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Managing Your Restoration BusinessTradeTalks: Unlocking the Experience

Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience

Building upon a Legacy in the Restoration Industry

By Mike Balzano
February 8, 2024

In this episode of “Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience” R&R publisher Mike Balzano chats with the woman he has dubbed “The Swiss Army Knife” of our industry, serial-business Owner, and true leader, Lisa Lavender! They chat about all of the many things that Lisa has done within our industry and the exciting news about how she along with industry veteran Barry Costa will be taking over what was once called the “flood house” to what is now called the Restoration Pavilion and why it has been renamed.

 And of course, we learn some fun personal information about our guest each week, but you have to tune in to find out what it is!
 

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