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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There were some exciting announcements from the show floor at The Experience Convention & Trade Show in Las Vegas in September, including the unveiling of Encircle’s Hydro technology. Encircle VP Kris Rzesnoski talks a bit about the new technology, and about more up-and-coming integrations and collaboration in the industry.
In the penultimate episode of our Seller Stories, Craig Moody shares his still fresh journey of selling his business, Mammoth Restoration of Arizona. Craig talks about steps he took to prepare his business for sale, interviewing prospective purchasers, and what things look like after the papers are signed and the deal is done. Curious about other episodes in this series? Watch Episode 1 here. Watch Episode 2 here.
Woodard’s story is best told by those closest to it. In conjunction with Woodard Cleaning & Restoration celebrating 75 years of serving the St. Louis area, C&R sat down with third generation owner, Justin Woodard. He shares a story unlike any other – of a war hero shot down over France, a harrowing mountain escape, and a journey to America. Earl Woodard and his wife, Nancy, started a carpet cleaning service out of a trailer pulled by the family car. In time, they grew and grew – and attribute their success to their “unrelenting
In this episode of the Restoration Today Podcast, Michelle sits down with Paul Davis COO Mike Hopkins. He has been in the franchise world for some time, and part of Paul Davis since 2015. Michelle and Mike talk about the landscape of today’s restoration industry, what it takes to stay competitive as the industry continues to consolidate, the importance of pricing feedback to influence Xactimate pricing, and what Mike foresees ahead for our industry.
In the second episode of our Seller Stories series, we are turning the tables – talking to the leaders of a company that is not for sale, but is instead positioning itself in the buyer’s seat and looking to grow through mergers and acquisitions. ATI is the largest family-owned restoration company in the U.S, and well into its second-generation of leadership. In this episode of the Restoration Today Podcast, hear the story behind ATI, how generational leadership changes have played out, the organic way these men have found their positions within the family company,
Welcome to a brand new special series on the Restoration Today Podcast called Seller Stories. In this episode, meet Scott Miller and hear his selling story, and journey since then to transition out of being a restoration company owner.
One of the things that makes the restoration industry unique is that payment for services is usually made by a third party, the insurance company, whereas payment for services provided by other industries is usually made by the recipient of the service. The restoration industry relies heavily on proceeds from property insurance policies as compensation for restoration services. Too frequently, restorers accept greatly reduced prices for their work, just to make payroll and keep the lights on. This needs to change. Restorers report to me that they often feel disempowered because they are on
Over the past few years, I have seen a lot of change within the restoration industry and an influx of businesses selling. Curious as to why, my perspective is that many baby boomers are at that point in their career. With TPA’s continuing to pinch folks, as well as costs going up, margins have been decreasing. I have heard from many, “It’s not as good as it used to be.” Of course, no one likes change. With interest rates being near historical lows and a ton of private equity on the sideline, no wonder
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.
Annissa Coy has been directly affected by the wildfires in the Western U.S. A seasoned contents restoration expert, she has not only helped restore hundreds of homes and contents after wildfires, she herself has found her own home and family in harm’s way. In this episode of the Restoration Today podcast, Annissa shares her insights on helping wildfire victims and cleaning their precious items the right way.
