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Tools of the Trade: Malco's Drivers, Fasteners & More
In this MetalTalk, Karen Edwards visits with Rebecca Talbot of Malco Tools to discuss their line of drivers, fasteners and other tools. Choosing the right tool is critical for any job. During the webinar, Rebecca will highlight the importance of selecting the appropriate tool for specific tasks, such as choosing ...
The Full Line of Metal Benders by Malco Tools
In this MetalTalk, Karen Edwards sits down with Shane Norman of Malco Tools to discuss the launch of their full line of metal benders. They dive into how Malco’s Metal Benders have transformed the metal roofing industry with their unmatched efficiency and precision. They will also explore recent additions and ...
Expert Tips for Hail and Hurricane Resilience
On this MetalTalk, Karen Edwards visits with Cody Raymond and Lindsey Riddle of Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions to discuss how contractors can help their customers with severe weather preparedness. They dive deep into the world of extreme weather conditions, from the destructive force of hailstorms to the relentless power of ...
The Importance of Associations in the Metal Industry and How to Get Involved
In this MetalTalk, Karen Edwards sits down with Lee Ann Slattery, a board member of Metal Construction Association (MCA), to discuss what is coming up in metal construction overall in 2024. They talk about the upcoming year along with the importance of being a member of an organization/association like MCA. ...
Strategies and Tactics to Win the Roofing Talent War
In this MetalCoffeeShop® MetalTalk®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by Luke McCormack from McCormack Partners to explore the intricacies of recruiting in the roofing industry. They discuss the challenges facing roofing companies in attracting new talent, the importance of staying ahead in hiring practices and practical strategies for adjusting ...
The Seven Metal Roofing Tools!
In this MetalTalk, Karen Edwards connects with Jon R. Olson of Malco to talk about the top seven metal roofing tools every contractor needs. It will include recently added tools that Malco is offering that every metal worker needs. If you ever wondered what the most important tools ...
New Fabrication Technology for 2024
In this MetalTalk, Karen Edwards visits with Chad Rowe, Ken McLauchlan and Stephen Gosk of MetalForming to discuss new fabrication technology must-haves for 2024. As sheet metal shops, contractors and fabricators look at producing the metal building products the market demands, MetalForming is providing the machinery to do it. They ...
Use AI to Recession-proof Your Business!
In this MetalTalk, Karen Edwards visits with Amir Davani, Head of Sales at Rillavoice, about how the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is influencing metal construction. Sebastian talks about the growth, ethics and application of AI in metal construction. You will also learn how to use this powerful technology to ...
State of the Union for 2024
In this MetalTalk, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Geoff Bernstein of Vicwest, Stephen Gosk of MetalForming, and Holly Gotfredson of American Metalcraft and Finishing Dynamics to discuss the State of the Union for the metal industry looking forward to 2024. They will talk about the health of the industry overall, ...
Sherwin-Williams' MetalVue Dealer Portal
In this MetalTalk™ webinar, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Dominic Caminata of Grosso University and Mark MacDonald of Sherwin-Willams about the new MetalVue Dealer Portal. The MetalVue program is revolutionizing the sales process for metal roofing and Grosso has developed a leading portal for the program using their Learning ...
Women in Metal Construction LIVE at METALCON!
In this MetalTalk™ recorded live from METALCON, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Kelli Nolden with DoneRite Home Maintenance and Michelle Kettering with LTD Exteriors to discuss women in metal construction and the metal industry as a whole. Nicole and Michelle have both trained with John Sheridan and are part ...
Using Visualization to Boost Your Business
In this MetalTalk, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Brad Finck of Renoworks to discuss how contractors are using visualization to close more business and help consumers make the right choices for their metal project. You’ll learn about the history of this technology in the roofing industry, the various kinds of ...
Building for Tomorrow
In this MetalTalk RLW, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Geoff Bernstein of Vicwest to discuss how the use of metal in both siding and roofing are changing the dynamics of building for tomorrow. They will focus on the strength and durability of metal siding and how it helps homeowners ...
Planning for the Future of Your Business in a Digital Age
This MetalTalk™ focuses on how to incorporate technologies into your metal business to help you better manage operations, marketing, sales and more. John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group and Karen Edwards of Casimir Group and RoofersCoffeeShop® join Heidi J. Ellsworth to talk about how to incorporate technology into your ...
Selling Metal Roofing Profitably
Do you want to start selling metal roofing or grow your overall sales in metal? This MetalTalk will help provide the tools, practices and systems that can help you with sales training and organization courtesy of Grosso University. Dominic Caminata, CEO of Grosso University reviews the steps to start or ...
Metal Roofing Simplified
EagleView is known for changing the way roofs are measured. Now working with Sherwin-Williams, they are once again changing how contractors work - this time in the metal roofing space. Roofing Passport is a revolutionary technology that uses the power of EagleView measurements and take offs with cutting edge estimating ...
How to Start a Sheet Metal Shop
In this MetalCoffeeShop™ MetalTalk episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth welcomes Chandler Barden of CIDAN Machinery to MetalTalk to talk about how to start your own sheet metal shop. Is it for everyone? What does it take to make it happen? These are the questions that Chandler addresses to help contractors who ...
Metal Roofing Training - Solutions for the Labor Shortage
In the first episode of the new MetalCoffeeShop™ MetalTalk, Heidi J. Ellsworth, John Sheridan and Mark MacDonald talk about the overall labor shortage and primarily the need for skilled metal roofing installers. In this live webinar, attendees will hear what is happening to train skilled metal roofing installers along ...
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