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Cotney Consulting Group
Using Analytics to Drive Profits in Your Roofing Contracting Business – Part One
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. One of the most powerful ways to gain a competitive edge over your competitors is by understanding your analytics. In today's highly competitive business environment, roofing contracting contractors must constantly seek out new ways to increase profits and gain a competitive edge. One powerful tool for ...
Suggestions to Combat the Roofing Labor Shortage
By Cayden Wemple. While this nationwide labor shortage has impacted the roofing industry, additional training and empowering workers can help retention. There’s no doubt that the nationwide labor shortage has been detrimental to the roofing industry, and there are some jarring numbers to back that up. John Kenney of ...
Doing Business in the Digital Age
By Anna Lockhart. Check out the recent MetalTalk RLW to learn how to use technology and marketing to grow your business as we move further into a digital-focused market! The MetalTalk Read Listen Watch (RLW) series is an incredible opportunity from MetalCoffeeShop™ for those in the metal industry to learn ...
Hand and Power Tool Safety - Part Two
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. It's important to make sure you're properly handling and caring for your power tools. John Kenney gives his best advice for tool safety. In part one of this series, we reviewed some of the most common pitfalls and misuses of hand tools and how to avoid ...
Software That is Streamlining the Estimation Process
Industry leaders say this all-in-one estimation software is a game-changer for the roofing industry. Customer relationship management (CRM) software technology is something a lot of roofing contractors use in their daily operations. But if you are using a CRM to manage your customers and another software to create estimations for ...
Build Your Brand and Build Connections Organically
By Cayden Wemple Tune into the Cotney Consulting Group Affinity Webinar for expert advice on how to build and maintain your brand’s reputation. It doesn’t matter what you’re selling; if you are a business that offers a service you need a brand that people can recognize. Roofing is ...
Roofing Industry Leaders Discussing the Changing Face of Roofing
By Cayden Wemple. Listen to this insightful edition of Coffee Conversations to hear industry leaders’ perspectives on the future of the industry and where organizations like Project H.O.O.D. and GAF fit in to help. On a new episode of Coffee Conversations, sponsored by Jobba, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with ...
Top April Articles: Scaffolding Safety, Sustainability and Open Invitations
By Anna Lockhart. Here's what's been trending on MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) this past month. Although MCS is the go-to place for news about metal construction, we also provide insights and news about the construction industry as a whole! From looking at our top five articles in April, we know ...
Planning for Disaster Before it Strikes
RCS Influencer John Kenney says that businesses should always have a plan in place in the off chance they experience a business crisis. Roofing contractors, like any business, may experience a crisis at some point. Various factors, such as a natural disaster, an economic downturn or a pandemic, can cause a ...
Uncovering the True Cost of Building Materials: Evaluating Longevity, Durability and Resilience of Metal Compared to Other Options
MCS Influencer John Kenney shares his expert insights into choosing the right metal building materials. Any building construction is a significant investment, and selecting the right building materials is crucial to ensure the project's success. When evaluating materials, it's essential to consider the true cost over the building's expected lifespan. This ...
