In this episode of “Dear Anna,” find out more about Apple Maps and how roofing contractors can go about claiming their listing to gain a potential boost in their business.

In this episode, Pocket Protectors CEO Thea Dudley explains why high interest rates, inflation and other economic concerns may mean additional challenges when it comes to collecting payments. Check out her tips and the full conversation.

Private Equity remains one of the hottest topics in the roofing industry, and has roofing contractors in every market eyeing their prospects for a partnership, company expansion or flat-out sale. RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, explains when is the right time to sell your roofing company. Listen to the full conversation with RC Publisher Jill Bloom.

Safety is the biggest issue facing every roofing contractor in every market, each and every day of the year. Despite the effort, attention and resources used to keep people safe, violations still occur on a regular basis.

Roofers that emphasize safety by using incentives for compliance and reporting are within their rights, but can walk a fine line, explained RC Legal Expert Trent Cotney in this episode. Hear Trent’s tips for contractors to better manage their safety program by listening to the full conversation.

Heading into the 7th year, organizers of National Women in Roofing Day 2024 plan to build on last year’s success by being even more inclusive. The theme for this year’s day-long collection of presentations, breakout sessions and networking is how women rise with allies and advocates, said Jennifer Keegan, executive committee chair.

Keegan explains more about the concept, this year’s breakout sessions, and a Spanish-only offering for attendees in this brief episode.

Hear the entire conversation here.

Roofing contractors are essential workers all the time, but are critically important in the early stages of storm recovery efforts when severe weather rolls through. In this brief episode, Steve Slepcevic, CEO of Strategic Response Partners, breaks down how contractors can show up for their employees and their communities when they’re needed most by preparing for the worst. Setting up a base camp, or at least plans for one in a crisis, is essential to start with.

Listen to the full conversation here.

The Western State Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) is again preparing to host the industry for three days of education, innovation and fun at the Western Roofing Expo, Sept. 23-25.

Among the new features for attendees toengage with this yearat the eventis the WSRCA Safety Companion App. It’s a new interactive app that offers training sessions, videos, contractor information and more.

“We’re continually working on production new things for our members to use while maintaining affordable dues,” said WSRCA Executive Director Joel Viera in this brief episode. “This will be a free benefit to members that we’ll be pushing pretty hard at the expo.”

Listen to the full conversation here.