Roofing Contractor Blog

Roofing Contractor Blog

The Roofing Contractor Blog consists of blogs from editors Rick Damato and Chris King along with Al Levi, Michael Russo and Rick Rominger. Take a look at various blogs to dive more into the Roofing Contractor world.

Nepotism: Keeping it all in the family

The wrong and the right ways to enter into the family business.
May 09, 2012

 When I was the last of the three brothers to enter the family business my dad told me, “I owe you an opportunity, not a guarantee.” 


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Want to Fix, Grow or Sell Your Business?

What are your goals in three to five years?
April 27, 2012

Contractors contact me to talk about their business. 


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Multitasking Myth

April 16, 2012

When I was about 22, I finished college and joined the family business. I had always worked at the business part time throughout high school and college. 


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Demanding vs. Pursuing Perfection

March 28, 2012

 

I think Lexus™got it right when they coined the phrase, “Relentless Pursuit of Perfection”.


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Family Turnaround

March 05, 2012

 What a pleasure it is not having to rush to the gate to catch a flight.  


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Staffing Tips From My Kid

February 27, 2012

 My daughter, Pam, came out to our home in Phoenix recently because she is in the midst of her recruiting and hiring process right now.  


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More or Less Important?

February 14, 2012

 A trip to New York lent an opportunity to catch up with my good friend, Dan Holohan. 


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Engineering a Turnaround

January 30, 2012

 It’s never too late to engineer a turnaround at your company! 


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Five O'clock Knock

January 16, 2012

 Ah, the end of the workday and time to settle back in my office chair.  


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Shots From The Maverick: 2012 Fundraiser Benefits Colorado Youth Outdoors

The Maverick was held May 4-6 at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in Loveland, Colo. The event is a sporting clays shoot and fundraiser for Colorado Youth Outdoors, whose mission is to strengthen relationships between youth and their parents through traditional outdoor activities.Several members of the roofing industry were on hand to support the event, whose corporate sponsors include Prologis and Johns Manville. 

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