Restoration Today

From Firefighting to Founding a Movement — Dave Heimbach joins us to share the inspiring story behind Helpful Heroes. What started as an idea to help off-duty firefighters earn extra income has become a nationwide network of trusted handyman services. Through Helpful Heroes, firefighters connect directly with homeowners needing help around the house — bringing reliability, integrity, and peace of mind to every job. In this episode, Dave dives into: How Helpful Heroes was born and how it empowers firefighters across the U.S. The innovative two-app system connecting homeowners and heroes The Shark Tank

Live from The Trusted Restorer National Conference! Join Michelle, Jon Towne, owner of Towne Restoration, Zakhar Keselman, owner of Cleveland Water & Fire, and Kevin Bunce, owner of AllKlean Carpet Cleaning & Restoration, as they open up about what it really takes to build a trusted, people-first restoration business. In this powerful discussion, they share insights on: Staying true to your origin story and values Scaling without sacrificing quality or culture Tackling today’s biggest industry challenges Keeping your team motivated through chaos Best advice for long-term success ..and MORE!

Meet Michelle and Jorge Gutierrez, owners of SERVPRO Team Gutierrez! From humble beginnings to winning Franchise of the Year, their story is one of resilience, leadership, and people-first culture. In this episode, Michelle and Jorge share how they’ve grown a 70-person team by staying true to five core values: Great teamwork Effective communication Responsiveness & resourcefulness Celebrating wins Pride in your work Discover how they navigated challenges like the polar vortex, built strong ties with their community, and created a workplace where employees stay—and grow—for decades.  

Big News from Floodlight Consulting Group! The team is stepping into a brand-new chapter — and we’re bringing you along for the journey. In this episode, we’re sharing some major updates from Floodlight Consulting Group! What does this mean for Floodlight? What’s next for the Head Heart & Boots podcast? And how do we find balance in a season of change? Tune in as Brandon Reece and Chris Nordyke break down the “why” behind this move, what it means for their community, and how they’re thinking about leadership, growth, and alignment in this next

In this episode, two volunteers for the RIA Legislative Task Force, Vince Scarfo, COO of Clear Team, and Justin Woodard, Owner and CEO of Woodard Cleaning and Restoration, break down the key legal and regulatory issues impacting the restoration industry right now. From unfair price gouging laws to the absence of a unique NAICS code, restorers across the country are facing challenges that many don’t even know exist. But thanks to the work of the RIA Legislative Task Force, independent contractors finally have a voice. Topics we cover: Why the lack of a NAICS

Kenneth Klein, law professor at California Western School of Law and former defense attorney, joins the podcast to unpack his groundbreaking paper, “The Case for Pausing Any Immediate Embrace of the Social Inflation Argument for Legal System Reforms.” In this conversation, Professor Klein shares how a personal disaster led him to study catastrophe insurance, why the “social inflation” argument sounds all too familiar, and what contractors and policyholders need to know about slow payments, underpayments, and the push for legal reforms. We cover: Why insurance premiums are rising (and why lawsuits might not be

In another special episode of Restoration Today, Michelle sat down with Matt Hensley, Sr. VP of Revenue at CORE Group, at The Collective to talk about feedback he has heard from this years show, his current role at CORE Group and their current goal as a company, a favorite story from his time in the industry, and MORE!

In this special episode of Restoration Today, Michelle sat down with Allen Reid at The Collective to talk about the heart behind restoration, his role as Director of Client Relations at Dwyer Restoration, how to pivot sales strategies when the industry slows down, favorite takeaway from The Collective, and MORE!  

In this episode, we sit down with Dan Claps, CEO, and John Ortega, GM, at Voda Cleaning & Restoration to explore what sets their franchise apart in today’s competitive market. From their growing national network to the unique challenges franchisees are facing—and overcoming—we dig into what makes Voda different. You’ll hear about standout jobs, the demographics driving their workforce, where new franchisees are coming from, and how Voda is building a strong community of owners ready to serve their markets. Whether you’re in the restoration industry, curious about franchising, or looking for inspiration from