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Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
More than a piece of paper
By Emma Peterson. John Kenney explains the importance of specificity in contracts and other official paperwork. One of the most complex parts of running a business is navigating the legal landscape. From employee classification to payroll management, it can be a lot. But it is crucial that contractors don’t shy ...
Navigating a new normal
By Emma Peterson. How contractors and manufactures can handle long-term uncertainty and instability. For the last few years, it seems like we are in a cycle of uncertainty and instability, whether that be on the geopolitical stage or local. And as 2026 continues in this trend, it ...
The composite advantage
By Emma Peterson. Inside Tapco’s roofing systems and their performance advantages. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to talk to Mike Winter from Tapco Roofing Products about how their tile and shake products offer the perfect combination of aesthetics and durability. Tapco’s ...
The future of the ECA
By Emma Peterson. How women are paving a path forward for exterior contractors. This year, the Exterior Contractor Alliance (ECA) had a milestone moment when Lee Lipniskis, owner of Levello Construction, and Jewels DeCorsey, general manager at All Craft Exteriors, became the first women inducted to the ECA board! To ...
Keeping humanity central
By Emma Peterson. In an upcoming CoatingsTalk, Michelle Miller will share insights into balancing AI adoption with human authenticity. On July 8, 2026, Megan Ellsworth will be sitting down with Michelle Miller, the president of Creativate, for a CoatingsTalk™ all about artificial intelligence (AI). The episode, “Retaining Humanity in ...
Keeping embers out
By Emma Peterson. The critical role of metal roofing in designing homes to withstand wildfires. As we enter wildfire season, creating more resilient homes and structures is top of mind for many people across the country. To learn more about the role of roofing in designing buildings that can withstand ...
Capturing knowledge and culture across business transitions
By Emma Peterson. Why succession planning is about more than retirement — it’s about people, knowledge and culture. For many small business owners, the goal is to create a legacy in their business that succeeds long after they retire. But the spot where many of these owners encounter issues is ...
What you need to know about licenses
By Emma Peterson. Attorney Kyle Rea answers common questions about getting a roofing contracting license. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth had the chance to sit down with Kyle Rea, an attorney from Adams and Reese law firm, to ask him some of the most ...
Project profile: Lynn Family Sports Vision and Training Center
By Emma Peterson. Building a secure space for winning athletes and the community that supports them. In 2015, the Louisville City (LouCity) Football Club (FC) hit the field at a part of the USL Championship, America’s second division league. Since then, this men’s soccer team has won the Championship league ...
QXO’s strategy comes into focus
By Emma Peterson. How QXO is advancing its tech-driven strategy with cross-selling and digital transformation. In 2025, we brought Matt Fassler, one of the founders of QXO and their chief strategy officer, on for a Read Listen Watch® (RLW) webinar all about “what QXO’s acquisition of Beacon means for roofing ...
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