In this Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Kent Gardner, president of SRS Distribution to talk about the recently closed acquisition of SRS by The Home Depot.  This industry-shaking event is changing the face of roofing and Kent talks about the future, their employees and how this will advance the roofing industry to the next level.  Don’t miss this update that shares what has happened, what’s happening now and what you can look forward to from our friends at SRS. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!    Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become ..read more

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi Ellsworth sits down with Monica Vornbrock and Melissa Chapman, the innovative founders of The GLO Group. They talk about the critical issue of silos within organizations, specifically in the roofing industry. Monica and Melissa share their insights on how these silos form, the challenges they create, and effective strategies for breaking them down to foster better communication and collaboration. Tune in to learn how The GLO Group is transforming the way businesses operate, ensuring a more unified and efficient work environment.  Learn more at ..read more

In this Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Jess Cress, branch manager of SRS Distribution’s Athens, Georgia location and Bill Eitenmiller, director of solar sales for SRS Distribution, about how contractors can get into the growing solar market. With the increase in demand for solar, many contractors are eager to expand their services to include this offering, but don’t know where to start. Now that SRS has entered the solar space, they are making it easier for roofing contractors to diversify. Jess and Bill share insights on how SRS is breaking down barriers in the solar mark ..read more

Join us for a compelling episode of Coffee Conversations, where we explore the transformative impact of labor and material-saving products in the roofing industry. Sponsored by Hunter Panels, this webinar will explore innovative solutions designed to make roofing projects more efficient and cost-effective. Our expert panel will discuss the latest advancements in materials and techniques that help reduce labor time and increase productivity on the job site. Whether you're a roofing contractor, supplier or industry professional, this conversation is a must-attend if you want to stay ahead in our ..read more

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips Karen Edwards chats with Eric Vittardi of SafetyHQ about the difference between having a safety plan versus building a company-wide safety culture. Safety concerns including field safety, mental health and proper procedures to maintain OSHA compliance are all important pieces of every safety plan but infusing a culture of safety throughout your company is essential. Listen to hear how to bring all the elements together, creating a culture where safety is not a box checked off on a list, but a priority that saves money and, more importantly, lives.  &n ..read more

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Chris Meyer from VaproShield to discuss their launch into the commercial roofing industry. Chris tells Heidi about VaproShield and their decision to offer their innovative products to roofing contractors. The discussion then shifts to one product in particular that can change the way contractors approach re-roofing work, SlopeShield Plus self-adhered membrane. Listen to this exciting episode to learn all about these innovative products that are changing the roofing industry! Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!  &nb ..read more

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Dominik Sachsenheimer and Carson Bombara of Maven Group to talk about mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the roofing industry. The Maven Group has 30 years of M&A expertise in the elevator industry and is bringing their experience to the roofing space to help contractors navigate this trend successfully. Tune in to learn how contractors can prepare their businesses for potential sale or acquisition and what important considerations to be aware of during the journey.   Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!  &nb ..read more

On this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, join Karen Edwards and Kris Kieffer of ABC Supply as they talk about integrating technology in business. Today, we're diving into the world of digital tools for contractors with a focus on ABC Supply's platforms myABCsupply and ABC Connect. As a leader in the building materials industry, ABC Supply has developed a cutting-edge technology platform designed to streamline operations, enhance productivity and boost profitability for contractors.  Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!    Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Cl ..read more

Join host Megan Ellsworth as she sits down with Greg Serevetas, Vice President of USA General Contractors Corp, the celebrated Roofer of the Month for July. In this episode, Greg shares the company's 30+ years of success, and what sets them apart in the competitive world of roofing. Discover the story behind USA General Contracting Corp and learn about Greg's journey in the industry in this month’s Roofer of the Month Podcast!    Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!    Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today!  https://www.rooferscoffee ..read more

In this Roofing Road Trips®, join Heidi J. Ellsworth as she visits with Ryan Eves, product manager at RoofSnap and Jim Mallers, vice president of business development at EverConnect and Socius Marketing. They dive into how to win the race to the roofing sale which is so important to all contractors in today’s markets. RoofSnap, EverConnect and Socius are subsidiaries of EverCommerce, a leading tech platform offering integrated Software as a Service (SaaS) solution for small and midsize businesses. EverConnect and Socius are built to deliver marketing and lead generation solutions that help you ..read more