Coffee Conversations - Mental Health Safety in the Workplace
Release Date: 11/10/2022
Why Contractors Are Rethinking Roof Reconditioning
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Eric Cochran of SoyLei to explore why roof reconditioning products are becoming an important option for today’s roofing contractors to offer owners. The conversation looks at the new science behind SoyLei, how contractors can use asphalt shingle restoration solutions to build trust while creating new revenue opportunities with strong service, maintenance and restoration. Join them and learn how their shingle...
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From Launch to Long‑Term Success
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth talks with Aaron Weinstein from Terial and Lauren Morely from R3NG about how strategic technology relationships can drive real, long‑term success for roofing contractors. The conversation explores what Terial was built to solve, why it made sense to bring Terial into the R3NG operation and how the rollout has evolved since the initial software adoption. Together, they discuss how the day‑to‑day experience for contractors has changed,...
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RCS Influencer Trent Cotney - June 2026
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This month's question: What contractors need to know about green roofs Talking sustainability with architects and owners Positioning as a trusted expert outside roofing circles Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! Sign up for the Week in Roofing! Follow Us! #adamsandreese...
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Transforming Roofing With Cutting-edge Tools
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards is joined by Fred Castonguay and Shyam Prabhakar from Reworked.AI to explore their latest product innovations. They break down features like the Direct Mail Easy Button, HALO, Zip Analyzer and Storm Opportunities, discussing how these tools are designed to help roofing contractors streamline their processes. The team also shares insights on the Direct Mail Sequence and the driving forces behind these new developments. Plus, they’ll offer a sneak peek into what’s on the horizon for Reworked.AI, and how these innovations are shaping...
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Inside ImpactR-7
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Aparna Jaggi of Versico to discuss ImpactR-7 and its role in advancing roofing insulation solutions. Aparna shares how ImpactR-7 came to be, the challenges it was designed to solve and how it addresses common shortcomings in traditional insulation. The conversation explores what makes ImpactR-7 an important development for the industry, including how it can support contractors and architects looking for more effective, forward-thinking building solutions. Listeners will also learn where to...
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Stories From the Roof: Wendy Marvin
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In this episode of Stories from the Roof, Heidi J. Ellsworth talks with Wendy Marvin of Matrix Roofing about her journey into roofing and the lessons that shaped her career. From mentorship and leadership to building strong supplier relationships, Wendy shares what it takes to create lasting success. She also dives into how industry changes are impacting trust on the jobsite, the best decisions she made for her business and what continues to inspire her. Wendy closes with advice for newcomers and her perspective on the value of RoofersCoffeeShop. Learn more...
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Hiring Right in Roofing
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In this Coffee Conversations®, Karen Edwards talks to Jon Gardner of Owens Corning and Geoff Cramer of Futures Inc. to address one of the most pressing challenges facing the roofing industry today: workforce development. As labor shortages continue to impact growth, contractors are being forced to rethink how they attract, hire and retain talent in a competitive market. This conversation explores what’s working, what’s not and where recruiting strategies often fall short. From redefining...
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Growing Walls, Growing Wellness
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips® Karen Edwards is joined by Claudia Littmann from FURBISH, A SOPREMA Group Company, to explore how SOPRANATURE® BioWall transforms both interior and exterior spaces with living, breathing design. From improved air quality to enhanced mental well-being, these ultra-thin hydroponic systems bring nature closer to where people live and work. Claudia shares how BioWall combines beauty, performance and simplicity with long-term reliability. Tune in to learn why living walls are becoming a must-have feature in modern building design. Learn more at...
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Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Roofing
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by Lynsey Hull of Tyelus, McKay Daniels of NRCA and Joel Stanley of Anchor Products to discuss the growing focus on mental health in the roofing industry. Centered around the work of the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) Mental Health Task Force, the conversation explores how industry leaders are addressing stigma, supporting workers and making mental health a jobsite priority. From awareness initiatives to real-world resources, this episode highlights why caring...
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Str8 Above Roofing LIVE at the CertainTeed Business Building Workshop (BBW) San Diego
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RoofersCoffeeShop® LIVE hits the road for this special episode of Roofing Road Trips® from the CertainTeed Business Building Workshop (BBW), where we sit down with roofing contractors who are investing in their businesses, teams and long-term success through one of the industry’s most respected development programs. In this episode, contractors share their experiences at BBW, discuss why ongoing education and peer collaboration are critical to raising the bar across regional markets and highlight the leadership, operational strategies and actionable ideas they are taking home...
info_outlineJoin us for this Coffee Conversations, sponsored by Tremco and WTI, as we talk about mental health in construction. Our industry ranks second highest in suicide rates and research shows that up to 90 percent of people who die by suicide have a mental health condition. We welcome Mandy McIntyre of Level Up Consultants, who is certified in Mental Health First Aid, along with Christee Holbrook of Graham Roofing and Tom Truelson of Forest Roofing who will discuss how they approach this topic within their roofing companies. They will also share strategies for creating a culture of support and understanding to help team members who may be struggling with their mental health. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for this life-changing conversation.