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Inc. 5000 companies experienced at least 75% revenue growth from 2020 to 2023
Awards News

Over 40 Roofing Contractors Earn Spots on 2024 Inc. 5000 List

Companies experienced at least 75% revenue growth from 2020 to 2023
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 27, 2024
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More than 40 roofing companies — many new to the list — appeared in Inc. magazine's 2024 ‘Inc. 5000’ fasting growing companies index, highlighting their impressive growth and robust market.



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Economic Reports

SRS Distribution Helps Boost Bottom Line in Q2 for The Home Depot

Home Depot expects SRS will contribute $6.4 billion in incremental sales
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 23, 2024
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The Home Depot saw a bump in revenue, part of which it credits to the $1.3 billion acquisition of SRS Distribution, the company said in its first earnings report since closing the deal.


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Podcast

Dear Anna: How Do I Successfully Market During Election Cycles?

Keep your marketing efforts above the noise of political ads with these strategies
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 21, 2024
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With a presidential election hogging the advertising space in most media, how does a contractor hope to get their name out? Marketing expert Anna Anderson has the answers in this episode of “Dear Anna.”


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Commercial Roofing

Roofing Distributor Profile: Birte von Schwarzenfeld, Beacon

Drawing on science and business backgrounds, Schwarzenfeld serves as an ambassador for Beacon’s commercial products
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 21, 2024
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Birte von Schwarzenfeld combines a love of problem-solving with sharpened business acumen to serve as an ambassador for Beacon’s commercial business.


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Josh Sparks on Finding Success with One-on-One Meetings
Best of Success

VIDEO: Josh Sparks on Finding Success with One-on-One Meetings

CEO of a Top 100 roofing company to share tips on building high-performing teams
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 16, 2024
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Josh Sparks, CEO of Infinity Home Services, shares the history behind his company and provides a sneak peek into his upcoming presentation at the 2024 Best of Success conference.


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Roofing Laws

New North Carolina Law Targets Con Artist Contractors

Residential roofing contracts now have a five-day cancellation period
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 13, 2024
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A bill signed into law ahead of the 2024 hurricane season aims to help protect homeowners — and reputable roofing contractors — from scams that often occur following storms like Hurricane Debby.


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Storms and Warranties: Is Your Warranty Meaningless?
Legal

VIDEO: Have Storms Made Your Warranty Meaningless?

Warranties need to be carefully scrutinized when dealing with damage caused by powerful, named storms
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 12, 2024
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Just because a storm has a name doesn’t mean your warranties are voided. Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese, provides advice on avoiding legal challenges when handling storm warranty work.


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Roofing Safety

Distributor Fined $92K For Exposing Workers To Fall Hazards

The national supplier has appealed the citation
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 9, 2024
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A national roofing distribution company has been fined for exposing workers to fall hazards for the third time since July 2022 at Oregon job sites.


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Doing Good

Roofing Contractor is a Hero, Saves Helpless Kitten From Rooftop

Contractor saw family's post online and drove 20 minutes to help
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 9, 2024
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When a family in Buckingham, England posted about their kitten being trapped on their roof, a roofing contractor responded to help save the day.


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Latinos in Roofing

Roofing Distributor Profile: Paul Salamanca, Preferred Roofing Supply

Preferred Roofing Supply’s co-founder never quits, working to serve the Latino community in Georgia
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 7, 2024
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Despite having no roofing experience, Paul Salamanca and his wife, Daniela, endured hardships to build a successful distribution company catering to Latino communities.


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