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2025 in review
By Emma Peterson. Raising a glass to the articles, videos, podcasts and more that made 2025 so memorable! It’s time to change over the calendars again! 2025 is coming to a close and here at The Coffee Shops™, we are excitedly getting ready for 2026. But before we leap ...
Tradition and technology: How roofing contractors can win for the long haul
RCS Influencers Ashely and Seth Pietsch say you don’t have to choose between “old school” and “new school” methods. Roofing has always been a craft built on skill, trust and good old-fashioned hard work. Long before drones buzzed overhead or apps tracked every project detail, contractors earned success the classic ...
An important endorsement to watch out for in your general liability policy: The Roofing Operations Endorsement
RCS Influencer Ashley Pietsch says a few minutes of preparation now can prevent major financial headaches later. If you’re a roofing contractor, you know that insurance is meant to protect you when things go wrong — but not every policy provides coverage the same way. One critical detail to review in ...
Lessons in leadership
By Ashley Pietsch, Integrity Insurance & Bonding, Inc. Shifting from hands-on to high-level leadership allows roofing business owners to scale with confidence. Running a successful roofing business takes more than skill on the job — it requires strong leadership, smart time management and the ability to delegate effectively. Many ...
Integrity Insurance & Bonding Expands Services to Include Life and Group Benefits
Integrity Insurance & Bonding, your trusted insurance partner, is now offering Individual Life Insurance and Group Benefits. This expansion allows us to protect not only your assets, but also your loved ones and your health, providing complete coverage for every stage of life. Learn more at www.integrityibi.com or contact us at ...
How the industry turns slowdowns into strength
By Dani Sheehan. Build lasting businesses when you focus on improving quality, invest in training and foster meaningful relationships. Uncertainty isn’t new in the roofing industry – interest rates fluctuate, homeowner spending tightens and project timelines shift. Even as customers become cautious and competitors focus on cutting costs, periods of ...
Five insurance mistakes that could cost you
By Ashley Pietsch, Integrity Insurance & Bonding, Inc. These overlooked mistakes can leave property owners and businesses vulnerable. When disaster strikes, the last thing you want to hear is that your insurance won’t cover it. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happens to many people who assume their policies are enough to ...
How contractors can stand out in a market full of mergers and acquisitions
RCS Influencer Ashley Pietsch says that for independent contractors, relationships, agility, community, expertise and risk management are the keys to a competitive edge. If you’ve been paying attention to the roofing industry lately, you’ve probably noticed how much consolidation is happening. Every time you turn around, another company is being bought ...
Driving success with fleet management
By Emma Peterson. From buying your company vehicle to insuring and maintaining it, learn how smarter fleet management lowers overhead costs. In the roofing industry, some of the biggest expenses contractors will have to handle when running a roofing business are labor, materials and their fleet. In this Coffee Conversations ...
Building a sustainable future: How roofing contractors can lead the way
RCS Influencers Ashley and Seth Pietsch say that sustainability is more than just a trend — it’s a pathway to growth and differentiation. Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword in the roofing industry — it’s becoming an expectation from clients, regulators and communities. For contractors, embracing sustainable practices is ...
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