As Billy Short reflects on some of the more challenging jobs he has encountered this past year, all those stats we typically see — budgets, scopes, figures, totals, yields and percentages — aren’t the real indicators of what makes a job hard, he says. Ultimately, the hard jobs are the ones you are not prepared for.

Restoration M&A expert Gokul Padmanabhan discusses the final of his six value drivers to preparing your business for sale: removing yourself from the day-to-day operations.

Jennifer Todd, president of remediation company LMS General Contractors, discusses her experience as a Black, woman contractor-owner in a white-, male-dominated field, as well as the importance of treating the labor shortage and diversity as a joint issue. 

CoreLogic acquired Next Gear Solutions on Sept. 15, 2021. Here, Garret Gray, founder and CEO of Next Gear Solutions dives into what this means for restoration contractors.

In this first-ever Real Stories in Restoration episode, disaster restoration expert and author Sean Scott joins us to share insights from his 43 years in restoration and construction, takeaways from three of his publications, fire and smoke damage restoration tips, and more. Watch through the end for exciting news on what’s ahead for him and R&R.

Most of the time, when a business owner reaches out to Idan Shpizear to talk through a disappointing quarter or the loss of a huge project, the problem is simple: There is a complete lack of clarity within the business. Here Idan shares three steps to creating clarity and, as a result, meeting revenue goals.

Every good industry event comes with countless quotes worth capturing and referencing upon return to the real world. The Experience Convention & Trade Show 2021 was no exception.

Larry Cooper, executive director of Experience Events, reflects on the success of the 2021 educational event for restoration and cleaning professionals, which took place Sept. 8-10 at the Paris Las Vegas hotel.

Here she shares: the biggest lesson she’s learned, tips for young people considering a career in restoration, and suggestions for under-35s who want to advance as she has.