Ashley and Seth Pietsch - RCS Influencer
Insurance market volatility: What roofing contractors need to know
RCS Influencers Seth and Ashley Pietsch say that strong operations, a culture of safety and disciplined risk management are key to weathering today’s insurance volatility. Roofing contractors across both the residential and commercial sectors are facing a difficult insurance environment. Premiums are rising, fewer carriers are willing to write roofing accounts ...
Immigration compliance and jobsite protocols: Creating SOPs to reduce risk and disruption
RCS Influencers Ashley and Seth Pietsch say strong SOPs aren’t just about avoiding fines — they’re about protecting continuity. As roofing contractors continue to navigate labor shortages, evolving regulations and increased jobsite scrutiny, having clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is no longer optional — it’s essential. Well-written SOPs reduce risk, prevent ...
Labor shortages don’t just affect production — They affect coverage
RCS Influencers Ashley and Seth Pietsch say that labor shortages are operational challenges — but they are also insurance and risk management challenges. When roofing contractors talk about labor shortages, the focus is usually on production delays, missed deadlines and increased labor costs. But there’s another side to the conversation that ...
The Coffee Shops™ announce 2026 RoofersCoffeeShop® Roofing Influencers
RCS Influencers celebrate their tenth year of giving back to the roofing industry. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2026 Influencers for RoofersCoffeeShop®. Each month, Influencers weigh in on timely topics impacting their respective industries, from technology ...
Turning the off-season into an efficiency advantage
RCS Influencers Ashley and Seth Pietsch say the off-season isn’t downtime — it’s preparation time. For many roofing contractors, the off-season can feel like a forced slowdown. Fewer jobs, unpredictable weather and shorter days often mean crews are itching to get back on the roof. But the contractors who grow year ...
2025 in review
By Emma Peterson. Raising a glass to the articles, videos, podcasts and more that made 2025 so memorable! It’s time to change over the calendars again! 2025 is coming to a close and here at The Coffee Shops™, we are excitedly getting ready for 2026. But before we leap ...
The top 10 RCS influencer insights from 2025
By Emma Peterson. Looking back at the year through the insights from our 2025 Influencer program! Over the last few years, RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) has brought together a diverse group of seasoned professionals from every corner of the roofing and construction world to form the RCS Influencer program. The goal ...
Tradition and technology: How roofing contractors can win for the long haul
RCS Influencers Ashely and Seth Pietsch say you don’t have to choose between “old school” and “new school” methods. Roofing has always been a craft built on skill, trust and good old-fashioned hard work. Long before drones buzzed overhead or apps tracked every project detail, contractors earned success the classic ...
An important endorsement to watch out for in your general liability policy: The Roofing Operations Endorsement
RCS Influencer Ashley Pietsch says a few minutes of preparation now can prevent major financial headaches later. If you’re a roofing contractor, you know that insurance is meant to protect you when things go wrong — but not every policy provides coverage the same way. One critical detail to review in ...
How contractors can stand out in a market full of mergers and acquisitions
RCS Influencer Ashley Pietsch says that for independent contractors, relationships, agility, community, expertise and risk management are the keys to a competitive edge. If you’ve been paying attention to the roofing industry lately, you’ve probably noticed how much consolidation is happening. Every time you turn around, another company is being bought ...
