John Kenney
Avoiding legal land mines
By Emma Peterson. Legal expert John Kenney dives into protecting your business in relation to lien rights, deadlines and subcontractors. For many outdoor professionals, starting a business was more about their passion for the trade and hard work than it was about wanting to manage a company. This leads to ...
Octubre dejó nuevas estrategias para fortalecer tu negocio de roofing
Por Alberto Torres. En octubre, nuestros lectores exploraron estrategias para mejorar la productividad, proteger las ganancias y construir negocios más sólidos y sustentables dentro de la industria del roofing. El crecimiento de una empresa no depende únicamente de conseguir más proyectos, sino también de cómo se administran los recursos, se toman decisiones ...
Top October articles: Business boosters and contractor training
By Emma Peterson. We’re counting down the 10 most-read stories from The Coffee Shops® to help you stay on top of the latest industry conversations. Though it may be hard to believe, October is already coming to a close. And if your month has been anything like ours here at The Coffee ...
Top October articles: Preparing for the new year
By Emma Peterson. October was a busy month. Let’s catch up! Autumn has hit full swing this month and outdoor professionals around the country are being kept busy with everything from fall leaf raking and winterizing garden beds to snow removal and holiday light preparations. But, end-of-the-year jobs aren’t the only thing ...
Expert insights that span the pond
By Emma Peterson. Although roofing practices and regional challenges vary around the world, John Kenney explains why the industry's fundamental goals remain the same and how contractors can benefit from sharing their experiences. In an episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group ...
The business case for smarter construction recycling
By Emma Peterson. Woodchuck.ai rethinking how jobsite waste is handled in order to support sustainability goals while creating measurable financial benefits. Sustainability has become a key talking point for contractors. As John Kenney, the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group put it, “Not that long ago, sustainability discussions were limited to ...
Building smarter roofers with expert training
By Emma Peterson. From field installation and project management to executive leadership, John Kenney brings a unique perspective to roofing education. This November, right before the holiday season begins, John Kenney, the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, will be hosting a two-day live classroom training workshop. This workshop, which runs ...
Roof owner 101
By Emma Peterson. Get the information you need about your roof in the expert-led AskARoofer™ Minisode series! When someone buys a home or building, there’s a lot to think about – from making sure the floorplans make sense to checking things like plumbing and electrical for performance. It’s easy to get overwhelmed ...
Regulations outdoor contractors can’t afford to ignore
By Emma Peterson. John Kenney shares practical strategies for managing licensing, insurance, environmental compliance and zoning requirements. With everything going on in the United States involving immigration, employment laws and other policies, those are often the first things thought about when it comes to contracting. But there are actually a lot of ...
Una mirada nueva puede ver lo que la experiencia a veces pasa por alto
Por John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group, traducido por Alberto Torres. A veces, mejorar no requiere nueva tecnología ni equipos costosos. A veces, todo comienza con una pregunta. Una de las cosas que siempre he valorado al integrar a un nuevo empleado a una cuadrilla de techado son las preguntas que ...
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