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<title>RoofersCoffeeShop Canada</title>
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<title>Reflecting on the 2026 Western Roofing Expo</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/reflecting-on-the-2026-western-roofing-expo</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 03:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='1080' height='1080'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p dir="ltr">By Emma Peterson.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr">Industry leaders look back on a standout WRE and the education, networking and collaboration drawing roofing professionals to the show.</h2>

<p dir="ltr">We recently had the chance to host a <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/webinar/live-from-wre-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">special Coffee Conversations&reg; episode</a> live from the 2026 <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/wre-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Roofing Expo (WRE)</a>!</p>

<p dir="ltr">This episode featured a panel of four roofing experts &ndash; Marc Hansen, senior VP of marketing at <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/jobnimbus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JobNimbus</a>; Greg Hlavaty, president of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/western-colloid-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Colloid</a>; Melissa Dunson, VP of sales and marketing at <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/central-states-manufacturing-inc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Central States Manufacturing</a>; and Ron Lloyd, president of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wsrca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)</a>.</p>

<p dir="ltr">A large part of the conversation surrounded the 2026 WRE show, which was filled with opportunities for education, networking and more! As Ron put it, &ldquo;We don&rsquo;t have a final tally yet, but this year was either our biggest show or second biggest in terms of attendance!&rdquo; Melissa, who was a first-time WRE attendee this year, echoed Ron&rsquo;s point, &ldquo;I&#39;m so excited to be here. There&#39;s so much energy and it&rsquo;s not just vendors, there&rsquo;s so many contractors and associations here &ndash; it&#39;s just a really good show.&rdquo;</p>

<p dir="ltr">Looking at this growth, Marc attributes it to a renewed drive in the industry for education. In his words:</p>

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<p dir="ltr">I think part of the reason why we probably see this growth, people are hungry for education and best practices and how can they grow... Everyone&rsquo;s dealing with limited hours in the day and a struggling market, I think I just read a report that described the market being about 40% down this year. And so, roofers are coming to these shows to look for the ways to overcome that and grow.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">For Greg, seeing this growing interest and participation in WRE in particular has been extra special. He shared, &ldquo;At Western Colloid, we&#39;re proud to have been in the very first Western Roofing Expo back in the &lsquo;70s and we&rsquo;ve been at every one since...So it&rsquo;s really amazing to see this kind of turnout!&rdquo;</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>The rest of our discussion with this panel dives into technology, weather and other big topics impacting contractors today. </strong><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/webinar/live-from-wre-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>You can watch the whole episode on-demand on YouTube to hear that discussion.</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Winning the sale starts before the first call</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/winning-the-sale-starts-before-the-first-call</link>
<description>winning-the-sale-starts-before-the-first-call</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By The Coffee Shops&reg;.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Consumer expectations are reshaping how roofing contractors attract and qualify leads.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The customer journey has changed dramatically, and roofing contractors are feeling the impact. <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rlw/win-the-customer-experience-win-the-sale">During a recent Read Listen Watch&reg; webinar</a> hosted by Megan Ellsworth featuring Austin Rosenbaum of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/demand-iq">Demand IQ</a> and SVP of Marketing at JobNimbus Marc Hansen, the discussion centered on a simple reality: today&#39;s homeowners expect the same speed, transparency and convenience from contractors that they receive from nearly every other service in their lives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Austin explained that those expectations helped inspire Demand IQ&#39;s approach to online pricing. &quot;As a millennial homeowner myself, we were filling out forms and having a million phone calls, and in the name of our webinar today, the customer experience wasn&#39;t there. I wanted that instant gratification.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>That shift in behavior is changing how consumers begin their search for a contractor. Before making contact, homeowners are researching online, comparing options and looking for immediate answers. &quot;Consumers are spending more time online educating themselves before they show up,&quot; Austin said. &quot;You&#39;re hearing people call in and ask for immediate pricing.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Marc noted that roofing companies are no longer competing solely against local competitors. &quot;You are competing with the contractor down the street, but in a grander sense, you&#39;re competing with the best experience that these consumers have ever had.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Consumers accustomed to on-demand services, fast shipping and instant information increasingly expect the same responsiveness from contractors. According to Marc, homeowners often conduct extensive research before ever speaking with a company. &quot;Most buyers get most of their answers before they even talk to you. And this is in every sector, every industry, not just contracting and roofing.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Transparency is becoming a key differentiator. Austin pointed to growing interest in online estimates and pricing visibility as a way to build trust early in the process. &quot;Homeowners are preferring to see this pricing upfront and that sets you apart from your competitors.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>As homeowner expectations continue to evolve, contractors must think beyond traditional lead generation. Creating a faster, more transparent buying experience can help establish trust before the first conversation even begins.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/podcast/win-the-customer-experience-win-the-sale-podcast">Listen to the full webinar</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3VJTsSuOGc">Watch the recording</a> to learn more about improving the roofing customer experience.&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Contractors are driving the next wave of construction technology</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/contractors-are-driving-the-next-wave-of-construction-technology</link>
<description>contractors-are-driving-the-next-wave-of-construction-technology</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='1080' height='1080'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By Heidi J. Ellsworth.</p>

<h2>Some of roofing&#39;s most meaningful technology innovations are being developed by the contractors and industry professionals who understand the challenges firsthand.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>For decades, roofing contractors have been asked to do more with less. More projects, tighter margins, increasingly complex specifications and persistent labor shortages have put pressure on businesses to find new ways to work smarter. What is interesting, however, is that many of the industry&#39;s most impactful technology solutions are not coming from Silicon Valley. They are coming from people who know roofing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When contractors and roofing professionals experience the same frustrations year after year, they develop a unique perspective on what truly needs to change. That firsthand knowledge has helped drive some of the industry&#39;s most successful software platforms. Companies like <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/acculynx-2">AccuLynx</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/dataforma">Dataforma</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/jobnimbus">JobNimbus</a> grew by addressing real roofing workflows and operational challenges, demonstrating the value of technology developed with a deep understanding of the industry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Today, a new generation of technology companies are building on that same philosophy. One example is <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/gpstimate">GPStimate</a>, an AI-assisted takeoff and estimating platform focused on commercial roofing. The platform was designed by veteran commercial estimators and roofing business owners to reduce manual work while keeping the estimator firmly in control. Its approach is very intentional: artificial intelligence assists with measurements and repetitive tasks, while the roofing professional reviews and approves the work.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That distinction is important because commercial estimating remains one of the most complex and labor-intensive functions in roofing. Estimators work through plans, assemblies, manufacturer documentation, warranty requirements, pricing and countless details that can affect the profitability of a project. One overlooked component or incorrect measurement can have consequences long after the bid is submitted, making accuracy just as important as speed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>GPStimate was developed around those realities. According to the company, its technology combines AI-assisted takeoffs with contractor-specific pricing, reusable assemblies and access to manufacturer documentation and requirements. Its AI assistant, Edmond, can help estimators locate warranty information, product data sheets, safety documents and installation guides. Throughout the process, the estimator remains responsible for reviewing and approving the information.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This human-in-the-loop philosophy represents an important direction for construction technology because contractors are not necessarily looking for software that replaces expertise. They need technology that amplifies it, giving experienced professionals better information and more time to apply the judgment they have developed throughout their careers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That is one of the reasons industry-driven technology companies can be so powerful. The people behind them understand where processes break down because they have experienced those problems themselves. They understand complicated specifications, warranty requirements, labor pressures and the consequences of missing something during an estimate. Just as importantly, they understand that speed has little value if accuracy and professional judgment are sacrificed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The philosophy is evident in how GPStimate publicly describes its technology. Rather than positioning itself simply as &quot;AI Powered,&quot; it emphasizes being &quot;AI Assisted,&quot; combining the efficiency of artificial intelligence with people remaining directly involved in the estimating process. This distinction is especially relevant as contractors determine where AI can deliver measurable value instead of simply becoming another technology buzzword.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Artificial intelligence is attracting enormous attention across construction, but the real opportunity is not AI for the sake of AI. It is about finding practical applications that remove friction from businesses and allow roofing professionals to dedicate more time to higher-value work. Estimators should be able to spend less time tracing plans, searching through documents and repeating calculations and more time applying their knowledge to scope, pricing, risk and strategy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The technologies that ultimately create lasting value will be the ones that solve real problems. They will eliminate repetitive tasks, bring important information together and provide roofing professionals with better tools for making decisions without trying to eliminate the experience behind those decisions. That balance between technology and human expertise will be critical as AI becomes increasingly integrated into roofing businesses.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That is why companies like GPStimate are worth watching. They are part of a larger movement in which roofing professionals are helping shape the technology they want to use. Decades of estimating, selling, installing, servicing and managing roofing projects are being translated into digital tools designed around the way contractors actually work.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For contractors evaluating technology, that may be one of the most important considerations of all. Look not only at what the technology promises but also at the industry knowledge behind it. Does it understand the realities of roofing and solve an actual operational problem? Most importantly, does it make experienced people more effective at what they already do well?&nbsp;</p>

<p>As roofing continues its digital transformation, contractors are no longer simply technology users. Increasingly, they are helping create, influence and improve the technologies that will define the industry&#39;s future. Some of the best innovations are coming from people who have spent their careers living the industry&#39;s challenges and are now building the tools they always wished they had.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/gpstimate">Learn more about GPSimate.</a></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>The profitability blind spot</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/the-profitability-blind-spot</link>
<description>the-profitability-blind-spot</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<h2 dir="ltr">Learn how faster, more reliable reporting can help roofing contractors protect margins as their businesses grow.</h2>

<p dir="ltr">Growth can create new opportunities for roofing companies, but it can also expose weaknesses in how they track performance. According to the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/jobnimbus" target="_blank">JobNimbus</a> <a href="https://jobnimbus.me/3TPVPfj" rel="" target="_blank">Peak Performance 2026</a> findings, most roofing companies operate between 21% and 40% gross profit. Operators who consistently exceed 30% share a key habit: They track job costs weekly and use automation to support that process. The difference is not how hard owners work. It is how quickly they can answer essential questions about their businesses and how confidently they can act on the information they receive.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Where reporting breaks down as you grow</h3>

<p dir="ltr">As roofing companies add locations, sales representatives, crews or trade lines, reporting can become more complicated. Important custom fields may disappear, employees may repeatedly rebuild reports and different people may produce conflicting numbers for the same job. Over time, leadership can lose confidence in its systems and turn to spreadsheets or bolt-on business intelligence (BI) tools to fill the gaps.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr">What real-time visibility looks like</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Operators who avoid this reporting breakdown maintain visibility into job-level profitability close to real time. They can compare sales performance without manually tagging spreadsheets and trace unusual report results back to the individual jobs behind them. That visibility allows leadership to identify problems while there is still time to respond.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Questions growing roofing companies should be able to answer every week:</p>

<ul>
	<li dir="ltr">Which active jobs are trending below target margin?</li>
	<li dir="ltr">Which sales reps are closing at the healthiest margins?</li>
	<li dir="ltr">Is one location, crew or trade line pulling overall numbers down?</li>
	<li dir="ltr">Are supplements and change orders being captured on every job?</li>
	<li dir="ltr">Would two people pulling the same report get the same number?</li>
</ul>

<p dir="ltr">If any of these take more than a few minutes to answer, reporting is likely costing the business more than it appears.</p>

<p dir="ltr">For Cason Curriden, chief operating officer of Olympus Roofing, moving to a system centered on this visibility saved hours previously spent completing reporting and tracking work by hand. For Olympus Roofing, that meant leadership could stop losing afternoons to rebuilding reports and catch a job losing money in its first week instead of weeks later.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Reporting built into the CRM</h3>

<p dir="ltr">JobNimbus developed Analytics to close this reporting gap. Because it&#39;s built into the CRM, reports pull from the same job data crews, sales reps and office staff already work in, so leadership can see where the business stands without exporting, reconciling or rebuilding anything first.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://jobnimbus.me/4sdU2xi" rel="" target="_blank">Analytics, Analytics AI and Analytics Enterprise</a> are all available now and built to scale as roofing companies grow:</p>

<ul>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Analytics:</strong> dashboards built on live job data give leaders a current view of profitability, sales performance and production. Roofing leaders can drill from any dashboard number straight to the jobs behind it, so an outlier can be explained before it becomes a pattern.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Analytics AI:</strong> owners and managers can ask questions about their business in plain language, such as which reps closed the highest-margin jobs last month or which jobs are running over budget and get straight answers back.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Analytics Enterprise:</strong> built for multi-location operators, reporting rolls up across locations, so growth doesn&rsquo;t come at the cost of visibility.</li>
</ul>

<p dir="ltr">All analytics tiers are available now as part of <a href="https://jobnimbus.me/4i4uRZk" rel="" target="_blank">The JobNimbus Rollout</a>, the company&rsquo;s fall product release. Contractors can see Analytics in action, along with the rest of the release, <strong>during a virtual event on November 5</strong>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>JobNimbus launches in-estimate homeowner financing for roofing contractors</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/jobnimbus-launches-in-estimate-homeowner-financing-for-roofing-contractors</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='1080' height='1080'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><h2>JobNimbus Financing brings the full loan lifecycle onto the job, from the first payment option on the estimate to the final payment when the work is done.</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.jobnimbus.com/financing-product-rollout">JobNimbus</a>, the #1 AI-enabled CRM for roofing and exterior contractors, announces the general availability of <a href="https://www.jobnimbus.com/financing-product-rollout">JobNimbus Financing</a>. Contractors can now present financing options directly on an estimate, see application decisions, track the loan against the job it belongs to, and get paid once the work is complete, all inside the system they already run their business on.</p>

<p>Price is among the most common reasons a good estimate doesn&#39;t close. For many contractors, offering financing means moving through several steps across several systems. Homeowners experience that gap as a clunky buying process, and reps experience it as a stall in the middle of a sales conversation.</p>

<h3>Financing, built into the job itself:</h3>

<p>JobNimbus Financing removes that friction by keeping the entire process in one place. Field reps add monthly payment options directly on the estimate, so homeowners see every way to pay at the same time and can apply right there. Application decisions and loan status live on the job in JobNimbus, so the rep who sold the work and the admin who supports it are looking at the same record. Contractors use progress payments as work moves forward and collect the final payment once the job is complete, all without chasing checks or logging into a separate portal.</p>

<p>For sales teams, that means fewer deals lost at the price conversation and a stronger case for the full scope of work. For the office, it means one record for the roof and the money attached to it.</p>

<p>Getting started takes a one-time business application through the Wisetack integration. Once approved, financing is available on every estimate.</p>

<h3>Consistent financing across every location:</h3>

<p>For contractors running multiple locations, financing tends to look different everywhere: one location offers it on every estimate, another only when a homeowner asks and leadership has no clear view of either. JobNimbus Financing gives every branch the same process on the same platform, so owners can standardize how financing is offered, tracked and paid out across the entire business.</p>

<p>Because loan status lives on the job, owners and operations leaders can see financing activity alongside the rest of the business, by branch and by rep.*</p>

<h3>Why it matters for contractors:</h3>

<p>&quot;Contractors know they need to offer financing. Our job is to make it easy for them to actually do it,&quot; said Todd Furness, VP of Fintech at JobNimbus. &quot;When financing lives inside JobNimbus, everything moves faster. Reps can have the conversation with the homeowner without it feeling like a detour, and the office can track every loan on the job it belongs to. We want to put the best tools in contractors&#39; hands so they win more jobs, and this is a big part of that.&quot;</p>

<p>&ldquo;Financing makes things so much simpler for us. Before, it was five or ten extra steps: logging into a separate app, entering a verification code, starting a new loan application. Now it&rsquo;s all right there in JobNimbus, so our reps stay connected to the homeowner. Financing becomes part of the conversation instead of &lsquo;hold on, let me get logged in.&rsquo;&rdquo; &mdash;Kurtis O&#39;Connell, Sales Manager at Joyland Roofing.</p>

<h3>About the Wisetack partnership:</h3>

<p>JobNimbus Financing is offered through Wisetack, a consumer financing platform that gives homeowners flexible pay-over-time options for home services projects. JobNimbus provides the in-product experience: presenting the offer, moving the application, and tracking the loan alongside the job it belongs to. Wisetack is the first to power financing built directly into the JobNimbus Financing suite. It&#39;s the first of several planned financing integrations, as JobNimbus builds out a broader platform approach to homeowner financing. Financing is subject to credit approvals and the discretion of Wisetack.</p>

<p>&ldquo;By bringing Wisetack directly into JobNimbus estimates, we&rsquo;re making financing part of the workflow contractors already use. That makes it easier to offer monthly payment options consistently and gives more customers a way to move forward with the full job.&rdquo; &mdash;Bobby Tzekin, CEO and Co-Founder of Wisetack</p>

<h3>Availability:</h3>

<p>JobNimbus Financing is included with JobNimbus at no added cost beyond standard merchant fees and is available now for U.S. residential roofing companies on current versions of the platform. Learn more at <a href="https://www.jobnimbus.com/financing-product-rollout">jobnimbus.com/financing-product-rollout</a></p>

<p>*Financing is subject to credit approval and provided by a third-party partner.</p>

<p><strong>About JobNimbus</strong></p>

<p>JobNimbus is the #1 AI-enabled CRM for roofing and exterior contractors of any size to get found, win more jobs, streamline production, and get paid faster. By connecting every stage of the job lifecycle, JobNimbus replaces the fragmented stacks holding growing contractors back. One system that supports contractors from their first million to their next hundred, without the chaos. As the recognized #1 leader on G2 in Roofing Software and a 4.8-star app rating, it&#39;s no wonder why over 8,000 contractors trust JobNimbus to grow their business every day. Full visibility, total control. Learn more at jobnimbus.com.</p>

<p><strong>About Wisetack</strong></p>

<p>Wisetack is the leading embedded platform for financing home services like plumbing and electrical. Wisetack partners with software companies to embed consumer financing options into their customer-facing applications through simple APIs. Wisetack merchants, many of whom are small businesses, rely on Wisetack to offer their customers affordable pay-over-time options at the point of sale.</p>

<p>Founded in 2018 in San Francisco by an experienced team of leaders in the financial services industry, Wisetack is backed by investors Insight Partners, Greylock, Quadrille Capital and Bain Capital Ventures. All payment options are subject to credit approval. Your terms may vary. Payment options through Wisetack are provided by its lending partners.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>JobNimbus launches Enterprise solutions for multi-location roofing operators</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/jobnimbus-launches-enterprise-solutions-for-multi-location-roofing-operators</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='1080' height='1080'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><h2 dir="ltr">JobNimbus Enterprise helps multi-location roofers standardize operations, see every branch from one login and scale on software built for exterior trades.</h2>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://jobnimbus.me/3WoVwZx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JobNimbus</a>, #1 AI-enabled CRM for roofing and exterior contractors, announces the launch of JobNimbus Enterprise, a new tier built for multi-location operators running crews across multiple locations and markets.</p>

<p dir="ltr">JobNimbus Enterprise adds account hierarchy with roll-up reporting, enterprise-grade AI-enabled analytics, integrated digital payments and homeowner financing and dedicated implementation support from the Enterprise Professional Services team. Owners and operations leaders get a single view of every location, while each branch keeps the flexibility to run the way its market demands.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The launch comes as roofing companies increasingly grow through acquisition and private equity investment, creating demand for industry-leading software that scales with them.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Built for roofing at scale</h3>

<p dir="ltr">As roofing operators grow, many are steered toward big-box field service software designed for other trades or left with legacy systems that haven&#39;t kept pace with how modern contractors work. Both paths force roofers to bend their process around the software.</p>

<p dir="ltr">JobNimbus takes the opposite approach. As the most customizable platform on the market, it&#39;s deliberately built to fit the precise needs of enterprise and multi-location businesses, because JobNimbus was built for roofing and home exteriors from day one.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Roofing runs on its own rhythm: storm response, insurance claims, supplier orders, crews that move job sites daily and homeowners who need financing options. JobNimbus Enterprise is purpose-built around those workflows, so operators can standardize what matters across every location and keep the flexibility each market needs.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The result is consistency where it counts and flexibility where it matters, on a platform that already powers over 8,000 roofing and exterior businesses.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr">What&#39;s included in JobNimbus Enterprise:</h3>

<ul dir="ltr">
	<li><strong>Dedicated implementation:</strong> A dedicated implementation specialist scopes data migration, configures workflows, brings locations online in sequence and trains teams, with on-site onboarding available.</li>
	<li><strong>Account hierarchy and roll-up reporting: </strong>See every location from one login with Account Switcher, and roll performance up across branches, divisions and markets for a true portfolio view.</li>
	<li><strong>Analytics Enterprise:</strong> Ask your data anything with Analytics AI, then go deeper with custom dashboard building, raw data access and a dedicated JobNimbus analyst who builds reporting around how the business runs.</li>
	<li><strong>Financial system sync:</strong> Connect JobNimbus to the accounting systems enterprise teams already rely on, like QuickBooks, with NetSuite and Sage in beta.</li>
	<li><strong>Integrated supplier ordering:</strong> Order materials, check pricing and track deliveries through integrations with ABC Supply, SRS Distribution and QXO, directly in JobNimbus, so every location can manage material orders alongside the jobs they support.</li>
	<li><strong>Integrated payments and financing:</strong> Collect deposits and final payments directly in JobNimbus, and offer homeowner financing from estimate to invoice, giving every rep and location a consistent way to get jobs funded and paid.* Together, these capabilities replace a patchwork of disconnected tools with one connected platform, so leadership can get a real-time view of the entire business and every branch has the tools to execute.</li>
</ul>

<p dir="ltr">&quot;The biggest roofing companies in the country have been told that growing means moving to software built for some other trade,&quot; said Bryan Oram, CRO of JobNimbus. &quot;Roofers deserve a platform that knows the trade and keeps up as they grow, from their first million in revenue to the next hundred million. JobNimbus is that platform. It&#39;s built to scale with you.&quot;</p>

<blockquote>
<p dir="ltr">&ldquo;Everyone can see exactly where a job stands, each department knows exactly what action needs to be taken next and most importantly, our financial department can accurately track.&rdquo; - Ryan Heath, co-founder &amp; CEO of Right Hand Roofing</p>
</blockquote>

<h3 dir="ltr">Availability</h3>

<p dir="ltr">JobNimbus Enterprise is available now for multi-location roofing and exterior contractors. It launches alongside JobNimbus&#39;s fall product release, which also brings new analytics and integrated financing to customers on every plan. To learn more or talk with the enterprise team, visit <a href="https://jobnimbus.me/3WoVwZx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jobnimbus.com/enterprise</a>.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>About JobNimbus</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr">JobNimbus is the #1 AI-enabled CRM for roofing and exterior contractors of any size to get found, win more jobs, streamline production and get paid faster. It replaces the fragmented stacks holding growing contractors back and scales with them from their first million to their next hundred, without the chaos. As a recognized G2 Leader and a 4.8-star app rating, JobNimbus is trusted by over 8,000 contractors every day. Learn more at jobnimbus.com.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>What scaling demands from your software</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/what-scaling-demands-from-your-software</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By The Coffee Shops&reg;.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Multi-location growth requires software that supports consistent processes and adoption from the office to the production layer.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Growth can expose the limits of processes that once worked well. As an operation expands beyond five locations, established workflows can begin to splinter across branches, creating a new challenge: keeping teams aligned without ignoring the differences among locations, markets and crews.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The difficulty is not simply selecting software. Adoption becomes more complicated as more roles are asked to change their behavior at the same time. A customer relationship management (CRM) platform may already be established, but a rollout can lose momentum when it reaches the production layer and requires broader participation across the operation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The adoption gap illustrates the challenge. According to the 2026 data collected in the <a href="https://jobnimbus.me/3VIBI3a">JobNimbus</a> annual <a href="https://jobnimbus.me/3TXKucV">Peak Performance</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;report, CRM adoption sits around 80%, while project management adoption is closer to 29%. That difference suggests that installing a platform is only part of the work. Scaling successfully also depends on whether teams can use it consistently throughout the project lifecycle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For multi-location operators, consistency does not have to mean rigidity. Standardized processes and templates can give every branch a common operational foundation while still allowing the organization to adjust for a particular location, market or crew. The goal is to create enough structure to keep the business connected without forcing every team to work in exactly the same way.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://jobnimbus.me/3VIBI3a">JobNimbus Enterprise</a> is built to scale with you, bringing customization at scale into one platform that carries operations from estimate to invoice. Before making the next platform decision, operators should ask whether the software can support multiple roles, accommodate local needs and encourage adoption beyond the CRM.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The right platform shouldn&#39;t just work at headquarters; it helps the entire operation scale together.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://jobnimbus.me/3VIBI3a"><strong>Learn more about how JobNimbus Enterprise supports customization at scale and connects operations from estimate to invoice.</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Get the most out of Roof Hub</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/get-the-most-out-of-roof-hub</link>
<description>get-the-most-out-of-roof-hub</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By Emma Peterson.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Find out how this program helps you &ldquo;find the work, win the work and get the work done.&rdquo;&nbsp;</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/srs-distribution-inc">SRS Distribution</a>&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roof-hub">Roof Hub</a> program is one of the most valuable tools contractors have at their disposal today. Not only does it offer a space for you to manage all your projects and customers in one digital command center, but it also features integrations with leading programs like <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/jobnimbus">JobNimbus</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/eagleview">Eagleview</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/acculynx-2">Acculynx</a>, <a href="https://roofr.com/">Roofr</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/leap">Leap</a> so that you can streamline your entire workflow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In order to help contractors make sure they are getting the most out of their Roof Hub account, the Roof Hub team hosts a regular webinar on <strong>Wednesday&rsquo;s at 1 p.m. CT (11 a.m. PT and 2 p.m. ET)</strong> that teaches contractors how to use Roof Hub to:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li>Simplify their operations and save time through order and delivery management features.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Generate accurate, optimized material lists quickly and efficiently with smart templates so that errors are avoided before materials hit the jobsite.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Prioritize your schedule by staying on top of orders and deliveries with Roof Hub tracking.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Cut down on calls to your branch with live inventory updates and smart substituting technology.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Keep momentum going by organizing all your job details in one spot.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p>Overall, if you want to set up your Roof Hub account in a way that keeps your team efficient and at ease through every project, you want to attend this webinar!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://srsdistribution.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6yZMtb_9TWCddQ8xehzS6Q"><strong>Don&rsquo;t miss out register now and take your business to the next level.</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>What&apos;s really holding roofing companies back?</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/whats-really-holding-roofing-companies-back</link>
<description>whats-really-holding-roofing-companies-back</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p dir="ltr">By Emma Richardson.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr">Growth isn&#39;t always the challenge. Creating repeatable systems may be the key to scaling successfully.</h2>

<p dir="ltr">Contractors often assume the next stage of success requires more sales, more territory or more leads. According to leaders from <a href="https://jobnimbus.me/4dm8LzY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JobNimbus</a>, many roofing companies are facing a different challenge entirely: building repeatable processes that can support sustainable growth.</p>

<p dir="ltr">On a recent <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/podcast/deni-blair-bryan-oram-whats-holding-your-roofing-business-back" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">episode of the Roofing Road Trips&reg; podcast,</a> Karen Edwards sat down with Deni Blair and Bryan Oram of JobNimbus to discuss the obstacles that prevent roofing contractors from reaching the next level.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Bryan believes many companies mistakenly view growth as the primary issue. &ldquo;They think, &lsquo;If I could just be doing two more million in sales&hellip;&rsquo; But I don&#39;t think that most contractors have a growth problem. They have a repeatability problem in their business,&rdquo; he said.</p>

<p dir="ltr">According to Bryan, many successful companies are built around the knowledge and experience of the owner. While that expertise helps launch a business, it can become a limitation when trying to scale operations across additional crews, offices or markets. He went on to explain, &ldquo;The plateau isn&#39;t necessarily a wall. It&#39;s more a mirror of themselves. And it&#39;s the point where the business finally reflects back how it actually was built and how it can create repeatability.&rdquo;</p>

<p dir="ltr">Bryan explained that contractors need to understand the numbers driving their businesses. That means establishing measurable goals, tracking performance and maintaining visibility into profitability. Just as importantly, they need to create processes that other team members can follow consistently.</p>

<p dir="ltr">He also noted that growth alone does not necessarily create a strong company. Roofing businesses can increase revenue while reducing profitability if additional overhead outpaces operational efficiency. Instead, long-term success depends on understanding metrics such as margins, profitability and performance indicators throughout the company.</p>

<p dir="ltr">For contractors evaluating the future of their businesses, the lesson is simple: expertise remains critical, but systems create scale. When repeatable processes replace tribal knowledge, companies can better serve customers, support employees and build lasting value.</p>

<p dir="ltr">In support of this, <a href="https://www.jobnimbus.com/events/jnss-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JobNimbus hosts an annual summit</a>, JNSS, where users can get support from each other and the JobNimbus team. The event is designed to be an antithesis to the standard trade show setting. Rather than being held in a convention center, <a href="https://www.jobnimbus.com/events/jnss-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JNSS</a> is at a resort in Cabo with many sessions being held pool side. The relaxed environment leads to deeper connections and more memorable conversations.</p>

<p dir="ltr">JNSS also facilitates individualized, focused time with the JobNimbus team to make sure clients are using their accounts to their fullest potential. &ldquo;You have one-on-one time with account reps that can just genuinely zero in and focus on everything that you&#39;re wanting your account to do,&rdquo; said Deni.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Ultimately, successful business scaling requires unpacking processes and dissecting their function. Getting involved with peers and experts during this process provides a valuable sounding board for new ideas.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/podcast/deni-blair-bryan-oram-whats-holding-your-roofing-business-back" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Listen to the full podcast</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/gw7aymwz9VU?si=HzhSXcgNiXtVSnTU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Watch the recording</strong></a><strong> to learn more about roofing business growth and scalability.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>JobNimbus launches analytics, bringing AI-powered reporting to roofing contractors of every size</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/jobnimbus-launches-analytics-bringing-ai-powered-reporting-to-roofing-contractors-of-every-size</link>
<description>jobnimbus-launches-analytics-bringing-ai-powered-reporting-to-roofing-contractors-of-every-size</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><h2>New Analytics gives contractors pre-built dashboards, plain-language AI answers and enterprise reporting across every location from one reliable data source.</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.jobnimbus.com/product/analytics">JobNimbus</a>, the #1 AI-enabled CRM for roofing and exterior contractors, today announced the launch of Analytics, a reporting experience rebuilt from the ground up for speed, trust and control. The launch includes Analytics, free on every plan; Analytics AI, a paid add-on that lets contractors ask questions about their business in plain language and get immediate answers; and Analytics Enterprise, built for multi-location operators.</p>

<p>JobNimbus set out to solve a problem that goes beyond features: giving contractors a single source of truth to drive business growth. Analytics gives every customer one reliable data foundation, so a number means the same thing on every dashboard and every report. That data is also easy to reach right inside JobNimbus, with no exporting to spreadsheets or paying for expensive BI tools.</p>

<h3>Analytics tiers:</h3>

<p><strong>Analytics: Free on every plan</strong></p>

<p>Every JobNimbus customer gets Analytics at no added cost. It includes pre-built dashboards covering sales, workflow, accounts receivable and job profitability, plus a library of ready-made reports. Owners can see which reps are closing, where jobs are stalling, what&#39;s still owed, and which jobs actually made money, all from the same data their team already works in every day.</p>

<p><strong>Analytics AI: Answers in plain language</strong></p>

<p>Analytics AI is a paid add-on that layers a natural-language query tool on top of Analytics, so any team member can ask a question and get a straight answer back. Instead of building a report, a sales manager can ask which reps closed the most retail jobs last quarter, or an owner can ask which job types are running over budget. Answers come back in seconds, backed by the same reliable data that powers every dashboard.</p>

<p><strong>Analytics Enterprise: Built for multi-location operators</strong></p>

<p>Analytics Enterprise is designed for operators running multiple branches who need the full picture in one place. It adds roll-up reporting across locations and direct access to raw data. Every Analytics Enterprise customer also works with a dedicated JobNimbus analyst who builds custom dashboards around their specific business, from the KPIs they track to the way they structure their branches. Leaders can compare branches side by side, track performance against their own goals, and work from one set of numbers across the whole organization.</p>

<p>&quot;Contractors shouldn&#39;t need an analyst to get an answer out of their own numbers. Too many are still making big decisions without a clear view of what&#39;s happening across the business. Analytics gives every JobNimbus customer one place where the numbers are the same for everyone, and Analytics AI means anyone who can ask a question can get an answer. When you grow to multiple locations, Analytics Enterprise gives leadership one view of every branch, so the whole team is working from the same numbers. That means less time building reports and more time acting on the answers,&quot; Tyler Folkman, chief AI officer at JobNimbus</p>

<p>Early access customers are already putting Analytics AI to work.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;We needed something that was going to really hone in on every aspect of our business. Within minutes of using Analytics AI I had everything right back to me. I was able to do a week&#39;s worth of work in 35 mins,&quot; Jeremy Schelhorn, VP of Residential Sales, Tarrant Roofing</p>

<p>Analytics, Analytics AI and Analytics Enterprise are available now. Learn more at <a href="https://www.jobnimbus.com/product/analytics?utm_campaign=54418778-PR%202026&amp;utm_source=ein&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_term=analytics_ein&amp;utm_content=Analytics%20Press%20Release">jobnimbus.com/product/analytics</a>.</p>

<p><strong>About JobNimbus</strong></p>

<p>JobNimbus is the #1 AI-enabled CRM for roofing and exterior contractors of any size to get found, win more jobs, streamline production, and get paid faster. By connecting every stage of the job lifecycle, JobNimbus replaces the fragmented stacks holding growing contractors back. One system that supports contractors from their first million to their next hundred, without the chaos. As the recognized #1 leader on G2 in Roofing Software and a 4.8-star app rating, it&#39;s no wonder why over 8,000 contractors trust JobNimbus to grow their business every day. Full visibility, total control. Learn more at <a href="http://www.jobnimbus.com/product/analytics">jobnimbus.com</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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