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Opinion: What You Need to Know About Big Data and the Restoration Industry

September 23, 2021 8:47 pm

A note from the editor: On Wednesday, Sept. 15, CoreLogic announced it had acquired Next Gear Solutions, sparking much debate throughout the restoration industry on what this could mean for restorers, data, and software integrations. In this link, you can find all the facts about this acquisition, plus links to other interviews with industry experts and Next Gear Founder and CEO Garret Gray, the RIA’s official statement, reaction from Xactware President Mike Fulton, and other opinion pieces like this one.  One of the hottest topics in the world today is the power of data

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If You Build It, They Will Come (and other lies about business from Kevin Costner)

September 22, 2021 7:55 am

Oh sure, mow down a cornfield, build a baseball diamond, and magically superstars will appear, right? So, you started a business. You set out your shingle. You have a cool logo and your hats are better than any of your competitors. Yet, you have the same struggles as all those other losers that you swore you could dominate if you ever had the chance to go out on your own. Well, the field is built, where are the superstars? How many owners are asking, “Why can’t we find good people?” We all have to

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New Academy Gearing Up to Train & Equip Future Restorers

September 20, 2021 6:28 pm

It is no secret the restoration industry is in the midst of a hiring crisis. Now, there is a school specifically serving high school students, recent graduates, and anyone else interested in getting into the trades. The Painting and Disaster Restoration Academy is a fully virtual school that can get students through safety courses, teach the basics of restoration (think even more elementary than WRT courses), and more. From there, the academy partners with restoration companies to place students right into open jobs! In this episode, meet the two masterminds behind the Academy.

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Company Culture: Going Further Together | Mit/Resto Mastery

September 20, 2021 2:14 am

Editor’s Note: Welcome to the fourth of four brand new columns to C&R we promised to introduce you to in the month of September! So far, you’ve met: Scott Walden and his Full Disclosure column. Team Talk with Marcie Richardson Let’s Talk Shop with Sean Scott This week, we are introducing the Mit/Resto Mastery column. Meet a duo who are endlessly passionate about the restoration industry, leadership, collaboration, growth, and shedding light on dark or shadowy spots in leadership.  Brandon Reece is a seasoned leader in the restoration industry with a focus on operations

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FULL COVERAGE: CoreLogic Acquires Next Gear Solutions | Latest News, Videos, & More

September 16, 2021 3:34 am

On Wednesday, Sept. 15, CoreLogic announced it had acquired Next Gear Solutions, which could have far-reaching impacts on the restoration industry when it comes to estimating, data, and more. A few things to understand: Related Links 5 Questions to Answer Before You Sell Selling and Creating Through Risk Management Part 2 CoreLogic Acquires Next Gear SolutionsMergers & Acquisitions: Exploring Consolidation in the Restoration Industry CoreLogic owns Symbility, a competitor to Xactware. Verisk, a competitor to CoreLogic, owns Xactware. Next Gear Solutions’ DASH platform currently integrates with Xactimate; all parties say that integration will remain in

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Industry Insights | Actionable Insights’ Harrison + Whatley Weigh in on CoreLogic Acquiring Next Gear Solutions

September 16, 2021 3:15 am

On Wednesday, Sept. 15, CoreLogic announced it had acquired Next Gear Solutions which could have far-reaching impacts on the restoration industry when it comes to estimating, data, and more. Seth Harrison is the Executive Director and Mark Whatley is founder of Actionable Insights. Actionable Insights is a foundation that exists to preserve the health of the restoration ecosystem by advancing legislation and clarifying globally recognized billing standards. As a natural expression of this mission, we established estimating guidelines that help Xactimate users generate accurate estimates that are approved without hesitation.

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Industry Insights Video: Next Gear Founder Garret Gray Discusses Acquisition by CoreLogic

September 16, 2021 3:00 am

On Wednesday, Sept. 15, CoreLogic announced it had acquired Next Gear Solutions which could have far-reaching impacts on the restoration industry when it comes to estimating, data, and more. As soon as the acquisition was announced, questions swirled around what this means for Next Gear customers, Next Gear staff, contractor data, estimating, and marketplace competition. In his very first public conversation since the acquisition was announced, Next Gear Solutions Founder and CEO Garret Gray talks about what prompted the sale, his vision for the future of the restoration industry, and answers many questions on contractors’ minds.

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CoreLogic Acquires Next Gear Solutions | A Conversation with Xactimate & Pricing Expert Ben Justesen

September 15, 2021 6:46 pm

On Wednesday, Sept. 15, CoreLogic announced it had acquired Next Gear Solutions which could have far-reaching impacts on the restoration industry when it comes to estimating, data, and more. Ben Justesen is a top Xactimate trainer, as well as founder of Enlightened Restoration Solutions and JRCC. He has spent the last few years traveling the U.S. teaching restorers how to give pricing feedback, create custom price lists, and more. He is also the RIA AGA Pricing Taskforce Chair.

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BREAKING NEWS: Next Gear Solutions Acquired by Core Logic

September 15, 2021 2:20 am

CoreLogic, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Next Gear Solutions, a market leader in digital workflow platforms and solutions for the property restoration industry. The combination of Next Gear and CoreLogic’s Claims Connect platforms, gold standard property data and analytics, and tools provides insurance carriers and contractors a compelling choice to enhance and transform the claims experience for policyholders. “We invite those seeking strategic agility to consider the breadth of our entire platform. We are committed to providing leading edge solutions that

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