Diversification vs. Domination: Should You Niche Down or Branch Out?
Mon, Aug 24, 2026
Gary A. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Certified Contractors Network (CCN) - August 2026
At some point in the life of most roofing companies, a growth question emerges that feels deceptively simple: should you keep doing what you are doing but bet... Read More
The Owner’s Trap: How to Stop Being the Most Important Person in Your Company
Mon, Jul 06, 2026
Gary A. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Certified Contractors Network (CCN) - June 2026
You built your roofing company from nothing. You learned the trade, won the jobs, solved the problems and kept the trucks moving. Your name is on the door, your... Read More
From Chaos to Systems: Why Documented Processes are the Foundation of a Business
Fri, May 15, 2026
Gary A. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Certified Contractors Network (CCN) - May 2026
There is a moment that almost every growing roofing contractor recognizes. Business is good. Revenue is up. The phone is ringing. And somehow, despite all that s... Read More
The Psychology Behind the Sale: Why Homeowners Decide Before We Think They Do
Mon, Mar 02, 2026
Gary A. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Certified Contractors Network (CCN) - March 2026
For most of the construction industry’s history, sales training has focused on logic: explain the scope. Present the materials. Justify the price. Answer... Read More
Building a Referral-Driven Roofing Business Starts with Customer Experience
Tue, Feb 03, 2026
Gary A. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Certified Contractors Network (CCN) - February 2026
Ask any successful roofing contractor where their best jobs come from and you’ll hear the same answer over and over again: referrals.
People trust fr... Read More
Finish Strong and Start Smart: Building Your 2026 Business Roadmap to Success
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
Gary A. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Certified Contractors Network (CCN) - December 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, many roofing contractors are taking a deep breath and for good reason. This year has been challenging for much of our industry. Be... Read More
The Power of a Quarterly SWOT Analysis for Roofing Contractors
Mon, Nov 10, 2025
Gary A. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Certified Contractors Network (CCN) - November 2025
Roofing contractors face challenges and opportunities, from shifting material costs and supply chain delays to evolving technology and tighter labor markets... Read More