# mortar — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mortar. Page: Feed: --- ## [PESTLE & MORTAR Daily Exposure Brief](https://insightforward.substack.com/p/pestle-and-mortar-daily-exposure-440) _2026-08-19 · Insight Forward · Insight Forward's Substack_ Daily Geopolitical Insights | 19 August 2026 ## [The Lagged Shock: What has changed since June](https://insightforward.substack.com/p/the-lagged-shock-what-has-changed) _2026-08-18 · Insight Forward · Insight Forward's Substack_ El Niño, Middle East instability, Black Sea grain disruption and compound business exposure in 2027 to early 2028 ## [From Scroll to Studio: Turning Instagram Visibility Into Enrollments with Katelyn Rhoades](https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a8c6b69) _2026-08-18 · Melissa Rose - Business Coach for Studio Businesses · The Visibility Podcast_ If you’re posting on Instagram because you know your studio should be there—but you’re not quite sure whether all that posting is actually helping you get seen, build trust, or increase enrollment, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Katelyn Rhoades, Forbes-featured entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Enfluence Marketing Studio, and host of the top-ranked podcast Call Her Creator . Katelyn has… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/8a8c6b69/373cf1cc.mp3) ## [PESTLE & MORTAR Weekly Assessment](https://insightforward.substack.com/p/pestle-and-mortar-weekly-assessment) _2026-08-17 · Insight Forward · Insight Forward's Substack_ Signals and Exposure from the GERI model ## [Strategic Memo](https://insightforward.substack.com/p/strategic-memo-c0b) _2026-08-13 · Insight Forward · Insight Forward's Substack_ 13 August 2026 ## [PESTLE & MORTAR](https://insightforward.substack.com/p/pestle-and-mortar-f95) _2026-08-12 · Insight Forward · Insight Forward's Substack_ Weekly Geopolitical Insights 💡🌎 12 August 2026 ## [The Day I Realized My Business Didn't Need Me](https://share.transistor.fm/s/fac8ffe0) _2026-08-11 · Melissa Rose - Business Coach for Studio Businesses · The Visibility Podcast_ What if one of the greatest signs of success is realizing your business doesn't need you for everything anymore? At our recent Dancing House Open House, I looked around and realized something: my team had it covered. They were answering questions, connecting with families, talking confidently about what makes our studio different—and genuinely proud of the business they represent. Nobody needed… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/fac8ffe0/569481af.mp3) ## [Signals and Exposure](https://insightforward.substack.com/p/signals-and-exposure-d1b) _2026-08-10 · Insight Forward · Insight Forward's Substack_ What Matters This Week: Access, Capacity and Business Risk ## [Election Mechanics](https://insightforward.substack.com/p/election-mechanics) _2026-08-07 · Insight Forward · Insight Forward's Substack_ August 2026 ## [Strategic Memo](https://insightforward.substack.com/p/strategic-memo-fc7) _2026-08-06 · Insight Forward · Insight Forward's Substack_ 06 August 2026 ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UmEFsV2bbhWm) _2026-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [You're Waiting for Clarity... Backwards](https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d7f304d) _2026-08-03 · Melissa Rose - Business Coach for Studio Businesses · The Visibility Podcast_ What if the clarity you're waiting for doesn't come before the decision... What if it comes because of it? In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing some of the biggest decisions of my life. From leaving for New York at 18, to walking away from a marriage, rebuilding my business after hitting rock bottom, saying yes to a dream property I had no idea how I could afford, and ultimately finding… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/4d7f304d/5dbca7f1.mp3) ## Law and Mortar Episode 114 _2026-07-31 · Law & Mortar_ In Episode 114 of Law and Mortar , Trent Cotney and John Kenney discuss a growing trend that every contractor should be watching: increased coordination between government agencies and heightened enforcement across the construction industry . From OSHA and wage-and-hour investigations to workers' compensation, licensing, and labor compliance, contractors are facing more comprehensive inspections… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1074124/episodes/19582551-law-and-mortar-episode-114.mp3) ## [Before your business grows... your relationships do.](https://share.transistor.fm/s/50d7368a) _2026-07-27 · Melissa Rose - Business Coach for Studio Businesses · The Visibility Podcast_ What if the next breakthrough in your business isn't another marketing strategy... but another conversation? As entrepreneurs, it's easy to believe that growth comes from doing more, posting more, emailing more, tweaking our website, or spending another afternoon behind the computer. But what if the very thing your business needs most isn't another hour at your desk? In this episode, Melissa… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/50d7368a/9e573f0c.mp3) ## Law and Mortar Episode 113 _2026-07-21 · Law & Mortar_ In Episode 113 of Law and Mortar , Trent Cotney and John Kenney tackle some of the biggest issues impacting the construction industry today—from high-profile construction failures and immigration policy to workforce shortages and employee retention. The episode opens with an analysis of two recent construction incidents, including a structural failure during a building conversion and a roof… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1074124/episodes/19529318-law-and-mortar-episode-113.mp3) ## [Realtors: If AI and Google Can't Figure Out Who You Are, Neither Can Your Clients](https://share.transistor.fm/s/99cabbda) _2026-07-21 · Melissa Rose - Business Coach for Studio Businesses · The Visibility Podcast_ Is your brand sending one clear message... or five different ones? If you've ever felt like your marketing isn't working, your website isn't converting, or Google and AI don't seem to understand what you do, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Visibility Podcast , Melissa introduces the first pillar of her Consistency Framework : Brand Consistency. Most business owners think they have… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/99cabbda/862ff8bc.mp3) ## [The Money Conversation Every Business Owner Needs to Have with Linda Hunt of SumSolutions](https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f8d5182) _2026-07-13 · Melissa Rose - Business Coach for Studio Businesses · The Visibility Podcast_ What if your pricing problem... isn't actually a pricing problem? So many business owners believe that charging more will finally solve their financial frustrations. But if you've raised your rates and still feel overworked, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly second-guessing yourself, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Melissa sits down with financial strategist and The Money… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/5f8d5182/55e35309.mp3) ## [Win Local Visibility Without Posting Every Day with Donna Leyens inside the Pumpkin Planners Rock Facebook Group](https://share.transistor.fm/s/b706e94a) _2026-07-06 · Melissa Rose - Business Coach for Studio Businesses · The Visibility Podcast_ What if your marketing doesn't need more... it just needs to be more relevant? In this special episode of The Visibility Podcast , Melissa shares a live interview from the Pumpkin Planner Rock Facebook group with business strategist Donna Leyens. (you can get in the group FREE and see other great interviews as well.) Together they explore one of the biggest questions business owners are asking… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/b706e94a/5234a9c5.mp3) ## [Your Photos Are Speaking Before You Do: Why Branding Photography Matters with Kristina Lynn](https://share.transistor.fm/s/d2f394d1) _2026-06-29 · Melissa Rose - Business Coach for Studio Businesses · The Visibility Podcast_ Before someone reads your website, watches your videos, or walks through your front door, they've already made a decision about your business. That decision is based on what they see. In this episode of The Visibility Podcast , Melissa Rose sits down with branding photographer Kristina Lynn to talk about the powerful role visual perception plays in building trust, attracting ideal clients, and… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/d2f394d1/584dd379.mp3) ## [How We Created Our Best Summer Enrollment in 17 Years](https://share.transistor.fm/s/b21fef55) _2026-06-22 · Melissa Rose - Business Coach for Studio Businesses · The Visibility Podcast_ Every business eventually hits a plateau. You know the feeling. You're working hard, showing up consistently, and doing all the things you've been told to do—but the growth you're looking for just isn't happening. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what's been happening inside my own brick-and-mortar business, The Dancing House. Over the past year, I've pulled every major growth… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/b21fef55/d90d510a.mp3) ## [From Idea Overload to Revenue: How to Build a Course That Actually Works with Jasmine Jonte](https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d1a6331) _2026-06-15 · Melissa Rose - Business Coach for Studio Businesses · The Visibility Podcast_ If you’ve ever thought, “I should create a course…” but then immediately felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to even begin, this episode is for you. Today, I’m joined by Jasmine Jonte, founder and CEO of CRE8TION, and let me just say… she is the real deal. We dive into the difference between creating a course that simply shares information versus one that actually creates transformation, and… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/7d1a6331/a40502a3.mp3) ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QEMyTqmxaqlO) _2026-06-15 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## Law and Mortar Episode 112 _2026-06-12 · Law & Mortar_ In Episode 112 of Law and Mortar , Trent Cotney and John Kenney discuss two topics that are top of mind for contractors: emerging opportunities in data center construction and the rising challenge of insurance renewals and risk management . As data centers and warehouses continue to drive construction activity, Trent explains why contractors should capitalize on these opportunities while… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1074124/episodes/19338714-law-and-mortar-episode-112.mp3) ## Law and Mortar Episode 111 _2026-05-04 · Law & Mortar_ In Episode 111 of Law and Mortar , Trent Cotney and John Kenney shift from market pressure to industry perspective—covering rising fuel costs, workforce discussions in Washington, and the importance of preserving roofing history. Trent shares insights from Roofing Day in DC, where conversations centered around immigration, affordable housing, and OSHA regulations—issues that continue to shape the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1074124/episodes/19122468-law-and-mortar-episode-111.mp3) ## Law and Mortar Episode 110 _2026-03-06 · Law & Mortar_ Law and Mortar – Episode 110 In Episode 110 of Law and Mortar , Trent Cotney and John Kenney take a hard look at the current state of the construction and roofing markets. Contractors across the country are still busy—but as John explains, busy doesn’t always mean healthy. Over the last six months, warning signs have begun to appear in the form of declining margins, delayed project decisions, and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1074124/episodes/18803812-law-and-mortar-episode-110.mp3) ## Law and Mortar Episode 109 _2026-02-21 · Law & Mortar_ Law and Mortar – Episode 109 In Episode 109 of Law and Mortar , Trent Cotney and John Kenney break down the latest Supreme Court ruling on President Trump’s tariffs and what it means for roofing contractors and construction businesses moving forward. While the ruling may have been unfavorable in some respects, tariffs aren’t going away. Trent and John discuss why contractors should stay… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1074124/episodes/18723526-law-and-mortar-episode-109.mp3) ## Law and Mortar Episode 108 _2026-01-31 · Law & Mortar_ Welcome to Episode 108 of Law and Mortar with Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. This episode covers AI’s growing influence on roofing operations, practical safety protocols, and the need for contractors to adapt their business models in an evolving industry. 🔎 Topics Covered: ✅ How AI is transforming estimating, scheduling, inventory,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1074124/episodes/18602212-law-and-mortar-episode-108.mp3) ## Law and Mortar Episode 107 _2025-12-12 · Law & Mortar_ Welcome to Episode 107 of Law and Mortar featuring Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. This episode explores two essential topics for roofing business owners: succession planning and the responsible integration of AI in operations. 🔎 Topics Covered: ✅ Why every contractor needs a succession plan—even if retirement feels far off ✅ How to… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1074124/episodes/18345913-law-and-mortar-episode-107.mp3) ## Law & Mortar Episode 106 _2025-10-31 · Law & Mortar_ Welcome to Episode 106 of Law and Mortar featuring Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. This episode covers the current landscape of the construction industry—offering practical strategies to help contractors navigate economic pressure, backlog slowdowns, and rising costs. 🔎 Topics Covered: ✅ Shrinking backlogs, a quiet storm season, and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1074124/episodes/18110808-law-mortar-episode-106.mp3) ## Law & Mortar Episode 105 _2025-10-14 · Law & Mortar_ Welcome to Episode 105 of Law and Mortar with Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. In this episode, they explore how AI and automation are reshaping the roofing and construction industries—from estimating to operations and beyond. 🔎 Topics Covered: ✅ Real-world applications of AI in estimating, scheduling, and communication ✅ Why AI is a… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1074124/episodes/18011414-law-mortar-episode-105.mp3)