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Michelle Blevins

Michelle Blevins

Michelle joined R&R in April 2015 and oversees all the editorial content that goes into every issue. She also focuses much of her efforts on multimedia. She can be reached at blevinsm@bnpmedia.com

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Creative Marketing & Employee Appreciation

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Michelle Blevins
April 5, 2021
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In just the last few weeks, I have witnessed some very creative marketing and employee appreciation ideas from restoration companies across the country, and wanted to share a few.


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FIRST ONSITE: Building a Billion Dollar Brand

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Stacy Mazur
March 31, 2021
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FIRST ONSITE U.S. CEO and Founder Stacy Mazur discusses this major partnership, the mergers and acquisition trend in the industry, and future plans for this company as they build quickly toward being a billion dollar brand serving North America.
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Niche Clientele + Napoleon's Table

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Michelle Blevins
Tim Bauer
March 24, 2021
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Identify your ideal client, and make it happen!
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Mergers & Acquisitions in the Restoration Industry

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Michelle Blevins
March 5, 2021
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As I’m writing this, we are nine weeks into 2021, and I have posted a news item regarding an industry acquisition or merger almost every single week. Some of the deals are with industry suppliers and vendors, but largely it’s restoration companies. In most cases, one company purchases another, but in others, a private equity firm has come in and made an investment.


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SMART Goals

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Michelle Blevins
January 1, 2021

Welcome to 2021! Since most New Year’s resolutions fail, I’ve found that following a special acronym helps me create attainable goals, and see the process through.


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So Long, 2020!

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Michelle Blevins
December 8, 2020

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, GOODBYE! While I’m certainly being cognizant enough to enjoy the Christmas season with my family, I am also (like many of you, I’m sure), ready for a New Year!


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Celebrating Young Leaders

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Michelle Blevins
November 3, 2020

As we wade through the final two months of 2020, there is much to reflect on and remember, even as most of us likely long for the start of a new year. 


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Challenging New Heights: Fire Damage Restoration in a New York City Cathedral

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Michelle Blevins
October 26, 2020
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The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is a landmark in Upper Manhattan. Built in 1892, the building is among the top five largest church buildings in the world, and according to the church’s website is actually the largest cathedral in the world. 


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R&R Ladder Award Winner Nicole Humber

The 2020 R&R Ladder Award Winner: Nicole Humber

Celebrating leaders climbing the ladder of success in the restoration industry.
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Michelle Blevins
October 14, 2020
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Five years ago, millennials surpassed baby boomers as the largest living generation. Economists predict by the end of this year, millennials will officially comprise half of the U.S. workforce.


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What's That SMELL?! Blog Sponsored by Odorox

Top Tips for Effective Smoke Odor Removal

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Michelle Blevins
September 8, 2020

Fire damage restoration work can be very profitable, while wowing customers with the end result. That said, contractors need effective processes and techniques to rebuild or restore a structure after a fire, and to fully remove the smoke odor for good.


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