Roofer of the Month - Armored Roofing
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In the June 2024 edition of the "Roofer of the Month" podcast, we spotlight Armored Roofing, a roofing company based in Wichita Falls, TX. Your host Megan Ellsworth interviews the president of Armored Roofing, Katie Clymer, who shares insights into the company's commitment to quality, customer satisfaction and what sets them apart from other roofing companies. Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! Follow Us! #RoofersCoffeeShop #ArmoredRoofing...
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Sales and Women in Roofing
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In this Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Tremco Regional Sales Manager Desiree Huff about one of their favorite topics: sales! Desiree brings a wealth of knowledge to road trip listeners when it comes to selling premium products into sensitive markets. Tremco specializes in meeting the needs of hospitals, schools and government buildings. Working with private facility managers along with government agencies, Desiree has experience in all sides of the roofing business. She is one of the first women in a regional sales manager role for Tremco and she...
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Exploring Careers and Education in the Roofing Industry
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On this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) Director of Workforce Development John Esbenshade and NRCA Recruiter and Entrepreneur Rick Damato about the roofing industry initiative for Career Technical Education (CTE) and the upcoming SkillsUSA 2024. They talk about the NRCA commitment to encouraging roofing in vocational and trade schools. At the heart of the current CTE program is SkillsUSA where vocational students compete yearly in trade competitions. For the second year, SkillsUSA will include a roofing competition...
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Jim Bush
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Stories from the Roof host, Megan Ellsworth, sits down with Jim Bush of Weather Shield Roofing Systems to chat about their experience and longevity in the industry. Could it be due to their company core values? Their commitment to their employees, their customers and the environment? It is rare to see a company list roof maintenance and repair above roof replacement as a priority on their website, or their pledge to their employees featured as prominently as their pledge to their customers. The core values of a company inform the day-to-day operations, including sales, so we invite you to join...
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Roofing Foundations
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips, Karen Edwards sits down with Alex Manos from Polyglass to talk all about underlayments. Alex describes why giving a roof a great foundation is so important and what properties underlayments can give to a roof. From fire resistance to increased strength to weathering storms, Alex guides us through choosing the right underlayment for the right roof. They cap this conversation off with a preview of how you can see them in action at FRSA! Stop by their booth (#305) or their demo-space (#434) to check out these new and exciting underlayments. ...
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Elevate with Service and Maintenance Programs
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In this Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Will Riley of Centerpoint Connect and Chad Westbrook of Service Alignment to talk about integrating service and maintenance programs into an established roofing business. The conversation sheds light on how to create a new service division from two of the leading experts in the industry. They talk about the overarching benefits, challenges and methodologies of incorporating service and maintenance into a strong reroofing business to achieve a seamless operational flow between these two critical and profitable areas. Learn...
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Engineering, Education and Expansion
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth welcomes Ben and Terry Anderson from TRA Snow & Sun, who share insights into their family-owned business's 30-year journey. They discuss challenges faced, emphasize the benefits of familial collaboration and highlight TRA's unique commitment to engineering excellence in snow retention solutions. Ben and Terry elaborate on the importance of educating customers about engineering principles and offer various channels for contractors to access TRA's educational resources, underscoring the company's dedication to industry innovation and...
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Accelerator Roundtables for Your Business
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In this Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Sue Hawkes, CEO of YESS!, and an Owens Corning Accelerator and Jon Gardner who leads Owens Corning strategic partnerships to discuss the new Business Accelerator Roundtables. An expert in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) implementation, Sue shares how to uncover the secrets to accelerating business growth, finding your power faster and overcoming the hurdles that come with building a thriving enterprise in the roofing sector. From harnessing the latest technologies to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence, Jon and Sue...
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Succession and Exit Planning - A Live roofing Road Trips Podcast
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Hosted by Heidi J. Ellsworth, the "Roofing Road Trips" podcast will feature a special LinkedIn Live event on May 15th. The session welcomes industry experts Luke McCormack and Reid Ribble to discuss the pivotal topic of Succession and Exit Planning within the roofing industry. With Luke and Reid's comprehensive experience in strategic business planning, participants can expect an abundance of actionable insights. This discussion is designed to arm roofing professionals with the essential knowledge and tools needed for effective business transitions, highlighting the intricacies and...
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Road Trip to the Indy 500 with HFOT
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In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Brigadier General USA (Ret) Tom Landwermeyer, president and CEO of Homes for our Troops (HFOT), and Staff Sergeant (Ret) Liam Dwyer, an HFOT Veteran and 2020 Home Recipient in Lake Worth, Florida. ABC Supply supports HFOT year-round, but in the month of May, with AJ Foyt Racing, they are building awareness with a HFOT themed INDYCAR livery that will race in the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500, along with a pledge to match donations made between now and May 31, 2024, up to $1 million. As a nonprofit dedicated...
info_outlineIn this episode of CoatingsCast, Heidi J. Ellsworth and Amanda Paterline, Americas Commercial Marketing Manager, Coil and Extrusion Coatings at AkzoNobel and Tessa Slagter, Sustainable Innovation Manager - Industrial Coatings at AkzoNobel, delve into the world of sustainability. They examine the critical role that coil coatings play in environmental conservation and building longevity while contributing to the circularity of the built environment. Join us as we explore these questions and more, shedding light on the importance of sustainability in coil coatings and the innovative solutions driving positive change in the industry.
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