Managing Your Restoration Business

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On this episode of Ask The Expert, Beth Toenies of BELFOR Franchise Group shares how franchising supports growth, branding, staffing, and more. 

As margins tighten and complexities increase, AI is emerging as a practical tool to help restoration companies improve estimating, documentation, training, and operations. 

Strong teams don’t happen by accident. Learn how cooperative video games can help strengthen cohesion, morale, and performance across restoration companies. 

The week’s Marketing Monday tip breaks down how restoration business owners can leverage SMART marketing goals to create accountability, sustain their momentum, and turn their planning into measurable growth.

Commercial clients don’t fear the damage; they fear the downtime. Here’s why positioning business interruption as a strategic priority helps elevate trust, value, and wins you jobs.

Restoration estimates often overlook the soft costs like insurance, bonds, and management fees. Here’s why these factors matter and how you can include them in Xactimate. 

Dan Derbes of Lightspeed Restoration shares how his Navy service drives a mission-focused approach to home safety, operational excellence, and customer care.