Best of Success Podcast Show

The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) will host their annual expo Oct. 21-23 in St. Paul, Minn., and MRCA President Bob Poutre couldn’t be more proud. “I consider St. Paul my hometown, and we're 35 minutes from there and 45 minutes from Minneapolis. It's going to be a great venue,” the founder of Roof Tech, Inc. said in this exclusive conversation with RC. In this brief episode, Poutr...

NRCA CEO McKay Daniels included a little heartfelt reflection during his annual update from the Best of Success stage in Dallas. In addition to continuing the battle against the industry’s workforce problems with a comprehensive training strategy, the NRCA is also playing catchup in response to another industry-wide issue that’s often unseen and unspoken: suicide. Hear him describe how the high su...

Contractors looking to get their name out are put in a difficult position by an election year and the glut of political ads flooding the market. In this episode of “Dear Anna,” Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited, helps you determine the best way to navigate this marketing cycle.

The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants and Ontario Building Envelope Council have teamed up to bring the 2024 Building Envelope Symposium to Toronto, Canada. Learn more about the presentations covering the latest on roofing and other building enclosure solutions from IIBEC CEO/EVP Brian Pallasch.

In this brief episode, Josh Sparks, CEO of Infinity Home Services and a former Marine, shares how his mission to save homeowners from unscrupulous contractors started thanks to another veteran.

Amendments to the Telephone Consumer Pro Act will affect how roofing companies can market themselves through phone calls and text messages. Learn from Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese, on how to prepare for these changes. Cotney also discusses how recent rulings from the Supreme Court could impact roofing companies.

Tammy Clark is an OSHA-trained construction safety specialist that advises companies on how to ensure every employee – whether C-suite executive or roof installers in the field -- leaves the workday safely behind at night. The former construction-business owner detailed some success stories of her roofing clients had with compliance and getting employee buy-in from the Best of Success stage in 202...

RC Publisher Jill Bloom interviews Trent Cotney about the recent developments regarding non-compete agreements. The FTC's new rule banning most non-compete agreements, part of the 2021 Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, faces legal challenges, including a temporary injunction from a Texas district court. Cotney discusses the potential impacts on employers and alterna...

Garen Armstrong, Executive Director of Shamrock Roofing headquartered in Kansas City, shares the lessons he learned from growing his father’s roofing company from humble beginnings into a Midwestern juggernaut. All while battling major health issues, including multiple heart surgeries. Hear him live from the Best of Success 2023 stage as he shares some of the pivotal moments and strategies used to...

In today’s market, private equity and larger companies are seeking out prosperous roofing contractors. 10X Roofing’s Greg Bolt has been through the process of both growing and selling a family roofing business, and shares some of the pivotal moments and strategies fueling his success.

In this exclusive episode, RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, discusses the recent changes OSHA made to its requirements for hazardous materials communications, or HAZCOM, when on a jobsite. highlights some recent calls he’s taken from roofing contractors when it comes to sales representatives. Listen to the full conversation here.

This podcast explores the journey of Bobby and Kendra Swindle, from the moment they took over Bobby’s father business until they sold to PE In May 2024Sponsored by Sunbelt Business Brokers of South Florida

The Association for Financial Professionals’ annual survey reports that more than 80% of businesses experienced fraud in 2023. Prevent your roofing business from becoming a victim with these tips from “Credit Overlord” Thea Dudley, CEO of Pocket Protectors.

As the labor shortage continues to affect the roofing industry, optimizing your hiring efforts is more important than ever. In this episode, Matt DiBara of The Contractor Consultants and a fourth-generation contractor, shares three helpful tips contactors should keep in mind to supercharge their hiring process.

In this exclusive episode, RC Group Publisher Jill Bloom gets the latest on the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association’s record-breaking expo live from the show floor in Orlando with FRSA President Les Sims, of Armstrong Roofing. Check out why he’s excited to reach 1,000 members and more by listening to the full conversation here.

In this exclusive episode, RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, highlights some recent calls he’s taken from roofing contractors when it comes to sales representatives. He breaks down the difference between 1099 and W-2 workers when it comes to sales, recorded live from the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association Expo in Kissimmee, Fla.

Roofing may not seem like the most obvious place where artificial intelligence can be useful, but if contractors are open-minded, they’ll find AI can make them more productive. In this episode, Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited, explains how AI can be used to assist in marketing efforts.

From emergency repair contracts to lining up proper materials, there’s a lot roofing contractors could and should be doing now to prepare for the heart of storm season across the United States. RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, discusses the dangers roofing contractors face when they mobilize for storm repairs and haven’t quite figured out how the system works...

We sat down with Melissa Megginson Axtell, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Leap, to discuss project management for roofers and the benefits of software. Sponsored by

Storms and insurance work are the dependable lifeblood of some roofing contractors year in, year out. Others just dabble in it when the opportunities present themselves, which seem to me more often every year as severe weather systems intensify around the country. In either scenario, roofing contractors are likely still missing out on money-making opportunities.

Keeping your company’s information is not something to be taken lightly. Bill Collins, director of national accounts at Servco, and Hasshi Sudler, professor at Villanova University, share ways your roofing firm can safeguard its information from cybercriminals and prepare for the event that you are hacked.

Even with a dedicated employee or marketing agency at the helm, the possibility for social media growth is endless. In this episode, Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited, discusses how to unlock your company’s social media potential.

Discover Top 100 contractor Erie Home's commitment to staying ahead of the curve in the roofing industry in our interview with CEO Jenilee Common, who shared what it takes to make the Top 100 list while ensuring homeowners get the best roofs.

The FTC banned most non-compete agreements, potentially boosting worker wages and reducing healthcare costs, but faces legal challenges from business groups. Learn how the ban affects your business with Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese.

Finding new customers is great, but did you know you can leverage your existing customers to refine your marketing and lead generation efforts? In this episode, Art Unlimited CEO Anna Anderson shares tips on making the most of your customer database.