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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.

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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

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.

Legal Insights Podcast

OSHA Self-Auditing Strategies for Roofing Contractors

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

Art Aisner

Trent Cotney

August 21, 2025

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

Breaking Down the Big Beautiful Bill and OSHA Enforcement

Legal Insights

VIDEO: New Legislation and OSHA Reforms Offer Major Relief for Contractors

Breaking Down the Big Beautiful Bill and OSHA Enforcement Update

July 31, 2025

Construction attorney Trent Cotney outlines key tax benefits and workforce development provisions in a new federal bill, along with recent OSHA enforcement changes that offer significant relief and opportunities for contractors.

Legal Insights

The Chain of Responsibility: What Every Roofing Contractor Must Know

Subcontractor Liability in Construction

June 19, 2025

At the FRSA convention, Legal Insights columnist Trent Cotney discussed the legal risks associated with subcontractors and ICE raids, emphasizing the importance of strong contracts, compliance and effective job site oversight. Learn more in this Best of Success podcast.

Empleados y Subcontratistas: Como Contratar Legalmente y que Documentación Necesitas Llenar

May 12, 2025

A medida que aumenta el control de inmigración, las empresas de techado que utilizan subcontratistas enfrentan riesgos legales vinculados a la documentación de los trabajadores, advierte el abogado Chuck Kuck en una nueva entrevista con expertos. Aprenda cómo proteger su negocio y a sus empleados.

Tariffs, Immigration & M&A- What You Need to Know Now

Video/Podcast

Roofers React to Tariffs, Negative Emails

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, explains the latest on how the Trump tariffs are impacting the roofing and construction trades.

April 24, 2025

In this video, RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explores the moving targets that tariffs have become and how concern is growing among roofing contractors.

Protect Your Roofing Business with Trademarks

VIDEO: Roofers Using Trademarks for Cybersecurity

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, explains the latest on trademarks in roofing and the Corporate Transparency Act.

April 18, 2025

In this video, RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explores how roofing contractors can leverage trademarks to protect to brands.

Conoce tus Derechos: Qué Hacer si ICE Llega a su Lugar de Trabajo

El veterano abogado de inmigración Chuck Kuck, Jill Bloom, y Amparo Sancen, para discutir qué deben hacer los techadores cuando los agentes de ICE toquen la puerta.

April 7, 2025

El veterano abogado de inmigración Chuck Kuck, Jill Bloom, y Amparo Sancen, para discutir qué deben hacer los techadores cuando los agentes de ICE toquen la puerta.