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The Academy covers you during every stage of your journey. From roofing business beginner to successful entrepreneur. The course is meant to help you at any stage of your business while advancing your skills and knowledge of the basics all the way through the more advanced growth strategies. In fact now is the perfect time for you to join the Academy; not only do we have training that will take you through every step, but you’ll also be able to get support and advice from within the community too, to help you through your journey. Read our blog to continue your education as a roofing business owner.
Five Reasons Roofing Companies Fail and How To Avoid These Mistakes
The Roofing Academy team is extremely passionate about helping new roofers fulfill their lifelong dream and launch their own roofing business. We have seen many roofers do so successfully over the years and nothing brings us more joy than getting the chance to see...
Roofing Academy Monthly Member Spotlight
With the end of September comes a new, busy season for all of us roofers and of course it also brings our September Member of the Month! This month, the Roofing Academy team is honored to introduce you to our member Jose Herrera of New Era Roofing in Westminster,...
The Biggest Challenges to Starting a Roofing Company and How to Overcome Them All
Starting your own roofing company can be daunting, but it is an extremely fulfilling and absolutely life-changing endeavor. When starting your own roofing business, you are going to face many challenges. There will be challenges that you considered prior to diving...
Roofing Academy Monthly Member Spotlight
The Roofing Academy is excited to introduce you to August’s Roofer of the Month, Ben Farha of Farha Roofing! Ben is the owner and founder of Farha Roofing, a premier roofing business serving the Wichita, Kansas City, and Denver Metro areas. From a young age Ben had...
How Coaching, Training, and Leadership Influence Employee Retention
By nature, human beings crave growth and challenge. We have an innate desire to learn, to try new things, and to feel the sense of accomplishment when we do so successfully. When we are without these things we tend to feel bored and stagnant. This feeling of...
Roofing Academy Monthly Member Spotlight
It is the end of July which means it is time to introduce you to July’s Roofing Academy Member of the Month. This month we have the honor of introducing you to Matt Collins. Matt is a third generation contractor and the owner of Collins and Sons Roofing in Conway,...
Roofing Academy Monthly Member Spotlight
We are pleased to introduce you to Joe Lesher, the Roof Academy’s June Member of the month! Joe is the owner and founder of Lesher Roofing and Siding serving Pennsylvania. Joe is a proud native Pennsylvanian, Army Infantry Veteran, and third generation contractor....
How to Market Your Roofing Company
As a roofing contractor you know the importance of the skills of the trade, the required licensure to operate, and of course the insurance to protect you and your team. One area that you might be less comfortable with is your roofing company’s marketing plan....
How to Start A Roofing Company
If you are interested in starting a roofing company, we want to offer you our congratulations and a warm welcome to the industry! Few industries are more rewarding than the roofing industry and starting a roofing company is something that you will be able to look...
