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Roofing Exit Planning Book

Q&A: A Look into "The Contractor's 60 Minute Exit Plan"

Joe Bazzano
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
October 17, 2018
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Kevin Kennedy and Joe Bazzano's first book, The Contractor's 60 Minute Exit Plan, is a 82-page book offers a guide for roofing contractors to navigate the scary and sometimes treacherous process of exiting their business when the time is right.
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roofing workplace guidelines

Profanity in the Roofing Workplace

You may curse the day you didn't set workplace guidelines about swearing.
Richard Alaniz
October 15, 2018
One Comment
The use of profanity in everyday conversation has become pervasive, especially with Generation Xers and Millennials.
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sales volume

Roofing Industry Volume and Profits Don't Always Go Hand in Hand

Tips to Optimize Sales Volume
Monroe Porter
October 11, 2018
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In the beginning it can be a huge profit boost but eventually that return diminishes.
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The Long View on Metal Roofing

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
October 4, 2018
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I find the emerging discussion of eliminating quarterly reporting for public companies quite intriguing.
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next generation roofing workforces

Tackling the Challenges of Recruiting and Training Roofing’s Next-Generation Workforce

Competing for today’s top talent means bringing life-changing career opportunities to market in fresh ways.
Rob Kornahrens
September 24, 2018
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When the customer you've been trying to land brings a high-ticket project your way, will a shortage of qualified talent cost you the opportunity?
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Career in the skilled trades

Roofing Contractors Need Their Next ‘Iron Man’

Trade organizations and classes are brilliant, alternative gateways to a career path for graduates who are passionate about embracing a practical skill.
Melissa Miller
September 13, 2018
4 Comments
Trade organizations and classes are brilliant, alternative gateways to a career path for graduates who are passionate about embracing a practical skill.
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recruiting new roofing employees

How to Conduct Effective Job Interviews and Hire the Right Roofers

Following a Few Simple Steps Can Help Prevent Big Problems.
September 10, 2018
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There's no question that the continuous flood of government regulations caused layoffs and a weak hiring rate for many businesses in the recent past.
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When It Comes to Subcontracting, Which Way Will the Pendulum Swing?

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
September 6, 2018
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Roofing, for the most part, fared better than most construction trades during the Great Recession.
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exiting your roofing business

Can You Afford to Exit Your Roofing Contractor Businesss?

The fear of outliving your money can easily be diminished with an investment in basic exit planning
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
August 27, 2018
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Most owners, whether their business is worth $2 million or $30 million, continue to be stuck in their business until they can clearly see the path to replace their income and maintain their lifestyles.
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prescription medication

Impact of Increased Use of Prescription Drugs on Roofing Contractors

'Best Practices' recommended as the legal landscape evolves regarding prescribed medications, medical marijuana.
Richard Alaniz
August 20, 2018
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With the increasing use of prescribed opioids, the likelihood that the issue will arise in either the hiring context or involving a current employee is significant.
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