# contractor (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 18 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover contractor. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Sources Sought Response That Legally Narrows Federal Competition (Step-by-Step)](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/the-sources-sought-response-that-legally-narrows-federal-competition-step-by-step) _2026-08-21 · Govcon Giants_ A sources sought response is a small business's chance to recommend specific past-performance and PWS requirements that the government can place directly into the solicitation, legally narrowing who can compete. Eric Coffie walks through how to shape those recommendations, from citing a five-year VA janitorial contract to requiring three years of prime performance on a 50,000 square foot facility,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/18-12_Clip_1__Whisper_in_the_Governments_Ear_Legally_with_Ryan_Atencio_121825_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [From Marine Sharpshooter to Landing a Government Contract With Zero Experience](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/david-rambhajan) _2026-08-20 · Govcon Giants_ Landing a job you have no experience for feels impossible, but David Rambhajan did it with zero degree, zero experience, and no MBA, and in this episode he breaks down the exact "sharpshooter strategy" that got him hired. If you are starting from scratch with no past performance or connections, this is the mindset and step-by-step approach that turns a flat rejection into an opportunity nobody… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/18-9_Clip_1__Sharpshooter_Strategy_Building_a_Foundation_for_Success_-_David_Rambhajan_091825_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [Building Your Business With CertainTeed](https://82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90.libsyn.com/building-your-business-with-certainteed) _2026-08-19 · RoofersCoffeeShop_ In this episode of Roofing Road Trips ® , host Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Meredith Hafer from CertainTeed to talk about how contractors can take their business to the next level with the CertainTeed Credentialed Contractor Program. They dive into the tools, training and partnerships that make running a roofing business easier and more rewarding on every level . Meredith shares how the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90/RRT-Certainteed-MHafer20251107_1.mp3?dest-id=3600639) ## [Ready for the Leak: How Preparation Wins in Roofing](https://82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90.libsyn.com/ready-for-the-leak-how-preparation-wins-in-roofing) _2026-08-19 · RoofersCoffeeShop_ In today's episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards is joined by Mike Bothman of Wil-Mar Products to discuss the value of being prepared before you ever climb the ladder. They dive into common service-call challenges , what belongs in a well-stocked truck and how having the right materials on hand can help contractors save time, earn trust and deliver better service. Listen as they discuss… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90/MBothman-WilMar-WellstockedTruck-RRT.m4a?dest-id=3600639) ## [Inside Roof Scout: AI, Adoption and Roofing Sales](https://82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90.libsyn.com/inside-roof-scout-ai-adoption-and-roofing-sales) _2026-08-19 · RoofersCoffeeShop_ In this episode of Roofing Road Trips ® , host Karen Edwards welcomes Jon Gardner of Owens Corning along with Joshua Adams and Mitchell Casiano of Roof Scout for a conversation about artificial intelligence ( AI ) in roofing sales. Together, they tackle the biggest misconceptions contractors have about adopting AI, what the first 30 days with Scout really look like and where sales teams typically… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90/RRT_RoofScout_OC_Part2.m4a?dest-id=3600639) ## [Raising the Bar for Roof and Wall Penetration Solutions](https://82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90.libsyn.com/raising-the-bar-for-roof-and-wall-penetration-solutions) _2026-08-19 · RoofersCoffeeShop_ In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Douglas Wade, the new CEO of RPH, to discuss innovation in commercial roofing with an emphasis on proper roof and wall penetration management. Doug shares what contractors, consultants and building owners often misunderstand about rooftop penetrations and how those challenges are shaping his vision for RPH . Listeners will… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90/RRT-RPH-DWade-260724.m4a?dest-id=3600639) ## [#491 Marketing Your Job to Sell the Next One (RISE Summit '26)](https://contractormarketingtips.libsyn.com/491-marketing-your-job-to-sell-the-next-one-rise-summit-26) _2026-08-19 · Contractor Growth Network_ Your next project is probably within a mile of the one you're finishing right now. In this live session, Logan Shinholser breaks down how to systematically market the neighborhood you're already working in. It starts with a story about his neighbor Bo — a basement remodel, a nerdy Gantt chart, a Friday pizza party, and four of that contractor's yard signs appearing within a half mile over the next… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/clean/secure/contractormarketingtips/1_Mile_Presentation_Live.mp3?dest-id=819083) ## [338: 20-Year GovCon Lawyer: Why Your $10 Billion IDIQ Is Worth Nothing | Isaias "Cy" Alba](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/338-20-year-govcon-lawyer-why-your-10-billion-idiq-is-worth-nothing-isaias-cy-alba) _2026-08-19 · Govcon Giants_ Selling a government contracting business triggers a 180-day eligibility rule that can void a set-aside bid if the buyer is not eligible on the day of award, wiping out the time and cost of the proposal. Isaias "Cy" Alba, a partner at the law firm PilieroMazza with 20 years in government contracting M&A, walks through the specific rules that quietly strip value from a small business before a sale,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/Isaias__Cy__Alba__IV_1.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [Bid Federal Contracts You Can't Win, on Purpose (Here's Why)](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/bid-federal-contracts-you-cant-win-on-purpose-heres-why) _2026-08-18 · Govcon Giants_ Army Corps of Engineers roofing and construction contracts are often written against Unified Facilities Criteria that date back decades, and the person who defines whether the job is complete is the same person who releases your payment. West Edwards breaks down the questions a contractor should ask before bidding a federal job, how to get the scope and success criteria signed off in writing, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/11-7__Clip_1__Be_Patient_Protect_Yourself_FHC_Training_-_West_Edwards_071125_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [MRCA Leadership Summit: Building Leaders](https://82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90.libsyn.com/mrca-leadership-summit-building-leaders) _2026-08-18 · RoofersCoffeeShop_ In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, host Megan Ellsworth sits down with Megan Pope, e xecutive d irector of MRCA, and Chris Daly, v ice p resident of KAW Roofing & Sheet Metal, to discuss the impact of the new MRCA L eaders hip Summit. The MRCA Leadership Summit was designed specifically for roofing company owners, executives and decision-makers and focuses on high-level education, leadership… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90/RRT_-_MRCA_Midwest_Roofing_Contractors_Association_-_MRCA_Leadership_Summit_Building_Leaders_-_Megan_Pope__Chris_Daly_-_July_.mp3?dest-id=3600639) ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/r7OwCcwrJKMT) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## Storms Don't Build Great Roofing Companies. Systems Do... with Trey Hostetler _2026-08-18 · Roofing Success_ How do you build a roofing company that lasts? For Trey Hostetler, owner of Titan Roofing in Springfield, Ohio, it started with one simple belief. You're either growing or you're dying. In this conversation, Trey shares his journey from installing roofs to building one of the fastest-growing roofing companies in the country. We talk about leadership, hiring, company culture, mentorship, faith, and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2187966/episodes/19594694-storms-don-t-build-great-roofing-companies-systems-do-with-trey-hostetler.mp3) ## [Job Closeout SOPs: The #1 Stumbling Block for Painting Contractors (And How to Fix It)](https://soundcloud.com/paint-ed-podcast/job-closeout-sops-the-1) _2026-08-17 · PaintED Podcast_ There's one fundamental thing that trips up 95% of painting contractors — the Job Closeout SOP. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, breaks down exactly what a Job Closeout SOP should look like for your painting company, and why the process actually starts on day one of the project — not the last day. This is part 2 of a… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2383347840-paint-ed-podcast-job-closeout-sops-the-1.mp3) ## [Ep 433: The Loyalty Trap: When a Long-Time Employee Can't Scale With You](https://rsmfederal.com/game-changers-podcast/ep-433-the-loyalty-trap-when-a-long-time-employee-cant-scale-with-you) _2026-08-17 · Game Changers for Government Contractors_ What do you do with the employee who was perfect for the company you used to run? In this episode, I get into what I call the loyalty trap, the thing that catches a lot of owners between $5M and $10M. The business grew, the skill the job needs grew, and the person you hired on day one stayed right where they were. Most owners read that as an employee problem. It is usually a company problem. I… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0940bcbf-e06f-40ef-9848-7bee88e9ddd0.mp3) ## [Why Your Painting Sales Funnel SUCKS (And How to Fix It) | Contractor Secrets](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanner-mullen/episodes/Why-Your-Painting-Sales-Funnel-SUCKS-And-How-to-Fix-It--Contractor-Secrets-e3nglo7) _2026-08-17 · Tanner Mullen · Contractor Secrets_ Want to close more painting leads and grow your painting business? Aiden Smith breaks down the exact painting contractor sales funnel his company uses to close around 60% of leads and consistently sell more painting jobs. In this episode of the Contractor Secrets Podcast, we're joined by Aiden Smith, founder of Smith & Co Painting and Paint Pro Coaching, to reveal how he generates painting leads,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d6b6dec/podcast/play/124327111/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429984772-44100-2-ccbf61805500d.mp3) ## [The 8(a) Program Is the Easy Button for Your First Federal Contract in 2026](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/the-8a-program-is-the-easy-button-for-your-first-federal-contract-in-2026) _2026-08-17 · Govcon Giants_ The number of new small businesses winning federal contracts each year has fallen from 58,000 to roughly 12,000, even as total small business awards doubled to 183 billion dollars, which means larger awards are going to far fewer firms. Eric Coffie breaks down why the 8(a) program is the fastest on-ramp into that thinning field in 2026, how one contractor turned a quiet six-year build into a 57… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/30-12__Clip_1__Teaming_Hacks_Borrow_8a_Power_-_Eric_Coffie_123025_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [The Revenue Leaks Hiding in Your Sales Process - Ryan Fenn](https://soundcloud.com/paint-ed-podcast/the-revenue-leaks-hiding-in) _2026-08-17 · PaintED Podcast_ Most contractors assume the sale is dead after two ignored messages. The data says otherwise, and the money you're leaving on the table is staggering. Ryan Fenn, founder of CHIIRP, has analyzed massive volumes of real customer conversations to find out what actually gets replies, what kills deals, and what the best follow-up systems do differently. In this episode, we break it all down into the… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2377561913-paint-ed-podcast-the-revenue-leaks-hiding-in.mp3) ## [The GSA Schedule Partnership That Builds Your Past Performance (Full Guide)](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/the-gsa-schedule-partnership-that-builds-your-past-performance-full-guide) _2026-08-16 · Govcon Giants_ The GSA Multiple Award Schedule is a 20-year contract vehicle, and a business with no past performance can still get on it by subcontracting first to build a track record as a prime. Colin Nchako breaks down how to sub under an established schedule holder, convert that experience into your own prime awards, and then add new SIN numbers later through a modification instead of at the onset. What… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/11-9_Clip_2__GSA_MAS_Schedule_QA_-_Colin_Nchako_091125_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [The 8(a) Joint Venture Move That Builds Your Company on Someone Else's Bonding | David Rambhajan](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/the-8a-joint-venture-move-that-builds-your-company-on-someone-elses-bonding-david-rambhajan) _2026-08-15 · Govcon Giants_ Two small businesses can form an 8(a) joint venture to pursue federal contracts neither could win alone, splitting accounting, bonding, and delivery responsibilities under the program rules. David Rambhajan, a contractor who grew through joint ventures and mentor-protege agreements before selling his company, walks through how he used partnering to gain past performance, limit his bonding… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/11-9__Clip_3__Joint_Ventures_Partnering__Teaming_-_David_Rambhajan_091125_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [Turn Rooftop Risks Into Profit](https://82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90.libsyn.com/turn-rooftop-risks-into-profit) _2026-08-14 · RoofersCoffeeShop_ In this RoofersCoffeeShop ® Coffee Conversations, Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by Joel Stanley of Anchor Products; Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese; and Mark Graham of NRCA , to explore the hidden risks on rooftops that are costing contractors money and how they can be transformed into new revenue opportunities. From code changes to improper equipment installations and drainage challenges, the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90/CC-AnchorProducts-08142026.mp3?dest-id=3600639) ## [How Roofing Teams Turned Competition Into Community](https://82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90.libsyn.com/how-roofing-teams-turned-competition-into-community) _2026-08-14 · RoofersCoffeeShop_ In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Sarah Spink, CEO of Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA ), to recap the 2026 Charity Team Challenge. They reflect on the event's highlights, the impact of supporting LandAid and how the challenge brought the roofing and waterproofing community together for a great cause. Tune in to hear memorable moments from… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90/RRT_-_LRWA_-_How_Roofing_Teams_Turned_Competition_Into_Community_-_Sarah_Spink_-_July_28th_2026_-_MP3.mp3?dest-id=3600639) ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WMxAlH46xBSU) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [Why You Can’t Find Good Employees (And How to Fix It) | Contractor Secrets](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanner-mullen/episodes/Why-You-Cant-Find-Good-Employees-And-How-to-Fix-It--Contractor-Secrets-e3nd4go) _2026-08-14 · Tanner Mullen · Contractor Secrets_ If you're a painting contractor struggling to find good employees, this episode breaks down how to hire painters, retain great employees, and build a painting business that can grow without relying on the owner. In this episode of the Contractor Secrets Podcast, Tanner Mullen sits down with Mason from Progressive Painting to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing painting contractors and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d6b6dec/podcast/play/124211160/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-14%2F429827130-44100-2-9a95093b7026a.mp3) ## [6 Things First-Time Contractors Forget to Put in a Federal Construction](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/6-things-first-time-contractors-forget-to-put-in-a-federal-construction) _2026-08-14 · Govcon Giants_ Federal construction bids are won or lost in the estimate, where a single omitted line item like roof tubing can cost a quarter of a million dollars on a $19 million project. Eric Coffie breaks down the estimating checklist that captures the full scope of work, why every subcontractor bid must be signed and turnkey to hold up in court, and how one missing clause let a sub cover five items when the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/19-5_Clip_1__From_Small_to_Large_Scaling_using_SBA_-_Eric_Coffie_051926_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [Stories From the Roof with David Nye of Peak Roofing Partners!](https://82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90.libsyn.com/stories-from-the-roof-with-david-nye-of-peak-roofing-partners) _2026-08-14 · RoofersCoffeeShop_ In this Stories from the Roof podcast, Megan sits down with David Nye, chief growth officer of and former president of Peak Roofing Partners and founder of Skymark Roofing, to explore a career built on purpose, trust and leadership. This conversation dives into David's unique journey from law enforcement to the roofing industry, where he traded a badge for a business plan and built a company… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90/SFTR-SRSSponsored-07232026.mp3?dest-id=3600639) ## [The State of Roofing Today](https://82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90.libsyn.com/the-state-of-roofing-today-0) _2026-08-13 · RoofersCoffeeShop_ In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese to discuss the current state of the roofing industry as we move into the second half of 2026. From evolving challenges to emerging opportunities, they explore what contractors are facing today and how the industry is adapting. Trent shares insights from a legal and business perspective, helping… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90/RRT-AdamsandReese-08132026.mp3?dest-id=3600639) ## [Building a Profitable Storm Season Plan](https://82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90.libsyn.com/building-a-profitable-storm-season-plan) _2026-08-13 · RoofersCoffeeShop_ In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Chris Kane of Adams & Reese to talk about how roofing businesses can navigate storm season from a smarter business perspective. They discuss current storm season trends, how regulations, insurance requirements and policy changes are impacting the industry and what companies should be thinking about when it comes to products,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90/RRT-AdamsReese-CKane-260728.mp3?dest-id=3600639) ## [315. Why Your Roofing Leads Are Bad (It's Not What You Think)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nailedit/episodes/315--Why-Your-Roofing-Leads-Are-Bad-Its-Not-What-You-Think-e3nbtfi) _2026-08-13 · Joseph Hughes and Elizabeth Lytle at Contractor Dynamics · NAILED IT! The Business of Construction_ Want our guidance to build and run your own marketing engine? Book a call with our team: https://www.contractordynamics.com/yt-page/?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=8.13.26 Get our FREE marketing course for contractors here: https://course.contractordynamics.com?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=8.13.26 If your marketing agency keeps promising leads but… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24660d18/podcast/play/124171186/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-13%2F429775781-44100-2-b36f2cd037cfd.mp3) ## [Google Business Profile Suspended? Roofers, How to fix it in 2026](https://podcast.show/roofing_seo/episode/155005185/) _2026-08-13 · Roofing Webmasters · Roofing SEO Podcast_ Google is suspending roofing company Google Business Profiles without warning and most contractors don't find out until the calls stop. In this episode I'll show you the exact address types Google accepts, the ones that get you shut down, and how to build a profile that survives. Roofers are getting suspended without warning What a suspension actually costs you The three address types Google… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/roofing_seo/content.blubrry.com/roofing_seo/Roofing_66_audio.mp3) ## [Use AI or Get Left Behind: The Future of Painting Businesses | Contractor Secrets](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanner-mullen/episodes/Use-AI-or-Get-Left-Behind-The-Future-of-Painting-Businesses--Contractor-Secrets-e3nbsvb) _2026-08-13 · Tanner Mullen · Contractor Secrets_ AI isn't going to replace painting contractors — but contractors who know how to use AI might. In this special episode of the Contractor Secrets Podcast, Tanner Mullen is joined by Mike Hickman, founder and CEO of Painter Growth, for a deep dive into what an AI-native painting business actually looks like. Mike breaks down practical ways contractors can start using AI across their sales,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d6b6dec/podcast/play/124170667/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-13%2F429771771-44100-2-1b63b241bb5a8.mp3) ## [The Requirement Trick That Wins a Federal Contract Before It Posts](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/the-requirement-trick-that-wins-a-federal-contract-before-it-posts) _2026-08-13 · Govcon Giants_ Federal buyers control only one part of a contract, the requirement, and most program staff have never been trained to write a performance work statement, so the document that decides the winner is often written before a solicitation ever posts. Ryan breaks down how a small vendor shapes that requirement through market research and a sources sought response, so the eventual bid is scoped so… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/7-11__Clip_3_Capture_500K_Deals_Before_the_RFP_Drops__Ryan_110725_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [337: Former GSA Acquisitions Chief: We Knew What Agencies Would Buy Before Anyone Bid | Tracy Marcinowski](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/337-former-gsa-acquisitions-chief-we-knew-what-agencies-would-buy-before-anyone-bid-tracy-marcinowski) _2026-08-12 · Govcon Giants_ Federal agencies signal upcoming contract dollars through the president's budget months before a solicitation ever posts, and the FY2027 budget was published just weeks ago. Tracy Marcinowski, a former Air Force contracting officer who rose to Assistant Commissioner for Acquisitions at GSA's Public Building Service, a $4 billion organization, walks through how a small business reads that budget to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/315_Tracy_M_and_Eric_C.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZTBBwD4l18Fh) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Why ChatGPT & AI Isn't Showing Your Roofing Company](https://podcast.show/roofing_seo/episode/154991760/) _2026-08-11 · Roofing Webmasters · Roofing SEO Podcast_ Nolan Walker (Roofing Webmasters, DataPins) breaks down what AI search actually looks at and what real brand signaling looks like for a roofing company. → Why you can sit in the map pack and be invisible in AI results → Why nobody can "get you into" ChatGPT — and who's lying about it → Third-party SERP signals: why social matters even with zero calls → Review diversity vs. review volume → Proving… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/roofing_seo/content.blubrry.com/roofing_seo/Roofing_65_audio_1_.mp3) ## [Connecting Canada's Roofing Community](https://82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90.libsyn.com/connecting-canadas-roofing-community) _2026-08-11 · RoofersCoffeeShop_ In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, host Karol Weyman welcomes John Kenney, of Cotney Consulting Group, who has more than 40 years of industry experience, to celebrate the launch of RoofersCoffeeShop.ca. Drawing on his work in both Canada and the United States, John shares his perspective on the Canadian roofing market, the challenges contractors face and the opportunities ahead. They also… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90/RRT_-_Cotney_Consulting_Group_-_Connecting_Canadas_Roofing_Community_-_John_Kenney_-_July_22nd_2026_-_MP3.mp3?dest-id=3600639) ## [The SAM.gov Data Trick That Shows Where Every Agency Spends (Full Guide) | Zack Golden](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/the-samgov-data-trick-that-shows-where-every-agency-spends-full-guide-zack-golden) _2026-08-11 · Govcon Giants_ Federal agencies publish every contract they award, and that spending data reveals which offices buy your service and how much they paid last year, including one region where the Army alone obligated $27 million. ack Golden walks through pulling agency spending into a pivot table to find the offices actively buying, the recipients already winning, and the NAICS codes that point a small vendor… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/4-12_Clip_1__50M_Agency_Buying_Pattern_Exposed_Zack_Golden_120425_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [Job Start SOPs: The Missing Process Costing Painting Contractors Trust, Time, and Money](https://soundcloud.com/paint-ed-podcast/job-start-sops-the-missing) _2026-08-11 · PaintED Podcast_ Struggling to get projects off to a smooth, professional start? You're not alone. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, breaks down exactly what a Job Start SOP should look like for your painting company — and why most contractors are losing money, trust, and crew efficiency without one. This is part one of a two-part series on… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2379196664-paint-ed-podcast-job-start-sops-the-missing.mp3) ## The Roofing Companies That Thrive Do This Differently with Jacob Vanhorn _2026-08-11 · Roofing Success_ What separates roofing companies that keep growing from the ones that struggle when the market changes? Jacob Vanhorn, CEO of Birdcreek Roofing, shares the systems, leadership principles, and sales strategies that have helped his company navigate both record-breaking storm years and slower retail markets. If you want to build a roofing company that lasts, this episode is packed with practical… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2187966/episodes/19575142-the-roofing-companies-that-thrive-do-this-differently-with-jacob-vanhorn.mp3) ## [How Contractors Stay Ahead of Hail](https://82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90.libsyn.com/how-contractors-stay-ahead-of-hail) _2026-08-10 · RoofersCoffeeShop_ In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Jameson Allen from Flash Weather AI to explore everything contractors need to know about Flash Weather's Hail Prediction service. They discuss how hail forecasting is evolving, why better storm intelligence matters for roofing professionals and what contractors should be asking when evaluating weather technology for their… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90/RRT_-_Flash_Weather_AI_-_How_Contractors_Stay_Ahead_of_Hail_-_Jameson_Allen_-_July_31st_2026_-_MP3.mp3?dest-id=3600639) ## [Delivering More Than Materials](https://82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90.libsyn.com/delivering-more-than-materials) _2026-08-10 · RoofersCoffeeShop_ In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Zac Gaydosh of ABC Supply to talk about the evolving world of commercial roofing distribution and the relationships that keep projects moving. From memorable industry experiences to the daily coordination needed to support contractors, Zac shares insight into how distributors help roofing professionals select the right materials,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90/RRT_-_ABC_Supply_-_Delivering_More_Than_Materials_-_Zac_Gaydosh_-_May_28th_2026_-_MP3_-_ReReEdited.mp3?dest-id=3600639) ## The Cost of Progress _2026-08-10 · Renovation Secrets_ Every advancement has a cost. The Industrial Revolution meant more people could afford basic things, but with factories came pollution and water use that took its toll on surrounding communities. Today we face another advancement with the associated costs, and it probably isn't what you're expecting! [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1150556/episodes/19627405-the-cost-of-progress.mp3) ## [Ep 432: What Would You Do With 8 Hours Back This Week?](https://rsmfederal.com/game-changers-podcast/ep-432-what-would-you-do-with-8-hours-back-this-week) _2026-08-10 · Game Changers for Government Contractors_ What would you do with eight hours back this week? In this episode, I interview Luke Thompson from The Operations Guide about the work he has been doing to implement AI in organizations. One of his favorite implementations is an AI agent that wakes up periodically, checks your systems, and then makes decisions and takes action based on your rules.He also talks about how this can all be managed… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/19506863-1c4f-4680-865b-7d66573b0a94.mp3) ## [3 Ways to Partner on a Federal Contract Without Losing Your Small Business Status | David Rambhajan](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/3-ways-to-partner-on-a-federal-contract-without-losing-your-small-business-status-david-rambhajan) _2026-08-10 · Govcon Giants_ On a federal prime-sub relationship, a scope review is a short document a prime walks through line by line so a subcontractor commits to payment terms, performance, and deliverables before work starts. David Rambhajan, a service-disabled veteran-owned construction contractor who built and sold his firm after 15 years, explains how that one habit prevents the price increases and missed expectations… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/11-9__Clip_1__Joint_Ventures_Partnering__Teaming_-_David_Rambhajan_091125_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [How to Structure SOPs Your Painting Team Will Actually Follow - Moustafa Moursy](https://soundcloud.com/paint-ed-podcast/how-to-structure-sops-your) _2026-08-10 · PaintED Podcast_ Your crew isn't lazy. Your processes are broken. In this episode of Contractor Evolution, process strategist Moustafa Moursy breaks down why most business systems collect dust, and introduces the OPTIMIZE Framework: a step-by-step method for building SOPs that your team actually uses, so you can stop running every decision through yourself. If you've ever written a process doc that nobody… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2377549976-paint-ed-podcast-how-to-structure-sops-your.mp3) ## [Getting Paid Upfront on a Government Contract Before You Finish the Work | West Edwards](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/getting-paid-upfront-on-a-government-contract-before-you-finish-the-work-west-edwards) _2026-08-09 · Govcon Giants_ On a federal construction job the government pays the general contractor within about 30 days, but the subcontractor gets paid only after hitting a milestone and floats the materials and labor in the meantime. West Edwards, a construction and roofing contractor who works Army Corps of Engineers projects, walks through how a subcontractor gets money on the ground early, uses supplier terms to push… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/12-6_Clip_3__Be_Patient_Protect_Yourself_FHC_Training_-_West_Edwards_061225_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [Climbing the Ladder: Building Careers in Roofing](https://82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90.libsyn.com/climbing-the-ladder-building-careers-in-roofing) _2026-08-07 · RoofersCoffeeShop_ In this episode of Roofing Road Trips UK, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Ruth Scarrott, Head of Careers at NFRC, to break down how roofing businesses can build stronger teams and future leaders. From NFRC's Climbing the Ladder initiative, they dive into real ways contractors can attract new talent, develop skilled crews and create clear career paths that keep employees engaged. Learn how… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/82813eb2-90ed-4d96-9327-ebce3e46db90/RRT_-_NFRC_National_Federation_of_Roofing_Contractors_-_Climbing_the_Ladder_Building_Careers_in_Roofing_-_Ruth_Scarrot_-_July_30th_2026_-_MP3.mp3?dest-id=3600639) ## [314. 3 Marketing Moves I'm Making (And That You Should Too)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nailedit/episodes/314--3-Marketing-Moves-Im-Making-And-That-You-Should-Too-e3n2r7b) _2026-08-07 · Joseph Hughes and Elizabeth Lytle at Contractor Dynamics · NAILED IT! The Business of Construction_ Want our guidance to build and run your own marketing engine? Book a call with our team: https://call.contractordynamics.com/yt?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=8.6.26 Get our FREE marketing course for contractors here: https://course.contractordynamics.com?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=8.6.26 This one's a little different. No script, no case studies,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24660d18/podcast/play/123873963/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-7%2F429382168-44100-2-b0e83d7c8255a.mp3) ## [The Facebook Ads Strategy Adding $1.5M/Week for Painters | Contractor Secrets](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanner-mullen/episodes/The-Facebook-Ads-Strategy-Adding-1-5MWeek-for-Painters--Contractor-Secrets-e3n25sf) _2026-08-06 · Tanner Mullen · Contractor Secrets_ Most painters optimize their Facebook ads for leads. Lucas Jensen optimizes for booked appointments — and it's the reason his agency's clients add over $1.5 million in new sales every single week. In this Contractor Secrets episode, recorded live at the Routemize launch, the founder of Forward Media Marketing breaks down the exact Facebook (Meta) ads playbook his team runs for 175+ painting,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d6b6dec/podcast/play/123852111/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-6%2F429331555-44100-2-bbb0609c4f8e1.mp3) ## [Retreat Reflection – The Ripple Effect](https://soundcloud.com/paint-ed-podcast/retreat-reflection-the-ripple) _2026-08-04 · PaintED Podcast_ It’s really easy for us as business advisors to see the ripple effect in motion to those around us or that attended the 2026 Elite Business Retreat. But the more important aspect would be how do you embody the ripple effect in your life when you learn something or attend an event? In today’s episode we share some takeaways from this years retreat while also sharing how to be impactful to those… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2374960433-paint-ed-podcast-retreat-reflection-the-ripple.mp3) ## Why the Best Roofers Build Relationships, Not Just Roofs with Stephen Lane _2026-08-04 · Roofing Success_ What does it take to build a roofing company that thrives without relying on storms? Stephen Lane of Roughneck Roofing shares how he built a strong retail roofing business by focusing on relationships, community involvement, and delivering an outstanding customer experience. In this episode, you'll learn: - How referral partners can create a steady stream of high-quality roofing leads. - Why… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2187966/episodes/19567769-why-the-best-roofers-build-relationships-not-just-roofs-with-stephen-lane.mp3) ## [This Home Service App Solves EVERYTHING - Official Routemize Launch Demo (The Future of Scheduling)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanner-mullen/episodes/This-Home-Service-App-Solves-EVERYTHING---Official-Routemize-Launch-Demo-The-Future-of-Scheduling-e3mtbdr) _2026-08-03 · Tanner Mullen · Contractor Secrets_ In this official Routemize launch demo, DripJobs founder Tanner Mullen reveals why home service businesses lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in leads every year — and demos the tool built to fix it: instant booking, AI-powered route optimization, and a live AI voice agent that schedules jobs for you. Tanner breaks down the psychology of why customers fill out your lead form and never book,why… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d6b6dec/podcast/play/123693947/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-3%2F429119486-44100-2-ca2e8e4358b5f.mp3) ## [The Micromanagement Trap That Keeps Contractors Stuck - Matt Risinger](https://soundcloud.com/paint-ed-podcast/the-micromanagement-trap-that) _2026-07-30 · PaintED Podcast_ If you're the only person on every jobsite who can catch a mistake, you don't have a team; you have a daycare. In this episode, Matt Risinger (from The Build Show) maps the exact path from babysitter to system-builder, so your business runs without you hovering over every decision. Most contractors don't even realize they're micromanaging. They just know they're exhausted, their PMs won't make a… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2355152924-paint-ed-podcast-the-micromanagement-trap-that.mp3) ## [313. Google LSA Is Changing in August 2026 - Roofing Companies, Do This Now](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nailedit/episodes/313--Google-LSA-Is-Changing-in-August-2026---Roofing-Companies--Do-This-Now-e3mmo33) _2026-07-29 · Joseph Hughes and Elizabeth Lytle at Contractor Dynamics · NAILED IT! The Business of Construction_ Want help navigating the Google LSA changes and protecting your lead flow? Book a demo with our team: https://www.contractordynamics.com/book-a-demo/?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=7.29.26 Starting August 2026, Google is merging Local Service Ads into the PPC platform. If you own a roofing company, this changes how you manage your lead flow and how you need to set up and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24660d18/podcast/play/123477539/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-29%2F428828320-44100-2-9ccfdd80fade5.mp3)