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Networking 101: Establishing Big Connections from Small Talk (with VIDEO!)

March 16, 2017

“Small talk” is not about YOU finding something interesting to say; it's about getting the other person talking and you being interested in what THEY have to say.

Ask the Expert: "Botanical" vs. "Green" Antimicrobials

October 4, 2016

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Jason Capon from Benefect unravels some of the truths and myths about botanicals, and how you can know a product is effective.

Ask the Expert: Chuck Violand Talks Leadership, RIA, & the Restoration Industry

June 1, 2016

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Chuck Violand spent a little time chatting with R&R back in 2016, just after becoming RIA president, about the future of the restoration industry, and more specifically his visions for the Restoration Industry Association in the coming years.

The 5 Levels of Commitment

Replace Resolutions with Results

Howard Partridge

January 7, 2016

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Many people make New Year’s Resolutions at the beginning of a new year. Even if you didn’t call it a New Year’s Resolution, you probably decided to make some changes this year.

Ask the Expert: Why Go Green? (with video!)

Lisa Cordasco talks special needs, green cleaning & success

September 14, 2015

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In this Ask the Expert clip, Lisa Cordasco of New Crystal Restoration talks about the evolution of her family business into one catering to a multitude of clients through compassion -- and non-toxic, botanical products.

Two Industry Experts Help Roll Out Debut Segments of R&R's Ask the Expert

Howard Partridge & Michael Pinto Each Answer 5 Questions in 5 Minutes

August 3, 2015

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In mid-July of this year, Restoration and Remediation launched a brand new video segment aimed to help you quickly and effectively gets tips from experts across the restoration and remediation industry.

How Kyle Chiasson Built 70 Locations Without Waiting for the Phone to Ring

Bed Bugs After Remediation: Are Restoration Practices Quietly Contributing to Reinfestation?

Photos from homes damaged by WUI Smoke entering stucco walls and hidden building cavities

How Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Smoke Enters Stucco Walls and Hidden Building Cavities

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