Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Navigating current trends
By Emma Peterson. Dive into the home and business owner trends that are shaping the outdoor contracting industry. In a new episode of From the Ground Up™, Karol Weyman hosted John Kenney for a conversation about the current state of the outdoor construction market. More specifically, John zeroed in ...
The power of company culture
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the importance of aligning your hiring with your company goals. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards is joined by Kristin Case of Hi-Peak Staffing Solutions and Erika Teasley of Stonescape Steel Roofing & Exteriors for a conversation about developing ...
Build a better roof system with TopSpec coatings
By Emma Peterson. How SRS and TopShield support contractors with the TopSpec fluid-applied roof systems. The coatings and fluid-applied roofing market is rapidly growing as building owners and managers look for more sustainable and economical solutions to aging roofs. This makes it an attractive opportunity for roofing contractors who are ...
Products that work year-round with you
By Emma Peterson. At SOPREMA, they know the roofing project doesn’t wait for ideal conditions. That’s why they design products that perform even in the harshest conditions. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth and Darci Kunard, SOPREMA’s national sales manager, sat down for a conversation ...
EAS Roofing is the January R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. This contractor is keeping customers happy and crews safe no matter what the Pittsburgh weather throws at them. Every month, we highlight one of the incredible members of our R-Club roofing community as our Roofer of the Month. This title not only comes with some bragging ...
Turn the mundane magical with artificial stone
By Emma Peterson. Artificial stone is growing in popularity, and rightfully so! From versatility to durability and affordability, this is a great option for your next project. For many homeowners, a rock is something that gets in their way when doing routine yard work, like replanting flowers. But the right ...
Take your Tapco bender to the next level
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Tapco’s brake accessories boost efficiency when metal bending. Tapco Tools’ metal bending brakes have become known in the roofing and construction industries for their durability, portability and accuracy. With over 50 years of engineering experience behind them, these brakes “help contractors work smarter, faster and ...
See you at World of Concrete 2026!
By Emma Peterson. Join Marlin Fishe, Bridget Wilson, Jorge Rodriguez and countless other professionals at the industry’s only tradeshow dedicated to the concrete and masonry industries Recently, The Coffee Shops™ partnered up with Tremco to give away a few World of Concrete Education Super Passes! These passes give attendees access ...
Transform your marketing with data
By Emma Peterson. Data-driven strategies are the future of contractor marketing and sales success. Get ready for a new Read Listen Watch® (RLW), airing on January 14, 2026, at 11 a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET)! This episode, “Stop Chasing Leads. Start Using Data.,” will be all about how high-quality data ...
The future of water pumps
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Syllent is helping people save on lower stress and maintenance while saving money. While at the International Pool Spa Patio Expo last month, The Coffee Shops™ crew got the chance to host a soundstage in the show’s brand-new media village! With that soundstage, we ...
