Fall Protection Training - Trent Cotney
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Raising the Roof at IRE 2025
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Join us for a steaming cup of insight on this special Coffee Conversations, sponsored by SRS Distribution. This installment will navigate through the anticipated highlights and opportunities that await the industry at the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE). Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the roofing scene, our expert panelists will provide valuable previews, insider tips and answer your burning questions about IRE 2025. Save your spot now and let's spill the beans on what makes the 2025 International Roofing Expo the must-attend event of the year with SRS Distribution!...
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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...
info_outlineHeidi J. Ellsworth visits with Justin Koscher, president of Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) about the industry survey that PIMA has lead with other industry associations. It is an incredibly knowledgeable industry resource. They talk about the recent industry study which assesses the impact of commercial roof insulation retrofits on state- and national-level energy use, energy costs and carbon emissions. While the study’s in-depth findings span across a rather intimidating 100+ page report, Justin offers easily digestible, bite-sized nuggets of information that listeners will find interesting and applicable to their trade.