By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Here's how roofing industry leaders can uphold important safety requirements. The inherently demanding and risky roofing industry requires an elaborate planning strategy to minimize hazards and ensure a safer work environment. The essence of this planning goes beyond allocating crews, tools and materials. It includes prioritizing ...
RCS Influencer John Kenney says that by creating succession plans, roofing contractors can ensure the generational transition is seamless. In the roofing industry, many businesses are family owned, spanning multiple generations. As such, generational changeovers are not merely about business continuity but are also deeply personal. The challenge lies in ensuring ...
RCS Influencer John Kenney says that review tools can help roofing contractors manage the narrative around their brand. In today's digital age, online reviews are the lifeblood of local businesses. This is especially true for roofing contractors, whose reputation can significantly influence a customer's decision. The contemporary roofing contractor now has ...
By Anna Lockhart. Take a look at what’s been trending on the MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) newsroom this past August. One of our top stories follows the events after a destructive storm passed through the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma this past Father’s Day weekend, which left many families with damaged properties, ...
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what has been trending on the CoatingsCoffeeShop™ (CCS) newsroom this past month. Since launching this website a month ago, we love getting to see what topics the roof coatings industry is most interested in. One of our most-read articles from this last month came to us ...
By Anna Lockhart. Meet quarterly with fellow business owners and roofing professionals from across the country to engage in meaningful conversations about relevant business and marketing initiatives. R-Club has launched a new, confidential peer forum for business owners and key company managers in the roofing and home improvement ...
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Eugene Zukowski from Jobba Trade Technologies, John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group and Trent Cotney from Adams and Reese. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the webinar. Heidi J. Ellsworth: Welcome to this ...
MCS Influencer John Kenney says that by becoming more involved with architectural specifications, roofing contractors can make sure these designs are executed efficiently and safely. The relationship between architects and roofing contractors is a symbiotic one. While architects design aesthetically pleasing and functional structures, roofing contractors ensure those designs come to ...
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Industry expert, John Kenney, shares his top advice on how to cultivate and maintain quality leadership and teams. The construction of a successful team involves more than merely assembling a collection of individuals possessing the right set of professional skills. It begins with a comprehensive ...
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Here's how you can collect and analyze data to optimize operations and plan for future growth. Part 1 of this article series focused on the financial implications of running a roofing contracting business. It covers the hidden costs of business operations, distinguishing between direct and indirect ...