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Chris Kane - Building a Profitable Storm Season Plan
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Chris Kane of Adams & Reese to talk about how roofing businesses can navigate storm season from a smarter business perspective. They discuss current storm season trends, how regulations, insurance requirements and policy changes are impacting the industry ...
Trent Cotney - The State of Roofing Today
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese to discuss the current state of the roofing industry as we move into the second half of 2026. From evolving challenges to emerging opportunities, they explore what contractors are facing today ...
Kyle Rea - Roofing Licensing Essentials
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 ...
Trent Cotney - State of the Industry
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by Trent Cotney from Adams & Reese to talk about what’s new in the industry and go over the events of Roofing Day in D.C. This ongoing podcast featuring Heidi and Trent gets to the heart of what ...
Benjamin Briggs - Employment Law 101
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards is joined by Benjamin Briggs of Adams and Reese to break down the complexities of employment law in roofing. They explore why worker classification is under increased scrutiny, how contractors can structure crews to stay compliant and where overtime and ...
The Profit Protection Playbook for Contractors
In this Read Listen Watch®, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese to break down how roofing companies should view their legal department not as overhead but as a driver of profitability. They explore how risk mitigation protects the gap between gross revenue and true take-home ...
What Contractors Need to Watch in 2026
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with attorney and industry advocate Trent Cotney to discuss the major economic, legal and workforce issues shaping the roofing industry in 2026. From global events affecting fuel and material costs to tariff uncertainty and immigration enforcement, they explore ...
Gabriel Pinilla - Construyendo Comunidades Más Fuertes
En este episodio de La Voz de los Ruferos, la conductora Jessica Bravo conversa con Gabriel Pinilla, de Adams & Reese, sobre cómo la firma está empoderando a contratistas latinos y dueños de pequeñas empresas mediante asesoría legal y participación comunitaria. Gabriel comparte su inspiradora trayectoria en el ámbito legal, ...
The State of Roofing Today
In this Coffee Conversations®, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese for a timely discussion on the state of the roofing industry. The conversation explores how immigration policy and economic conditions are influencing labor availability, project planning and contractor decision-making. They break down the importance of ...
Building a Strong Workforce in a Changing Labor Market
In this Coffee Conversations, sponsored by Southeast Staffing Agency, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Trent Cotney, Jared Ribble and Teresa Ramirez to explore the evolving landscape of HR, recruitment and retention in today’s workforce. Panelists will discuss how organizations can identify the right talent, build strong employer brands and create ...
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