Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Speed, service and a surprising comparison
By Jesse Sanchez. How Tracey Donels is reshaping roofing service departments one fast, high-quality repair at a time. In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, industry consultant Tracey Donels of Service First Solutions draws a sharp and compelling comparison between a fast-food giant and the roofing service world, and it’s not ...
Helping contractors lead, not just grind
By Jesse Sanchez. The leadership fix that contractors didn’t know they needed. Contractors have more opportunity now than ever to grow thriving businesses, if only they step out of the day-to-day chaos and start leading with purpose. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Melissa Chapman, co-founder of The GLO ...
Inclusive recruitment reshapes roofing workforce
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry leader highlights the critical role women play in driving innovation and success in roofing. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with industry professionals Kristin Case, co-owner of Hi-Peak Staffing Solutions, and Rae Fistonich of Chinook Building Envelope Services to unpack ...
Demand, durability and a market on the rise
By Jesse Sanchez. A new study shows metal roofing isn't just growing, it's transforming how the industry thinks about the future. Metal is having a moment. That’s the takeaway from this episode of MetalCast™, where host Heidi J. Ellsworth speaks with Paul Trombitas of FMI Research. Paul lays out a ...
Building a roofing service team that performs under pressure
By Jesse Sanchez. Smart hiring and role clarity are the secret weapons behind responsive, high-performing service teams. Building a service team isn’t about headcount. It’s about hiring the right people, assigning the right roles and making sure everyone knows exactly what they’re responsible for. If you read the previous article, ...
Tackling rooftop retrofit headaches
By Jesse Sanchez. Why pros are swapping out old-school plumbing vent workarounds for this purpose-built solution. For contractors tired of wrestling with mismatched pipe sizes and pricey custom parts during roof jobs, a small piece of plastic might be the biggest time-saver they didn’t know they needed. TUBOS, a specialized ...
The hidden science of sealants, fasteners and flashings
By Jesse Sanchez. The true strength of a metal roof isn't what meets the eye, it's what's out of sight that matters. What makes a metal roof truly reliable isn’t its sleek surface or sharp lines; it’s the hidden components underneath. According to ASC Building Products, long-term performance depends on ...
Uber for labor
By Jesse Sanchez. How one startup’s tech solution is transforming sub-crew hiring in the roofing industry. Carlos Carballo, co-founder of Labor Central, joined host Heidi J. Ellsworth in this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, to share how his tech-driven platform is tackling one of the industry’s most persistent and growing ...
A quiet powerhouse shaping the future of metal construction
By Jesse Sanchez. Employee ownership, unmatched logistics and a customer-first ethos drive a national brand with a local touch. In this Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth digs deeper into what truly sets Central States Manufacturing apart and the answers might surprise even industry veterans. What started in 1988 with ...
How spray polyurethane rescued a convention giant
By Jesse Sanchez. A shortage, a storm zone and a supersized roof challenge led to a high-stakes rethink. When the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the sixth largest in the nation, needed a roof restoration, traditional materials weren’t an option. Supply chain disruptions during the pandemic had choked ...
