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Filling the industry’s workforce gaps
By Jesse Sanchez. Tackling the industry’s labor shortage by connecting contractors with the specialized talent they need to succeed. The roofing industry has long grappled with a shortage of skilled professionals, but Luke McCormick, CEO of Roofing Talent America, is tackling the issue head-on. In this interview with Megan Ellsworth at the ...
Building connections and expanding our reach
By Dani Sheehan. This show offered invaluable opportunities to learn, connect and grow! The Oklahoma Roofing Contractors Association (ORCA) Conference and Trade Show may be a smaller event, but it packed a punch when it came to networking, learning and growing our industry connections. As first-time attendees representing The Coffee Shops™, Alex ...
Independent reps are the matchmakers of roofing
By Emma Peterson. Learn how you can get connected to the manufacturers and the support you need to succeed in the industry. One of the best parts about attending a roofing expo or conference is walking the trade show floor. We love to see all the different products and solutions ...
Roofing success in the Pacific Northwest: RCAW’s 2025 tradeshow
By Emma Peterson. From hands-on learning to industry connections, this regional trade show had it all! Here at The Coffee Shops™, our crew members work from all around the country. One of the best parts of this is that we get to explore a variety of trade shows, both nationally and regionally! ...
Cheer on your team with the SRS Xtreme Tailgate Vehicle!
By Emma Peterson. The 2025 SRS/Heritage XTV MLS tour will be rolling into a city near you; and you don’t want to miss it! Looking for a fun way to meet other professionals in the industry? Look no further than this tour, which is a collaboration between SRS Distribution and Heritage. Attendees ...
¡Anima a tu equipo con el SRS Xtreme Tailgate Vehicle!
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. ¡La gira 2025 SRS/Heritage XTV MLS llegará a una ciudad cerca de ti; y no te la querrás perder! ¿Buscas una forma divertida de conocer a otros profesionales de la industria? No busques más, esta gira es una colaboración entre SRS Distribution y ...
That’s a wrap on IRE 2025!
The Coffee Shops crew reflects on our favorite interactions, interviews, booths and moments of IRE 2025. Editor’s note: The following is the transcript of a conversation The Coffee Shops crew had after the final day of the International Roofing Expo. Tim Ellsworth: My favorite story of IRE week happened today. I met ...
IRE day 2: Students, award winners, concerts and more
From the Student Competition and NRCA Awards to tailgates and concerts, day two of IRE 2025 did not disappoint! Editor’s note: The following is the transcript of a conversation The Coffee Shops crew had after day two of the International Roofing Expo (IRE). Karen Edwards: Day two of the International Roofing Expo ...
IRE day 1, here we go!
Floor interviews, new product releases, Para Latinos awards and more! Editor’s note: The following is the transcript of a conversation The Coffee Shops crew had after the first full day of the International Roofing Expo. Karen Edwards: Day one of the International Roofing Expo (IRE) was so busy. There were so many ...
3 reasons you should be at ServiceCon 2025
By Emma Peterson. Equip yourself with knowledge, tools and connections so that you can serve your clients better. We are only a few weeks away from the number one event for starting and/or growing your roofing company’s service department! ServiceCon 2025 will be hosted in Houston, Texas from March 12 ...
