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Ask Annissa: What is a Good Profit Margin for Contents Restoration?

Are you making enough for your work?

Annissa Coy

April 28, 2016

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Evaluate your own numbers, and find where you are missing out on profits.

Ask Annissa: The 4 Biggest Mistakes Restorers Can Make

Your reputation is far-reaching, so it's important to avoid these faux-pas

Annissa Coy

April 21, 2016

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The restoration industry is kind of like living in a small town. If you make a mistake, people will know it.

Ask Annissa: Newsletter 101 - When & How to Send to Clients

Mailing your Client Newsletter monthly is super critical to its effectiveness.

Annissa Coy

April 14, 2016

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In this edition of Ask Annissa, she talks about how to send it {hint: not email!}, how often to send it, and other things you need to know to hit a home run.

Ask Annissa: Dealing with Nightmare Clients (Part 3)

Under-promise, over-deliver

Annissa Coy

March 31, 2016

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Annissa talks about the importance to treading lightly with your promises. It's better to under promise and over deliver, than the opposite.

Ask Annissa: Dealing with Nightmare Clients (Part 2)

The customer's experience during a loss is 100% your responsibility

Annissa Coy

March 23, 2016

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In this video, Annissa outlines how the customer's experience is all on you -- not the adjuster, insurance company, or anyone else involved in the process.

Ask Annissa: Dealing with Nightmare Clients (Part 1)

Educating your clients can help you avoid nightmare clients all together

Annissa Coy

March 16, 2016

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In this video, Annissa talks about the first of her three steps: Educate the client about your process.

Ask Annissa: Dealing with Nightmare Clients

Hint: It's not your client's fault, it's YOURS!

Annissa Coy

March 10, 2016

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This is the start of a new series! So be on the lookout for upcoming Ask Annissa columns on working effectively with clients from start to finish.

6 Steps to Get Fire-Damaged Windows Squeaky Clean

Annissa Coy

March 9, 2016

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Cleaning windows affected by fire damage can be very time consuming. If you are lucky enough to get a job where the windows actually lift out or fold in for cleaning, then you’ve got it easier than most of us.