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Top June Stories: Safety Committee Meetings, Machine Upgrades and New Employee Classification Rules
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what has been trending on the MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) newsroom this past month. Safety is once again a trending topic this past month on MCS. Metal roofing businesses know that safety is a top priority, and many have created safety committees as a way of taking action. ...
Coffee Conversations LIVE from FRSA 2023! - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Keenan Perry of SRS Distribution, Mike Sheehan of Suncoast Roofing Supply, Sara Jones of ICP Group, Kyle Nurminen of Total Roofing Systems and John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group. You can read the interview below, listen to the ...
Strategies for Roofing Companies to Expand Metal Product Installation
MCS Influencer John Kenney says that the key to expansion is understanding the market's dynamics. With its increasing inclination towards sustainable and durable materials, the roofing industry has seen a significant rise in the use of metal products. Given the longevity, recyclability and versatility of metal roofing, it represents an excellent ...
Business Development is Not Marketing or Sales
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. John Kenney discusses the differences between business development, sales and marketing and why the difference matters. I often find that individuals and companies do not understand the function of business development. It is frequently confused with sales or considered part of marketing. However, when ...
Q&A – Can You Help Identify My Mystery Shingle?
When their reroof failed after only 15 months and they couldn’t identify what kind of shingle they had, this Minnesota homeowner turned to the experts for help and answers. Homeowner Melanie from Minnesota had their home reroofed after a storm in Minnesota and just 15 months later it was already ...
What You Need to Know About the 2023 FRSA Expo
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here are just a few of the important sessions and booths you should visit at this year’s FRSA Expo. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA)’s 101st Annual Convention is taking place this July 12-14, and we have a feeling that this event will be ...
Tune in to the Upcoming Coffee Conversations - LIVE from FRSA 2023!
Thursday, July 13, 2023 @ 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET Coffee Conversations is back at the 101st FRSA convention, sponsored by SRS Distribution! Join us on the first day of the show, July 13, 2023, at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET for an insightful conversation with industry ...
Q&A - Who is at Fault for This Leaky Roof?
Homeowner, Michelle, is curious who is at fault for a faulty rooftop AC installment. After a rooftop AC unit had caused leaks in the roof on three separate occasions, a Florida homeowner, Michelle, had both the roofers and the AC installers come out to fix it. This was her question: ...
Protecting Workers: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a Safe Workplace – Part One
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Personal protective equipment (PPE) plays a critical role in protecting workers from harm on the jobsite. John Kenney discusses the importance of PPE and how to protect youself from harm by taking proper precautions. Protecting workers from hazards in the workplace is crucial to ...
Using Analytics to Drive Profits in Your Roofing Contracting Business – Part Two
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Gain a competitive edge over competitors by collecting and analyzing data to optimize operations and improve customer satisfaction. In part one, we began by defining business goals and identifying the KPIs most relevant to achieving those goals. This section examines how to collect and analyze ...
