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Exploring Contractor Trends and Homeowner Insights
In this Contractor Outlook™ episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Angie Hicks, co-founder of Angi, to explore the evolving relationship between contractors and homeowners in today’s digital-first environment. From the origin story of Angi to its growing focus on supporting service professionals, the conversation highlights how direct feedback, advisory ...
Study Finds Homeowners are Prioritizing Sustainability
In this episode of Contractor Outlook™, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Allison Hadley, spokesperson of American Home Shield, to unpack what today’s homeowners really want when it comes to greener homes and how those expectations are shaping opportunities for contractors. Drawing from recent homeowner research, Allison shares insights ...
Stories from The Roof: Elliot Emann
In this episode of Stories From the Roof, host Megan Ellsworth sits down with Elliot Emann of Washington Roofing & Construction for a conversation that goes beyond shingles and storm damage. Known for his thoughtful leadership and commitment to doing right by homeowners, Elliot shares the journey that shaped his ...
Stories From the Roof: Kevin O’Donnell
In this episode of Stories From the Roof, Megan Ellsworth talks with Kevin O’Donnell, fourth-generation roofer and CEO of O’Donnell Roofing Co. Growing up on job sites, Kevin naturally took the reins of his family’s 102-year-old company, now serving residential and commercial clients across Pennsylvania. Under his leadership, O’Donnell Roofing ...
Stories From the Roof: Jenilee Common
In this episode of Stories from the Roof, host Megan Ellsworth is joined by Jenilee Common, the Chief Executive Officer of Leaf Home, to discuss her journey in the home improvement and roofing industries. With over 20 years of leadership experience spanning global organizations like Owens Corning and Eaton Corporation, ...
Know Your Niche
In this Contractor Outlook™, Heidi Ellsworth is joined by Eric Voyer from The Farnsworth Group to dive into the latest shifts in the building products market and their impact on contractors. Eric shares insights on how deep customer research is reshaping marketing strategies and product development for building product brands. ...
AI’s Next Chapter in Roofing
In this Coffee Conversations®, sponsored by SRS Distribution, Megan Ellsworth is joined by industry leaders to break down what artificial intelligence (AI) really means for roofing contractors and suppliers. Patrick Garcia of SRS Distribution, Fred Castonguay of Reworked.AI and Denver Riggleman of Riggleman Information and Intelligence Group (RIIG) explore how ...
Stories from the Roof with Anthony Walsh of DuraShield Roofing & Contracting
In this episode of Stories From the Roof, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Anthony Walsh, president of DuraShield Roofing & Contracting, to talk about the drive, discipline and long-term commitment behind building a respected roofing company from the ground up. Since founding DuraShield in 2003, Anthony has led the company’s ...
Ronald McDonald House
In this Contractor Outlook™, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Ronald McDonald House Global President & CEO Katie Fitzgerald to explore the mission and impact of Ronald McDonald House, tracing its history and the heart behind how it all began. Katie dives into the powerful partnership with the Roofing Alliance and ...
Coffee Conversations Live at NAHB International Builders’ Show 2026 - Day 1
Live from the NAHB International Builders’ Show, this Coffee Conversations® brings industry voices together to unpack what builders and contractors are seeing on the show floor and how those insights translate into real-world decisions. The discussion explores topics ranging from economic outlook, labor challenges evolving homeowner expectations and emerging roofing ...
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