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The highly-competitive home improvement sector has seen few business leaders and even fewer companies who have managed to distinguish themselves for their success, and also their dedication to making a positive difference in their community. A visionary entrepreneur Scott Waldman and his team from the Kentucky-based R&B Roofing and Remodeling company have put themselves at the forefront of change not just in the remodeling sector, but also in their community.
R&B Roofing and Remodeling have paved their way toward success through ethical business practices and innovative marketing strategies, as well as fair pricing and high-quality services, while fostering a customer-centered model that has left a lasting impact on the environment and countless families across the Kentuckiana area.
“The thing I love the most about our work is that we can transform people’s lives,” Waldman says. “When I just founded the company, it was all about the excitement on my client’s faces after remodeling their homes. My goal was to always put the customer first and deliver the best results without exploiting them financially.”
As the business grew and the customer base expanded, Waldman realized that the impact he had on families’ lives could be that much larger if he reached out to the community and found a way to make an even bigger difference.
“One of our first projects was building a safe house for women who were victims of human trafficking,” Waldman reveals, adding that the project, which was done in collaboration with a local church, was able to offer shelter to around seventeen women.
Waldman and his team members were incredibly happy about the project, so driven by this newfound passion, they decided to extend their helping hand further by contacting larger organizations.
The R&B Roofing and Remodeling team is especially proud of the work they’ve done with the University of Louisville as well as the projects with the Salvation Army.
When it comes to the University of Louisville, Waldman, and his team have offered a number of scholarships and other types of financial aid to struggling students. By doing so, they have contributed to the future and overall well-being of their community through education.
In collaboration with the Salvation Army, Waldman, and his team have participated in several projects that have contributed to the welfare of the local community, particularly its most vulnerable members, with the Birthday program being one of the most notable initiatives.
“The program is held every second Tuesday. It gathers homeless people whose birthdays fall within that month, and it allows them to celebrate with cake, ice cream, and a small gift,” Waldman explains. “It’s made a huge difference in the lives of people who otherwise don’t have anyone to recognize their special day.”
The event is held at a Salvation Army facility, the Red Kettle Café. Since homelessness has been on a steady rise in Louisville, Waldman believes it is imperative for business owners to assist their communities rather than just accrue profit senselessly.
“People need us now more than ever. It is our responsibility to give back as much as we can because a healthy community can lead to healthier business growth,” Waldman says.
The Angel Tree initiative is another project that Waldman and his team have done together with the Salvation Army. It is a Christmas assistance program that aims to provide gifts to children in need.
It involves setting up trees with paper angel tags in various locations. Each angel represents a specific child and includes information about their age, gender, clothing sizes, and gift preferences. Individuals or organizations can choose an angel tag, purchase the requested gifts, and return them to the designated location. “Currently, around 12,000 children receive gifts through the project, and our objective is to double or even triple that number over the next several years.”
Beyond the charity realm, Scott Waldman stands out from other business leaders with his selflessness when it comes to his team members. As the lowest-paid individual at R&B Roofing and Remodeling, he has put the needs of his team ahead of his own. Waldman is a firm believer in leading by example, and he hopes that other CEOs will follow in his footsteps.
“Whatever you give back to the world, whether it’s kindness or support, you will receive in return. The positive energy you put out into the universe comes back to you in ways that can enrich your life and the lives of others.”
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