RoofTalk with NRCA

Your personal finances are as important as your business finances. A Morgan Stanley advisor explains how to make the most from your investments and avoid common pitfalls in bull and bear markets. Guests: Rick Bonfim, QPFC, first vice president, financial advisor and corporate retirement director for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Show notes: Topics and links for this episode include: -Pros and cons of having a financial adviser personally and for your business -Key elements when people are looking to invest -How to balance investing in your company vs. your retirement -Common mistakes company owners make with investing -How financial advisers walk contractors through the highs and lows -Investment topics discussed in meetings with financial advisers -How financial advisers will prepare someone financially if they will be selling the company -The advantages of being an NRCA member and being able to talk with other contractors who have gone through the process -Figuring out how much you will need when you retire -The importance of having a plan -NRCA’s retirement program Looking for more? Join NRCA  Subscribe to NRCA E-News  Subscribe to Professional Roofing  You also can find NRCA on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.    Hosted by Told You So Media  

Insurance plays a big role in roofing. Learn about how to properly insure your auto fleet; the types of claims driving premiums the most; and insurance coverage basics. Guests: Adrianne Anglin, NRCA’s vice president of safety and risk management Chad Collins, executive vice president of Roofing Corp of America Mark Wilke, vice president—head of specialized construction for CNA Show notes: Topics and links for this episode include: -Insurance pressures roofing companies are facing in 2026 -How the economy affects insurance and the costs of a bad incident -Types of coverage relevant for a roofing company -The importance of understanding your insurance coverage -Types of claims driving premiums the most -Things underwriters look for that may make contractors more “insurable” -How contractors can protect themselves from nuclear verdicts -The significance of habits and culture in the field -The importance of changing behavior after an incident happens -The role of technology and AI to help improve risk management and training -NRCA’s insurance resources  -Professional Roofing article, “Compliance, culture and insurance”  -Professional Roofing article, “Driving change”  Looking for more? Join NRCA  Subscribe to NRCA E-News  Subscribe to Professional Roofing  You also can find NRCA on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.    Hosted by Told You So Media  

Join us as we ask contractors what they are hearing about material availability; product performance issues; tariff effects; and other concerns. Guests: Blaine Braun, vice president of operational excellence—construction at Flynn Group of Companies Chuck Chapman, senior project manager at Tecta America Arizona Bryan Karel, president of Garlock-French Roofing Corp. Show notes: Topics and links for this episode include: -Materials that have been difficult to obtain and how it has affected schedules -The effects of tariffs on material availability and lead times -Communicating delays and price changes to customers -Artificial intelligence in roofing -Technology that is being used effectively -Challenges in the office and the field Professional Roofing article, “Buckle up”     Looking for more? Join NRCA Subscribe to NRCA E-News  Subscribe to Professional Roofing  You also can find NRCA on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.    Hosted by Told You So Media

Description: Selling your business to a private equity firm isn’t only about the money. Experts in the field explain how to make the best decision for your company. Guests: Adam Brissman, CEO of Roofed Right America Trent Cotney, NRCA general counsel and partner with Adams & Reese Nick Sabino, regional president of Roofing Corp of America Show notes:  Topics and links for this episode include: -Why roofing contractors are attractive to private equity firms -The reasons a roofing company would want to sell to a private equity firm rather than taking another route -How to know when you’re ready to sell your company -Personal stories from contractors who sold their businesses to private equity firms -Red flags to watch for and mistakes contractors make -The importance of putting a nondisclosure agreement in place -What happens after the deal is made -How to approach employees and address their concerns -What a successful private equity deal looks like -Professional Roofing article, “Passing the torch”  -Professional Roofing article, “How will you exit” -Professional Roofing article, “Seller beware” Looking for more? Join NRCA Subscribe to NRCA E-News  Subscribe to Professional Roofing  You also can find NRCA on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.    Hosted by Told You So Media

Connecting with local CTE schools can be a great way to find roofing workers. Learn about tips for fostering relationships with local educators. Guests: Rebecca Eller-Molitas, NRCA’s director of CTE engagement Sherri Miles, president of Miles Roofing Inc. Tim Stephens, vice president of operations at Architectural Sheet Metal Inc. Show notes: Topics and links for this episode include: -Career and technical education programs -The roofing industry’s workforce challenges -Obstacles to connecting with CTE schools -What educators are looking for from the roofing industry -Why contractors are hesitant to reach out to schools -Roofing curriculum available for schools -How a contractor can start getting involved -The role of SkillsUSA and its impact on the roofing industry -Framing roofing as a career and not a job -Real-world examples of how CTE programs have affected roofing companies -Using NRCA as a resource to help connect with schools and educators -NRCA’s workforce development resources  -SkillsUSA  -NRCA PROCertification  -National Center for Construction Education & Research  -Professional Roofing article, “Kids in the hole”    -Professional Roofing article, “The future of roofing”    Looking for more? Join NRCA  Subscribe to NRCA E-News  Subscribe to Professional Roofing  You also can find NRCA on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.    Hosted by Told You So Media