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🚨Join us NEXT WEEK!! Insurance companies don't like the appraisal process because it creates accountability in the adjusting process. When contractors use the appraisal process effectively, they can ensure proper and more reasonable payments by the carrier. Here's what we'll cover in this 30-minute webinar: ✔️What is the appraisal process and how should it really work? ✔️When should a contractor use the appraisal process? ✔️How do carriers try to avoid having to participate in the appraisal process? ✔️What to expect from appraisals - and where to go for support. Join Josh Ehmke, Co-Founder of One Claim Solution, on Thursday, October 30 at 1PM ET for this live webinar! Register TODAY: https://hubs.li/Q03Q0X2x0 #AppraisalProcess #Appraisals #Contractors #Webinar

🚨 #TBT to the Trusted Restorer National Conference! Jon Towne, owner of Towne Restoration, Zakhar Keselman, owner of Cleveland Water & Fire Restoration, Inc., & Kevin Bunce, owner of Allklean LLC Carpet Cleaning & Restoration, got real about what it means to be a Trusted Restorer—from scaling challenges to staying true to your values. If you missed it live, here’s your chance to catch catch up on the conversation 👇 https://hubs.li/Q03PSbp00 #RestorationLeadership #TrustedRestorer #RestorationTodayPodcast #ContractorLife

📢 Restorers, save your spot! Missed photos, vague notes, and incomplete measurements delay billing, frustrate your office team, and hurt customer trust. Join industry pros Leighton Healey & Michelle Blevins for the 2025 State of the Industry Pulse Check, in partnership with KnowHow. We will unpack what’s really costing you money on job sites—and show you how to fix it without slowing your techs down. In just 30 minutes, you will learn practical strategies to: ✔️Help techs think like estimators even if they’re not paid like one. ✔️Make documentation easy, even for non-tech-savvy team members. ✔️Get buy-in through simple incentives, pride in work, and real-world results. 👉 Space is limited—lock in your spot today: https://hubs.li/Q03PLqpT0 #StateoftheRestorationIndustry #RestorationIndustry #Restoration

💬 Dear Kristy: How can I compete with bigger contractors who offer higher pay? You're not alone. Small businesses may not win on salary—but you can win on culture, flexibility, and growth. Got a hiring challenge? Write in to Kristy Sifford, founder and CEO of Wylander, and tackle it together. Read the latest column: https://hubs.li/Q03PGnvF0 #DearKristy #HiringTips #ContractorLife #WorkplaceGrowth

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. Watch the full episode: https://hubs.li/Q03Pw21W0 #FranchiseSuccess #SmallBusinessLeadership #PeopleFirstLeadership

🚘 Are ride-alongs doing more harm than good? Sales leaders swear by them—but what if they’re stunting your team’s growth? Chris Nordyke, of Floodlight Consulting Group & FP Property Restoration, breaks down the hidden downsides of ride-alongs—and smarter ways to coach in the field. Read the article: https://hubs.li/Q03Ptt5K0 #SalesLeadership #Coaching #B2BSales #RideAlong #SalesDevelopment

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 season. Watch the conversation: https://hubs.ly/Q03PmNp30 #RestorationIndustry #CleaningAndRestoration #Leadership

Voda Cleaning & Restoration signed its 100th franchise owner!! 🎉 “Reaching this milestone is a testament to our model, our incredible franchise partners, and the relentless focus of our operations and support teams,” said Dan Claps, co-founder and CEO of Voda Cleaning & Restoration. “We’ve built Voda around operational excellence, a franchisee-first culture, and the vision of becoming a leading provider in our space from coast to coast. This milestone is just the beginning as we look toward our next 100 owners and bringing a new level of clean to more communities.” Read more: https://hubs.li/Q03PhXHF0 #Franchise #RestorationIndustry #CleaningandRestoration

In this episode, two volunteers for the RIA Legislative Task Force, Vince Scarfo, COO of Clear : Restoration and PreDisaster Consulting, and Justin Woodard, Owner and CEO of Woodard Cleaning & 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 code matters ⭐The real impact of price gouging restrictions ⭐How post-disaster contract cancellation laws hurt your business ⭐What restorers can do to get involved in advocacy ⭐Big wins like RIA’s seat at the National Coalition of Insurance Legislators ⭐..and MORE! Watch now to learn how you can get involved — and why your voice matters: https://hubs.li/Q03P88SB0 #RestorationTodayPodcast #RIALegislativeTaskForce #RestorationIndustry