Coffee Conversations LIVE from IRE 2024 Sponsored by SRS! (Day 2)
Release Date: 02/09/2024
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...
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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...
info_outlineYou won't want to miss this special Coffee Conversations, sponsored by SRS Distribution, coming to you LIVE from the International Roofing Expo (IRE)! Join us on day two of the show as we meet with industry leaders and experts. Guests include manufacturers, distributors, and service providers 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 Las Vegas Convention Center. The topics will center around what's hot across the country and at the 2024 IRE. Join us for this great Coffee Conversations LIVE from Las Vegas, Nevada on February 7, at 2 p.m. PT!
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