MetalTalk - Metal Roofing Training - Solutions for the Labor Shortage
Release Date: 01/19/2023
Metal Roofing Simplified
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EagleView is known for changing the way roofs are measured, now working with Sherwin-Williams they are once again changing how contractors work, this time in the metal roofing space. Roofing Passport is a revolutionary technology that uses the power of EagleView measurements and take offs with cutting edge estimating and ordering functionalities that can help any roofing contractor start selling and installing metal roofs. Hundreds of bids a month are going direct from salespeople to metal manufacturers to the installation crews in an efficient system that has not been seen before. Do not miss...
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Rob Soper - Metal Roofing Takes Off With Technology
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Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Rob Soper of EagleView about their amazing technology that allows contractors to get accurate measurements and take offs for metal roofs. This landmark technology was not possible ten years ago but today, EagleView has innovated technology that can create rooftop measurements that are accurate enough to create the cut list for a metal roof. Combined with the state-of-the-art Roofing Passport software from Sherwin-Williams, it opens doors for all roofing contractors to easily get into and succeed at metal roofing sales and installation. Learn more at
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Dominic Caminata - Make More with Metal Sales
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Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Dominic Caminata who co-founded Grosso University to talk about the explosion of metal roofing sales in this MetalCast. Since 2019, Dominic has focused on home improvement as a leader in multi-million-dollar sales and training. As a Sherwin-Williams MetalVue partner, Grosso is focused on providing sales and installation training for exterior contractors interested in making more with metal. Learn more at
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Renee Ramey - How Hot is Metal Roofing Growth?
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On this MetalCast, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Renee Ramey, executive director of the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) to talk about the growth of residential metal roofing. What is driving the growth of residential roofing; sustainability, performance, aesthetics? Renee talks about all the growth factors and the MRA’s recent market share survey. The MRA is a huge part of MetalCoffeeShop™. Renee and Heidi will look ahead to 2023 and all that will be offered to metal contractors. Learn more at
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Metal Roofing Made in America
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Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Brian McLaughlin, Eastern Sales and Business Development Manager for Drexel Metals about the importance of Made in America products. Since 1985, Drexel Metals has been a trusted provider of superior-quality metal roofing systems, equipment and custom fabrication services. They have built a reputation of quality by using over 99% American-made and sourced products. Heidi and Brian talk about the difference Made in America makes, how contractors can benefit and be part of the consumer-based education initiative on quality metal products Made in...
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How to Start a Sheet Metal Shop
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In this MetalCoffeeShop™ MetalTalk episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth welcomes Chandler Barden of CIDAN Machinery to MetalTalk to talk about how to start your own sheet metal shop. Is it for everyone? What does it take to make it happen? These are the questions that Chandler addresses to help contractors who are interested in expanding their business to include a sheet metal shop or maybe expand your current shop. It is the perfect hour to understand how to expand your business into one of the hottest industries today, the metal industry.
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Meet the New National Frame Building Association President – Robyn Ommen
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Heidi J. Ellsworth meets up with Robyn Ommen of Sherwin Williams and Megan Pope Miller of NFBA about the National Frame Building Association (NFBA) on this MetalCast. NFBA, a premier partner with MetalCoffeeShop, is a non-profit trade association that promotes the post-frame construction industry. Robyn, Megan and Heidi will be talking about Robyn’s presidency and the upcoming NFBA Frame Building Expo. The Coffee Shop will join Robyn, NFBA, Sherwin-Williams and many others at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky on February 22-24,...
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The Rise of Metal Roofing Training
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Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with John Sheridan of Sheridan consulting about the increasing need for metal roofing training. With metal roofing continuing to trend in demand both residentially and commercially, there is simply not enough skilled labor to meet the demand. John and Heidi have been working with Sherwin-Williams to develop not only training but technology solutions for the ongoing demand. This MetalCast will talk about how to get the metal roofing training your employees and crews need to grow your business. Learn more at
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MCS Influencer - Jerry Iselin
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This month's topic: How are people getting trained to install metal building products (roofing, siding, frame buildings, etc.)? Learn more at
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MCS Influencer - Mark Standifer
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This month's topic is: How are people getting trained to install metal building products (roofing, siding, frame buildings, etc.)? Learn more at
info_outlineIn the first episode of the new MetalCoffeeShop™ MetalTalk, Heidi J. Ellsworth, John Sheridan and Mark MacDonald talk about the overall labor shortage and primarily the need for skilled metal roofing installers. In this live webinar, attendees will hear what is happening to train skilled metal roofing installers along with the importance of getting the right training. John has been training in metal roofing for over three decades and has been part of some of the highest-level metal roof installations across the globe. Mark and John talk about Sherwin-Williams' new initiative to train more people in the craftsmanship of metal roofing and how contractors, crews and individuals can excel in this noble trade.