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Presented by the National Roofing Contractors Association, the Stories of an Extraordinary Industry podcast is meant to enlighten, educate and inspire. From the roof system installers to the manufacturers and everyone in between, the roofing industry is made up of incredibly talented people. This is where we tell their stories.
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Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
What inspired NRCA Chairman of the Board Kyle Thomas’ journey from Gulf Coast beaches to serving the roofing industry?
Sponsored by ABC Supply Co. Inc.
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
PVC roof systems are trusted to protect some of the most iconic buildings in the world. However, in the 1970s, they were shattering after a few years of life. What went wrong, and how did they make a comeback?
Sponsored by ABC Supply Co. Inc.
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
A company goes from sewing doll clothing to providing roof membranes for some of the world’s highest-profile buildings. How has it continued a culture of innovation?
Sponsored by the NRCA Health Care Program
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
What does it take to install a roof on one of the world’s busiest airports? Learn from someone who spent decades dodging airplanes.
Sponsored by TRAC—Training for Roof Application Careers
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
A group of roofers recognized industrywide problems and said: “It’s time to put up or shut up.” Learn how they accomplished big things by turning their dreams into reality.
Sponsored by NRCA ProCertification®
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
We look back at a time when the roofing industry rallied together in the face of tragedy and showed the world this country can be united.
Sponsored by the Roofing Alliance
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
General Roofing Services was one of the first roofing roll-ups in the U.S., and it collapsed. Where did it go wrong, and how did it change the roofing industry? This story is a profound lesson about a type of investment rarely discussed because few have the courage to do it.
Sponsored by FiberTite Roof Systems
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
A 4-year-old girl from Jamaica inspires a homeless roofer to go after his dream job. When tragedy strikes, will the roofer turn it into triumph?
Sponsored by the NRCA Health Care Program
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
How does a community of roofing industry competitors create friendly competition? With two simple words.
Sponsored by NRCA's Qualified Trainer Conference
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
NRCA CEO Reid Ribble recaps Season 1 of “Stories of an Extraordinary Industry,” including what he learned, what surprised him and behind-the-scenes stories.
Sponsored by Tecta America