In today’s fast-paced world, communication is critical, but just what are the most effective ways to get your message across? The answer just might depend on the person you’re dealing with, according to Jade Sund, founding trainer of ASK Training International, headquartered in Broomfield, Colo.
Wisconsin contractor Bob Kulp, owner and founder of Kulp’s of Stratford, admits he isn’t worried where his daughter will ultimately hold her wedding, but he is concerned how roofing contractors sell to groups, and he noted knowledge of the meeting’s setting can help them increase their closing ratios.
When United States Roofing Corp. of Norristown, Pa., needed somebody to step up to the plate and provide a line of credit, Citizens Bank was there standing tall.
It is a match made in the Valley of the Sun: a contractor and distributor getting together with high expectations for each other. The result: Kim Byrne, a co-owner of America Roofing LLC in Glendale, Ariz., nominating Dan Williams of ABC Supply Co. Inc. as its Most Valuable Partner (MVP).
Making the move from contractor to distributor has taught Kenneth Paine priceless lessons during a professional roofing career spanning a quarter-century.
Randy Kuhn is best known for installing superior low-slope and steep-slope roofing systems in the Chicagoland area since 1978, but a passion for sailing the Great Lakes is also evident, as Kuhn has finished first in his class in the Chicago to Mackinac race on three separate occasions.
Replacing the weathered built-up roof at Mission San Jose High School in Fremont, Calif., could have been a financial burden for this school district’s budget. But replacing it with a cool roof system that incorporates polyesters, SBS modified, and cool coatings helped the district save money while teaching the community about green initiatives.
