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Home » Authors » Ken Kelly
Ken Kelly

Ken Kelly

Ken Kelly is president of Kelly Advisors and a CII Advisors Consultant, CCN Consultant, and Owens Corning Consultant.
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Ken Kelly (center) with his wife, Jennifer, in Japan at a roofing company
International Roofing

What the U.S. Can Learn from Roofing in Japan

A trip to the Land of the Rising Sun reveals fascinating business practices and beliefs that could help improve roofing companies in America
Ken Kelly, president of Kelly Advisors
Ken Kelly
November 15, 2024
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Roofing veteran Ken Kelly shares important insights from his visit to Japan to see what we can learn from their efficient production and installation practices.
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wealth management

Wealth Management for Roofing Contractors

A Q&A Between A Top 100 Roofing Contractor and Financial Advisor from TruNorth Wealth Partners
Ken Kelly, president of Kelly Advisors
Ken Kelly
April 9, 2018
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Roofing Contractor interviewed Peter Rekstad of TruNorth Wealth Partners to learn more about wealth management in the roofing industry.
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Ken Kelly

Top 5 To Do's For Roofing Contractors at IRE

Top 100 Roofer Ken Kelly Provides his Tips for Making the Most of your Trade Show Experience
Ken Kelly, president of Kelly Advisors
Ken Kelly
February 23, 2017
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The International Roofing Expo is set to be full of opportunities this year.
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high tech roofing

How My Son Joining the Marine Corps Helped My Roofing Business

Roofing Contractor Ken Kelly Shares a Unique Look at the Pentagon and One of America’s True Top Organizations.
Ken Kelly, president of Kelly Advisors
Ken Kelly
November 4, 2015
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Marines "Do More With Less." If ever there was an organization to borrow good principles from, this is it.
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sustainable roofing

CRM: Seven Steps to Opportunity Automation

Ken Kelly, president of Kelly Advisors
Ken Kelly
September 9, 2014
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Customer relationship management, or CRM, is a software system designed to track potential customer interactions and help manage the sales process.
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big data business

Seven Ways to Use Big Data in the Roofing Industry

Ken Kelly, president of Kelly Advisors
Ken Kelly
August 5, 2014
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You may not realize it, but you already have big data on your business. Put it to work for you.
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high tech roofing
High-Tech Roofing

The Top Seven Uses for the Cloud

Ken Kelly, president of Kelly Advisors
Ken Kelly
July 9, 2014
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Just what is the cloud, and how can contractors make the most of it?
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zero

Planning for the Future

Ken Kelly, president of Kelly Advisors
Ken Kelly
January 8, 2013
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 A new year is upon us. It’s time to pull out our crystal ball and chart a path for the future.  


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sell

Selling Upgrades

Ken Kelly, president of Kelly Advisors
Ken Kelly
October 4, 2012
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 In today’s economic climate it’s harder to win jobs.  


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zero

Collections: It’s Not a Dirty Word

Ken Kelly, president of Kelly Advisors
Ken Kelly
August 6, 2012
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 "Show me the money!” The popular tagline is from the famous 1996 film “Jerry Maguire,” in which Cuba Gooding Jr. portrayed a football player challenging his agent to fight for his rightful worth.  


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