Coffee Conversations LIVE From METALCON 2025 Sponsored by MetalVue by Sherwin-Williams!
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You won't want to miss this special Coffee Conversations, sponsored by MetalVue by Sherwin-Williams, coming to you LIVE from METALCON 2025 in Las Vegas! Join us on day two of the show as we meet with industry leaders and experts from the metal industry. Guests include manufacturers, service providers and contractors 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 soundstage at booth #2001. The topics will center around what's hot across the country including what is to...
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MCS Influencer Randy Chaffee - October 2025
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This month's question: How can contractors expand their business by offering specialized metal construction services, such as custom fabrication or architectural designs? Learn more at https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/ Sign up for the Week in Metal! https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/sign-up Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/Metalcoffeeshop https://twitter.com/MtlCoffeeShop https://www.linkedin.com/company/metalcoffeeshop/...
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Shaping the Future With Folding
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In this episode of Coffee Conversations®, sponsored by MetalForming, LLC, Karen Edwards sits down with David Prokop, executive vice president of precision sales, for a thought leadership discussion on how contractors, builders and erectors can tackle today’s fabrication challenges by rethinking traditional bending methods. The conversation moves from industry-wide pressures to the impact of labor, accuracy and downstream efficiencies then narrows in on how folding systems can reduce bottlenecks, improve ROI and help companies prepare for a more automated future. Learn more...
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Doors, Details & Durability
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In this MetalCast episode, Karen Edwards is joined by A.J. Manufacturing Inc.’s President, Todd Carlson, to introduce the Wisconsin-based company with over 50 years of experience crafting insulated doors and windows for the metal construction industry. From post-frame buildings to high-performance HVAC applications, A.J. Manufacturing Inc. is a trusted partner for contractors, erectors and builders who demand quality, innovation and on-time delivery. Tune in as we explore the company’s carefully crafted legacy, commitment to continuous improvement and the exciting advancements shaping...
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MCS Influencer Renee Ramey - September 2025
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This month's question is: How can contractors remain competitive and differentiate themselves in markets experiencing significant mergers and acquisitions? Learn more at Sign up for the Week in Metal! Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! Follow Us! #MetalRoofingAlliance #MetalCast #MetalCoffeeShop #MetalRoofing...
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MCS Influencer Emily Marshall - September 2025
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This month's question is: How can contractors remain competitive and differentiate themselves in markets experiencing significant mergers and acquisitions? Learn more at https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/ Sign up for the Week in Metal! https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/sign-up Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/Metalcoffeeshop https://twitter.com/MtlCoffeeShop ...
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MCS Influencer Randy Chaffee - September 2025
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This month's question: How can contractors remain competitive and differentiate themselves in markets experiencing significant mergers and acquisitions? Learn more at https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/ Sign up for the Week in Metal! https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/sign-up Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/Metalcoffeeshop https://twitter.com/MtlCoffeeShop https://www.linkedin.com/company/metalcoffeeshop/ ...
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Seal Your Reputation Like a Pro
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In this episode of MetalCast®, host Megan Ellsworth sits down with Jeffery Hung from Geocel to explore the everyday sealing challenges contractors face, especially when the weather doesn’t cooperate. From cold temps to wet surfaces, Jeffery shares insights on what makes a sealant reliable across materials like metal, glass and siding. The conversation digs into performance factors like UV resistance, flexibility and adhesion, while spotlighting how pros can test new products and why Geocel 4350 is built to go the distance. If you’re sealing penetrations, flashings or even your...
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Roofing Passport: Turning Metal Into Money
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In this MetalCast episode Karen Edwards catches up with Sherwin Williams’ MetalVue OEM Program Manager, Brendan McGinnis and Sherwin Williams’ Contractor Sales Representative for the MetalVue program, Heather McGinnis, to discuss how Roofing Passport works and how the integration with MetalVue removes barriers that often hold contractors back. Sherwin-Williams Roofing Passport is changing the way contractors approach metal roofing. This all-in-one platform streamlines estimating, design and sales, helping contractors expand their services and meet growing customer demand. Whether you’re...
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Operation Lead Surge
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In this MetalCast episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by Rich Harshaw, founder of Level 10 Contractor and host of the Level 10 Contractor Daily Podcast. Rich shares how Operation Lead Surge marketing event is transforming the way contractors generate and close leads, with proven strategies that deliver 200–500 qualified leads every month. From real-world success stories to actionable marketing tactics, this conversation is your intel briefing for building a lead-generation system that works like clockwork. Learn more at Sign up for the Week in...
info_outlineHeidi J. Ellsworth meets up with Ken McLauchlan, recently back from Europe with big news about what they will be sharing at METALCON this year. It is big news that will be officially launched at the 2023 METALCON show. MetalCoffeeShop has the exclusive first talk about one of the biggest evolutions in processing machinery and it is being introduced by Metalforming. Tune in to get some inside scoop and be sure to attend METALCON 2023 for the big reveal. They are welcoming metal construction professionals to take a swing at new technology and launch their business into the new digital economy with equipment that takes technology to the next level!