Starting the year off right could be a matter of making the right decision at just the right time. Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, shares his top tips for what contractors should focus on as we kick-off 2022 in this episode.

Even with over 40 years in the spray foam industry, Tom Harris isn’t comfortable with the term “expert.” He’d refer to himself as a seasoned veteran of the polyurethane foam industry. Yet, it’s undeniable that he possesses great knowledge on the subject, knowledge that our industry could benefit from.

Harris joins WC’s John Wyatt and Hannah Belloli to talk about his journey with the industry and how he ended up where he is today. He shares his observations of the industry over the years, some of the common mistakes he still sees contractors making today, and highlights how the design community needs our support. You can learn more about what’s to come for the spray foam industry (HINT: a training program for every person involved in the spray foam process), and more by tuning in. 

In April of 2022, the High Performance Insulation Professionals (HPIP) are bringing the industry an Insulation Career Fair & Training Expo. And WC Publisher Jill Bloom and Associate Editor Hannah Belloli chatted with Apryl Simmons, Apprenticeship & Credentialing Coordinator at Serrato Corporation, Greg Kurdna, President at Henges Insulation, and Emily Bremmon, Operations Manager at HPIP, to get the inside scoop on what you can expect at the event. The event, that’s training mixed with the opportunity for job seekers to come and interview and network with employees looking to hire (or those interested in training) is an event for a contractor at any stage of his career. And good news, Greg Kudrna is hiring. The three also discuss why the insulation industry is a good career choice. Not only is it year round work, but there is potential to make an incredible amount of money. Learn more about the event and where to register by tuning in! Visit insulationtraining.org for more on HPIP.

The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling that reauthorizes OSHA’s enforcement of the Biden administrations COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large employers. Hear Cotney Attorneys & Consultants CEO Trent Cotney break down the details in this short, five-minute episode.

Art Unlimited CEO Anna Anderson shares ideas and tips on how contractors can leverage their new products or services in their marketing to score new and additional business.

The communities impacted by the devastating tornadoes that struck Kentucky and several other states in the Heartland are going to need a lot of healing -- and a lot of help to rebuild. Contractors can play an important role in stabilizing the current situation and in the recovery process, said Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys and Consultants. However, they should know what they’re getting into. He breaks down some important points to consider in this latest episode.

In this episode, Jill Bloom is joined by owner of Pocket Protectors, Thea Dudley. Pocket Protectors does everything credit based, giving Dudley the nickname of “Credit Overlord.” In this episode, Dudley explains the importance of “risk management,” and what contractors should do to manage who they work with. “One of my tops things I am always beating on contractors about, and they are just awful about it, is doing some background research on the customers they’re doing business with,” Dudley says. “Best advice: Pull a quick commercial credit report. Get that information.” By watching this quick 7 minute episode, contractors will learn how to better protect themselves. Dudley wants to help you do that. If you have any questions or need help getting started pulling credit reports, you can reach out to her at thea@creditoverlord.com.