RCS Influencer Trent Cotney - December 2025
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This month's question: How can contractors balance traditional business practices with new technologies for long-term success? 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 #CoatingsCoffeeShop...
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State of the Industry
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In this final Coffee Conversations® of 2025, we’re bringing together some of the brightest minds in roofing to reflect on the past year and look ahead to what’s next for 2026. From economic shifts and labor trends to technology innovations and evolving contractor needs, this conversation will explore how the entire roofing ecosystem is transforming. Sponsored by SRS Distribution, industry leaders will share their predictions and insights for the year ahead. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! Are you a...
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Leveraging the Off-season for Growth
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In this Read Listen Watch®, Heidi Ellsworth and Jon Abernathy of TAMKO discuss how roofing professionals can turn downtime into opportunity. Join them and explore how to extend your season through cold-weather applications, safety practices and restoration work, while preparing strategically for 2026 with financial reviews, training and smart technology like CRMs and AI. Learn how to meet shifting consumer demands and take advantage of affinity programs, partnerships and business-building tools from TAMKO to stay ahead...
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People Make Roofing with Carolina Santos!
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Welcome to People Make Roofing, a call to action led by Roofing Talent America and RoofersCoffeeShop®. We're tackling the industry's biggest challenges, from outdated misconceptions to the widening skills gap. Our mission? To show the next generation the true potential of roofing—including the diverse opportunities, endless growth possibilities and a chance to make a lasting impact. Join us as we share unfiltered stories from industry professionals across North America, inspiring and guiding the future of roofing. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! ...
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Roofing Leadership Then and Now
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Jennifer Stone, director of national accounts for Tremco. As Jennifer was the very first Roofing Road Trips guest when the show launched, the two sit down to talk about the changes they’ve seen across the industry since that first conversation. With a prestigious career in national account business development, she is leading a team that is changing the way industry professionals address building envelope solutions for commercial building owners and facility managers. Heidi and Jennifer also look back at the last 10...
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A Shift in Ventilation
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards chats with Justin Ache from Gibraltar Building Accessories to unpack why the industry is pushing toward simpler, more consistent ventilation solutions. They explore the challenges contractors face when regional brands and standards don’t align, and how Gibraltar’s move to unify all ventilation products under the AirVent name gives a clear answer to that problem. The conversation highlights the people, education, and engineering behind the brand, along with what their “one brand, one solution” approach means for...
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Skylight Safety Strategies for Contractors
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Brian Grohe, Director of VELUX North America Commercial Sales, to unpack the growing safety concerns surrounding commercial skylights. They explore what unprotected or aging skylights mean for contractors navigating OSHA requirements and planning safe rooftop workflows. Listen in as Brian shares best practices for roofing contractors when it comes to assessing the rooftop skylights and choosing protection options that keep crews safe yet also maintain project efficiency. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! ...
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Keep the Margin, Keep the Control – How In-House Supplementing Pays Off
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Keven Wall of DCX and Alena Wilson of Estimate Mastery to unpack how supplementing claims can be a powerful driver of revenue in the roofing world. They break down the hurdles contractors often face with supplementing and how those challenges impact profitability. Our guests share expert insight on maintaining control over the process and the tools that make efficient supplementing possible. Join them as they break down how effective in-house supplementing can give you more control on every project while protecting and...
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When Snow Guards Meet Service Dogs
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This episode of Roofing Road Trips® takes listeners beyond the roof to highlight a manufacturer’s commitment to community and service. Host Megan Ellsworth sits down with Lars Walberg of Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, to discuss the brand’s partnership with Freedom Service Dogs of America to make a real impact on their community. Discover what inspired their partnership and how it’s changing lives–one dog at a time. Learn how industry professionals can get involved and make a difference. Don’t miss this uplifting story of connection and giving back. Learn more at...
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Roofing Strategies for Extreme Storms
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, we are joined by Mitch Heitsch from Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions to discover the essential strategies and innovations behind building roofs that can withstand the most extreme storm conditions, including hurricanes. Industry experts share how material selection, installation techniques and code compliance all play a role in protecting homes and businesses in storm-prone regions. The episode dives into real-world best practices and lessons learned from the field, offering valuable insights for contractors and property owners alike. Tune in to learn...
info_outlineWelcome to People Make Roofing, a call to action led by Roofing Talent America and RoofersCoffeeShop®. We're tackling the industry's biggest challenges, from outdated misconceptions to the widening skills gap. Our mission? To show the next generation the true potential of roofing—including the diverse opportunities, endless growth possibilities and a chance to make a lasting impact. Join us as we share unfiltered stories from industry professionals across North America, inspiring and guiding the future of roofing.
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