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Rick Damato

Rick Damato

Rick Damato is the editorial director of Roofing Contractor. He has held a number of posts in the roofing industry since 1974 and has contributed to the magazine since its inception in 1981. He can be reached at 770-331-7858 or on Twitter @RoofsByRick.
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Bringing 2020 Into Focus for Roofing Contractors

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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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My Hero Wears a Dress

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Rick Damato
November 25, 2019
With the workforce shortage getting worse, we need to get women more involved in the roofing industry.
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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
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Damato of the Day: Talking Roofing in China in 2019, Part 2

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Rick Damato
May 15, 2019

Our meeting with the CEO of the China National Building Waterproofing Industry Association (CNBWIA), Mr. Zhu Dongqing, took place on the last day of China’s four-day long Workers Day (May Day) Holiday. 


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Damato of the Day: Visiting China to Talk Roofing in 2019

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Rick Damato
May 10, 2019

As this is being written I am on a bullet train (300 km/h) from Xi’an to Suzhou with my wife, traveling partner, and editorial assistant, Micki. This is our second trip to China together and my fifth.


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