search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube instagram Spotify Podcasts Apple Podcasts TikTok Spotify Podcasts Apple Podcasts TikTok
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
  • NEWS
  • TOPICS
    • Cool Roofing
    • Event News
    • Latinos in Roofing
    • Low Slope
    • Legal
    • Metal
    • Project Profiles
    • Roofing Supply Pro
    • Roofing Safety
    • Steep Slope
    • Sustainable Roofing
    • Technology
  • EXCLUSIVES
    • Best of Success
    • Contractor Profile
    • IRE Show
    • Roofing Contractor of the Year
    • Top 100
    • Young Guns
    • State of the Industry
  • MULTIMEDIA
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Roofing Quizzes
    • IRE Videos
    • Webinars
    • Infographics
  • PRODUCTS
    • New Products
    • Featured Products
  • COLUMNS
    • Editor's Note
    • Exit Planning
    • Guest Column
  • EVENTS
    • International Roofing Expo
    • Webinars
    • Best of Success Conference
    • Industry Events
  • DIRECTORY
    • Associations
    • Distributors
    • Manufacturer/Supplier
    • Business Services
    • Get Listed
  • MORE
    • Roofing Contractor Newsletters
    • Techos y Más Advisory Board
    • RC Store
    • Roofing Supply Pro
    • Custom Content & Marketing Services
    • Market Research
    • Sponsor Insights
    • Company Spotlights
    • Classifieds
      • Auctions
      • Business For Sale
      • Business Opportunities
      • Equipment For Sale
      • Positions Available
      • Products
      • Safety
      • Software
      • Services
      • Training
    • Contact Us
  • EMAGAZINE
    • eMagazine
    • Advertise
      • Editorial Calendar
      • Contact
    • Archive Issues
  • SIGN UP!
Home » Topics » Columns

Columns
Columns RSS Feed RSS

group photo at Best of Success
Nota del editor

En el roofing, las relaciones siguen ganando

El regreso de Ken Kelly a Kelly Roofing recuerda que el capital puede comprar una empresa, pero no reemplazar las relaciones y la confianza con las que se construyó.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
October 25, 2026
No Comments

Tras vender Kelly Roofing, Ken Kelly tuvo la oportunidad de recuperarla. Jill Bloom reflexiona sobre lo que su historia enseña acerca de proteger la cultura, los vínculos y la confianza de una empresa.


Read More
group photo at Best of Success
Publisher's Post

Relationships Still Win

Ken Kelly’s return to Kelly Roofing offers a reminder that capital can buy a company, but it can’t replace the relationships and trust that built it.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
October 16, 2026
No Comments

Private equity has brought capital, technology and new opportunities to roofing, but Ken Kelly’s decision to buy back the company he founded underscores something harder to acquire: a founder’s understanding of the people, culture and relationships that make a business work.


Read More
A man in an orange vest check his inventory
Roofing Inventory

Improving Inventory Management for Roofing Contractors

Inventory is one of the key components needed to complete roofing work and deliver value to your customer
Kevin Saboori is the founder of Optima Workflow Consulting LLC
Kevin Saboori
October 9, 2026
No Comments

How you manage your roofing inventory can impact next year’s roofing success


Read More
Roof Edge Metal 
2026 Metal Special Section

The Importance of Roof Edge Metal

While many roofers do quality work, there are significant advantages to sourcing edge metal from the roofing system manufacturer instead.
Nick Musel
October 5, 2026
No Comments
While many roofers do quality work, there are significant advantages to sourcing edge metal from the roofing system manufacturer instead.
Read More
A roof in a storm
Storm Prep

Building a Roofing Company that Doesn’t Depend on Storms

How Vision, Discipline, and Relationships Create Roofing Opportunities Beyond Storms
Cathy Conner is COO of Conner Roofing LLC in St. Louis, Missouri
Cathy Conner
October 2, 2026
No Comments
While many roofing companies rely on storm-driven demand, this article explores how long-term success is built through visionary leadership, disciplined operations, strong company culture, and lasting customer relationships.
Read More
Jill Bloom at podium during The Best of Success Conference in 2025
Publisher's Post

The Best Roofing Leaders Never Stop Learning

The best leaders aren't those who already have all the answers, they're the ones who never stop asking questions
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
September 11, 2026
No Comments
There’s one thing most successful contractors I've met over the years have in common.
Read More
A project Manager surveying a construction site
Roofing Operations

How Roofing Ops Leaders Fuel Excellence in the Field

A jobsite generates dozens of small decisions that influence quality, timelines, and profitability on any given day. Feedback is the key.
Nick Sizemore is Executive Team Lead at Roman Roofing, Inc.
Nick Sizemore
September 2, 2026
No Comments
Veteran roofing contractor Nick Sizemore draws from his roots in the U.S. Air Force to develop a high-performance team culture.
Read More
Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom

How Roofing Contractors are Putting AI to Work

How roofing contractors are using AI to expand their reach and business trajectory.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
August 21, 2026
3 Comments
RC Executive Director Jill Bloom reflects on how roofing contractors are using AI to expand their reach and business trajectory.
Read More
Paperwork on a clipboard
Insurance Claims

Tradesmen, Not Salesmen

The line between roofing contractor and public adjuster is getting brighter, and disciplined roofers should welcome it.
Curtis Testa is owner of Allied Emergency Services, Inc.
Curtis Testa
August 19, 2026
No Comments
Why new Any One Claim insurance rules can be good for the honest side of the roofing trade.
Read More
A man walking through a very dramatic door

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
No Comments
Roofing contractors should begin planning their business exit a decade in advance to avoid wasted time and money.
Read More
Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 144 145 Next
Manage My Account
  • eMagazine Subscription
  • Sign Up for the Newsletter
  • Online Registration
  • Manage My Preferences
  • Subscription Customer Service

More Videos

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality, objective, non-commercial content around topics of interest to the Roofing Contractor audience. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company and any opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily reflect the views of Roofing Contractor or its parent company, BNP Media. Interested in participating in our Sponsored Content section? Contact your local rep!

close
  • A finished comercial roof with a white coating
    Sponsored byFlashCo

    Best Practices for Allocating Scarce Labor Resources: Don’t Forget the Accessories

  • A metal roof
    Sponsored byWestlake Royal Building Products

    Metal Roofing Products That Protect Homes from Hurricanes and Build Pro Reputations

  • 3 men standing on a loading dock near a semi truck
    Sponsored by10X Roofing

    Why Good Roofers Struggle to Grow

Popular Stories

Roofing Contractor's October 2026 line up of Young Guns

Young Guns Build Connections for Success

contractor

Texas Roofing Company Ordered to Pay $2M in Fraud Case

residential roof made of solar panels

5 Things Roofing Got from Tesla’s Solar Roofs

Events

July 28, 2026

How Top Home Services Companies Turn Every Conversation Into Predictable Revenue

On Demand In this webinar, we'll outline how top contractors are turning every conversation into predictable revenue by coaching every comfort advisor visit, not just the ones a manager rides along on.

September 24, 2026

The 7 Promotes to Grow Your Roofing Business

On-Demand Most roofing owners are great at the work. Knowing how to communicate what you do, why it matters, and what sets your business apart is just as important.

This session breaks down the 7 Promotes every roofing owner should know. From your personal story and value proposition to your hiring pitch, each one helps you communicate more clearly with homeowners, employees, and potential hires.

View All Submit An Event

Be in the forefront of the roofing industry!

Join thousands of professionals today. Shouldn’t you know what they know?

JOIN NOW!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Store
    • Want More
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • Newsletters
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
    • X
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media, Inc. and BNP Media II, LLC.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing