RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast

Roofing Technology Thinking is a consortium of thought leaders exploring technology for the roofing industry. The RT3 Podcast highlights emerging and disruptive solutions that help build the professionalism and appeal of the roofing industry.

E0023 | Music City Roofers and Roofers United 02/20/2024

E0023 | Music City Roofers and Roofers United 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 presents, and the impact on business operations and culture. This episode is a must-listen for roofing professionals looking to understand the dynamic landscape of private equity and acquisitions and how it can shape the future of their businesses. Learn more at /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/30018378

E0022 | Innovating with Division 7 Roofing 01/15/2024

E0022 | Innovating with Division 7 Roofing 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 the 2023 Innovator of the Year. /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/29500448

E0021 | Innovating with Service Alignment 11/21/2023

E0021 | Innovating with Service Alignment 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 and how you can find success. /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/28758408

E0020 | Innovating with Renovate Robotics 08/25/2023

E0020 | Innovating with Renovate Robotics 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! /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/27868728

E0019 | Innovating with busybusy 08/07/2023

E0019 | Innovating with busybusy 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! /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/27683481

E0018 | Innovating with Roofle 01/09/2023

E0018 | Innovating with Roofle In this episode of the RT3 Podcast our host, Ryan Groth, sits down with Joe Hoffman, founder and CEO of Roofle. The two talk about Roofle’s mission to revolutionize the roofing industry. Roofle is the result of thousands of hours planning, strategizing, designing, developing and implementing what they believe is the fastest & simplest way to buy a roof. You won't want to miss this exciting installment of the Roofing Technology Think Tank podcast! /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/25547538

E0017 | Innovating with Captain 10/20/2022

E0017 | Innovating with Captain In this episode of the RT3 Podcast our host, Ryan Groth, sits down with Demetrius Gray, founder of Captain. The two talk about the uptick in extreme natural disasters and how Captain can help contractors and homeowners rebuild faster after a storm. Captain vets and approves policyholders contractor choices while ensuring that the cost to homeowners won’t exceed their deductible. They are ushering the contractor industry into a modernized, digital-first business - an easier way of doing business that instantly connects contractors with consumers. You won't want to miss this exciting installment of the Roofing Technology Think Tank podcast! /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/24747312

E0016 | Innovating with JobNimbus 06/21/2022

E0016 | Innovating with JobNimbus In this episode of the RT3 Podcast our host, Ryan Groth, sits down with Ben Hodson, CEO of JobNimbus. The two talk about entrepreneurship, how service providers can best help roofing contractors and home exterior companies, and best practices for start ups. You won't want to miss this exciting installment of the Roofing Technology Think Tank podcast! /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/23496146

E0015 | Innovating with Cotney Consulting Group 05/23/2022

E0015 | Innovating with Cotney Consulting Group In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank podcast, our host, Ryan Groth, chats with John Kenney, the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. We learn about how contractors can shop more efficiently for technologies and how to better prepare for the future. Robotics are on the forefront of everyone's mind, listen to this installment of the RT3 podcast to learn more! /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/23204192

E0014| Innovating with Estimating Edge 03/24/2022

E0014| Innovating with Estimating Edge In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank podcast, we learn about the new partnership between Estimating Edge and Foundation Software. The two have teamed up and The Edge is now better than ever! Up your estimating game by adding this software to your toolbelt and listen to this installment of the RT3 podcast! /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/22559498

E0013 | Innovating with OneClick Code 03/15/2022

E0013 | Innovating with OneClick Code In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank, Ryan Groth sits down with OneClick Code to learn more about their revolutionary software. All roofing code data is gathered from each controlling municipality and verified with the building official. Utilizing OneClick's proprietary software, this data is then compiled and accessible to users by entering a property address. Listen to this episode to learn more! /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/22459865

E0012 | Innovating with Female Roofing Industry Leaders 05/06/2021

E0012 | Innovating with Female Roofing Industry Leaders In 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. /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/19008899

E0011 | Innovating with Viking Products Group 03/03/2021

E0011 | Innovating with Viking Products Group IJoin Ryan Groth as we learn from Thomas Bauer about Viking Products Group, a supplier partner Chad with Ollesheimer and two contractors who are applying these innovative solutions and saving significant money with increased labor efficiency. Eric Feist with ASI Commercial Roofing and Maintenance and Mason Sherman with CJE Restoration provides real-life examples of these innovative Viking Products to help them win more work and save money on labor. /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/18176456

E010 | Innovating With the NRP Pointivo System 09/21/2020

E010 | Innovating With the NRP Pointivo System Today, Ryan is joined by John Kiesel of Division 7 Roofing, Jeremy Dickmann of PRIMM Roofing, and Brad Beldon of Beldon Roofing to discuss the NRP Pointivo system and how it is pushing the industry into the future. /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/16090916

E009 | Innovating with Joanne Rodriguez 07/20/2020

E009 | Innovating with Joanne Rodriguez Today, Ryan is joined by Joanne Rodriguez of Mycocycle. They discuss environmental issues facing the industry and how Joanne and Mycocycle are taking on those problems. They focus on the materials generated when replacing a roof and how mushrooms can mitigate the harmful byproducts. /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/15277658

E008 | Tech Talk With Ken Kelly and Leo Manson 06/15/2020

E008 | Tech Talk With Ken Kelly and Leo Manson Today, Ken Kelly fills in for Ryan and is joined by Leo Manson of Microsoft. They discuss how Microsoft has seamlessly adjusted to their employees working from home and how technology can help so many people during this COVID-19 crisis and beyond. /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/14818337

E007 | Innovating with Brad Beldon 05/18/2020

E007 | Innovating with Brad Beldon Today, Ryan is joined by Brad Beldon of Beldon Roofing. They discuss the challenges of the work and family balance, especially when working with family. As well as the technology they have adopted to advance and streamline their business. /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/14462702

E006 | RT3 Special - This Week’s Buzz and Tactics for Running Your Virtual Roofing Business 04/17/2020

E006 | RT3 Special - This Week’s Buzz and Tactics for Running Your Virtual Roofing Business During this worldwide pandemic, many owners of roofing companies have questions and concerns about their ability to thrive in this uncharted territory. Join the following experts to hear their thoughts and plans. /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/14026430

E005 | RT3 Special - Virtualizating Your Roofing Business in Light of the Coronavirus 04/17/2020

E005 | RT3 Special - Virtualizating Your Roofing Business in Light of the Coronavirus During this worldwide pandemic, many owners of roofing companies have questions and concerns about their ability to thrive in this uncharted territory. Join the following experts to hear how a roofing company can virtualize their business. /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/14025713

E004 | Rast Bryant - Using Data to Make Business Decisions 03/24/2020

E004 | Rast Bryant - Using Data to Make Business Decisions Today, Ryan is joined by Rast Bryant of Target Roofing. They discuss how to solve problems using data and when that method is and is not ideal, as well as how Target Roofing approaches marketing, optimization and educating the client. /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/13675313

E003 | Innovating with Ken Kelly 03/16/2020

E003 | Innovating with Ken Kelly Today, Ryan is joined by Ken Kelly, president of Kelly Roofing. They discuss Ken’s early days working with, and innovating for his father, as well as approaching technology correctly and not just hoping it’ll compensate for flaws or shortcomings. /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/13564325

E002 | Innovating with Charles Antis 02/20/2020

E002 | Innovating with Charles Antis Today, Ryan is joined by Charles Antis, CEO of Antis Roofing & Waterproofing. They go in depth as to what, and more importantly, why you should implement some of these innovative and adaptive strategies with your brand and positioning. /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/13232813

E001 Innovating with Rackley Roofing 02/17/2020

E001 Innovating with Rackley Roofing Today, Ryan is joined by Curtis Sutton and Michelle Boykin, the CEO and COO of Rackley Roofing, respectively. They discuss the kinds of employees to look for, brand innovation by becoming the official roofer of the Tennessee Titans, and investing with trainers to empower your employees. They conclude by going in-depth on the future of roofing and how to adopt and integrate software to help streamline everyday operations. /episode/index/show/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/id/13183016

RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast

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