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John Kenney - RCS, MCS & CCS Influencer
Hand and Power Tool Safety - Part One
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. It's important to make sure you're properly handling and caring for your power tools. John Kenney gives his best advice for tool safety. The goal of this two-part safety series on hand and power tools is twofold. To serve as a safety reminder to the ...
Coffee Conversations - Roofing Visionaries: Environment, Diversity, Technology - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an live interview with Roofing Visionaries from the industry. All panelists were participants in the 2022 Roofing Visionaries immersive experience held in Chicago and hosted by Jobba.You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the video. Heidi Ellsworth: ...
Forecasting and Pipeline Management: The Key to Unlocking Revenue Growth
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. In today's fast-paced business environment, companies must anticipate market trends, effectively manage their resources and identify growth opportunities. One of the most critical aspects of achieving these goals is forecasting and pipeline management. This article will explore the importance of these two components in driving revenue ...
How to Build a Successful Relationship With Distribution Companies
RCS influencer John Kenney says that it takes more than just placing orders to build a successful relationship with your distributors. Working with distribution is essential for roofing contractors' success in the roofing industry. Distribution companies provide the products and materials contractors need to complete their projects on time and within ...
Why Roofing Companies Must Understand Their Numbers
RCS Influencer John Kenney says that knowing what your financial numbers are can help you make better business decisions. Roofing companies must understand their financial numbers to operate better and make informed business decisions. They must also focus on other aspects to be more than just profitable, but let's start with ...
Top March Stories: The 2023 International Roofing Expo, Safety Programs and Roofing Alliance’s Student Competition
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here are the articles that have been trending on MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) this past month. Looking back at our most-read articles from March, it’s clear that everyone in the roofing and metal construction industry was thinking about the 2023 International Roofing Expo (IRE). Over half of our top ...
Scaffolding Safety – Part One
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. What is scaffolding and how can they be used safely? John Kenney has all the answers to your scaffolding questions. Falls are the most dangerous hazard that roofers and construction workers are exposed to. Scaffolding is no exception. OSHA describes scaffolding as an elevated temporary working ...
Finding Success With Association Memberships
MCS Influencer John Kenney shares why trade associations are so important for contractors. I wanted to answer why you should first belong to a trade association supporting the metal construction industry. Trade associations provide valuable information like professional development, market analyses and substantial resources to assist you in operating ...
Creating a Strong and Inclusive Work Culture
RCS Influencer John Kenney says contractors can grow a strong, inclusive culture through training in Spanish. Roofing contractors who want to grow a robust and inclusive culture must focus on building a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. One of the key aspects of this is training, particularly training in ...
How Technology Can Fine Tune Your Estimating
By Yvette Cruz. Join the discussion and find out how your business can benefit from incorporating software in your estimation process. RoofersCoffeeShop® has made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction industries to learn how they want, when they want, where they want with their ...
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