Articles by Jill Bloom

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Reading, Re-thinking and Leading Roofing Organizations

Former U.S. Marine Josh Sparks brings a special brand of leadership to the roofing entrepreneurs with Infinity Home Services.

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Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.

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March 18, 2025

Entrepreneurship isn’t easy and business owners and managers are primed to make mistakes whether in roofing or other fields. Josh Sparks discusses what he’s learned about overcoming them and avoiding them in the future.

Podcast

Dear Anna: How Do I Sell to the Next Generation?

Combining sales and marketing with technology will give contractors a leg up against competitors

March 17, 2025

Art Unlimited CEO Anna Anderson explores how roofing contractors should approach selling to the next generation of homeowners looking for a different experience from their grandparents.

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Roofers Show Skill, Credibility with ProCertification

The NRCA’s Jared Ribble discusses how ProCertification efforts are lifting the entire roofing industry through continued education and training.

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Jill Bloom

March 13, 2025

The NRCA’s Jared Ribble gives RC an exclusive update on ProCertification and other advanced training efforts in the works.

Roofing Day with NRCA: Attend and Advocate

VIDEO: Roofing Day 2025 Preview

Roofing industry stakeholders head back to Capitol Hill at a time of rapid change.

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Jill Bloom

March 11, 2025

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NRCA CEO McKay Daniels previews the issues and opportunities roofing contractors and others will discuss during industry’s annual fly-in event at the nation’s capital April 8-9.

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Strength in Numbers

Why Roofing Day 2025 Matters More Than Ever

The roofing industry’s annual fly-in advocacy event April 8-9 takes on bigger meaning as change sweeps across Washington D.C.

Jill Bloom

March 7, 2025

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RC Publisher Jill Bloom shares the importance of why roofing professionals should advocate for the industry during the 2025 Roofing Day.

Legal Insights with Trent Cotney

VIDEO: Tariffs, Labor and Supply Chain Issue, Oh My!

With tariffs in place against America’s three largest trading partners — and a crackdown in undocumented workers — how will the roofing and broader construction industry manage?

March 5, 2025

In this latest "Best of Success" podcast, Legal Insights columnist Trent Cotney analyzes the effects of the new Trump-era tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports, warning roofing contractors about rising material costs. He also discusses the labor shortage caused by stricter immigration policies.

TRANSFORM 25 Taking Shape this Spring in Dallas

Roofing Events

VIDEO: Join the Industry at TRANSFORM 25 in Dallas

March 4, 2025

Sales Transformation Group CEO Ryan Groth offers a sneak peek of what roofing contractors can expect by attending Transform 25 in Dallas, now scheduled for the spring.

Roofing Safety

VIDEO: Roofing Safety Training for Estimators

Training for estimators is just as important as ensuring the safety of installers on a jobsite

February 28, 2025

An overlooked aspect of roofing safety is the estimator. By properly training an estimator, roofing contractors can nip property damage, materials handling and safety issues in the bud.

Credit and Collections

VIDEO: Credit Cards, Fraud, and Bankruptcy Insights

Credit expert Thea Dudley shares the latest on how to navigate credit issues plaguing contractors

February 27, 2025

Businesses dealing with slow remits can harm cash flow, making a challenging environment even more difficult. Pocket Protectors CEO Thea Dudley shares insights into putting your best financial foot forward.

Get Ready for lIBEC 2025

IIBEC’s Convention & Trade Show is coming up March 6-9, in Orlando, Fla.

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February 26, 2025

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IIBEC’s Convention & Trade Show is coming up March 6-9, in Orlando, Fla. We sat down with IIBEC’s EVP and CEO Brian Pallasch to highlight what attendees can expect to see at this year’s show.

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Articles by Jill Bloom

Reading, Re-thinking and Leading Roofing Organizations

Dear Anna: How Do I Sell to the Next Generation?

Roofers Show Skill, Credibility with ProCertification

VIDEO: Roofing Day 2025 Preview

Why Roofing Day 2025 Matters More Than Ever

VIDEO: Tariffs, Labor and Supply Chain Issue, Oh My!

VIDEO: Join the Industry at TRANSFORM 25 in Dallas

VIDEO: Roofing Safety Training for Estimators

VIDEO: Credit Cards, Fraud, and Bankruptcy Insights

Get Ready for lIBEC 2025

Metal Roofing Momentum In 2025

OMG Roofing Introduces THE PURPLE STUFF

Jim Ziminski and Jeff Kizilbash Share Omnia Exterior Solutions Vision

Karnak at IRE 2025 Discuss NEW & Exciting Single-Ply Repair & Restoration Solutions

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