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.

Top Advice from Top 100 Contractor Erie Home

14 days ago 4m

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.

FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements for Most Workers

20 days ago 17m

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, partn

Dear Anna: How Do I Turn my Database into a Goldmine?

25 days ago 9m 25s

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 dat

Roofers Get Help from Roofers in Recovery

27 days ago 8m

Roofers in Recovery formed roughly four years ago to help get roofing contractors battling substance issues into treatment. RC Publisher Jill Bloom recently caught up with co-founder Eric Oberembt, CEO, D&M Roofing in Omaha, Neb., and got the b

Why Home Depot and SRS Distribution Make a Good Fit

Apr 10th, 2024 11m

The ripple effects from The Home Depot’s blockbuster acquisition of SRS Distribution are still being felt, but it didn’t come as a big surprise to roofing industry observer and legal expert Trent Cotney. In this exclusive episode, Cotney, partn

MRA Leaders Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Roofing

Apr 9th, 2024 8m

As the first-ever female president and vice president of the Montana Roofing Association, Morgan Thiel and Rachel Hoover are focused on growing the association's membership and outreach, especially to young people and women in the roofing indus

Legal Experts, Contractors Fear Impact of HF 4444 Legislation

Mar 28th, 2024 17m

Upcoming legislation in Minnesota could forever change how contractors do business in the state, and could lead to other states following suit. In this episode, legal expert Trent Cotney and Minnesota roofing contractors share their concerns ab

Avoiding Legal Woes, Marketing Snags Caused by New FCC Consent Ruling

Mar 19th, 2024 10m

The FCC recently clarified aspects of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, making it easier for consumers to revoke consent from receiving “robocalls” and “robotexts.” RC’s marketing and legal experts explain what roofing contractors need to

Roofing Contractors Turn to Polyiso in 2024

Mar 15th, 2024 18m

Justin Koscher, president of the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA), recently sat down with RC to discuss the latest innovations in the space, and what roofing contractors can look for in the coming year. Listen to the

The End of the Corporate Transparency Act?

Mar 7th, 2024 6m

The Corporate Transparency Act, an anti-money laundering law called invasive by opponents, has been deemed unconstitutional by a federal judge. Does this mean roofing contractors no longer have to worry about how it’ll affect their business? Le

Subcontractor Update: Important Details You Need to Know

Mar 5th, 2024 4m

It's important for roofing contractors to stay on top of the latest trends and issues if they hope to subcontract their labor successfully, which is why RC recently turned to the expertise of Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese, about how

What to Do When OSHA Shows Up at Your Job Site

Mar 5th, 2024 7m 22s

In this episode, RC Publisher Jill Bloom sits down with Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese, to discuss a new project Cotney is working on to help contractors when OSHA unexpectedly shows up on the job site.

Dear Anna: How to Control Your Messaging, Now!

Feb 28th, 2024 9m 12s

In a world where so much can feel out of control, Art Unlimited CEO Anna Anderson is here to remind roofing contractors that there are aspects of their business they can control. In this episode of “Dear Anna,” she explains what those are and h

What to Expect at the 2024 IIBEC Convention

Feb 16th, 2024 12m

Jill Bloom, group publisher of Roofing Contractor, Walls & Ceilings, and Building Enclosure, chats with the CEO of IIBEC, Brian Pallasch. Brian joins us to discuss the upcoming convention happening March 8-11 in Phoenix, Ariz., which is expecte

Dear Anna: Strategy Behind Growing Your Customer List

Feb 8th, 2024 10m 23s

In the latest episode of Best of Success, RC Publisher Jill Bloom interviews Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited, who shares invaluable insights on identifying your customer persona. Anderson emphasizes the crucial role of data in pinpointing t

2024 Independent Contractor Ruling Update

Jan 29th, 2024 11m 6s

It’s a new year and for all those roofing contractors that use subcontractors and think they know all the changes in store, they might want to think again. RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney provides an update on the latest ruling in this on

Dear Anna: Three Goals for Your Next Trade Show

Jan 25th, 2024 11m 36s

Art Unlimited CEO and marketing guru Anna Anderson explains how to stay focused and attain manageable goals during trade show season in the roofing industry.

New Funding Spurs Growth, Innovation at Roofr

Jan 5th, 2024 14m 30s

Richey Nelson, a third-generation roofer, co-founded Roofr with Kevin Redman to address a gap in connecting homeowners with roofing services, initially offering a free aerial-imagery measurement tool to entice contractors. This tool's success

Staying Safe with Roofing Subcontractors

Jan 3rd, 2024 29m

Fall dangers are the leading known hazard to roofing contractors, and despite innovations in training and technology to protect employees, they continue to happen at alarming rates. In an environment where workforce production is paramount to

Top 4 Ways To Ratchet Down on Collections

Dec 20th, 2023 9m 39s

The holiday season is a time of joy and laughter – except when payments aren’t on time. In this episode, Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom speaks with Thea Dudley, CEO of Pocket Protectors, aka “The Credit Overlord,” on navigating

NRCA Reaching Out to Latino Roofers

Dec 8th, 2023 7m

The National Roofing Contractor Association’s (NRCA) Hispanic Outreach Task Force is making a big push to empower Latino roofing contractors. RC Publisher Jill Bloom caught up with task force member Rudy Gutierrez, president and CEO of Shell Ro

Engaging Latino Roofing Contractors

Dec 8th, 2023 9m

In this episode, Amparo and Jackie Sancen, of Sancen Contracting based in Richardson, Texas, discusses their mission to empower Latino contractors in the roofing industry to run successful businesses. Hear how her Latinos En Roofing organizatio

Roofers Training from Within

Dec 8th, 2023 7m

Roofing contractors are investing in their workforce and work spaces at the same time in order to expand training and retention efforts. Madsen Roofing & Waterproofing’s Christian Madsen and Elizabeth Sanford discusses the keys to their success

Roofers Find Training Partnerships

Dec 6th, 2023 8m

Training programs with manufacturers are not just paying off in performance, but making a difference in how roofing contractors retain and recruit employees. Chuck Chapman, president of Tecta America, Arizona, outlines how his team maximizes th