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Articles Tagged with ''exit planning''

BIG NEWS: Ken Kelly Buys Back His Family Company
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Ken Kelly vuelve a Kelly Roofing con “mentalidad de fundador”

Casi seis años después de haber vendido, el contratista de Florida desafía la tendencia del capital privado para rescatar del cierre a la empresa familiar.
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
August 23, 2026
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Una llamada de sus empleados sacó a Ken Kelly del retiro. En cuestión de días, negoció con el banco y recuperó la compañía.


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The 10-Year Roadmap to Selling Your Roofing Company

Kevin Kennedy breaks down how the earlier you start, the better the outcome for roofing contractors planning to exit.
Kevin Kennedy, author of The Contractor’s 60-Minute Exit Plan
Kevin Kennedy
August 17, 2026
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Roofing contractors should begin planning their business exit a decade in advance to avoid wasted time and money.
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BIG NEWS: Ken Kelly Buys Back His Family Company
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Ken Kelly Brings a ‘Founder’s Mentality’ Back to Kelly Roofing

Nearly six years after selling, the Florida roofing contractor bucks the Private Equity trend to rescue the family business from closing.
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
August 7, 2026
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Ken Kelly Returns to Rescue Family Roofing Business
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August 1, 2026
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How to Avoid Regrets from Your Roofing Business Exit

Some roofing contractors eager to exit amid heightened interest from private equity have regrets. Here’s how to avoid them.
Kevin Kennedy, author of The Contractor’s 60-Minute Exit Plan
Kevin Kennedy
January 20, 2026
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Some roofing contractors eager to exit amid heightened interest from private equity have regrets. Here’s how to avoid them.  


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2 Plans Needed to Exit in 2025

Roofing contractors looking to exit need both a company plan and an owner’s plan in today’s business climate
Kevin Kennedy, author of The Contractor’s 60-Minute Exit Plan
Kevin Kennedy
November 20, 2025
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Roofing contractors looking to exit need both a company plan and an owner’s plan in today’s business climate
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Exit Planning

How Would I Exit Roofing in 2025?

Kevin Kennedy shares what he would do when planning to exit a roofing company in today’s business climate
Kevin Kennedy, author of The Contractor’s 60-Minute Exit Plan
Kevin Kennedy
August 25, 2025
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Six years, $250K, and missed opportunities: what I learned exiting my roofing business—and how today’s contractors can do it smarter.


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A new study by TalentLMS and WorkTango on employee morale and mental health asserts that communication is key.
Emotional Quotient

The Roofing Consolidation Boom—and Its Impact on Workers

Private equity’s continued accumulation in roofing, along with consolidations within distribution must navigate the real-world impact on its workforce
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
May 21, 2025
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As private equity reshapes roofing and consolidation shrinks distribution, employees face rising stress, lost identity and shaky morale. A new study illustrates how best to navigate the transition successfully.


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What a Private Equity Sale Looks Like Part I

Private equity eagerly awaits the next acquisition in the roofing space. The sales process begins with getting the right perspective on the journey from sources that understand specialty trades
Kevin Kennedy, author of The Contractor’s 60-Minute Exit Plan
Kevin Kennedy
January 20, 2025
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Wondering what steps you'll need to take in a private equity sale? In this two-part series, Beacon Exit Planning's Kevin Kennedy breaks down the private equity sales process.
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The Key Disciplines for a Successful Roofing Exit

Learn the various aspects that go into creating an exit strategy to make selling your business as seamless as possible
Kevin Kennedy, author of The Contractor’s 60-Minute Exit Plan
Kevin Kennedy
November 8, 2024
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Understanding the eight aspects of planning a successful exit can make any transitions smoother for roofing contractors.
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