Restoration Today

What if your TPA jobs, SLA deadlines, and communication tools were all managed in one place? In this episode, Jason McLaughlin, CEO, and Austin McLaughlin, COO, of Complitrac break down how their custom-built platform is helping restoration companies stay ahead of strict SLA requirements and improve visibility across TPA programs. They discuss why the restoration industry is still struggling with outdated, disconnected technology and how modern platforms can automate SLA tracking, send real-time alerts, and consolidate multiple systems into one dashboard. You’ll also hear how better communication, transparent updates, and user-friendly tools can improve

What happens when you combine the restoration industry with the timeless networking power of golf? In this episode, Peter Lyons, Founder of Restoration Golf League, & Lee Patterson, Commissioner at Restoration Golf League, dive into the story behind the Restoration Golf League — a growing networking movement designed specifically for restoration professionals. With 18 chapters and expansion plans into cities like Indianapolis, Nashville, St. Louis, and Toronto, this league is redefining how contractors, vendors, and industry partners build authentic relationships. Whether you’re a scratch golfer or picking up clubs for the first time, this

Compound risk is reshaping restoration and insurance. In this episode, Maiclaire Bolton-Smith, VP of Product Marketing at Cotality, breaks down secondary perils, earthquake exposure, and how contractors can use catastrophe data to stay ahead of emerging opportunities.

In this episode of Restoration Today, Drew and JT Pells from PNT Advisors join the show to break down practical tax and business strategies specifically for restoration industry entrepreneurs. From deciding when an S-Corp election actually makes sense, to understanding how to pay yourself properly through payroll and distributions, this conversation tackles the real financial questions owners face every day. Watch this episode if you’re a restoration business owner looking to protect profit, stay compliant, and make smarter financial decisions!

Is AI driving real growth—or setting up the next bubble? Recorded live at this year’s INTRConnect, this episode features Selma Hepp, SVP & Chief Economist at Cotality, breaking down the macroeconomic trends shaping the housing and insurance markets. Selma explores AI’s growing role in economic activity, concerns around potential market overvaluation, labor market softness, rising construction costs, and the surge in mergers and acquisitions driven by data investments. She also unpacks the reality of the K-shaped economy and what uneven wealth distribution means for contractors and the industry at large. Despite ongoing uncertainty, Selma

The restoration industry moves fast, and many entrepreneurs quietly slip into workaholism along the way. In this episode, Michelle and Eric Sprague, co-founder of SuperTech University, talk honestly about the culture of overwork, both sharing their journeys of learning to work more strategically and saying yes to work that aligns with their purpose. This episode challenges restorers to rethink hustle culture and build healthier, more intentional work habits for 2026 and beyond.