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Roofing from the Ground Up

WSRCA’s Incoming President Stan Robinson, of Pacific West Roofing

Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

September 22, 2025

Stan Robinson started a roofing company without a mentor and has driven a model for success for more than four decades in the Pacific Northwest.

ICAA Convention Returns in October with Expanded Trade Show, Education and Networking

Michael Kwart highlights a packed trade show, in-depth educational sessions, and new resources for contractors.

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Jill Bloom

September 17, 2025

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Michael Kwart previews the Insulation Contractors Association of America’s October convention in Orlando, highlighting a packed trade show, in-depth educational sessions, and new resources for contractors.

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Legal Insights

Wildlife, Pests & Lawsuits: Are You Covered?

How roofing contractors can protect themselves contractually from unexpected animals or pests on the roof.

September 16, 2025

Here's how roofing contractors can protect themselves contractually from unexpected animals or pests on the roof. Plus, advice on a contract clause that could save you thousands.

VIDEO: Prioritizing Repairs over Replacements? itel Weighs In

Data shows most roofs are repairable, but is it worth raising rates to perform repairs?

Chris Gray

September 15, 2025

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Roof replacements may pay more, but new data suggests repair work could boost profits, customer trust, and efficiency in today’s roofing market.

Legal Insights

Warranties and Material Failures Explained

OSHA’s growing self-auditing and compliance programs for roofing contractors

September 10, 2025

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney discusses how OSHA’s self-audit programs can provide opportunities for roofing contractors.

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Los Principales Errores Fiscales que los Contratistas Deben Evitar

Mezclar las finanzas personales y empresariales es la trampa fiscal más costosa para los contratistas, pero con los sistemas adecuados y la ayuda profesional, estos errores se pueden evitar.

Jill Bloom

Tanja Kern

September 8, 2025

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La temporada de impuestos puede ser la peor pesadilla de un contratista, pero no tiene por qué serlo. En un reciente podcast de Best of Success, Amparo Sancen, fundadora de Latinos en Roofing y directora ejecutiva de Sancen Contracting, compartió ideas clave sobre los errores fiscales más costosos que afectan a los contratistas—y cómo evitarlos.

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Top Tax Mistakes Contractors Must Avoid

Jill Bloom

Tanja Kern

September 8, 2025

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Tax season can be a contractor's worst nightmare, but it doesn't have to be. In a recent Best of Success podcast, Amparo Sancen, founder of Latinos en Roofing and CEO of Sancen Contracting, shared critical insights about the most costly tax mistakes plaguing contractors—and how to avoid them.

Roofing Trade Shows

WSRCA's 'Each One Reach One' Drive

Incoming WRSCA President Stan Robinson discusses the impact membership and regularly attending the Western Roofing Expo has had on his 45-year roofing career.

Art Aisner

September 8, 2025

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Hear what incoming WSRCA President Stan Robinson’s looking forward to at WRE 2025, Sept. 28-30, and the challenges ahead for roofing contractors.

The Right Way to Disclose Surcharges to Customers

Best of Success Podcast

Surcharging Done Right: What Contractors Need to Know

Credit card fees can eat away at profits, but mishandling surcharges can cost contractors even more.

Jill Bloom

Thea Dudley

August 26, 2025

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Finance expert Thea Dudley explains the ins and outs of credit card surcharging, common mistakes contractors make, and how to communicate the changes without alienating customers.