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Articles Tagged with ''business owners''

SkillsUSA Champ Builds Thriving Business
If Walls Could Talk

SkillsUSA Champ Builds Thriving Business, Makes Team USA

Tristan Coates' journey from student competitor to business owner highlights the opportunities available in today's skilled trades.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
June 23, 2026
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Tristan Coates turned a high school carpentry program into a thriving construction company and a chance to represent the U.S. at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.
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Contractors Who Win Trust Win More Business
Dear Anna

Build Trust That Wins More Contracts Now

Anna Anderson explains how awards, certifications and media exposure build contractor trust online.
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Anna Anderson
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
June 19, 2026
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On the “If Walls Could Talk” podcast, A-Squared Marketing CEO Anna Anderson talks about why referrals, certifications and media coverage remain critical trust signals today for contractors.
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Today's Biggest Employment Challenges for Contractors
Legal Insights

Employment Risks and Severance

Legal guidance on hiring, firing, severance agreements and workforce risk for roofers.
Trent Cotney
Trent Cotney
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
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John Wyatt
June 19, 2026
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Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explains what is entailed with terminating a problematic employee.
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2026 CISCA Summit

Contractors Eye Growth at CISCA Summit 2026

Ceiling contractors gathered in Grapevine, Texas, pointing to steady demand, rising data center work and a focus on education, technology and workforce development.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
April 27, 2026
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Read highlights of the Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association (CISCA) Summit, which emphasized education, technology and cautious optimism amid steady demand and evolving market conditions.


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Carol Kimmel Schary
Women Who Build

Building on Family Foundations

After stepping into leadership of the Nathan Kimmel Company, Carol Schary expanded its reach while honoring the values that shaped its legacy.
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John Wyatt
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
March 4, 2026
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After stepping into leadership of the Nathan Kimmel Company, Carol Schary expanded its reach while honoring the values that shaped its legacy.



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Sheila-Cross
Women Who Build

Turning Jobsite Pain Points Into Innovation

After careers in real estate and construction management, Sheila Cross created drywall finishing solutions that improve strength, consistency and jobsite efficiency.
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John Wyatt
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
March 4, 2026
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After careers in real estate and construction management, Sheila Cross created drywall finishing solutions that improve strength, consistency and jobsite efficiency.


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Women Who Build
Women Who Build

Navigating Industry Barriers

Jacquelynn Cadena’s career spans housing, hospitality and government work while advocating for workforce stability and affordable housing.
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John Wyatt
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
March 4, 2026
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Jacquelynn Cadena’s career spans housing, hospitality and government work while advocating for workforce stability and affordable housing.


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Women Who Build
Women Who Build

Turning Setbacks Into Industry Leadership

Jessica Azarelo transformed a career disruption into the launch of Attic Queen, a growing insulation and building performance company.
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John Wyatt
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
March 4, 2026
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Jessica Azarelo transformed a career disruption into the launch of Attic Queen, a growing insulation and building performance company.


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Women Who Build
Women Who Build

Drywall Shorty Builds a Global Following

Lydia Crowder turned two decades of drywall finishing experience into a social media platform that educates millions and promotes Level 5 finishing excellence.
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John Wyatt
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
March 4, 2026
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Lydia Crowder turned two decades of drywall finishing experience into a social media platform that educates millions and promotes Level 5 finishing excellence.



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Daana Denzel
Women Who Build

Listening to Ceilings Since Childhood

Manufacturer’s rep and entrepreneur Daana Denzel turned early exposure to acoustical construction into a thriving career in the wall and ceiling industry.
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John Wyatt
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
March 4, 2026
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Manufacturer’s rep and entrepreneur Daana Denzel turned early exposure to acoustical construction into a thriving career in the wall and ceiling industry.


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