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Ask Annissa: The 4 Biggest Mistakes Restorers Can Make

Your reputation is far-reaching, so it's important to avoid these faux-pas

By Annissa Coy
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April 21, 2016

Let's face it, every business makes mistakes from time to time, whether we like it or not. Some mistakes are more critical than others.

Annissa Coy believes these are the four most critical mistakes restoration contractors can make: 

  1. Biting off more than you can chew.
  2. Going into debt to buy equipment you don't need.
  3. Not understanding the difference between a transaction and a relationship.
  4. Trying to do it on your own without a coach or industry expert who can help you when you need it.

In this video, Annissa walks you through how to avoid those mistakes.

KEYWORDS: contents restoration

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Annissa Coy is a well-trained and highly skilled professional with more than two decades of experience in the cleaning and restoration industry and the co-creator of Firehouse Education and Mobile Cleaning Systems. She was also the winner of R&R’s inaugural Recognizing Women in Restoration award in 2017. Be sure to check out Annissa’s weekly videos on www.randrmagonline.com! Have a question for Annissa? E-mail her at Annissa@firehouseeducation.com.

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