The RSA Blog

Real tactics from the field.

Door-knocking scripts, objection breakdowns, product comparisons, and the mistakes new roofing reps make in their first 90 days. Written by reps who've been there.

Objection Handling

How to Handle "I Need to Think About It" Without Losing the Deal

It's the objection most reps fumble. Here's what it actually means (3 hidden translations), why pushing harder fails, and the scripts that surface the real objection so you can solve it.

By Joshua Rooney 2026-05-23 10 min read
Door-Knocking

The Door-Knocking Script That Actually Works in Storm-Restoration Markets

Three verbatim opening scripts, why each one works in the first 4 seconds, and how to transition from chat to inspection without sounding like a storm chaser.

By Joshua Rooney 2026-05-23 12 min read
New Rep Onboarding

What New Roofing Reps Get Wrong in Their First 30 Days

The 8 mistakes that get most new roofing sales reps to quit before day 30. The math nobody shows them, the habits that lose deals, and what to actually do instead.

By Joshua Rooney 2026-05-23 11 min read
Product Knowledge

GAF vs Owens Corning vs CertainTeed: A Rep's Quick-Reference

Side-by-side comparison of the three biggest shingle brands. Warranty, wind, hail, price tier, and the homeowner-question cheat sheet. What to say at the door.

By Joshua Rooney 2026-05-23 13 min read
Closing

Voice Tone for the Close: 3 Things That Move the Needle

At the close, your voice matters more than your words. Three specific vocal moves that separate the reps who close consistently from the reps who don't — plus how to practice them.

By Joshua Rooney 2026-05-23 9 min read

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