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The Future for Roofing Contractors is Now

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
September 6, 2019
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The roofing industry isn’t the only one struggling to grow in the face of a diminished workforce.
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fall protection

Roofing Contractors Get Rescue Ready

Rooftop risk assessment is a necessary stop on every job before an accident occurs.
Chip Macdonald
August 26, 2019
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Last season, I spotted more than a dozen mostly residential crews working without fall protection.
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social media

Social Media and Protecting a Roofing Contractor's Brand Through Policy

Stating your company’s position on a social media policy shows employees that the company cares about its online image and aims to set professional standards.
Melissa Miller
August 23, 2019
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Social media has connected the world rapidly and with vastly accessible and affordable means.
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roofing exit planning

Three Elephants in the Roofing Contractor’s Office Before the Exit

Once you have financial clarity for your retirement you can focus on becoming less of a manager and more of a coach mentor.
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
August 21, 2019
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Many baby boomer roofing contractors intuitively understand they need to plan for the exit but are consumed with the day-to-day grind and procrastinate.
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roofing employees

Are You in Tune with Your Roofing Employees?

How to create more engaged employees that willingly support the company’s values and mission.
Richard Alaniz
August 16, 2019
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How to create more engaged employees that willingly support the company’s values and mission.
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roofing business skills

How Roofing Contractors Get Sloppy in a Hot Market

8 examples of sloppy business practices to watch out for.
Monroe Porter
August 13, 2019
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The roofing contracting market is hot, but high volume can create sloppy practices that can haunt you when the market slows.
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Roofing Contractors: Make Time for Managing Philanthropy

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
August 9, 2019
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There are many reasons I am proud to be associated with the roofing industry. You keep the nation dry while protecting the property where we live and work.
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roofing employees

Former Roofing Employees – What Can You Say?

To be immune from liability, the employer cannot knowingly or intentionally disclose information that is false or misleading.
Richard Alaniz
July 19, 2019
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Almost all employers on a regular basis receive calls from a prospective employer requesting information about a former employee.
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Measuring Up

Managing the Office-Field Communication Gap for Roofing Contractors

Long term, building an organization that can better communicate with your field force just makes sense.
Monroe Porter
July 12, 2019
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Traditionally, it has been a challenge to manage office and field communications.
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Rebranding in Roofing: More than Spin

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
July 5, 2019
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Change is always on the menu in business and roofing is no exception.
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