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hiring and retention

The Hiring Challenge and What Must Be Done

Restoring Success
Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
September 1, 2021
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As we continue to try everything to overcome the hiring challenges and labor shortage, we must carefully balance our focus and resources on other areas that may help us attract and retain talent. It is equally important to also focus on optimal use and management of existing resources.


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company culture

Leadership Dilemma: When Your Most Difficult Employee is Great for Business

Fresh Perspective
Idan Shpizear
Idan Shpizear
August 18, 2021
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What do you do with a difficult employee who brings in a lot of money? Idan Shpizear recently had a conversation with a small business owner about this. It echoed countless conversations he’d had before, including a few tough moments when he had to get real with himself.
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The Intentional Restorer

Training Restoration Technicians to Sketch for Xactimate

Jon Isaacson
Jon Isaacson
August 9, 2021
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Many restoration contractors, business owners, and managers struggle to train their teams to clearly and consistently document the story of the loss. Every insurance claims estimate, especially those composed in Xactimate, need two key things.
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organizational awareness

Organizational Awareness Can Lead to Greatness

Restoring Success
Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
Jon Isaacson
Jon Isaacson
August 5, 2021
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Every function, position and individual within the company plays an important role contributing to the results of the company. People who perform consistently excellent typically have a well-developed sense of organizational awareness.
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The Severe Report

When Trust Is Low, Costs Are High and Speed Is Slow

Scott Severe
August 4, 2021
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Ultimately, all participants in the restoration response chain should be aligned in getting the property owner back up and running again in the fastest and most fair way, assisted by the trust and peace of mind that well-constructed automation provides.
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FP growth
Fresh Perspective

Want to Get to $1 Million in a Year? Go Deep; Not Wide

Idan Shpizear
Idan Shpizear
July 13, 2021
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Most entrepreneurs have a strong instinct to grow their revenue through new businesses instead of doing more with the business they already have.
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The Intentional Restorer

Reflections of the 75th Annual RIA Convention

Jon Isaacson
Jon Isaacson
July 13, 2021
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In the midst of celebrating all of this amazing history and looking to build upon the advocacy momentum of recent years, one nugget that stuck out to me was the power of humility. 
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The Intentional Restorer

Leadership Distinctives of an Industry Giant

Jon Isaacson
Jon Isaacson
June 18, 2021
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Three distinctives that helped build a thriving culture and sustainable business.
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Policyholder

Is the Policyholder Your Why?

Scott Severe
June 15, 2021
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In my role as a chief customer officer, I meet with a lot of contractors looking for ways to improve their business and I’m struck by how often certain phrases come up. 


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Fresh Perspective

How to Revive Your Flatlining Business

Idan Shpizear
Idan Shpizear
June 10, 2021
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When you hit a plateau, that’s your signal something needs to change. Most likely, that something is you.
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