Expert Conversations
Rising to the occasion – the importance of low-slope training for contractors
By Anna Lockhart. Training programs provide confidence for both up-and-coming contractors and those who are looking to refresh their product and technology knowledge. In a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips podcast, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Kyle Stavish and Chris Kuykendall of Mule-Hide Products to ...
Take the Leap and Learn how to “Be The Professional”
By Dani Sheehan. Professionalism is a state of mind. When you want to scale your business, you need good work, good people and good systems in place. We recently finished the 2023 Western Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, and it was a busy exhibition! During the expo, Heidi J. ...
Recognizing the Impact Hispanic and Latino Culture Has on the Roofing Industry
By Evelyn Witterholt. In our latest episode of Coffee Conversations, guests spoke about the history and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino community in the roofing industry. In a recent episode of Coffee Conversations, we had the honor of speaking with roofing industry leaders who are in the Hispanic and ...
Practical Tips for Roofing Contractors to Go Green
By Adam Cabrera. Experts offer practical advice for contractors looking to incorporate sustainability in their roofing business. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with two industry experts, Jason Dark and Mitch Gilbert, from Duro-Last, a manufacturer of PVC roofing systems. Jason, the ...
Market Intelligence and Financing in the Palm of Your Hand
By Adam Cabrera. The platform offers robust market intelligence tools, allowing contractors to personalize sales strategies for individual homeowners. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi Ellsworth sat down with Robert Gaspard, the vice president of operations for ProFund. ProFund, a pioneering software service platform, is reshaping ...
Innovation and Sustainability Go Hand in Hand
By Cayden Wemple. Hear leading experts from USG discuss sustainability and innovation on a new episode of Roofing Road Trips. Part of (literally) building a sustainable future is having the innovation to get there. Derrick Hutchinson and Srinivas Veeramasuneni (aka “Dr. Vas”) of USG share the company’s commitment to ...
IRG is October's R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Adam Cabrera. Michael Laird, with nearly two decades in the roofing industry, has been named October's Roofer of the Month. In this Roofer of the Month podcast episode, Megan Ellsworth spoke with Michael Laird, president of Innovative Roofing Group and the October roofer of the month. Together they talk ...
Mishell Cox: Most Influential Women in Indiana
By Adam Cabrera. As a Beacon Female Roofer of the Year finalist, Mishell emphasized the importance of inclusion and diversity In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Mishell Cox, co-owner of Cox Residential Construction Company and finalist in the Beacon Female Roofer of ...
Using the Right Equipment Can Make Your Next Job Safer and More Efficient
By Adam Cabrera. For contractors aiming to transform their operations, Equipter’s self-propelled roofing trailers are an efficient, safe and smart choice in a competitive industry. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Dave Beiler, vice president of sales and marketing at Equipter, ...
What You Need to Know About Building Codes and Risk Mitigation in the Roofing Industry
By Adam Cabrera. Proper adherence to building codes can not only improve the roofing industry but also potentially save lives and property. In a recent Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Eric Younkin, vice president of products and engineered services at MTL Holdings, to talk about ...
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