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S2:E51 Dick Bus - The Next Generation of Roofing

Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner visits with the President of ATAS International, Inc., Dick Bus. With an amazing career in roofing, Dick is well known not only for his involvement in the industry (NRCA Director, President of Metal Roofing Alliance and former president of Metal Construction Association) but also for his commitment to helping the next generation get into roofing and manufacturing. He has been instrumental supporting and building Let's Build Construction Camp for Girls and inviting local community youth to tour their plants during the celebration of Manufacturing Day every year. Heidi and Dick will talk about how roofing companies can get more involved with the next generation helping to build a strong future for the roofing and manufacturing segments.

S2:E8 Coffee Conversations - Giving Back in the Roofing Industry Sponsored by Cotney Construction Law

Join Heidi J. Ellsworth for a Coffee Conversations that hits the heart of the roofing industry: giving back through roofing foundations. Sponsored by Cotney Construction Law, Trent Cotney and foundation representatives including Kyle Thomas, President of the Roofing Alliance; Chuck Chapman, Chairman of Davis Memorial Foundation; Mike Silvers with the FRSA Educational & Research Foundation and Rod Petrick of the Chicago CRCA Foundation will be our guests. In this installment of the beloved webinar series, Coffee Conversations, Heidi and the panelists talk about the importance of giving back through foundation gifts that help with scholarships, research and education and how it is one of the best ways to help attract the next generation to roofing. During the month of December 2020, Cotney Construction Law will be matching donations made to these four roofing foundations up to $2,500 in total. Trent and guests will share how important it is to give back to our industry in order to recruit the next generation of roofing while helping current roofing professionals and companies grow professionally. Learn more about each of the charitable programs during this unique and exciting Coffee Conversations!

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S2:E50 Darci Kunard - Wintertime Repairs and the Importance of Having the Right Product 

Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Darci Kunard of Franklin International about wintertime repairs and the importance of having the right product when you need it.  They specifically talk about the long performance history of Titebond WeatherMaster Sealant. This premium-grade, superior polymer formula sealant has been offering protection and performance for decades. Darci shares strategies on how roofing contractors can offer superior winter maintenance in low temperatures without losing performance and flexibility.

S1:E1 Anna Anderson - Business Accelerators Podcast Sponsored by Owens Corning

Heidi J. Ellsworth talks with Anna Anderson, an Owens Corning Business Accelerator about her leadership in helping Owens Corning roofing contractors shift to the new digital frontier. Technology and digital sales and marketing have been gaining ground in roofing for several years.  Anna and her business, Art Unlimited, has worked with leading OC contractors like Kelly Roofing to create business accelerating programs that have rocketed profits, revenue and culture. Today she is an industry leader in helping contractors adopt and excel using digital marketing, data and analytics to transform roofing businesses  into successful digitally focused companies in the “New Normal”.

S2:E49 April Hall - How the SRC Summit is Changing the Game

Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with April Hall, President of Storm Consultants, LLC and the powerhouse behind the SRC Summit.  They review the schedule and importance of April’s upcoming convention.  The SRC Summit brings in roofing contractors from all over the U.S. for 2 1/2 days of learning, networking and fun. Some of the industry's top experts will be sharing their strategies for success during the summit.  April shares the lineup of speakers, why this is important for roofing companies’ 2021 business success and how contractors can continue to provide excellence in the storm restoration market.

In this installment of Stories From The Roof, Heidi chats with Peter Harding, founder of GoGreen Roofing Corporation out of Santa Clara, CA. The experienced leader answers the twelve questions that makes Stories From The Roof what it is. Harding is self-made and self-educated in business, marketing, and leadership. Not only that but he is a community builder, speaker, estimator, Brand Builder and more for his company which started in 1983. Listen to hear great insights from a wise roofing industry member.

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S2:E48 Steve Stencil - The Software that is Transitioning Contractors in the New Normal

Heidi Ellsworth visits with Steve StenciI, Founder and CTO of Leap. Transforming the home services industry, Leap is the first complete point-of-sale application, digitizing every stage of the in-home sales process including estimating, financing, contracting and real-time communication. Steve and Heidi talk about the inspiration to found Leap and how the company continues to provide the technology needed for the home improvement sales process. They explore the need for adaption to a new normal around remote selling and the critical use of technology that can streamline the process. Steve and his team continue to create tools for successful sales and marketing programs for home improvement companies.

S2:E7 Coffee Conversations - The Rise of Women in Roofing

National Women in Roofing (NWIR) Co-Chairs, Jennifer Stone, Johns Manville and Renae Bales, KPost Roofing and Waterproofing, join Heidi Ellsworth, RCS Partner to talk about the Rise of Women in Roofing. This conversation focuses on how NWIR continues to deliver networking, mentoring, education and recruitment for women to find success in the roofing industry. They discuss the importance of balance, diversity, equity and inclusion in the roofing industry and explore how recruiting with these traits in mind results in a cultural enhancement for everyone in the company.  Grab your coffee and learn from this cutting-edge conversation about how to recruit and retain more women in roofing.

S2:E47 Roofing Road Trips LIVE! With Tom Shanahan and Ted Ryan

Tune in to the first LIVE recording of Roofing Road Trips with Heidi as she chats with NRCA’s Tom Shanahan and Vault Health Strategy’s Ted Ryan. They break down the differences between self-insurance and fully insured health care options.Learn when to consider self-insurance for your company and the ins and outs of the new NRCA healthcare plan. Don’t miss this revolutionary talk!

S2:E6 Coffee Conversations - Getting to Know the Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3)

Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) roofing contractor member Wendy Marvin, Matrix Roofing & Home Solutions and RT3 Executive Director Karen Edwards will be Heidi J. Ellsworth’s guests for a Coffee Conversation all about technology in roofing.  RT3 has been leading the industry in thought leadership since 2016, bringing roofing professionals together to encourage the use of technology to increase productivity and professionalism in the roofing industry.  Wendy and Karen will share successes they have seen through RT3, in their own businesses and insights on how contractors need to pivot using technology.  Pour a cup of coffee, grab your questions and join us for this thought leading Coffee Conversations.