by Rudy Rodriguez | Jan 15, 2021 | Awards, Culture and Business, Uncategorized
“First and foremost, we are about our employees and their work environments. That’s why safety is a priority for us. The monetary savings is just icing on the cake.” As commercial roofers, we’re in a notoriously dangerous line of work. In fact, the Bureau of Labor...
by Rudy Rodriguez | Jun 4, 2018 | Culture and Business, Uncategorized
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...
by Rudy Rodriguez | Mar 18, 2017 | Culture and Business, Personal and Fun, Uncategorized
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....
by Rudy Rodriguez | Mar 5, 2017 | Culture and Business, Personal and Fun, Uncategorized
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...
by Rudy Rodriguez | Dec 10, 2016 | Culture and Business, Roof Leaks, Roof Maintenance, Uncategorized
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...
by Rudy Rodriguez | Dec 4, 2016 | Culture and Business, Personal and Fun, Uncategorized
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...