S2:E42 Julissa Chavez - Celebrating Spanish Heritage

Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Julissa Chavez, Program Manager-Latino Marketing & Sales at SRS about the rich Latinx culture in roofing today. Julissa is leading the way working on progressive and inclusive programs at SRS for Spanish speaking roofing professionals and companies. They will visit about Julissa’s new Latin Facebook page, videos and partnerships in the industry promoting the celebration of our Spanish heritage and the opportunities for the industry with these types of inclusive programs.

S2:E41 Jeremy Power and Samuel St-Jean - Cotney in Canada

Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner visits with Jeremy Power and Samuel St-Jean of Cotney Construction Law. The three talk about Cotney’s latest launch in Canada and what that will bring to contractors in the United States. They enlighten us on the difference between US and Canadian COVID-19 legal jargon and how to protect yourself if you work in both countries. Listen to this week’s installment of Roofing Road Trips with Heidi to learn more about the Cotney Construction Law's recent appointment as general counsel for CRCA (Canadian Roofing Contractors Association) and what Cotney can bring to the table to help you!

S2:E40 Joe Pettit and Mike Mouw - The Power of the Edge

On the latest installment of Roofing Road Trips from The RoofersCoffeeShop. Editor, Karen Edwards chats with two of the minds behind the Estimating Edge software. Listen to learn about why every contractor should use this for the best customer and sales associate relation in the industry. 

Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner, welcomes Trent Cotney and Alison LaValley to Coffee Conversations to talk about the importance of roofing contractors getting good legal advice.  As General Counsel for the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), Trent works with contractors across the U.S. providing legal advice for roofing contractors.  He and Alison will answer questions about legal concerns within the roofing industry along with sharing information about NRCA Legal Resource Center opportunities, including the 2020 NRCA Decks to Dockets Virtual Legal Conference.  This is the place to ask your legal questions and learn what resources are available to you and your company.  Pour a cup of coffee, gather your questions and join us for this insightful Coffee Conversations.

S2:E39 Darci Kunard - The Importance of Product Launches

This week on Roofing Road Trips, Heidi visits with Darci Kunard from Franklin International/Titebond about new product launches.  Established in 1935, Franklin International is among the largest privately held manufacturers of adhesives and sealants in the U.S. and well known for its Titebond brand.  Darci, an experienced marketer with a demonstrated history of success working in the building materials industry, shares what is happening with their most recent launch of Duramaster. Heidi and Darci will discuss the importance of successful new product launches and branding and how that correlates into using the right products for in a roofing business.  Listen for some strong marketing tips on how to grow a brand in construction including Darci’s experience with the recent launch of Duramaster.

RLW - Adopting Technology that Makes Sense for Roofing 

John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group shares with Heidi J. Ellsworth his 30-plus years of roofing experience and how he has adopted technologies that make sense. Known for his excellence in roofing operations, John is bringing tools like Smartsheet, artificial intelligence and a deep understanding of technologies that work.  Now, more than ever, roofing contractors need information that makes sense on how to incorporate the right technology and software into their roofing businesses to succeed in this new post-COVID business environment. As the leader of Cotney Consulting Group, John will not only talk technology but common-sense business solutions for success.

RoofersCoffeeShop is providing a new way to learn that is just for you!  Our roofers have shared that they want to learn when and how they want to; whether that is Reading blogs and e-books late at night, listening to podcasts during the morning drive, Watching videos over morning coffee at the desk or any of the three during the midnight hours. Every RLW is about what is important to you, the roofing professional.  We want to help you solve problems and grow your business.

S2:E2 Coffee Conversations with Tom Shanahan on NRCA's New Health Care Program

Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner welcomes Tom Shanahan to visit about the new NRCA Health Care Program.  Tom is recognized as an industry health and safety expert and represents NRCA at both industry and non-industry events on these issues. The U.S. secretary of labor appointed him to serve on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Advisory Committee of Construction Safety and Health from 2007 to 2011. He will share information and answer questions about the new NRCA Health Care Program that enables NRCA members of all categories and sizes to offer employer-sponsored health care options. This is an exciting opportunity for all roofing companies who are members or want to become members of NRCA.  Pour your coffee, grab your questions and join us for this one-of-a-kind Coffee Conversation!

S2:E38 Roofing Road Trips with Heidi - The Power of MRA Certified Contractors 

Tag along with Heidi on this week’s installment of Roofing Road Trips as she chats with Renee Ramey executive director of the Metal Roofing Alliance. Since 1998 the MRA has been the leading voice for companies and professionals involved in the residential metal roofing industry. The Metal Roofing Association has shown millions of people just how beautiful, durable and economical metal roofing can be and they are dedicated to helping homeowners make educated roofing decisions and connecting them with expert roofing professionals. They have recently expanded their certified contractor program where contractors are sponsored by MRA manufacturer members. She will share the expansion and their focus on quality in all aspects of metal roofing. Listen to learn more about the new opportunities the MRA is offering and how roofing contractors can get involved!

S2:E37 Mathew Lennox - Keeping Homes Safe after the Storm and Before the Repair 

Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Mathew Lennox, CEO of Stormseal about his revolutionary tarping system that is saving homes across the globe.  Stormseal is a polyethylene film that heat-shrinks to securely wrap a damaged roof or structure.  Unlike traditional blue tarps, Stormseal stays put until permanent repairs can be made, resisting wind, rain and hail and preventing further distress and costly damage. Heidi and Matthew talk about the increase in storm damage and how roofing contractors can differentiate themselves with the right restoration products.

S2:E36 Alison LaValley and Trent Cotney - What to expect at Decks to Dockets 2020 

On this week’s installment of Roofing Road Trips with Heidi, Trent Cotney, and Alison LaValley, the power duo behind the Decks to Dockets Legal conference visit about this year’s virtual seminar put on by NRCA Legal. The seminar will be held virtually offering a much larger accessibility to the roofing industry as a whole. Listen in to hear all about the latest opportunities, including continuing education units and peer networking that will be happening at this year’s Decks to Dockets October 13-15, 2020.