Trent Cotney - RCS Influencer
Roofing's Take on Tariffs
Join us for this important Coffee Conversations where experts, including Trent Cotney from Adams & Reese and Will Lorenz from General Coatings, will break down the policies, prices and pressures shaping the roofing world in light of the new administration's tariff policies. With changes happening every day, the industry is ...
Foreign-trade zones and bonded warehouses for the roofing industry
By Trent Cotney. Learn how Foreign‑Trade Zones and Customs‑Bonded Warehouses can transform tariff uncertainty from a cost center into a competitive advantage. Persistent tariffs on steel, aluminum, solar components and other imported roofing accessories have increased the prices of construction materials. At the same time, erratic lead‑times and port congestion continue to ...
The National Roofing Partners Leadership Summit brings top roofing companies together
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. RoofersCoffeeShop joins industry changing discussions at 2025 summit. The 2025 National Roofing Partners (NRP) Leadership Summit gathered leading commercial roofing contractors and professionals from across the country for a powerful exchange of ideas and strategy. Held over two days, the event featured roundtable discussions, board meetings and a ...
Political shifts and changes from Washington D.C. to jobsites around the country
By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney shares insights on how the 2025 political landscape is affecting the roofing industry. In a new Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth caught up with Trent Cotney to talk about how contractors and businesses are being impacted as the 2025 political landscape continues to evolve. If ...
Preparing for ICE on the Jobsite
In today’s construction industry, immigration enforcement actions can create uncertainty and fear on jobsites. Contractors and business owners must be prepared to protect their employees while staying compliant with the law. Join us for a critical Coffee Conversations, made possible by supporters like Central States Manufacturing, featuring legal and industry ...
Roofing's Take on Tariffs - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Will Lorenz of General Coatings and Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Heidi Ellsworth: Hello and welcome to Coffee Conversations. My name is Heidi Ellsworth ...
Preparation is prevention
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says to prepare now and make sure that you thought about how to navigate the pinch points. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with RCS Influencer Trent Cotney. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Alex ...
Beat the competition with AI
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says you must embrace AI because if you don't, your competition is. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with RCS Influencer Trent Cotney. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Alex Tolle: Hello, I'm Alex Tolle with rooferscoffeeshop.com and ...
Top March articles: Regulations and roofing products
By Emma Peterson. Here’s what we’ve been talking about at The Coffee Shops™ this month! In the industry, March often feels like a preparation month as we all look forward to a new construction season and the business that comes with that. As we look back at the top articles ...
A global perspective on roofing distribution
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Pace Products International connects people around the world to Topps Products! Topps Products are known for their long history of industry-leading roofing solutions and global presence. They supply six different regions of the world (in over 30 different countries), with products being used in places like the ...
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