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Patrick Cochran - RCS Influencer
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 ...
Thriving through market changes
RCS Influencer Patrick Cochran says it’s more important than ever for contractors to stick to the basics as the market landscape shifts. Contractors can remain competitive and differentiate themselves in markets experiencing significant mergers and acquisitions by focusing on customer service, employee retention, community involvement and a strong referral program. As roofing ...
Staying on the same page
RCS Influencer Patrick Cochran says that contractors should view relationships with all stakeholders as partnerships. When working with industry partners as a contractor, communication is key. It's crucial that everyone is on the same page about a project. As contractors, we must always keep everyone updated as things change. We can't ...
Explore the future of metal in this live contractor panel!
By Dani Sheehan. The metal construction industry is evolving – are you keeping up? Join METALCON Live! on August 6 for a dynamic panel discussion. MetalCoffeeShop® (MCS) is coming to METALCON's online webinar Live! this August 6, 2025, at 10 a.m. PT/ 1 p.m. ET! Join us for an engaging ...
Building your roofing brand online
RCS Influencer Patrick Cochran says that, when used properly, social media can be a great source to build up a professional roofing brand. Roofing professionals can use social media in many ways to reach new clients and engage with their community. We have social media pages where we post organic content ...
The Future of Roofing Education with Skills USA - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Patrick Cochran of Red Dogs Roofing. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey across the world of roofing. From fascinating ...
Preparing students for the trade school Olympics
By Emma Peterson. Red Dog’s Roofing is preparing students to represent Massachusetts on the national SkillsUSA stage. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth got the chance to chat with Patrick Cochran of Red Dog’s Roofing out of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. This year, one of Red Dog’s big initiatives has ...
The process of working with a new subcontractor
RCS Influencer Patrick Cochran explains the layered process that helps his company catch mistakes early and keep quality consistent across the board. When we start working with a new subcontractor, we like to take a pretty hands-on approach. It usually starts with a face-to-face meeting — kind of like an ...
Supporting both your team and clients after a disaster
RCS Influencer Patrick Cochran says that giving support to his team with materials for their homes, or services is always a priority. As a retail contractor that does not do much insurance work, when a storm hits, we focus on supporting our existing clients and then work on building new business ...
Balancing AI automation with human contact and integrity
RCS Influencer Patrick Cochran says it is important to keep lines of communication open with staff and customers when it comes to AI. Implementing AI has been a slower process for us. We are focused on using AI to help speed up certain tasks, help organize thoughts and ideas and lean ...
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