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Marketing Minute: The Reluctant Sales Rep | Episode 3

By O.P. Almaraz, Tim Bauer
marketing min 3
September 29, 2016

"If you don't make the phone call, you're going to be broke." - O.P.

Making sales calls is hard. It is easy to come up with excuses to delay getting the day going. But maybe you're just looking at the calls from the wrong viewpoint.

In this episode of Marketing Minute, O.P. and Tim talk about how to turn daunting calls into a more fun, rewarding adventure to grow your restoration business and customer base. They also lay out some groundwork for the flow of your calls, and how to start off the conversation on the right note.


O.P. Almaraz and Tim Bauer are the masterminds behind Allied Restoration and Restoration Mastery. This dynamic duo believes you can morph your restoration company into whatever you want it to be. Over time, they’ve created what’s now called the restoration company for the stars – a boutique firm in L.A. that specializes in doing restoration for celebrities and high-end clients. In addition to Allied Restoration, Tim and O.P. are passionate about helping other restorers grow their companies, which is why they created Restoration Mastery, and their three-day life-changing Warrior Weekend events.

KEYWORDS: innovations in restoration restoration business management restoration business marketing restoration consulting restoration industry growth

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O.P. Almaraz is the CEO of Allied Restoration Services, Inc. located in Diamond Bar, CA. Allied Restoration specializes in Water Damage Restoration,  Fire Damage Restoration and Mold Remediation for the high-net-worth space. O.P. also served as President of the Cleaning and Restoration Association (CRA).

Tim Bauer is the VP of Allied Restoration Services Inc. Tim wears many hats in the organization and takes on the role of a professional marketer and storyteller who has developed and presented for companies ranging from small insurance agencies to Fortune 100 corporations. He has worked in the insurance restoration industry for almost 15 years. Tim honed his skills for branding through thousands of hours creating marketing plans, pieces and literature for over 15 years. His greatest achievement includes losing over 225 pounds and having two daughters without losing any of his hair.

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