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When your company grows beyond you
By Emma Peterson. How succession planning and fractional advisors help owners secure their legacy and their company’s future. In the trades, businesses often start as small, family-owned operations. And when these businesses are small, it’s natural that many owners find themselves wearing multiple hats and managing a seemingly endless ...
Set your business up for success
By Emma Peterson. Seasoned business consultant John Kenney dives into the traits of top-performing contractors. With over 45 years of experience as a contractor in the field prior to switching to his current role as a consultant, John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group has seen a lot of businesses succeed, ...
Know when to hold ‘em, and know when to walk away
By Emma Peterson. Understanding when fighting a claim is the right move, and when settling makes more sense. In a new episode of From the Ground Up™, Karol Weyman talks to John Kenney about handling legal claims. John is the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, where he offers ...
Fasteners that separate themselves from the pack
By Jenny Yu. K9 Fasteners deliver speed, strength and safety for contractors. In a recent From the Ground Up episode, host Karol Weyman spoke with Barry Campbell of Campbell Contracting LLC and K9 Fasteners® about how innovation in fastening technology is helping contractors improve efficiency, safety and cost effectiveness ...
Is AI coming for our jobs?
By Emma Peterson. Denver Riggleman shares his thoughts on how AI will impact jobs and the larger workforce. As AI and automation increasingly become present in our daily lives, a common concern is that these technologies will take jobs away from people. This type of concern is not new. Every ...
Spring cleaning starts below the surface
By Dani Sheehan. Spring offers contractors an opportunity to inspect, protect and extend the life of the hardscapes and walkways their clients love. Winter doesn’t just leave behind visible stains. For patios, pool decks, walkways and vertical masonry, months of moisture, freeze-thaw cycles, deicing salts and organic debris can compromise ...
Beyond the roof: Taking care of families in need
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the partnership between the Roofing Alliance and Ronald McDonald House. In 2017, Charles Antis of KPost Roofing and Waterproofing stood up in a Roofing Alliance meeting and suggested a nationwide project where roofers could adopt Ronald McDonald House programs. Our very own Heidi J. Ellsworth ...
Seeing the big picture
By Emma Peterson. How the Farnsworth Group fosters business growth by helping contractors and other professionals better understand the market around them. One of the hardest parts of running a business is balancing the day-to-day tasks while also working on big picture planning. To dive into how data can help ...
From a father’s DIY solution to industry-leading products
By Emma Peterson. Peter Daich shares the story behind Daich Coatings’ durable, affordable renewal solutions. In a new episode of From the Ground Up™, Karol Weyman sat down with Peter Daich, the president of Daich Coatings, to talk about their 40-year history of creating innovative stone coatings, high-performance paints ...
How contractors are supporting families through partnership with Ronald McDonald House
By Dani Sheehan. See how you can donate time, skills or resources to support an incredible cause. Our industry is built on protecting what matters most, and roofing contractors across the country are finding a deeper purpose through their work with Ronald McDonald House. In a recent episode of Contractor ...
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