Grow with Metal, Win with Roofing Passport
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In this RoofersCoffeeShop RLW, Karen Edwards chats with Sherwin Williams’ MetalVue Marketing Segment Manager, Junny Lee and Sherwin Williams’ Contractor Sales Representative for the MetalVue program, Heather McGinnis. They talk about why demand for metal is rising, the barriers that often hold contractors back and how Roofing Passport provides the tools needed to make more with metal. Roofing Passport is the technology from Sherwin-Williams that offers accurate measurements and the calculations for simplified estimating. By having the correct data, Roofing...
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Malco’s Cutting Edge Innovation
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In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Karen Edwards talks with Austin Cash, Malco’s senior new product development engineer, about the challenges contractors face when cutting metal and vinyl panels. Austin introduces the TurboShear® Rotary Panel Cutter and explains how its dual cutting wheels, self-advancing design and durable build help crews work faster with greater precision and less fatigue. 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! ...
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Shining Light on Cool Roofs
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In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth explores the world of cool roofing with Melissa Dunson, director of marketing at Central States Manufacturing and Audrey McGarrell, communications manager with the Cool Roof Rating Council. (CRRC) Learn how metal roofing systems are engineered to reflect heat, reduce energy costs and meet the rising demand for sustainable building solutions. From understanding CRRC ratings to boosting your bottom line with energy-efficient installs, this conversation gives contractors the insights they need to stay competitive, code-compliant and...
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Powering Growth: Solar Updates With S-5!
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In this Roofing Road Trips episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth talks with S-5! Director of Strategy and Market Development, Mark Gies, as he shares the latest updates on solar technology, policies and market demand. Solar is one of the fastest-growing opportunities in roofing with metal roofing providing the perfect platform for solar arrays. Learn how contractors can leverage S-5!’s innovations to simplify installations, maximize profits and prepare for the future of solar in roofing. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club...
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RCS Influencer Trent Cotney - September 2025
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This month's question: How can contractors prioritize sustainability in their practices and effectively use it as a differentiator for their business? 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 #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer...
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Navigating Legal Shifts in Roofing With Trent Cotney
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In this episode of Contractor Outlook, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese to explore the policy changes reshaping the contracting and roofing industries under the current presidential administration. With his wealth of experience in roofing and industry advocacy, Trent offers expert insights into evolving issues from immigration policies and labor shortages to tariffs and tax codes. He unpacks what these changes mean for contractors and how businesses can adapt to stay compliant and competitive. Whether you’re a contractor or just interested in the intersection...
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Stronger Together: Tools That Sync
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In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Alan Davis of Ingage to explore how smart system integration can reduce friction, improve team consistency and create a more streamlined experience for homeowners. With so many tools required to manage roofing sales — from CRMs to measurement apps to visualizers — it’s easy for things to get complicated fast. By bringing visualization and presentation together in one platform, the new Renoworks and Ingage integration shows how simplifying tech doesn’t mean sacrificing functionality. Join Heidi and Alan to discover...
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The Real State of Roofing
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips, Karen Edwards catches up with Carlisle Architectural Metals’ Vice President of Growth, Brad Van Dam, to break down the trends contractors need to watch, explore strategies to stay competitive and share insights to help contractors prepare for what’s next in residential and commercial roofing. The roofing industry is evolving fast — from shifting market demand and rising costs to game-changing technology and workforce challenges, so don’t miss this episode and stay informed! Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! Are you a...
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Securing the Deal: How Leap CRM Protects Contractor Data
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In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Karen Edwards is joined by Mike Ippoliti with Leap to talk about the growing risks contractors face when it comes to their business data and what to look for in a secure CRM. They discuss why it is so important to own and control your data, the red flags to watch for in CRM platforms, and how data exposure can impact your reputation and operations. Mike also shares how Leap CRM is built to keep contractor and customer data safe through features that give you full control. If you are unsure how your current CRM handles your data, this episode will help you...
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From Friendship to Founders: The Catch-All Story
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In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, host Karen Edwards sits down with Heath Hicks and Eric Mackintosh to hear the story of how their friendship sparked a business partnership that led to the creation of The Catch-All. From their first meeting to launching products like the Job Site Protection System, Nail Catch, Shrub Shield and more, they dive into how collaboration, and occasional disagreements, shaped their innovations. Heath and Eric reflect on lessons learned from going into business with close friends and explore the role of trust in an increasingly competitive environment. Tune in...
info_outlineStories from the Roof host Megan Ellsworth sits down with Paige Harvill, corporate projects manager for Nations Roof LLC, Mobile, Alabama to talk about their roofing story. Nations Roof is the brainchild of three roofing executives who recognized an opportunity to make a difference in an underserved industry—commercial roofing. With over 100 years of combined experience, their founders set out to create a unique company, one that owns all its locations, offers single-sourcing and is not an affiliation of independent contractors. Listen to this episode of Stories from the Roof, sponsored by Johns Manville to learn more about Paige Harvill and Nations Roof!
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