Zero to Hero

“Zero To Hero” is a business management column that details the steps needed to start, grow and run a successful roofing business. It’s written by Ken Kelly, president of Kelly Roofing in Naples, Fla. Ken is also an instrument rated airplane and helicopter pilot, and his series of columns is structured like a pilot training program that helps contractors focus on a different area of the company every month.

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Recruiting and Training: Finding Future All-Stars

May 01, 2012

 Tom Hanks in the movie “Forrest Gump” said, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.” 


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Ten Tips for More Effective Sales Presentations

April 05, 2012

 "You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”  


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Zero To Hero: Magnet Advertising

March 08, 2012

 Traditional advertising attempted to interrupt, disengage and refocus attention from what the audience was doing to promote a product or service. 


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Zero to Hero: Establish a Successful Marketing Plan

February 01, 2012

There is no silver bullet in marketing, no secret to positive brand recognition or a constant stream of leads.


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Zero To Hero: Running a Successful Roofing Company

January 06, 2012

 Michael Gerber in his book The E-Myth talks about how most roofing companies fail because they are started by excellent roofers with little business knowledge.  


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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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