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Bringing 2020 Into Focus for Roofing Contractors

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
December 6, 2019
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What is your vision for 2020? Please permit me to submit a suggestion: Focus on yourself.
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Making the Most Out of Mass Media for Your Roofing Business

Your assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to reach out to your local media outlets and find out if they have an interest in knowing more about your business
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
November 1, 2019
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No matter what kind of roofing services you offer, if you want to grow or even maintain your roofing business, you must consistently seek out new customers.
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Viva La Difference: Metal Roofing Sales Advice

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
October 4, 2019
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Nothing happens until you sell something. Sales is one essential component without which no business would survive.
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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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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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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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Always On

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
June 7, 2019
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Competition for workers in roofing is brutal. Skilled roofers, office staff, salespeople, or estimators; the best are in high demand.
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White-Collar Safety in Roofing

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
May 1, 2019
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Safety is the central theme of this month's issue and, as usual, the focus is on worker safety.
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Earth Day - And Other April Happenings

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
April 1, 2019
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April 22, 2019 marks the 49th anniversary of the Earth Day movement.
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Taking the Hill – Part II

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
March 1, 2019
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The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) is once again bringing together roofing industry interests to travel to Washington, D.C.
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