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Articles by Mike Balzano

Trade Talks episode 12: A Life of Service in the Remediation Industry featuring NORMI’s Lance Eisen
Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience

A Life of Service in the Remediation Industry featuring NORMI’s Lance Eisen

Mike Balzano
Mike Balzano
February 22, 2024
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NORMI’s Lance Eisen chats with R&R publisher Mike Balzano about his extensive background of service that led him to the remediation industry.



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Trade Talks episode 11: Jim Pemberton on Hands-On Training and the Cleaning Business
Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience

Hands-on Training: Growth and the Cleaning Industry

Mike Balzano
Mike Balzano
February 15, 2024
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In this episode of “Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience” R&R publisher Mike Balzano chats with Jim Pemberton Owner of Pemberton’s Cleaning and Restoration Supply.


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Trade Talks episode 10: Building upon a Legacy in the Restoration Industry
Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience

Building upon a Legacy in the Restoration Industry

Mike Balzano
Mike Balzano
February 8, 2024
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R&R publisher Mike Balzano chats with the woman he has dubbed “The Swiss Army Knife” of our industry, serial-business Owner, and true leader, Lisa Lavender! 


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Trade Talks episode 9: How one great thing can lead to another
Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience

One Great Thing Leads to Another: From Sales to Engineering to Cleaning

Mike Balzano
Mike Balzano
February 1, 2024
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In this episode of Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience, R&R publisher Mike Balzano chats with Mark Kennedy, creator of the Levels of Success Program.


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home insurance

The Impact of Natural Catastrophes and Inflation on Home Insurers in Texas provide challenges, but also opportunities.

Mike Balzano
Mike Balzano
January 26, 2024
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R&R publisher Mike Balzano gives us an inside look on the home insurance landscape in Texas.


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Trade Talks episode 8: The Makings of The Rug Chick
Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience

The Makings of the Rug Chick: Lisa Wagner on Her Background in Rug Cleaning

Mike Balzano
Mike Balzano
January 25, 2024
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We bring you episode 8 of Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience with special guest the Rug Chick… Lisa Wagner.


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Trade Talks episode 7: The Experience and working for another company vs self-employment
Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience

The Experience and working for another company vs. self-employment

Mike Balzano
Mike Balzano
January 18, 2024
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We bring you episode 7 of Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience with special guest David Hart, founder and CEO of RamAir International.


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Trade Talks with Owner of Professional Carpet Systems Shawn Bisallion
Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience

Opportunity and Passion Open the Door to a Career in Carpet Cleaning

Mike Balzano
Mike Balzano
January 11, 2024
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We bring you episode 6 of Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience with special guest Shawn Bisallion.


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Trade Talks with Dr. Mike Pinto CEO of Wonder Makers
Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience

Dr. Michael Pinto on Restoration Practices and the Sale of Wonder Makers

Mike Balzano
Mike Balzano
January 5, 2024
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We bring you episode 5 of Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience with special guest Mike Pinto.


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Trade Talks episode 4: A New Year with The Experience Events and Continued Progression
Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at The Experience: New Year, Continued Progression

Mike Balzano
Mike Balzano
December 28, 2023
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We bring you episode 4 of Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience with special guest BNP Event Manager Andrea Hanson!


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