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The Best of Success Podcast Show presented by Roofing Contractor

Welcome to the Best of Success Podcast Show from Roofing Contractor — the leading resource for roofing professionals. Each episode features exclusive interviews with top roofing contractors, industry experts, and key influencers shaping the future of the roofing industry. From the latest roofing trends and business strategies to expert insights on products, safety, and leadership, this podcast delivers the knowledge you need to grow a successful roofing business. Tune in and stay ahead with stories, strategies, and solutions designed for roofing contractors who want to thrive.

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Jim Bush’s Story of Grit and Determination in Roofing

February 19, 2025

22:23

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Jim Bush’s Story of Grit and Determination in Roofing

Jim Bush was out of a job, starting a new family and facing economic uncertainty as interest rates ballooned in the early 1980s. So he followed his entrepreneurial spirit and started a roofing company that today is a market leader in West Michigan’s commercial roofing space, a perennial RC Top 100 Contractor, and was recently labeled one of Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America.

He shares his roofing origin story in the exclusive episode. Hear the entire conversation now.

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Is Al Affecting How Customers Find My Business?

February 14, 2025

11:14

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Is AI Affecting How Customers Find My Business?

Artificial intelligence continues to affect both consumer and business behavior, including recommending roofing companies to consumers searching for a contractor. In this episode, Art Unlimited CEO Anna Anderson discusses this development and how contractors can adapt.

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IRE 2025 Keynote Preview with Reid Ribble

February 7, 2025

11:33

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IRE 2025 Keynote Preview with Reid Ribble

Roofing contractors and industry entrepreneurs have a lot to look forward to, if they’re focused on the right strategies for success, according to Reid Ribble. The former U.S. Congressman and roofer from Wisconsin who headed the National Roofing Contractors Association for five years, will bring that message about roofing, the American dream, and more to the roofing industry during the keynote address at the International Roofing Expo Feb. 19 in San Antonio.

“If they’ve bought into this idea that the American dream is dead, I want to talk about what the dream looks like in the modern world,” Ribble said. Here’s an exclusive preview.

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Highlights from Trump’s First Executive Orders

February 4, 2025

13:04

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Highlights from Trump’s First Executive Orders

President Donald Trump’s first round of executive orders since taking office for the second time called for some weeping changes across the federal government on important issues that impact workforce and overall commerce. In this brief episode, RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney has tried hard to stay on top of it all and discusses what he thinks are the main takeaways from the action in the Oval Office, and what roofing entrepreneurs can expect in his second term.

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Anti-Trust in Roofing and Responding to Subpoenas

January 28, 2025

6:30

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Anti-Trust in Roofing and Responding to Subpoenas

Multiple roofing contractors have been charged in federal court for bid rigging, and authorities say their investigations are ongoing.
Whether in civil or criminal court, these are litigious times for business owners and roofing contractors have real concerns when it comes to receiving a subpoena. In this exclusive episode, RC’s Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney discusses some specific tactics when it comes to formal court appearances and requests during an ongoing investigation.

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Insurance Crisis and New Leadership Nominations

January 23, 2025

8:26

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Insurance Crisis and New Leadership Nominations

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner at Adams & Reese LLP, discusses the ongoing insurance crisis in Florida. Cotney also discusses the Trump administration’s recent cabinet nominations and how the roofing industry will be affected, especially relating to immigration policy.

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Understanding the Greater Hazard Clause: Safety First

January 22, 2025

7:13

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Understanding the Greater Hazard Clause: Safety First

Steel-toed boots are great at protecting the feet of those in the construction industry, so why not have roofers wear them too? Turns out, that would be more hazardous for contractors. In this episode, safety expert Tammy Clark explains how this is an example of when to use the greater hazard clause to keep workers safe.

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