IIBEC’s Convention & Trade Show is coming up March 6-9, in Orlando, Fla. Recently, RC’s Group Publisher Jill Bloom sat down with IIBEC’s EVP and CEO Brian Pallasch to highlight what attendees can expect to see at this year’s show.

In this exclusive episode, Weather Shield Roofing Systems CEO Jim Bush explains what core values drive his company for continued success.

Jim Bush was out of a job, starting a new family and facing economic uncertainty as interest rates ballooned in the early 1980s. So he followed his entrepreneurial spirit and started a roofing company that today is a market leader in West Michigan’s commercial roofing space, a perennial RC Top 100 Contractor, and was recently labeled one of Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America.

He shares his roofing origin story in the exclusive episode. Hear the entire conversation now.

Artificial intelligence continues to affect both consumer and business behavior, including recommending roofing companies to consumers searching for a contractor. In this episode, Art Unlimited CEO Anna Anderson discusses this development and how contractors can adapt.

Roofing contractors and industry entrepreneurs have a lot to look forward to, if they’re focused on the right strategies for success, according to Reid Ribble. The former U.S. Congressman and roofer from Wisconsin who headed the National Roofing Contractors Association for five years, will bring that message about roofing, the American dream, and more to the roofing industry during the keynote address at the International Roofing Expo Feb. 19 in San Antonio.

“If they’ve bought into this idea that the American dream is dead, I want to talk about what the dream looks like in the modern world,” Ribble said. Here’s an exclusive preview.

President Donald Trump’s first round of executive orders since taking office for the second time called for some weeping changes across the federal government on important issues that impact workforce and overall commerce. In this brief episode, RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney has tried hard to stay on top of it all and discusses what he thinks are the main takeaways from the action in the Oval Office, and what roofing entrepreneurs can expect in his second term.

Multiple roofing contractors have been charged in federal court for bid rigging, and authorities say their investigations are ongoing.

Whether in civil or criminal court, these are litigious times for business owners and roofing contractors have real concerns when it comes to receiving a subpoena. In this exclusive episode, RC’s Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney discusses some specific tactics when it comes to formal court appearances and requests during an ongoing investigation.

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner at Adams & Reese LLP, discusses the ongoing insurance crisis in Florida. Cotney also discusses the Trump administration’s recent cabinet nominations and how the roofing industry will be affected, especially relating to immigration policy.

Steel-toed boots are great at protecting the feet of those in the construction industry, so why not have roofers wear them too? Turns out, that would be more hazardous for contractors. In this episode, safety expert Tammy Clark explains how this is an example of when to use the greater hazard clause to keep workers safe.

As wildfires ravage California, local businesses are aiding in relief efforts. Antis Roofing, Wahoo’s Fish Taco, and the American Red Cross are collaborating to provide meals and support to frontline workers and volunteers. In this episode, learn more about the importance of coordinating with established disaster relief organizations for effective assistance during crises.