready to gain an edge? Learn more about The TAMKO Edge® architects and discover how the program is redefining success for roofing contractors!

Learn more about TAMKO® in their Coffee Shop Directory or visit www.tamko.com.

About Jesse

Jesse is a writer for The Coffee Shops. When he is not writing and learning about the roofing industry, he can be found powerlifting, playing saxophone or reading a good book.

 

 



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