Restoration Today

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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Join the Festival: The Collective 2023

Disregard everything you think you know about the vibe at a “work conference”. CORE Group is taking their event, The Collective, up another notch this year! In addition to fresh educational content, speakers, and training, CORE is turning the formality of most conferences into a festival – to celebrate, network, and have fun with fellow restorers! CORE’s VP of Marketing, Diane Goheen, and VP of Events, Beth Thompson, join Restoration Today to give a sneak peek into the event that continues to push the envelope and change the status quo.

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IAQ Education 24/7: Meet NORMI TV

Did you know there is a 24/7 streaming TV station specifically dedicated to indoor air quality? Lance Eisen, Executive VP of Business Development at NORMI, joins Restoration Today to talk about what it’s like to produce and run content around-the-clock on NORMI.TV. Lance is always busy producing content along with the rest of the NORMI team, including CEO Doug Hoffman. Today (June 13, 2023), for example, they are launching a special and timely series on responding to wildfires and related smoke damage. Listen in to our conversation with Lance!

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75 Years of Service: Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT

This year, Blackmon Mooring celebrates 75 years of service. Blackmon Mooring started as a two-person upholstery business. In 1948, just one year after launching the company, business partners and college buddies William Blackmon and Scott Mooring saw opportunity when Fort Worth got 11 inches of rain overnight. This week, we welcome Tom Head, President & CEO of Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT, onto Restoration Today! Tom shares the rich history of the company – including the amazing story behind the company’s first large loss job that catapulted the future of BMS CAT. Tom and

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InsurTech Trends, Integrations, Pricing, & More

Aaron Brunko, Verisk‘s newly promoted President of Property Estimating Solutions (formerly known as Xactware), joins Restoration Today for a relaxed conversation on what’s trending in the insurtech space! The term “insurtech” encompasses anything related to technology in the property damage restoration/property insurance claim space. Aaron and Michelle cover a wide array of topics including: Biggest trends in 2023. The role of Xactimate in the modern claims ecosystem. Changes and evolution in pricing methodology, feedback, and accuracy. Integration – what’s needed, what’s not; what’s reasonable, what’s not reasonable. Verisk’s overall stance on innovation. Tools within

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Private Equity’s Continued Interest in Restoration

Private equity interest in the restoration industry isn’t new. Our industry’s economic-resistant nature is appealing to firms looking to grow their portfolio of companies. Now, there is evidence PE firms have a new area of interest in restoration – not just with independent restoration companies. Earlier this year, C&R shared news of a new kind of transaction in the restoration industry – private equity buying into an individual franchise, with the blessing of the franchisor. Industry broker JT Kraai, owner of Exit Strategies 360, was closely involved with the process – and believes this is

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Digital Marketing Check-Up

In this week’s episode, Benjamin Ricciardi of Ironclad Restoration Marketing and The Restoration Rundown Podcast, joins Restoration Today to discuss the latest trends and info you need to know when it comes to your digital marketing strategy! 

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M&A Market Update for Q1

The first quarter of 2023 saw a fresh wave of acquisition news. We caught up with Gokul Padmanabhan, founder of Restoration Brokers of America, during the RIA Conference in Orlando in April to get a quick update on what’s happening in the restoration mergers and acquisitions space. You can read Gokul’s FULL Q1 update here: 2023 Q1-Restoration Market Update.

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The Growth of Restoration Franchises

Over the last year, Restoration Today has featured several restoration franchise groups experiencing major growth; BELFOR Franchise Group is no exception. Franchises in home services, especially economic-resistant areas like restoration, continue to grow in popularity for new entrepreneurs – and existing business owners looking to expand their services without starting from scratch. In this episode of Restoration Today, Tim Fagan joins the conversation to share what’s happening at Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, and 1-800-BOARDUP. One brand alone saw 30 new locations in just three months, which hints toward an increased interest in

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Texas-Sized Contents Training

Total Contentz has an all-new event meant to spur your contents division to the next level. The training is happening May 23-27 at the Covered S Ranch in Snyder, Texas. As Barb Jackson shares in this quick podcast preview, it will be an unforgettable event exclusively for owners and managers. This exclusive event is limited to 20 people, and the first 5 to register will receive a free helicopter tour of the ranch. Learn more at www.totalcontentz.com.

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Cash Flow Management + Profitability

In this episode of the Restoration Master Class on Profitability, sponsored by Encircle, we are talking about what is really the crux of profitability: cash flow management. Scott Miller, CEO of The Growth League, is a money management guru in restoration, and answers key questions like: Where should leaders start in managing cashflow? Is there a magic number for what’s in the bank every month vs. what’s going out every month? What are some common issues you find in restoration company accounting practices? What are some things you see companies excelling at in relation to

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