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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.

Dry or Demolish? Navigating the Complexities of Wall Cavity Restoration

Unlocking Efficiency in Water Damage Restoration

Catastrophe Panel – Back to the Basics Part 1

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Events

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!