Editor's Note

Roofing Contractor Editorial Director Rick Damato shares his insights on trends and new developments the roofing industry.

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How Roofing Industry Leaders Can Attract New Workers

Viva La Different

Rick Damato

March 6, 2020

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As the working world continues to change, leaders in the roofing industry must find ways to continuously attract workers into the trade, including technology and mitigating dangerous work.

Roofing Contractors: The FAA Wants to Track Your Drone

Rick Damato

January 8, 2020

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A proposal from the FAA would require drone operators to allow the collection of data such as identity and location, which could impede drone usage in the roofing industry.

Come What May, Be Recession Ready

Scaling back during a recession is not as much fun as growing is

Rick Damato

January 6, 2020

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Scaling back during a recession is not as much fun as growing is, but recessions are like a river that goes dry during a drought. All that “stuff” on bottom show ups, making it easy to see what needs to change.

Bringing 2020 Into Focus for Roofing Contractors

Rick Damato

December 6, 2019

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What is your vision for 2020? Please permit me to submit a suggestion: Focus on yourself.

Making the Most Out of Mass Media for Your Roofing Business

Your assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to reach out to your local media outlets and find out if they have an interest in knowing more about your business

Rick Damato

November 1, 2019

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No matter what kind of roofing services you offer, if you want to grow or even maintain your roofing business, you must consistently seek out new customers.

Viva La Difference: Metal Roofing Sales Advice

Rick Damato

October 4, 2019

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Nothing happens until you sell something. Sales is one essential component without which no business would survive.

The Future for Roofing Contractors is Now

Rick Damato

September 6, 2019

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The roofing industry isn’t the only one struggling to grow in the face of a diminished workforce.

Roofing Contractors: Make Time for Managing Philanthropy

Rick Damato

August 9, 2019

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There are many reasons I am proud to be associated with the roofing industry. You keep the nation dry while protecting the property where we live and work.

Rebranding in Roofing: More than Spin

Rick Damato

July 5, 2019

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Change is always on the menu in business and roofing is no exception.

Always On

Rick Damato

June 7, 2019

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Competition for workers in roofing is brutal. Skilled roofers, office staff, salespeople, or estimators; the best are in high demand.

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