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I could have titled this blog entry “The Friday From Hell,” but in spite of some nastiness it did not turn out all bad. Things started to go downhill as I was getting dressed for work and received a call from my office manager informing me that we were broken into around 4 a.m.

It’s easy for roofing contractors to forget the many trade associations, manufacturer’s groups and industry experts who are looking out for the roofing industry’s best interests seven days a week, 365 days a year. 

After my first year as a consultant to the various trades I had worked in (and some I never worked in!), my brothers asked me what I learned and what

While I was compiling the data for our 2010 State of the Industry Report, I corresponded with Rod Menzel, President of GreatWay Roofing, and asked him what trends contractors should be aware of in the coming year. He was quick to point out that excellent customer service is crucial in any economy. 

I do realize it is probably best that I stay away from politics in this blog, the same way as I try to avoid it in my daily life. Don’t get me wrong - I do not miss a chance to vote and support the things I feel are very important. 

Disappointed?Does your staff seem to take longer than whatever time they’re given no matter what the task assigned is….even the simplest of things? I know, it used to drive me

Today’s assignment is to write features for an upcoming issue of Roofing Contractor about my recent trip to China and Vietnam. 

The New Year is always a great time to stop the craziness long enough to reflect on what went right last year, what went wrong and what would you like

At my company, we used to get derailed by the simplest of tasks. We struggled to master the many tasks required to run our business and keep our promises. Even

The lovely and talented Kay, queen of my life, likes to say, “Life is like a roll of toilet paper. It goes away faster as it gets closer to the end.” Well, guess my age is showing because 2009 just went by in what seemed like a flash.