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Some Things Old, New, Borrowed and Blue: Restoration Edition

Restoring Success
Restoration Technical Institute
November 4, 2021
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Here, Lisa Lavender, Chuck Boutall and John Perella of Restoration Technical Institute share tips on deploying new tools and tech within your organization. They also share some of their favorite things: Old, new, borrowed and blue.


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Prequalifying Property Restoration Projects

Prequalifying Property Restoration Projects: Sometimes the Best Jobs are the Ones You Didn’t Take

Restorer’s Digest
Sean Scott
Sean M. Scott
October 19, 2021
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Every restoration company encounters a certain percentage of projects that turn out to be undesirable, unprofitable, or uncollectible. Sean Scott likes to call these jobs the rotten eggs of restoration. Here he shares key things to consider when job leads are called in.


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business planning

Your 2022 Business Plan: It’s Time to Start Strategizing

Fresh Perspective
Idan Shpizear
Idan Shpizear
October 12, 2021
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For a lot of business owners, October isn’t exactly a time of new beginnings. You might be fantasizing about taking a breath, taking a break and starting fresh. If you’re like most, setting a New Year’s resolution for your business is the furthest thing from your mind. It shouldn’t be.


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leadership

Becoming the Leader Your Team Needs: Inspiring Your People to Pursue Excellence

The Intentional Restorer
Jon Isaacson
Jon Isaacson
October 6, 2021
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Apply the same investigative mindset we teach our teams to use in water-damaged homes when you are dealing with interpersonal and organizational challenges.


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Roll it Uphill: A Lesson in Leadership and Accountability

Restoring Success
Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
September 29, 2021
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Rolling it uphill requires that before we blame the team for being careless or sloppy, we as leaders look in the mirror and ask ourselves if we truly set our teams up for success.


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business leadership

Face It and Embrace It: Two Powerful Principles for Leading Your Restoration Business Into the Future

The Severe Report
Scott Severe
September 28, 2021
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While some of today’s issues are unique, there will always be major obstacles restoration contractors must solve, resolve or absolve to find success. It has always been this way, and it always will be.


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fire damage

5 Ways Restorers Can Help Disaster Survivors, Even if There Isn’t a Job in It for Them

Restorer’s Digest
Sean Scott
Sean M. Scott
September 22, 2021
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The story behind Sean Scott’s decision to author the book The Red Guide to Recovery, and five tips on how restorers can give back or help their community, even if there isn’t a job in it for them.


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Real Stories: Restorer’s Digest With Sean Scott

Real Stories: Restorer’s Digest With Sean Scott

Ask the Expert
September 15, 2021
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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.


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creating clarity to reach goals

Clear the Fog: How to Make Sure Your Business Plan Actually Pans Out

Fresh Perspective
Idan Shpizear
Idan Shpizear
September 14, 2021
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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.


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Can't estimate

An Estimator Who Can’t Install vs. an Installer Who Can’t Estimate

The Intentional Restorer
Jon Isaacson
Jon Isaacson
September 3, 2021
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If you are an installer who wants to get out of the field and grow your career by pursuing estimating, I would hope this article is helpful in setting you on the right path with regards to the mindset and habits you will need to succeed. Likewise, if you are considering going out on your own as a small business owner or contractor, you will need to quickly learn to develop the skills necessary to estimate accurately and run a profitable business.


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