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Andy Zavodney

Andy Zavodney

Andy Zavodney is the chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Kustom US, a fast-growing, privately held, full-service property restoration and remediation company. His strategic vision for Kustom US focuses on redefining client service, fostering innovation with the latest technology, and stimulating strategic growth. Kustom US has recognized consistent growth and expansion under Zavodney’s leadership. By streamlining operations, acquiring new businesses and ensuring that each business under the Kustom US umbrella performs as the best in its market, the company has expanded exponentially each year since 2000.

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Evolving Company Culture in a Scale-Up Environment: Insights from a CEO

Andy Zavodney
Andy Zavodney
June 27, 2024
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Andy shares tips for bettering your business by taking steps to evolving company culture!


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What's Next for Restoration? 2022 Trends and Predictions

4 Headwinds Every Restoration Company Should Have on Its Radar
Andy Zavodney
Andy Zavodney
March 10, 2022
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“We have reached an inflection point,” Andrew Zavodney writes. “We can choose to evolve, carefully striking a balance between innovation and margins, or choose complacency, watching operational costs tick upward and diminish earnings. So for those looking to spark positive change across your organization, here are the headwinds that should be on your radar.”


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Daring to Be Wrong: Why Divergence Drives Dividends

Scaling Your Restoration Business Is a Lot Like Moving
Andy Zavodney
Andy Zavodney
January 13, 2022
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We must resist the subconscious urge to hire people in which we see ourselves — the full gamut of self from physical appearance to hard skills — and instead, map talent acquisition strategies to our deficiencies. This begins with an objective evaluation of your teams’ strengths and weaknesses, and from their hiring to resources that fill the empty spaces on your mantle.


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