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Dalworth Restoration Acquired by FLEET Response

December 15, 2021 2:43 pm

FLEET Response is excited to announce the acquisition of Dalworth Restoration, serving the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This addition will provide the platform with a presence in the growing  Northern Texas region for water damage restoration, fire and smoke damage restoration, mold  remediation, and reconstruction services.  Dalworth Restoration joins the other FLEET Response partner companies of Dayspring Restoration,  Alpha-Omega Disaster Restoration, and Burke’s Restoration.   “Since day one, Shane Hobbs and his team at Dalworth Restoration have consistently impressed us with  their commitment to helping families and businesses recover from disasters”, said Dean Murphy, CEO of 

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Mold Remediation: From Homes to MRI Machines

December 14, 2021 4:38 am

Like many in the restoration industry, Liz Keefer had no intention of being here – or being coined The Mold Girl, but now that she is here, she can’t imagine being anywhere else. She intended to be an architect, and foster her love of structures. But as her knowledge of the built environment grew, she entered the contents and mold remediation world in the muggy Southeast U.S. After years of learning and training, Liz and her husband, Robert, opened their own restoration company. Today, Liz runs her own company, traveling the entire East Coast

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The Art of Restoration Sales

December 14, 2021 4:18 am

Sales in restoration is unique. It takes a unique mix of consultative sales, empathy, and innovation. In this episode of the Restoration Today podcast, BluSky Chief Sales Officer Dan Flanagan and Business Development Manager Andy Holt share their tips for restoration sales success including: How has the sales process evolved since the pandemic. Technology (and old school products) to help with all aspects of the sales process. Importance of education – for both employees and customers. Internal company culture, that reflects outward. Diving into the sales process and identifying your target clients, and how

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Dear David: How Does Insurance Cover Employee Theft?

December 14, 2021 4:01 am

Every industry needs knowledgeable professionals. C&R’s commitment to keeping professionals informed inspired this monthly column, “Dear David.”  This column gives C&R subscribers knowledge in an area that touches almost every aspect of the work they do: Insurance. “Dear David” gives readers the opportunity to ask insurance and risk management related questions to someone who is not selling insurance products. These questions can focus on all manner of claims, the structure of an insurance program, risk management techniques, safety, various aspects of compliance, and so much more.  Taking another example from the October issue of

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Restoration 1® Recognized in Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s Top 100 Game Changers for 2021

December 13, 2021 3:21 pm

 Franchise Dictionary Magazine recognizes Restoration 1®, one of the fastest-growing and most-trusted restoration franchises in North America, as one of the top 100 Game Changers of 2021. This recognition highlights franchises that fill a niche, help the communities they are a part of and provide opportunities for aspiring business owners. “Being named to Franchise Dictionary Magazine Top 100 Game Changers is an honor; this award recognizes the brand’s success and growth over the past year,” said Gary Findley, CEO of Restoration 1. “Our entire network has worked incredibly hard to overcome obstacles and expand our operations across the

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Making it Rain | Part 2: Competent, Standards-Based Water Damage and Mold Remediation Practices

December 13, 2021 1:00 am

A Note from the Editor: This is the second of a 3-part series by someone long-considered a structural drying expert. In part 1, R. David Sweet unveiled an issue plaguing the restoration industry: a lack of thorough structural drying, and how remaining vapor is creating additional hidden structural damage that is never found or addressed as experienced in his own daily business. Whether you work in the field as a technician, or you are running a company behind a desk, it’s important everyone in the restoration industry know the standards. The goal of this

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5 Questions to Answer Before You Sell

December 12, 2021 12:00 pm

The restoration industry news is full of stories about mergers and acquisitions. Are you considering selling your business? If you are, you should take a look at the following questions and make sure you and your company are in a strong position to sell. Who am I without my company and my job? Related Links 5 Questions to Answer Before You Sell Selling and Creating Through Risk Management Part 2 CoreLogic Acquires Next Gear Solutions Mergers & Acquisitions: Exploring Consolidation in the Restoration Industry Most entrepreneurs do not have an identity without their business

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Teledyne FLIR Expands VS290 Thermal Camera Videoscope Family with Two Additional Kits and Probe Attachments

December 10, 2021 3:14 pm

Teledyne FLIR today introduced two additions to its industry-first VS290 Thermal Videoscope Kit family of devices—the VS290-33 Thermal MSX Videoscope Kit and the VS29-21 Thermal Videoscope Kit. The VS290-33 features a rounded, dual thermal-visible probe for increased flexibility in conducting underground utility-vault inspection and other high-voltage scenarios that require a CAT IV rating. The VS290-21 provides thermal-only building, mechanical, and electrical inspection capabilities for hard-to-reach areas from crawlspaces to inside motors for construction and maintenance professionals. Along with the new VS290 Videoscope Kits, Teledyne FLIR is offering the VSC-IR33 and VSC-IR21 probe attachments as accessories for

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2022 Restoration Workforce Survey: OPEN NOW!

December 9, 2021 12:45 pm

Hiring and recruiting is unquestionably the top pain point for restoration and cleaning companies today. It is the topic of many conversations on industry trends, highlighted in workshops and breakout sessions at conferences, and even more evident by the number of job openings companies are posting every single day. While we have had many conversations on ways to get creative with hiring, the industry also struggles with attracting new people. In an effort to get to the bottom of what makes the restoration industry a great place to work and create a career, and

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Michelle Blevins

Commentary: Personal Brand + Restoring Kindness Returns

December 8, 2021 1:00 am

“You are not defined by the numbers that surround your life: age, address, income, output, kids, etc. You are defined by your actions, your deeds, your WORDS, and your contribution to society as a whole.” – Ally Love On a recent drive, I listened to a podcast on leadership and personal brand. It all revolved around the question of how people experience you. Are you the leader who others experience as brash and arrogant? Are you someone who others experience as a pushover and weak? Or do they experience you as strong, stable, and

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