RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast

In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank podcast, Karen Edwards welcomes Adam Capps from Re-Dry to talk about the game-changing technology that is saving rooftops across the country and empowering contractors to better identify and resolve moisture issues. After many years working in the commercial roofing industry and seeing the problems caused by moisture, Adam develo

In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank podcast, Karen Edwards welcomes John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group to talk about estimating and the role that technology plays in the process. They examine the importance of understanding the basics of estimating and how technology enhances efficiency. Finally, they explain AI modeling in estimating and what the future of e

In the latest episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank podcast, host, Ryan Groth welcomes Jeff Richland from Music City Roofers and Roofers united as our esteemed guest. Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, diving deep into the complex world of private equity and acquisitions within the roofing industry. This discussion sheds light on the strategic rol

Karen Edwards, executive director of RT3, sits down with John Kiesel, the winner of the 2023 RT3 Innovator of the Year award. Kiesel joined the roofing industry at 17 years old, working for his family's roofing business. He worked his way up from field worker to superintendent to general manager and now is president of Division 7 Roofing. The Innovator of the Year award was created

In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank podcast, our executive director, Karen Edwards guest hosts, and sits down with CEO and founder of Service Alignment, Chad Westbrook. Service Alignment works with contractors across the country to build high-performing teams geared toward improving the company’s sales, service, and lead generation teams. This means he sees and u

RT3 podcast host, Ryan Groth sits down with the founders of Renovate Robotics, Andy Stulc and Dylan Crow. This revolutionary company is creating the first roofing robot. The New York-based startup is currently looking for beta testers to perform pilot projects with a robot that installs asphalt shingles. If successful, the robot could be a major step toward solving the labor shorta

In this installment of the Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast, your host, Ryan Groth sits down with Isaac Barlow, founder of busy busy, a mobile time card app built for construction and other remote industries. busybusy is the top-ranked GPS time tracking software by office staff and field employees. busybusy provides everything you need, including unlimited photo storage, job c

In this episode of the RT3 Podcast our host, Ryan Groth, sits down with Joe Hoffman, founder and CEO of Roofle. The two talk about Roofle’s mission to revolutionize the roofing industry. Roofle is the result of thousands of hours planning, strategizing, designing, developing and implementing what they believe is the fastest & simplest way to buy a roof. You won't want to miss thi

In this episode of the RT3 Podcast our host, Ryan Groth, sits down with Demetrius Gray, founder of Captain. The two talk about the uptick in extreme natural disasters and how Captain can help contractors and homeowners rebuild faster after a storm. Captain vets and approves policyholders contractor choices while ensuring that the cost to homeowners won’t exceed their deductible.

In this episode of the RT3 Podcast our host, Ryan Groth, sits down with Ben Hodson, CEO of JobNimbus. The two talk about entrepreneurship, how service providers can best help roofing contractors and home exterior companies, and best practices for start ups. You won't want to miss this exciting installment of the Roofing Technology Think Tank podcast!