Guest Column

Guest Column

Private Equity in Roofing: What to do When You’re Approached

Infinity Home Services CEO shares what questions to ask when private equity makes your phone ring

July 15, 2024

This column from Josh Sparks, CEO of Infinity Home Services, is a must-read if you are interested in partnering with a private equity firm to grow your roofing company.

Roofing Safety

Staying Safe and on Schedule on the Roof

Some Simple Strategies for Mitigating Falls While Meeting Roofing Project Deadlines

Steven John Cumper

June 28, 2024

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The project delays that result from a fall-related injury or fatality will take up much more time than what was spent preventing the fall in the first place.

Guest Column

The Right Rebate Strategy Can Seal Financial Leaks in the Roofing Industry

Digital rebate management can save distributors time as well as improve revenue

Mark Gilham

June 10, 2024

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Just like plugging a leaky roof, finding ways to plug holes in rebate management by using the right tools and methods can lead to satisfied customers on the distributor and manufacturer side.

Marketing

How Roofing Contractors Help Maximize a Home’s Market Value Through Strategic Upgrades

Andrew Prchal

May 22, 2024

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Gunner Roofing's Andrew Prchal shares how roofing contractors can stand apart from the competition by working with homeowners to help them increase the value of their property.

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Guest Column

How Roofing Contractors Can Surpass Revenue Goals & Promote Business Growth

Technology is the driver for gaining efficiencies and expanding market share

Chris Petros

April 29, 2024

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Despite facing challenges, Chris Petros of ServiceTitan says roofing contractors can be optimistic about future sales growth by leveraging technology, and customer focus on navigating market shifts.

Outsourcing and How to Avoid Strategic Mistakes

Does it make sense to outsource functions within your growing roofing company? Yes, but selectively

David Harrison

April 19, 2024

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Dave Harrison shares some observations about outsourcing in the roofing industry and offers solutions contractors may want to consider before peak season.

IRE 2024

IRE Session Preview: OSHA Citation? Consider These Defenses

Learn how to preserve your rights from the beginning of an OSHA inspection through the citation process

Trent Cotney

February 2, 2024

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Federal and state regulators are stepping up jobsite enforcement. Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney says to consider these legal defenses when OSHA comes knocking.

New Roofing Trends for 2024

2023’s Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year identified the key trends to watch as 2024 rolls in

Judd Haag

January 8, 2024

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Check out what Bone Dry Roofing, RC's 2023 Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year, has its eyes on as a new year approaches.

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Exit Planning

Stop Overpaying ‘Exit’ Taxes

Most business owners unnecessarily pay ‘exit taxes’ exceeding 55%; here’s how to reduce that rate to 15%-35%, saving a bundle

Kevin Kennedy

December 29, 2023

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Kevin Kennedy of Beacon Exit Planning provides a birds-eye view of alternative legal strategies to consider in your business exit that can save you a bundle.