John Kenney - RCS, MCS, CCS & OCS Influencer
Planning for the future
By Emma Peterson. Dive into succession planning with industry expert and veteran John Kenney. John Kenney, who has over 45 years of experience in the roofing industry, founded and is the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. The goal of Cotney Consulting Group is to give contractors “strategic guidance built ...
Best practices for roofing business succession planning
RCS Influencer John Kenney says that succession isn’t an event; it’s a process. If you’ve built a roofing company worth handing off, congratulations. That’s no small feat. But the truth is, building it was only half the job. The other half is making sure it keeps running when you’re ready to ...
Technology and the Roofing Lifecycle
Join Megan Ellsworth for an insightful conversation with industry experts John Kenny of Cotney Consulting and Zach Carpenter of Jobba as they explore the power of roofing-specific software like FCS and the value it brings with a comprehensive roofing lifecycle methodology. FCS has been a powerhouse software for decades, John ...
Technology meets the rooftop
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover how roofing-specific software is revolutionizing service, sales and growth in the industry during this must-watch RLW with Jobba and Cotney Consulting! RoofersCoffeeShop® has made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction industries to learn how they want, when they want, where they ...
How diversifying with coatings opens new avenues for contractors
CCS Influencer John Kenney explains how coatings give contractors an edge in the industry. Expanding into coatings is one of the most innovative ways for roofing and building envelope contractors to grow without overhauling their business model. Your skills, tools and crew knowledge fit naturally into this space. The key is ...
Expanding through specialization
MCS Influencer John Kenney says adapting with skill and strategy is key to leading an evolving roofing and construction market forward. In the roofing and construction trades, growth doesn’t always come from getting bigger, but from getting sharper. Many contractors try to expand by adding more crews or chasing new ...
Staying sharp: How contractors can compete in a market shaped by mergers and acquisitions
RCS Influencer John Kenney says contractors who stay grounded in fundamentals will not only survive this era of consolidation but also emerge stronger. The roofing and construction landscape is shifting fast. Across the country, we’re seeing mergers and acquisitions roll through the industry, consolidating once-independent players under larger umbrellas. For ...
How roofers are rethinking business development
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. A strategic, long-term approach to business development helps align your roofing business with the right opportunities, partners and markets. Many roofing contractors are realizing that business development isn’t just about closing more deals or spending more on ads, it’s about something bigger. It’s the ...
Estimating and executing
By Emma Peterson. This training from expert John Kenney helps roofers not only estimate accurately, but work in the field more efficiently. One of the biggest challenges in the construction industry is managing labor and materials accurately and efficiently. This is a challenge that starts even before you step foot ...
How contractors can stay competitive amid mergers and acquisitions
MCS Influencer John Kenney says if you consistently show up with knowledge, integrity and quality, you’ll continue to grow no matter who’s merging with whom. The roofing industry has seen a steady wave of mergers and acquisitions in recent years. From private equity firms buying regional contractors to manufacturers consolidating ...
