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Home » Authors » Monroe Porter

Monroe Porter

Monroe Porter is the president of PROOF Management Consultants. He can be reached at 804-267-1688.
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IRE 2022 Session Preview: Avoiding Critical Mistakes in Your Roofing Business

Monroe Porter
January 27, 2022
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In this session, Monroe Porter will review some of the more common problem areas roofing contractors should consider when running their business.


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The Value of Getting Sick

Monroe Porter
November 12, 2021
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Taking a temporary step back from leadership can provide new perspectives on what is important when running a business.


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Win Somewhere in Your Roofing Business

Monroe Porter
October 8, 2021
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We all need to win now and then. If not, things seem hopeless and depression can set in. Here are some positive things you can do to win at work.


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Myths and Facts About Coaching and Training

Monroe Porter
September 10, 2021
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Taking the time to properly train employees instead of throwing them into the deep end and expecting them to swim will help alleviate labor shortages.


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Are Your Beliefs Hurting Your Business?

Monroe Porter
August 20, 2021
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From opinions on wages to growing your operations, these commonly-held beliefs could be hampering your contracting business.
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Recruiting Roofers in 2021

Competition for employees will continue to grow and be a major business issue for years to come
Monroe Porter
July 9, 2021
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Competition for employees will continue to grow and be a major business issue for years to come.
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Don’t Let COVID-19 Be an Excuse for Poor Service

Monroe Porter
June 11, 2021
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Although the pandemic is causing difficulties, courtesy and proactive customer service can go a long way to staying in business.
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Smart Things Roofing Contractors Do

Monroe Porter
May 14, 2021
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Here are some the smart things contractors do to make their businesses succeed, and tips on how to do those things if you aren’t already.


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Don’t Do Stupid Things

Monroe Porter
April 16, 2021
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Most people aren’t stupid, but just fail to think things through, and short-term decisions can turn into long-term nightmares. Here are 10 of the most frequent poor business decisions.


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Avoiding Common Roofing Contractor Pitfalls

Monroe Porter
March 12, 2021
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If you take the right steps, these seven common roofing contractor pitfalls can be avoided and your business can thrive.


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