What if our business is not the most important thing? In this special episode of You Ask, The PROs Answer, we revisit a conversation between host Cole and Pro Exteriors owner and president Aaron Rogers about the Community PRO Pledge, Pro Exteriors' commitment to serving the communities across the Delmarva Peninsula. Originally recorded in 2024, this conversation is worth revisiting because the vision behind the Community PRO Pledge is bigger than any single project. It's about creating a culture of service and using the skills, resources, relationships, and opportunities we have to make a meaningful difference in the communities we call home. So, what exactly is the Community PRO Pledge? Aaron explains why Pro Exteriors decided to put a name and mission behind its commitment to giving back, how that commitment connects to the company's values, and why serving others has become such an important part of his own life. You'll also hear about some of the ways the Community PRO Pledge has already taken shape, including: Providing roof repairs at no cost to homeowners who couldn't afford themOrganizing community food drivesRebuilding the canteen at Delmarva Christian Service Camp in Laurel, DelawarePartnering with Habitat for Humanity to provide donated roofs for local familiesWorking alongside employees, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and other businessesExploring opportunities for other companies to become Community PRO Pledge partnersBut this conversation isn't just about what Pro Exteriors has done. It's also about what you can do. Aaron's message at the end of the conversation is simple: impact requires action. Making a difference doesn't always require a grand gesture. Sometimes it starts with an hour a week, a phone call to a local nonprofit, or simply asking, "Is there a way that I can serve?" Whether you're a homeowner, business owner, contractor, or simply someone who wants to make a difference in your community, we hope this conversation encourages you to take that first step. CHAPTERS 00:00 – What If Our Business Isn't the Most Important Thing? 00:24 – Why We're Revisiting the Community PRO Pledge 01:30 – What Is the Community PRO Pledge? 01:44 – The Mission Behind the Pledge 03:06 – What the Pledge Means to Pro Exteriors 05:17 – Is Community Giving Common in the Home Improvement Industry? 06:32 – How the Pledge Aligns With Our Values 07:51 – Why Create the Community PRO Pledge? 10:05 – Real Faith Requires Action 11:07 – Where Does the Desire to Serve Come From? 12:01 – The Happiest Moments Come From Helping Others 13:14 – How Pro Exteriors Has Given Back 14:24 – The Community Food Drive 15:13 – Rebuilding Delmarva Christian Service Camp 16:09 – Partnering With the Food Bank of Delaware 17:25 – The Habitat for Humanity Partnership 19:09 – Seven Roofs, Seven Families 19:34 – Why Talk About Giving Back? 20:15 – The Partners Behind the Projects 22:19 – How Is the Community PRO Pledge Funded? 23:06 – How Other Businesses Can Get Involved 23:34 – How You Can Make an Impact 24:04 – Impact Requires Action 25:43 – The Community PRO Pledge Is Just Getting Started 26:03 – Take the Community PRO Pledge 26:22 – Thanks for Supporting the Show 26:53 – Happy Homeowning 🤝 TAKE THE COMMUNITY PRO PLEDGE We would love for you to take the pledge with us. If you'd like to learn more about the Community PRO Pledge, become a community partner, or find a way to get involved, email us at: info@askproexteriors.com You can also drop a comment wherever you're watching or listening and let us know how you'd like to help. 🏡 ABOUT PRO EXTERIORS Pro Exteriors is an exterior contracting company serving homeowners throughout Delaware and Maryland. We help homeowners with roofing, siding, windows, doors, decks, porches, gutters, gutter guards, and other exterior remodeling projects. Learn more about Pro Exteriors: https://www.askproexteriors.com/ #CommunityPROPledge #ProExteriors #Delmarva #CommunityService #GivingBack
