Preserving History: The Story Behind The Roof Museum
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Donavan Morgan, founder of The Roof Museum and The Roof Gallery, along with roofing industry pioneer Vickie Sharples, co-founder of RoofersCoffeeShop® and Executive Director for Roofing Contractors Association of Southern California, for a conversation about preserving roofing history and celebrating the people who have built this industry. Together, they explore Donavan's vision for creating the world's first roofing museum, the inspiration behind turning roofing into a cultural and educational experience and why...
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Roofing Licensing Essentials
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Kyle Rea from Adams and Reese to explore the complex world of licensing for roofers. They break down why understanding licensing is critical, common pitfalls contractors face, and the nuances of operating across state lines. The discussion covers practical scenarios including subcontractor rules and laws surrounding the scope of a license. Kyle shares strategies for protecting your business before committing to a job and highlights key educational resources, from local building departments to state boards, including...
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RCS Influencer Aaron Weinstein - 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! #Terial #RoofersCoffeeShop...
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Delivering Cleaner and More Profitable Jobsites
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Marianna Conner and Chase DeLong from The Catch‑All, as well as Jack Waddell from Acorn Roofing, to explore how The Catch-All's solutions are reshaping the roofing experience. Chase and Marianna share how The Catch‑All was developed to solve long‑standing challenges around property protection and to set a new standard for what customers should expect during a roofing project. Jack discusses his firsthand...
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The Acquisition of Trust
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In this episode of RoofingRoadTrips, Karen Edwards is joined by Mike Bothman of Wil-Mar Products to talk about the acquisition of the trusted pipe collar brand. The conversation delves into the trust built between the previous owners and the new leadership, highlighting the continuity of product integrity for existing customers and why new contractors should give the pipe collar a try. With a focus on legacy, reliability and growth, this episode showcases how trust shapes the future of the brand and its products. Learn more at...
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Cut the Dust!
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Gary Walpole from the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) to spotlight an issue that often flies under the radar on the jobsite: dust. As roofing work evolves, so do the risks. The NFRC’s “Cut the Dust” campaign is bringing new attention to how everyday tasks can impact crew health, and why the industry is starting to take a closer look. This conversation explores what contractors should be thinking about right now, where dust risks are showing up most and how the...
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Turning Invoice Errors Into Recovered Revenue
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards joins John Albright to explore how invoice mistakes can impact a contractor’s bottom line. The conversation looks at the challenge of comparing quoted prices from multiple vendors against what contractors are actually invoiced, and how discrepancies can be easy to miss across busy jobs and material orders. Listeners will learn how automating invoice review can help catch costly errors faster, improve accuracy and protect the contractor in their fast-paced purchasing...
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Coffee Conversations LIVE From FRSA 2026 Sponsored by TAMKO
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You won't want to miss this special Coffee Conversations, sponsored by TAMKO, coming to you LIVE from the 2026 Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association (FRSA) tradeshow! Join us on the first day of the show as we meet with Florida roofing leaders and experts. Guests include contractors, service providers, manufacturers and distributors who will share their insights and wisdom straight from the trade show floor. You can watch from the comfort of your home, on your mobile device or in person from outside our lobby soundstage at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Florida. The topics will center...
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Reinventing Roofing Efficiency: The LoadRunner Story
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Heath Hicks, co-founder of The Catch‑All to explore how their newest innovation—the LoadRunner—is reshaping jobsite efficiency for roofing contractors. The conversation dives into the evolution of The Catch‑All’s product line and how the LoadRunner was born from real contractor experience in the field. Heath shares firsthand insights into the workflow improvements crews notice immediately, from faster material movement to reduced labor strain. They break down what it looks...
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A Pulse Check on Roofing
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth leads a timely conversation with Dave Harrison of Dave Harrison Consulting and Steve Little of KPost Roofing and Waterproofing on the current state of the roofing industry. The discussion takes a grounded look at economic pressure, labor challenges and evolving customer expectations while exploring how contractors are adapting their strategies. With insight from both an industry consultant and an active contractor, the episode highlights what it takes to remain resilient and...
info_outlineHeidi J. Ellsworth, RCS president is sitting down with recurring Roofing Road Trip guest Darci Kunard from Franklin International and the Titebond brand. Darci always has great information around sealants and caulking and in this podcast, they talk about one of Titebond’s foundational products, Titebond Glue. They discuss the many important applications for glues. Titebond is one of the thickest, fastest-drying water-based glue available and can be used with porous and semi-porous materials. It is ideal for wood, pottery, ceramic, stone, and glass, which covers all parts of a building’s exterior. Discussing the importance of glues that provide a strong initial tack and fast speed of set, Darci and Heidi also talk about how roofing companies can incorporate additional exterior repairs along with roofing.