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Release Date: 07/11/2024
John Kenney – Roofing Road Trips
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Join us for an insightful episode of Roofing Road Trips® as Karen Edwards sits down with John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group to discuss his comprehensive in-person roofing estimating training courses. In this episode, John goes into the importance of accurate and consistent cost estimates in successful roofing construction projects. Discover how his two-day live classroom course equips participants with the skills and knowledge to perform precise roofing estimates, manage bidding processes and ensure cost efficiency across various commercial applications. Learn more at...
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Sales Tips for Contractors
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards is joined by Rick Davis of ABC Supply to talk about some of the best sales tips in the industry. Rick will dive into his four-stage strategy experience — Promise, Sale, Project Installation, Post Installation. Regardless of what stage you are at, Rick’s expertise in the industry is sure to aid contractors every step of the way. Rick will also share some contrarian concepts he offers, such as Best, Better, Good Selling, his stance on open-ended questions and more. Tune in for an engaging episode of new sales tips you can start...
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Greg Hudson – Combating Fire & Foot Traffic
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In this Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth continues the conversation with Greg Hudson of Georgia-Pacific about what is happening in the industry overall and specifically with low-slope roof durability. The exponential increase in wildfires throughout the country along with increased regulations, building codes and corporate demands are changing the landscape of the roof and demanding stronger systems for long-term durability. Added to that is the immense increase of foot traffic to support those roofs. Heidi and Greg have a candid conversation about what is happening up on the...
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Krista Gnatt – Unveiling Success with Krista Gnatt
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On this Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth talks with Krista Gnatt, Tremco’s first and youngest female president. A leading force in the roofing industry, Krista is a visionary leader and strong entrepreneur who has left an indelible mark on the roofing industry so far. Krista's journey is one that resonates with resilience, determination and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With an extensive history of project management and leadership, it is clear why Krista is now leading one of the largest and most successful roofing manufacturers. Throughout the conversation, Heidi and Krista...
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David Phillip and Joe Landmichl - Streamlining the Warranty Process
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In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with David Phillip and Joe Landmichl of Mule-Hide to dive into the intricate world of warranties in the industry. Roofing warranties are an important source of security for building owners and contractors. Traditionally, however, the process of applying for and securing them has also been a time-consuming source of frustration for contractors. The new warranty portal from low-slope roofing manufacturer Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. is changing that. Launched recently, it was carefully designed to maximize the contractor...
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Roofer of the Month - FL Specialty Roofing
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Myth vs. Reality: What Manufacturers Won't Tell You
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In this Read Listen Watch®, Karen Edwards is joined by IB Roof Systems’ President Jason Stanley to dispel myths and roll out the facts about a hidden pitfall on the jobsite, oversized roofing rolls. Jason tells us about the dangers that are introduced to the jobsite when wider, heavier rolls are used on the rooftop. He walks us through the common misconceptions about the labor-saving power of wider rolls, which is backed by a study conducted by Colin Murphy. Jason expands on why traditional roll size reduces jobsite injuries, increases resistance to wind uplift and improves...
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Elevating Sustainability in Construction
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips, Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems President Kristin Beck joins Heidi J. Ellsworth for a conversation about her unique career with Elevate’s parent company, Holcim, where she has served in a variety of leadership roles in global supply chain, sustainable strategy and business development, commercial manufacturing and distribution roles. They discuss how her experience is helping to take Elevate to new levels of sustainability as evidenced by their new LEED-certified manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. They talk about what impact Holcim...
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Get Ready to Grow With ServiceCon
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Will Riley about ServiceCon, the number-one event to help you start and grow your roofing business. They talk about the origins of ServiceCon and Will, as the new owner, shares what he is looking forward to providing for the industry around service and maintenance programs in roofing. Learn about the inspiration behind the show and Will’s visionary plans for its future. Join us for an insightful conversation on how ServiceCon aims to help contractors start and grow their service and maintenance programs. Learn...
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Exploring Expo Contratista
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth talks with Teresa Ramirez about the Expo Contratista, the premier convention and reunion for Hispanic contractors. This event, scheduled for October 4-5 in Atlanta, Georgia, brings together builders, general contractors, subcontractors and industry representatives. Teresa shares what attendees can expect from the dynamic program, which features informative seminars, engaging workshops, captivating shows, thrilling competitions and invaluable networking opportunities. Join us to learn how Expo Contratista is driving innovation,...
info_outlineIn this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth is joined by a special guest, Beacon’s 2024 Female Roofing Professional of the Year winner, Brooke Laizure. The owner of Whirlwind Roofing and Construction, LLC, Brooke shares about her experience in the industry and operating a Native American and woman-owned business and will talk about what it means to have received this prestigious award. The Female Roofing Professional of the Year Award recognizes distinguished, hardworking women roofing professionals for their impact and dedication to the roofing industry and is awarded to a distinguished woman of her community and profession who inspires fellow industry members and strives towards building the community towards a better tomorrow. Tune in to this special episode to hear from Brooke about the importance of celebrating women-owned businesses and advice she has for women who want to get into roofing.
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