Restoration Today is a video and audio podcast covering everything restoration-related.
Every week, Michelle Blevins sits down with an industry peer – a contractor, a colleague, a supplier, an innovator, an insurer, etc. Every conversation covers the hottest topics in today’s restoration industry – going beyond fire and water damage restoration and diving into topics like M&A, company culture, hiring and recruiting, innovations in restoration, and tools of the trade.
Plus, there are some guaranteed laughs and heartfelt moments.
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Today on the podcast, Michelle is joined by Ryan Reese, author of “A Larger Loss”, a new thriller book on the restoration industry. Ryan shares his background and how he came to write a book that involves the bio remediation industry. Are any of the characters base on real life people in the industry? Listen and find out!
Lance Eisen, EVP of Business Development for NORMI, Inc., is here to share about NORMI Connect, types of training contractors should be focusing on in 2024, options for contractors searching for learning opportunities without the classroom, and more!
Happy New Year and welcome back to the Restoration Today podcast! Today Helena Kelly, co founder & Fractional CMO of Sagely & Co., is here to share her knowledge on all things marketing and have a conversation with Michelle about: When starting Sagely & Co., what she decided she was and was NOT going to do. The #1 struggle for B2B companies trying to market their products/services How to stay up on all the latest marketing trends What advice she would give to women who want to take the leap …and more!
We are excited to bring the restoration conversation north of the US and bring Ji Yoon, president & CEO of Canstar Restoration on the podcast! Ji Yoon has a decade of experience in the restoration industry and has directed growth within companies, predominantly through M&A strategies. On this episode, Michelle and Ji Yoon talk about: Introducing us to Canstar Restorations What is the restoration climate like in Canada? What are the biggest challenges you’re facing? What is happening with M&A in Canada? What trends do you foresee impacting Canada in 2024? – …and more!
On this episode, Scott Severe and Brandon Burton of Corelogic join Michelle to share the latest news at Corelogic and INTRConnect, sharing their thoughts on: #1 thing they are most excited about for INTRConnect What makes INTRConnect different from other industry events What CoreLogic is doing to bring new tools to the mitigation process Highlights for contractors curious what’s on the horizon What’s new in the world of IICRC Standards Top 3 changes contractors will notice/should be excited about with the change …and MORE!
On today’s episode of the Restoration Today Podcast, Kevin Dooley, founder of Kahi joins Michelle to talk about innovations in the industry, asset tracking, what Kahi provides to the restoration industry, challenges/opportunities for restorers, and more!
Last years State of the Industry Report had no mention of AI but this year AI is popping up everywhere! Ben Clark & Tim Kern of Matterport join the podcast to talk through all things tech, AI, 3D imaging, 360 degree images vs. point and shoot, 2024 trends, and MORE!
On this episode, we are joined by Psychologist, speaker, fellow podcast host, & author of the book “What Now – Navigating the Aftermath of Homicide or Suicide,” Dr. Jan Canty. Michelle was introduced to Dr. Canty through a blog on ethical lines for crime scene cleanup. You can read the blog post HERE. Episode highlights: The story behind her book Ethical boundaries for crime and trauma scene cleanup companies How companies in the industry can/should be helping survivors of great losses Red flags of trouble Advice for survivors on finding the right company to
Did you know over 60% of our countries economy comes from family-owned businesses? Rob Ferguson, CEO of The Ferguson Alliance, has a passion for doing whatever he can to help family businesses reach prosperity and extend their lifecycle. On today’s episode of the Restoration Today podcast, Rob talks with Michelle about all family-run businesses and shares his thoughts on: Why family-owned businesses are such a vital part of our economy Strengths that family-run businesses bring to the table Frustrations/pain points for family-owned businesses Can family businesses ever reach a boiling point where there is
Welcome to Frankie Soriano, Founder of WeScope, and Jonathan Siegel, Founder of EstimateQA, on this episode of the Restoration Today podcast. Frankie and Jonathan talk with Michelle about estimating and getting paid! Topics discussed: Biggest challenges contractors facing when it comes to technology, especially centered around documentation and estimating What to tell contractors who are nervous about moving too many services, like estimating, out of their offices Where they envision estimating technology, especially with the growth of AI, taking us in the next few years Co-sourcing vs. outsourcing .. and more!
