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The Role of a Rep: Know Your A's, B’s and C’s
By Dani Sheehan. Manufacturer’s representatives play a unique role in the roofing industry. Learn how one rep firm takes care of the Florida market. In the roofing industry, manufacturer’s representative groups help the world go round. Heidi J. Ellsworth recently caught up with Wayne Heironimus of Delta Rep Group ...
Podcasting: A New Tool for Getting Information About the Roofing Industry
By Adam Cabrera. In the current digital age, podcasting has proven itself to be an effective tool for modern businesses to connect with their customers and colleagues. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, host Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with Pam Torrey, director of marketing at Ingage, who ...
Don’t Fight the Spec: Find Compliant Solutions for Your Roof Edge
By Dani Sheehan. Disregarding code and cutting corners is risky business. But compliance doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive when you choose the right manufacturer. Testing for edge systems on low-slope roofs is required in every state. By disregarding this testing or code compliance for your area, you risk ...
The Crucial Transition: From Peer to Supervisor in the Roofing Industry
By Cotney Consulting Group. In this article, we delve into key strategies that every roofer promoted to a supervisor should employ to ensure a positive, productive workplace. Navigating the steep climb from a peer to a supervisor in the roofing industry can be a daunting experience for many. Often, newly minted supervisors ...
Create “Ingaging” Presentations to Retain Clients
By Ingage. Using Ingage’s construction presentation software can help your business retain clients during the slow season. First impressions mean everything, and your sales pitch can make or break your customer retention. Your presentations are a reflection of your company, and that’s why using a powerful presentation software like ...
Strong Relationships for Stronger Business Solutions
By Dani Sheehan. See how you can take advantage of special access to high-performance companies that will help you grow your business. In a recent CoffeeCast series, Karen Edwards meets with Jon Gardner of Owens Corning to discuss their new Business Solution strategic partners. Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese ...
Master Roofing Project Management With the Ultimate Guidebook from Centerpoint Connect
By Anna Lockhart. This sixty-five-page manual covers everything contractors need to know about efficiently managing roofing projects start to finish! Centerpoint Connect has launched their guidebook, “Roofing Project Management Guide,” that highlights the importance of project management skills in finding success in the roofing industry and how to ...
The Power of Communication
By Monica Vornbrock. How effective communication impacts your success. Remember that person at the water cooler that just wouldn’t stop talking to coworkers and wasting precious time with useless conversations about the weather? Well, that is not what we mean when talking about communication. Yes, effective team communication does involve a certain ...
Diversifying Your Product Offerings Can Help You Meet Evolving Roofing Market Demands
By Adam Cabrera By being adaptive and open to change, MetalForming serves as an example for success in a rapidly evolving roofing landscape. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with MetalForming leaders Stephen Gosk, president and CEO, and Ken McLauchlan, vice president ...
The Power of a Buyer-first Mentality
By Ingage. In times of economic uncertainty, shifting to a buyer-first mentality is crucial for sales success. Salespeople often believe that a successful sale is completely dependent on their ability to perform, but the buyer has an important part in the sale as well. As a way to better ...
