Lauren White, Editor
What Do You Get a 111-Year-Old Army Veteran?
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Lawrence Brooks received the best birthday gift of all, a new roof. The oldest-known United States World War II veteran turned 111 in September! On his birthday, Lawrence Brooks “received more than 10,000 cards, a salute from a squadron of aircraft and a happy birthday ...
Winter is Coming…Here are 9 Tips to Prepare
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Get your roof ready for whatever Mother Nature sends its way. The colder temperatures are here and some states have even had their first snowfall. With that being said, it’s time to start winterizing and ensure your roof is ready for whatever Mother Nature decides ...
Vietnam Veteran Gifted New Roof
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Michael Kempkes is the recipient of Owens Corning’s 200th free roof through their Giving Back to Those Who Serve program. As Vietnam Veteran Michael Kempkes sat in his living room, he couldn’t help but smile at the sounds of new shingles being put on his home ...
1,000 Words or Impressions?
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Photo galleries and social media are crucial for roofing companies that want to stay relevant in this digital age. We’ve all heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” And while a picture can capture a lot, why is it important to include ...
Tips and Tricks for Successful Recruiting
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Simplifying ads, reaching out to local trade schools and providing a signing bonus are all tactics used by a Portland, Oregon roofing company to recruit and retain talent. The roofing industry continues to face a labor shortage. According to a study done by Arizona State ...
S2:E1 Coffee Conversations - What to Expect at IRE 2021
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Learn more about safety protocols, the date change and events to look forward to for IRE 2021. RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) kicked off our second season of Coffee Conversations with Ray Giovine, group director for the International Roofing Expo (IRE). Ray spoke with Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS ...
“And Give Back”
By Lauren White, Assistant Editor. Six years and $5 million later, SRS Raise the Roof Foundation is impacting lives across the nation. In a recent Roofing Road Trips with Heidi podcast, Dan Tinker, CEO of SRS Distribution, joined Heidi J. Ellsworth, RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) partner, to talk about SRS Raise the Roof ...
Education That Will Help Grow Your Business
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Learn best practices and industry hot topics from Leap’s webinar series. Technology and marketing are constantly evolving, and it’s important to stay current with the changes or risk getting left behind. One way in which the digital marketing landscape has changed recently is with the ...
Hear From the Only KEE Manufacturer With VSH Accreditation
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Our next RLW, on October 28, to feature FiberTite sharing expertise on Very Severe Hail. With all of the options available for people to consume information, RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) was curious how roofing professionals prefer to learn. What we discovered is that contractors want to be ...
Why be a Slow Adopter When You Can be a Technology Leader?
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. This RLW is packed with valuable information about technology that can help transform the roofing industry. In order for contractors to consume information and learn from other industry professionals how they want and when they want, RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) developed RLW, which stands for Read, Listen, Watch. ...
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