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Restoring Success: 5 Steps to Balance Leadership & Technical Skills

Leaders need to find a balance between knowing the industry, and effectively leading their team

March 4, 2016

Operators of restoration companies (many considered small businesses and/or family businesses) need to seek balance between management skills, soft skills (leadership) and technical skills.

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Part 4: Healthy Family Relationships

Jacob Avila M.B.A., D.P.P.D. Les Cunningham

March 1, 2016

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An important component of governance and also an excellent practice is to hold family business meetings. It is easy for families to be consumed by the day-to-day challenges of running the business, which often includes meetings that deal with the granular details of the business.

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AdvantaClean: Finding & Mastering a Remediation Niche Market

AdvantaClean finds its own remediation space by offering “light environmental services”

Michelle Blevins

March 1, 2016

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Some markets in the U.S. are feeling a little saturated by restoration companies. It’s true, only the best and strongest survive – and perhaps in some capacity, the most creative.

Shared Spaces: Shaking Up the Restoration In-Office Experience

Could restoration companies benefit from a non-traditional workplace?

Jon Isaacson

February 24, 2016

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Could an open office concept help your restoration company's productivity, teamwork, and the overall culture of your company?

Recognizing Women in Restoration

Michelle Blevins

February 15, 2016

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R&R wants to recognize women blazing a new trail by sharing their stories, leadership advice, and industry insight in an upcoming special section.

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Part 3: Healthy Family Relationships

Strategies for developing, embracing, & nurturing our closest relationships

Jacob Avila M.B.A., D.P.P.D. Les Cunningham

February 1, 2016

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Every family should take time to identify and discuss what it values as a family and a business.

The Honest Business

Be an actively honest restoration business owner, manager, & worker

Tom Cline

February 1, 2016

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Every day we read or hear about a person or a business that has been caught trying to get ahead by applying less-than-honest tactics.

13 Future Trends UPDATE: Struggling Franchises & Increased Bureaucracy

U.S. Supreme Court, OSHA, & State Involvement

Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS

January 20, 2016

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"Parading workers out of a job site in handcuffs is a sure way to destroy the trust of the community of workers that can take years to rebuild."

3 Creative Ways to Market Your Restoration Company

Hint: It's all about the images

Brad Shorr

January 14, 2016

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In the restoration business, effective marketing boils down to two things: showing your work, and proving your process.

Ask Annissa: Doing Restoration Work on a Handshake...WHAT?! (with video)

Are you willing to walk away from jobs that don't feel right?

Annissa Coy

January 14, 2016

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Contracts, getting paid, and following your gut.

Introducing R&R’s 2025 Women in Restoration Winner, Leslie Anderson!

INTRConnect Recap with Garret Gray

Dr. Jake Avila at Gathering of the Eagles

Paving the Path for the Restoration Industry’s Future

Events

April 28, 2025

RIA 2025 International Restoration Convention & Industry Expo

The RIA International Restoration Convention and Industry Expo is the leading event for restoration and reconstruction professionals, offering unparalleled opportunities for networking and education including exploring the latest industry trends.

May 8, 2025

Top Legal Tools Every Restoration Contractor Should Understand

Explore the most effective legal tools available to restoration contractors. Discover how these resources can enhance credibility with customers, provide strategic options for addressing delayed invoices, and help determine the right time to seek legal counsel.

September 3, 2025

The Experience Convention and Trade Show

Join us in Las Vegas for The Experience Convention & Trade Show, the leading event for cleaning, restoration, and remediation pros, packed with hands-on demos, expert speakers, and high-impact networking. Happening September 3–5, 2025 at Caesars Forum—this is where the industry comes to learn, connect, and grow!