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Stay ahead of the curve

July 31, 2025 at 7:30 a.m.

CCS Influencer Shawn Morgan says that association, manufacturers, events and suppliers are all great resources for contractors trying to keep up with industry developments. Every month, we reach out to industry leaders and experts (our CCS Influencers) to get their insights on ways that contractors in the coatings world can level ... Read More

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The maintenance mindset

CCS Influencer Johnny Walker says if a roofs been properly maintained, they're easily restorable. Editor's note: ... Read More

Keeping up with roofing technology and training

CCS Influencer John Kenney says the roofing industry is not standing still, nor can today's ... Read More

Building trust through warranties and maintenance

CCS Influencer Shawn Morgan says contractors can build trust with building owners by combining warranties ... Read More

Coffee Shop Originals

Top July articles: Training, technology and federal shifts

Top July articles: Training, technology and federal shifts

The Coffee Shops welcome Project Solutions Center!

The Coffee Shops welcome Project Solutions Center!

Top June articles: Metal updates, ventilation sectors adopt latest technologies and building community during uncertain times

Top June articles: Metal updates, ventilation sectors adopt latest technologies and building community during uncertain times

Exploring roofing at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry!

Exploring roofing at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry!

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Educational Resources

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Stay ahead of the curve

Keeping up with roofing technology and training

Keeping up with roofing technology and training

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Warranties and Maintenance

CCSI - June - John Walker

The maintenance mindset

Building trust through warranties and maintenance

CCSI Joe Sorrentino - June 2025 - Invest in your success

Invest in your success

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Navigating Regulatory Pressures

The influence of regulations in the coating sector’s growth

The influence of regulations in the coating sector’s growth

Navigating regulatory pressures

Navigating regulatory pressures: How roofing contractors can prepare for challenges in the coatings industry

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Educating Building Owners

CCSI - Joe Sorrentino - April - The harsh realities of complex insurance policies

The harsh realities of complex insurance policies

Helping building owners navigate insurance policies and regulations

Helping building owners navigate insurance policies and regulations for better roof maintenance and restoration decisions

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Training Sales for Restoration

Becoming a value added solution strategist

Becoming a value added solution strategist

Training sales teams to identify and communicate building envelope restoration opportunities

Training sales teams to identify and communicate building envelope restoration opportunities

Greg Hlvatay - Learn to see every roof as a restoration opportunity

Learn to see every roof as a restoration opportunity

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Ethically Using AI

CCSI Feb Will Lorenz

Forming strong customer bonds with AI

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Managing Cash Flow

CCS - Jan - Greg Serevetas

Cash flow strategies for seasonal markets

Effective cash flow management year-round and in winter for roofing contractors

Effective cash flow management year-round and in winter for roofing contractors

Negotiating seasonality in the industry

Negotiating seasonality in the industry

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2025 Goals

Align all aspects of your company to your initial company goals

Use your initial company goals to organize and strategize

CCSI - John Kenney - Dec - How to communicate company goals effectively for 2025

How to communicate company goals effectively for 2025

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Cause Marketing

Cause marketing starts with local community efforts

Cause marketing starts with local community efforts

The impact of cause marketing on brand reputation in the roofing industry

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Preparing for Financial Setbacks

How to account for financial setbacks - Will Lorenz

How to account for financial setbacks

CCSI - John Kenney - How roofing contractors can prepare for unexpected financial setbacks

How roofing contractors can prepare for unexpected financial setbacks

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Training Managers

CCSI - John Kenney - Transforming inexperienced managers into roofing industry leaders

Transforming inexperienced managers into roofing industry leaders

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Marketing Practices

Marketing for Today

Marketing for today's market

There is no

There is no 'right' way to market

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Balancing Finances

Financial strategies for roofing contractors

Financial strategies for roofing contractors

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Quality Control

CCSI John Kenney - Best practices for quality control with liquid-applied roofing systems

Best practices for quality control with liquid-applied roofing systems

CCSI - Greg Hlavety - Be ready to get the job done right the first time!

Be ready to get the job done right the first time!

CCSI - Lisa Irby - Investing in your employees

Investing in your employees

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Fluid-Applied System Warranties

CCSI - Jeff Blank - Learn how responsiblity is key to a healthy industry

Responsibility is key to a healthy industry

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Industry Advocacy

CCS Influencer March 2024 - Jeff Blank

Why you should get involved with your local roofing associations

Greg Hlvatay - March - Finding a voice in the industry

Finding a voice in the industry

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Competitive Strategies

CCSI - Greg Hlavaty - Stand out from the competition by expanding your scope

Stand out from the competition by expanding your scope

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Getting Started

John Kenney - CCSI - Getting started

Getting started: How to add coatings to your product offering

Arty Molinari February Influencer

Ask Your Distributors for Proper Documentation

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Training Resources?

Where can contractors find training resources for coatings?

Where can contractors find training resources for coatings?

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Best Practices

John Kenney Successful coating installations

What are some best practices for successful coating installations?

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UP TO THE MINUTE

Trade Association Coalition announces Q2 findings from market index survey for reroofing

Forty percent of all survey respondents indicated their customer inquiries ...

Let’s erase the stress of back-to-school costs – together!

By Anna Lockhart. Earn an A+ in giving back ...