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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards is joined by Anthony Martin from APOC to explore how the brand is supporting contractors both on and off the roof. From a high-level look at APOC to the many ways they help contractors succeed in the field and grow their businesses, the conversation highlights why that support resonates so strongly across the industry. They also dive into the i...

In this Roofing Road Trips™ episode, Heidi J. Ellsworh welcomes Dale Nelson from Roof Hugger to revisit the conversation on metal-over-metal retrofit systems versus TPO roofing. This episode takes a deeper look at the long-term realities building owners and contractors face after installation. From maintenance requirements and weather resistance to lifecycle costs and expected service life, they e...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Dale Nelson from Roof Hugger to explore the key differences between roof coatings and metal roof retrofit solutions. From understanding what a retrofit system is to discussing purlin strengthening, waterproofing, code compliance and long-term performance, they'll break down the factors contractors and building owners should...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth is joined by Joel Viera, executive director of the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA), and Marcus Clinco, sales manager for C.I. Services, Inc./Commercial Roofing Excellence, to discuss the value of WSRCA membership. Together, they explore how being part of WSRCA helps roofing professionals grow their businesses throu...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth sits down with Austin Kulp from Carlisle Construction Materials to talk about how the right products can help contractors save valuable time on the roof. From extended tapered systems to 16' TPO and SeamShield™ Technology, Austin breaks down how labor-saving solutions can simplify installation, reduce seams and improve jobsite efficiency...

O n this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Kris Hitesman,  president  of URCA , and Mindy Dahlquist , business development manager  from TRA Snow and Sun,  to explore the evolving role of contractor associations and what it takes to rebuild engagement in today's roofing industry. From strengthening membership value to creating meaningful opportunities for connection...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Matt Parks of  ContractorH UB  to explore his journey from working  in  roofing to building a software solution designed to solve the everyday frustrations contractors face. Drawing from his firsthand experience in the field, Matt shares where traditional software solutions often fall short and how the role of technology in...

In this  RoofersCoffeeShop ® Coffee Conversations, roofing professionals discuss how contractors can guide homeowners toward premium steep - slope roofing products by focusing on performance, durability,  aesthetics  and long-term value. Featuring insights from Mike Vaughn of DaVinci Roofscapes/Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions, Jake Daniels of Classic Construction & Consulting, Cody Raymond of Uni...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth joins the CertainTeed team live from one of their Business Building Workshops to explore why continuing education is essential for today's roofing contractors. From mobile training that comes directly to the jobsite to flexible online and in-person options, the conversation highlights how accessible learning drives real business resul...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Josh Nimmo from Brava to explore the company's new Brava ProPortal and how it is designed to better support contractors and distributors. Josh shares what prompted the creation of the platform, highlights key features such as the visualizer and document scanner and explains how the user experience was built for both frequent us...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Josh Nimmo from Brava to explore the company's new Brava  ProPortal  and how it is designed to better support contractors and distributors. Josh shares what prompted the creation of the platform, highlights key features such as the visualizer and document  scanner  and explains how the user experience was built for both frequen...

In this episode of Stories From the Roof, host Megan Ellsworth sits down with Sean Levine from Royal Renovators Inc., a trusted roofing company serving Queens and New York City for more than 35 years. Known for their expertise in flat roofing, roof repairs and replacements, Royal Renovators has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship, reliability and long-term roofing solutions designed for N...

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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Donavan Morgan, founder of The Roof Museum and The Roof Gallery, along with roofing industry pioneer Vickie Sharples, co-founder of RoofersCoffeeShop® and Executive Director for Roofing Contractors Association of Southern California, for a conversation about preserving roofing history and celebrating the people who have buil...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Kyle Rea from Adams and Reese to explore the complex world of licensing for roofers. They break down why understanding licensing is critical, common pitfalls contractors face, and the nuances of operating across state lines. The discussion covers practical scenarios including subcontractor rules and laws surrounding the scope o...

This month's question:  What contractors need to know about green roofs Talking sustainability with architects and owners Positioning as a trusted expert outside roofing circles  Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!   https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/     Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today!   https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up     Sign up for...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down  with  Marianna  C onner and Chase DeLong from   The Catch‑Al l ,  as well as  Jack Waddell   from Acorn Roofing,  to explore how  The Catch-All's  solutions are  reshaping the roofing experience.  Chase and Marianna  share  how The Catch‑All was developed to solve long‑standing challenges around property protection and  to  set a new...

In this episo de of  RoofingRoad Tr ips , Karen Edwards is joined by Mike Bothman of Wil - Mar Products  to talk   about the acquisition of the trusted pipe collar brand. The conversation delves into the trust built between the  previous  owners and the new leadership, highlighting the continuity of product integrity for existing customers and why new contractors should give the pipe collar a try....

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Gary Walpole from the National Federation of Roofing Contractors  (NFRC)  to spotlight an issue that often flies under the radar on the jobsite: dust. As roofing work evolves, so do the risks. The NFRC's "Cut the Dust" campaign is bringing new attention to how everyday tasks can  impact  crew health, and why the industr...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®,  Karen Edwards joins John Albright to  explore how invoice mistakes can  impact  a contractor's bottom line. The conversation looks at the challenge of comparing quoted prices from multiple vendors against what contractors are  actually invoiced , and how discrepancies can be easy to miss across busy jobs and material orders. Listeners will learn how automat...

You won't want to miss this special Coffee Conversations, sponsored by TAMKO, coming to you LIVE from the 2026 Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association (FRSA) tradeshow! Join us on the first day of the show as we meet with Florida roofing leaders and experts. Guests include contractors, service providers, manufacturers and distributors who will share their insights and wisdom straight from the...

I n this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with  Heath Hicks , co-founder of  The Catch‑All  to explore how their newest innovation—the LoadRunner—is reshaping jobsite efficiency for roofing contractors.  T he conversation dives into the evolution of The Catch ‑ All's product line and how the LoadRunner was born from real contractor experience in the field.  Heath  share s  f...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips ® , host  Megan   Ellsworth leads  a timely  conversation with Dave Harrison of Dave Harrison Consulting and Steve Little of  KPost  Roofing and Waterproofing  on  the current state of the roofing industry. The discussion takes a grounded look at economic pressure ,  labor challenges and evolving customer expectations while exploring how contractors are adapti...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with  Eric Cochran of   Soy L ei  to explore why roof reconditioning products are becoming an important  option  for today's roofing contractors  to offer owners . The conversation looks at  the new science behind  Soy L ei ,  how contractors can use  asphalt  shingle restoration  solutions to build trust  while   creat ing  new...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth talks with Aaron Weinstein from  Terial  and Lauren Morely from R3NG about how strategic technology  relationships  can drive real,  long ‑ term  success for roofing contractors. The conversation explores what  Terial   was  built to solve, why it made sense to bring  Terial  into the R3NG operation  and how the rollout has evolved since the...