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Klark Brown

Klark Brown

Klark Brown is a seasoned restoration industry professional, co-founder of Restoration Advisers, and host of the Disaster Podcaster. With extensive expertise in operational leadership, he specializes in training, business development, and strategic consulting, empowering restoration companies nationwide to improve profitability, streamline operations, and deliver exceptional client experiences. Klark can be reached at www.restorationadvisers.com.

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Measuring business skillsets

Overlooking the Basics: Why New Restoration Businesses Are Failing Prematurely

Raw talent isn’t enough. Restoration success entails patience, practice and business fundamentals.
Klark Brown
Klark Brown
July 14, 2025
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This article explores why so many new restoration companies collapse early on and how mastering the basics can change the game.


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To CAT or not to CAT? Who Should Stay Home

Storm work isn’t for everyone. Here’s how to know if your restoration business is truly ready for catastrophe response.
Klark Brown
Klark Brown
June 23, 2025
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Klark Brown breaks down why chasing catastrophe (CAT) work can make or break your restoration business and how to know if you’re ready. 


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Marketing in Restoration: Finding Your Tribe

Klark Brown
Klark Brown
May 16, 2025
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In a crowded restoration industry, standing out requires more than claiming to be the best. Learn how you can build genuine connections with your target audience by defining your tribe and understanding their unique needs. Key strategies create trust and loyalty through shared values and authentic communication. 


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Redefining the Contractor-Insurer Relationship for Sustainable Success

Klark Brown
Klark Brown
May 6, 2025
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The ongoing conflict between restoration contractors and insurance adjusters has reached a breaking point, jeopardizing business growth, professional reputations and industry standards. It’s time to reclaim control, redefine roles and focus on what truly matters, restoring properties and protecting our customers without compromising our integrity or profitability.


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AIR Summit 2021

The AIR Summit Returns to Colorado

Summit planned for July 19-20 in Boulder.
Klark Brown
Klark Brown
May 19, 2021
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Join the Alliance and many other committed, engaged industry superstars. 
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Restoration in 2019

Restoration in 2019: It's Time to Move Forward

Time to stop being an industry divided.
Klark Brown
Klark Brown
February 14, 2019
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What does the cleaning and restoration industry look like in 2019? That seems like a billion (maybe trillion) dollar question. If any of us knew the answer, we might very well not be reading (or writing) this piece.


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Hurricane Response: What’s Changed, Who’s at Risk, and How to Scale Without Breaking

On Demand Hurricane season isn’t what it used to be, and neither is disaster response. In this webinar, our panel will break down what’s changed for hurricane response, and how restorers can scale responsibly without sacrificing their safety, retention, or profitability.

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Fire Damage Restoration: What We Know, What We Don’t, and What Comes Next

LIVE: December 10, 2026 at 2 PM EST This webinar brings together restoration, industrial hygienists, and safety experts for a practical discussion on what happens from the moment a property is assessed for fire damage through final clearance.

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