Give them a ladder to climb

The messiness of being human

We are complex creatures who can all use help navigating emotional highs and lows, self-esteem issues, relationship struggles, and the constant process of learning and growth. Guests: Kara Houck McCaffrey, chief wellness officer at Houck Paul Reed, co-founder of Roofers in Recovery Show notes: Topics and links for this episode include: -The historically “macho” culture in the roofing industry and how it can affect whether workers seek mental health support -Signs for employers and workers to look for in others regarding mental health and addiction -How leaders can ensure their employees’ mental health is supported -The importance of talking about the resources available and sharing personal experiences -Roofers in Recovery [https://roofersinrecovery.org/]   -Construction Suicide Prevention Week [https://constructionsuicideprevention.com/]  -Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention [https://www.preventconstructionsuicide.com/]  -NRCA’s mental health resources [https://nrca.net/resources/safety/mentalhealth]   -Professional Roofing article, “Under the hard hat [https://www.professionalroofing.net/articles/article/5740]”  -Professional Roofing article, “Beyond harnesses [https://professionalroofing.net/Articles/Beyond-harnesses--09-01-2025/5628]”   -Professional Roofing article, “It’s hard being human [https://www.professionalroofing.net/Articles/It-s-hard-being-human--11-01-2024/5481]”   Looking for more? Join NRCA [https://nrca.net/becomeamember]  Subscribe to NRCA E-News [https://confirmsubscription.com/h/t/DD7F09B194712935]  Subscribe to Professional Roofing [https://d3data.net/pro/]  You also can find NRCA on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/OfficialNRCA], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/officialnrca/], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-roofing-contractors-association/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@officialnrca] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@officialnrca].    Hosted by Told You So Media

Give them a ladder to climb

Providing career pathways and training to your teams will help build loyalty and a stronger company. Guests: Chris Bowman, president of Collins Roofing Pat Kurth, national lead mobile trainer for Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems Show notes: Topics and links for this episode include: -The perception of the roofing industry and how it has changed -How manufacturers and contractors can work together to address the labor shortage -Attracting younger talent and the importance of education, training and making people feel appreciated -Roofing industry career paths -Future Executives Institute [https://www.nrca.net/education/fei]  -Careers in Roofing website [https://careersinroofing.com/]   -NRCA’s training resources [https://www.nrca.net/workforce-development/training]  -Professional Roofing article, “Creating career paths [https://www.professionalroofing.net/Articles/Creating-career-paths--04-01-2026/5723]”   -Professional Roofing article, “Optimizing talent [https://www.professionalroofing.net/Articles/Optimizing-talent--04-01-2026/5726]”   Looking for more?  Join NRCA [https://nrca.net/becomeamember]  Subscribe to NRCA E-News [https://confirmsubscription.com/h/t/DD7F09B194712935]  Subscribe to Professional Roofing [https://d3data.net/pro/]  You also can find NRCA on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/OfficialNRCA], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/officialnrca/], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-roofing-contractors-association/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@officialnrca] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@officialnrca].    Hosted by Told You So Media

Hindsight is 20/20

We’ve all learned hard lessons over the years, and safety lessons are among the most devastating. Join our conversation with roofing contractors who share their stories. Guests: Brad Sutter, owner of Sutter Roofing Wendy Marvin, CEO of Matrix Roofing & Home Solutions Dave Stefko, president of Eberhard, a Tecta America company Show notes: Topics and links for this episode include: -How roofing contractors prioritize safety at their companies -The Occupational Safety and Health Administration [https://www.osha.gov/]  -Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3)  [https://rt3thinktank.com/] -NRCA health and safety resources [https://www.nrca.net/safety]  -NRCA health and safety products [https://industry.nrca.net/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=NRCAStoreList&site=nrca&es3_key=a32b59d7-321d-49ac-b11c-43d458aa6e46]  -Professional Roofing article, “A cleaner approach to safety [https://www.professionalroofing.net/Articles/A-cleaner-approach-to-safety--02-01-2026/5693]”  -Professional Roofing article, “Beyond harnesses [https://www.professionalroofing.net/Articles/Beyond-harnesses--09-01-2025/5628]”   Looking for more? Join NRCA [https://nrca.net/becomeamember] Subscribe to NRCA E-News [https://confirmsubscription.com/h/t/DD7F09B194712935] Subscribe to Professional Roofing [https://d3data.net/pro/] You also can find NRCA on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/OfficialNRCA], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/officialnrca/], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-roofing-contractors-association/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@officialnrca] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@officialnrca].    Hosted by Told You So Media

Don't Shoot the Messenger

From E-Verify to I-9 audits to threats of ICE visits, it can be overwhelming to hire immigrant labor. NRCA chats with legal experts about what roofing contractors should do and how they can best prepare their teams to stay on the right side of the law.  Guests: Trent Cotney, NRCA’s counsel and partner and practice group leader with Adams & Reese Ben Briggs, partner with Adams & Reese  Show notes: Topics for this episode include: -The importance of the I-9 process [https://www.uscis.gov/i-9] for all employees -What employers can do in the face of a labor shortage and immigration enforcement challenges -Ensuring your companies policies and procedures are compliant -The pros and cons of E-Verify [https://www.e-verify.gov/]  -Common mistakes contractors make when completing I-9 forms -Steps contractors can take to prepare for visits from ICE -A call for roofing professionals to attend NRCA's Roofing Day in D.C. [https://nrca.net/advocacy/roofing-day], one of the largest advocacy events on Capitol Hill, so their voices can be heard in Washington, D.C. Be sure to also check out NRCA’s Employer Immigration Resources [https://nrca.net/immigrantlabor].  Are you an NRCA member with a legal question? Don’t forget you have access to NRCA’s Legal Helpline [https://nrca.net/member-services/consult/legal].  Looking for more? Join NRCA [https://nrca.net/becomeamember]  Subscribe to NRCA E-News [https://confirmsubscription.com/h/t/DD7F09B194712935]  Subscribe to Professional Roofing  [https://d3data.net/pro/] You also can find NRCA on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/OfficialNRCA], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/officialnrca/], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-roofing-contractors-association/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@officialnrca] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@officialnrca].  Hosted by Told You So Media

What to Expect in Year Two of Trump 2.0

Curious about what 2026 will bring? Our Washington, D.C., insiders share their projections on the current political landscape and outlook for the upcoming year.   Guests:   Duane Musser, NRCA’s vice president of government relations Teri Dorn, NRCA’s director of political affairs Brad Stine, NRCA’s director of federal affairs   Show notes:   Topics for this episode include:   -NRCA's efforts regarding workforce development policy, including supporting more funding for CTE programs, reform of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act [https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/wioa] and immigration reform -NRCA's efforts regarding legislative proposals designed to address the affordable housing crisis, including the Revitalizing Downtown and Main Streets Act [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2410] and the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2854]  -Major federal policies affecting roofing contractors in 2026, including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, [https://nrca.net/RoofingNews/What%20you%20need%20to%20know%20about%20the%20One%20Big%20Beautiful%20Bill%20Act.7-17-2025.12829/Details/Story] immigration enforcement [https://nrca.net/immigrantlabor] and health care policies -The current regulatory environment, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's heat rule [https://www.osha.gov/heat-exposure/rulemaking] and how it could affect the roofing industry -The outlook regarding tariffs -A call for roofing professionals to attend NRCA's Roofing Day in D.C. [https://nrca.net/advocacy/roofing-day], one of the largest advocacy events on Capitol Hill, April 14-15 so their voices can be heard in Washington, D.C. -The importance of ROOFPAC [https://nrca.net/advocacy/ROOFPAC], NRCA's federally registered political action committee, which is dedicated to supporting pro-growth candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives   Looking for more?   Join NRCA [https://nrca.net/becomeamember]  Subscribe to NRCA E-News [https://confirmsubscription.com/h/t/DD7F09B194712935]  Subscribe to Professional Roofing magazine [https://d3data.net/pro/]  You also can find NRCA on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/OfficialNRCA], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/officialnrca/], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-roofing-contractors-association/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@officialnrca] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@officialnrca].    Hosted by Told You So Media