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Articles by Michelle Blevins

Photos courtesy of Rainbow Int’l of East Central Kansas

From Independent to Franchise: A View from Both Sides of the Aisle

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
July 12, 2017
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In just the few years I’ve been with R&R, I’ve heard countless stories of how people found their way to the restoration industry. 


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Purpose Remains as Time Passes

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
July 10, 2017
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The passing of each decade brings numerous achievements big and small. However, time seems to have sped up with the light-speed adoption of technological advances, right?


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Women in Restoration 2017

Women in Restoration 2017: Honorable Mentions & Inspirational Quotes

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
June 12, 2017
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Every single woman had an impressive resume. A few had some traits and success that especially stood out. You likely saw a few quotes from other women in restoration throughout this article.


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Shelli Bagwell, Director of Operations, PuroClean Restoration Rescuers

Women in Restoration 2017: Winner and Runners Up

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
June 8, 2017
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Shelli’s tenure in the restoration and construction industries has come in waves. From about 2000 to 2008, she co-owned a restoration and construction company, but it was taken out by the housing market crash.


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Women in Restoration 2017

Women in Restoration 2017: A Note from the Editor

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
June 8, 2017
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This is not an industry for the weak. This is not an industry for the self-absorbed. This is not an industry for people who only care about the bottom line and making as much money as they possibly can.


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Time to Quit Comparing

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
June 7, 2017
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In every aspect of life, there is room to compare. Who has the bigger house, the faster car, the smarter or more athletic child, the more profitable company, the most influence in the community, the biggest paycheck, the most exotic vacations, and so on.


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“Don’t let yesterday use up too much of today.”

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
May 19, 2017
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As I was trying to figure out what to write for this month’s column, I stumbled upon this quote – and boy did it strike me as profound. This can be read on so many levels!


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Photos courtesy of ServiceMaster Restore

Restoring Hattiesburg: Rebuilding after a Deadly EF3 Tornado

Crews mobilized quickly to help the Mississippi town struck by a deadly twister.
Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
May 17, 2017
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The United States gets more tornadoes than any other place on earth, by far. The National Centers for Environmental Information says the U.S. sees about 1,250 tornadoes per year; Canada is a close second with about 100 per year.


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Photos courtesy of Schaper’s Flood House

Expanding the Use of Flood Houses for Restoration and Remediation Training

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
May 2, 2017
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Flood houses offer a unique way for restoration companies to train employees on drying methods and equipment before sending them out to a real water loss.


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Remembering Customer Service during CAT Claims

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
April 3, 2017
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This special issue of R&R covers CAT work from every angle. Or so I thought, until I was traveling back from Insights in Grapevine, Tex., last month.


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