E0012 | Innovating with Female Roofing Industry Leaders
RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast
Release Date: 05/06/2021
E0028 | Innovating with Ken Kelly - Understanding the Tech Stack
RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast
In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) podcast, Karen Edwards welcomes Ken Kelly, retired from Kelly Roofing and now a traveler, businessman and humanitarian. The 2021 RT3 Innovator of the Year and 2015 Microsoft Visionary Award winner gets down to basics about what a tech stack is and dives into the key components: the back end, software, ERPs and CRMs. He shares practical uses for these technology tools and hot tips on how to leverage their full potential. Learn more at https://rt3thinktank.com/
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E0027 | Innovating with Kody Landals and Reimagine Roofing
RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast
In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) podcast, Karen Edwards welcomes Kody Landals from Reimagine Roofing to share his journey from the military, to the world of solar and sustainability to starting his own roofing company that was acquired after just four years in business. Kody shares the role that technology played in his success and how he pioneered a tech-inspired unicorn model that allows homeowners to purchase roofs entirely online. Learn more at
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E0026 | Innovating with Dronestitute
RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast
In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) podcast, Karen Edwards welcomes the team from Dronestitute, a technology company that is leveraging the power of drone data and AI to deliver property condition reports for commercial and residential properties. Hear how contractors are leveraging this exclusive information, including property owner data, to fine tune their lead generation efforts by targeting the properties that have anomalies identified. Learn more at https://rt3thinktank.com/
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E0025 | Innovating with Re-Dry
RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast
In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank podcast, Karen Edwards welcomes Adam Capps from Re-Dry to talk about the game-changing technology that is saving rooftops across the country and empowering contractors to better identify and resolve moisture issues. After many years working in the commercial roofing industry and seeing the problems caused by moisture, Adam developed this innovative solution that is the future of moisture detection and getting roofs dry again. Learn more at Want to become a member? Apply here!
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E0024 | Cotney Consulting Group
RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast
In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank podcast, Karen Edwards welcomes John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group to talk about estimating and the role that technology plays in the process. They examine the importance of understanding the basics of estimating and how technology enhances efficiency. Finally, they explain AI modeling in estimating and what the future of estimating might look like. Learn more at https://rt3thinktank.com/
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E0023 | Music City Roofers and Roofers United
RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast
In the latest episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank podcast, host, Ryan Groth welcomes Jeff Richland from Music City Roofers and Roofers united as our esteemed guest. Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, diving deep into the complex world of private equity and acquisitions within the roofing industry. This discussion sheds light on the strategic role of private equity investments in fueling growth and expansion for roofing companies. Jeff shares his firsthand experiences, detailing the intricacies of navigating acquisitions, the challenges and opportunities it...
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E0022 | Innovating with Division 7 Roofing
RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast
Karen Edwards, executive director of RT3, sits down with John Kiesel, the winner of the 2023 RT3 Innovator of the Year award. Kiesel joined the roofing industry at 17 years old, working for his family's roofing business. He worked his way up from field worker to superintendent to general manager and now is president of Division 7 Roofing. The Innovator of the Year award was created to nationally recognize a roofing contractor who has contributed to the advancement of the roofing industry through technical innovation and/or product development. RT3 is proud to share Kiesel's story and award him...
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E0021 | Innovating with Service Alignment
RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast
In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank podcast, our executive director, Karen Edwards guest hosts, and sits down with CEO and founder of Service Alignment, Chad Westbrook. Service Alignment works with contractors across the country to build high-performing teams geared toward improving the company’s sales, service, and lead generation teams. This means he sees and understands the challenges that contractors face when it comes to successfully implementing technology in their businesses. Listen to this episode to learn more about the dos and don’ts of embracing technology...
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E0020 | Innovating with Renovate Robotics
RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast
RT3 podcast host, Ryan Groth sits down with the founders of Renovate Robotics, Andy Stulc and Dylan Crow. This revolutionary company is creating the first roofing robot. The New York-based startup is currently looking for beta testers to perform pilot projects with a robot that installs asphalt shingles. If successful, the robot could be a major step toward solving the labor shortage while making roofing jobs safer, quicker and more cost-effective. You won't want to miss this ground breaking conversation, so grab your notepad and let's innovate!
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E0019 | Innovating with busybusy
RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast
In this installment of the Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast, your host, Ryan Groth sits down with Isaac Barlow, founder of busy busy, a mobile time card app built for construction and other remote industries. busybusy is the top-ranked GPS time tracking software by office staff and field employees. busybusy provides everything you need, including unlimited photo storage, job costing, construction daily reports, documents, and progress tracking. Grab your notepad for this one, and get listening!
info_outlineIn this installment of the RT3 podcast, Ryan visits with Heidi Ellsworth, Wendy Marvin and Michelle Boykin about the lessons learned from this last year. All three influential women are RT3 members and serve on the boards of roofing industry associations. They discuss the ever-growing benefits that being involved in the industry can bring to contractors and the importance of staying engaged and networking - whether virtually or in person.