Kim Eckerman & Melissa Dunson - How one shingle is changing the industry
Release Date: 08/18/2022
Tracey Donels - Service Departments: A Masterclass in Excellence
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In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by Tracey Donels of Service First Solutions who shares a no-nonsense look at what it really takes to build a high-performing commercial service department. From the importance of internal operations to the value of daily practice over one-time training, Tracey outlines how exceptional service is more about communication than roofing. He also offers tactical advice on how to scale preventative maintenance programs that customers need. With lessons pulled straight from the jobsite and the office, this episode is a masterclass in...
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Working Smarter With AI
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In this Coffee Conversation, Heidi J. Ellsworth talks with an acclaimed panel of experts about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it is reshaping the roofing industry. AI isn’t just for ivory towers. It’s changing business from the jobsite to the back office. Understanding how it works is critical in helping contractors separate real opportunity from hype. This conversation will explore how AI is being used today to improve estimating, inspections, marketing and operations. The panel will discuss where this technology is headed, how it can impact the roofing industry and what...
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People Make Roofing with Chris Coryell
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Welcome to People Make Roofing, a call to action led by Roofing Talent America and RoofersCoffeeShop®. We're tackling the industry's biggest challenges, from outdated misconceptions to the widening skills gap. Our mission? To show the next generation the true potential of roofing—including the diverse opportunities, endless growth possibilities and a chance to make a lasting impact. Join us as we share unfiltered stories from industry professionals across North America, inspiring and guiding the future of roofing. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! ...
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Kristin Case and Rae July-Fistonich – Shattering the Building Envelope Ceiling
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth talks to Kristen Case of Hi-Peak Staffing and Rae July-Fistonich from Chinook Building Envelope Services about the importance of and strategies for recruiting women into the roofing industry. As a recruiter, Kristen’s perspective is complemented by Rae’s experience hiring for her company. Each of the speakers draw on their involvement in National Women in Roofing (NWIR). The three share their insight on how women have played a pivotal role in the roofing industry, and how inclusion not only supports the industry but builds...
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RCS Influencer Randy Chaffee - June 2025
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This month's question: How can roofing professionals effectively use social media marketing to grow their brand, reach new clients and engage with their community? Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/ Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up Sign up for the Week in Roofing! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com...
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RCS Influencer Trent Cotney - June 2025
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This month's question: How can roofing professionals effectively use social media marketing to grow their brand, reach new clients and engage with their community? Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/ Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up Sign up for the Week in Roofing! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ ...
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Piers Dormeyer – EagleView’s Big Reveal – Rebrand and Platform Evolution
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In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Piers Dormeyer, CEO of EagleView to talk about something big. As the trusted name in roofing data and imagery, EagleView is proud to launch a major rebrand and the rollout of a new platform right here on RoofersCoffeeShop. At the heart of the launch is a new, unified platform designed to consolidate multiple tools into an updated, streamlined user experience. Though this next gen user experience will remain familiar at first, the platform is built for the future, with enhanced features arriving every few months...
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Anthony Romero, Eric Cieslak and Rob Smith – Navigating Roofing’s Renewable Revolution
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In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Karen Edwards sits down with Anthony Romero, Eric Cieslak and Rob Smith of ABC Supply to discuss key regulatory and economic forces shaping the solar landscape, from tariffs to the game-changing domestic content bonus credit. Discover how the commercial and industrial sector is reshaping solar installation, what challenges roofers are facing on the ground and how trends like Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) and battery storage are redefining energy on the rooftop. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! ...
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Brian Cross and Shawn DeAngelo – What's New in Snow Guards in 2025
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In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Karen Edwards sits down with Brian Cross, VP of Sales and Marketing from Rocky Mountain Snow Guards and Shawn DeAngelo, Western Region Sales Manager from S-5 to discuss the latest updates from the field, including the launch of National Snow Guard Safety Month and the ongoing “Show Us Our Snow Guards” Contest, both sponsored by Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Brian from Rocky Mountain Snow Guards talks about two brand-new products designed with roofers in mind, as well as a powerful free layout and design service that makes snow guard planning easier than...
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Building a Tech Stack that Works for You
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Join us for a special Coffee Conversations, sponsored by Owens Corning, where we explore how to build a tech stack that works for your roofing business. From CRMs and estimating software to project management tools and beyond, technology can streamline operations, improve communication and help you win more jobs. But with so many options out there, where do you start? Our panel of contractors and tech experts will share real-world insights, best practices and the must-have tools for modern roofing companies. Learn how to evaluate your current systems, choose the right solutions and get your...
info_outlineHeidi J. Ellsworth virtually meets up with Kim Eckerman and Melissa Dunson, marketing leaders at TAMKO to visit about the successful launch of Titan XT. The feedback from contractors about the Titan XT has been phenomenal and they share what is being said out in the field. They have worked to get the Titan XT in the hands of contractors across the country through local events like their recent Denver open house and FRSA tradeshow. With a Texas roadshow in the future and several upcoming tradeshows highlighting the new shingle, it is a great discussion on how one shingle can change an industry.
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