I have often talked about the most difficult challenge to overcome in the pursuit of winning is the leader’s ability to help their team make behavior changes that will result in the team member’s growth and in accomplishing the goal. However, it’s a rare leader that...
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2018 NTRCA Gold Hammer Award WINNER
Castro Roofing does it again! Winner of the coveted 2018 North Texas Roofing Contractor Association (NTRCA) Gold Hammer Award for Outstanding Commercial Project. That make more Gold Hammer Award than any other roofing company in history. Unprecedented 14 Times Award...
THE GAME OF ROOFING: HOW WE DEFINE WINNING
At Castro Roofing, we have our four-year mission, which we call our Everest Mission — to be the world-class leader in the roofing industry, with unmatched talent and 1,000 service agreements by 2020. But a mission without a roadmap is nothing more than a pipe dream....
THE ABSOLUTE BEST OF THE BEST: FORMULA ONE RACING
What do you get when you combine billions of dollars, the newest technology, the world’s best athletes and smartest engineers, incredible speeds, pin-point turns, and awe-inspiringly beautiful race tracks? The pinnacle of Motorsports: Formula One racing. Ever since I...
OUR VEHICLES TO SUCCESS: HARD WORK, OPPORTUNITY, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Luck is a force that is out of your control; it is believed that success or failure is apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions. People who believe in luck often look for reasons why things aren’t working out instead of taking personal...
“IT PAYS TO MAINTAIN”: Have a Leak? Don’t Blame Your Roofer
From time to time, we get calls from our clients about roof leaks. Even though some are actual roof leaks, sometimes these “roof leaks” are not roof related. Some leaks we find are due to poor window installation, wall joint failures, mechanical equipment on top of...
The Persistent Leak – A Building Owner’s Nightmare
In my line of work, I both hear about and see plenty of roofing horror stories. Building owners encounter any number of nightmarish and treacherous issues in their efforts to have a sturdy, leak-free roof. You’d think it would be simpler to have a high-quality...
“IT PAYS TO MAINTAIN”: PROTECT YOUR ROOF FROM MAYHEM. WHY QUICK FIXES DON’T WORK
This month in “It Pays to Maintain,” we’ll be talking about the causes of roof failure system and the financial cons of quick fixes. When considering the cost of a new roofing system, most consider the capital cost of the roof. A 100,000-square-foot roof, for example,...
When is it time to change your services?
When something isn’t working, when is it time for a change? Years ago, I worked with a landscaper who would take care of the trees and grass on my property. He never talked to me about how we could make the property look better or how I could prevent any future...
Crazy Thing Called Fun – Castro Roofing’s Dedication to Strong Culture
Before I realized roofing was hard work, it was a game for me — a challenge. I tackled my first roof at the age of 11, and back then, the work was simply a race to see if I could pull more shingles than the older guys. It was fun. Fast forward to 2016, and Castro...