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Home » Authors » Kayla McGowan

Articles by Kayla McGowan

Ask the Expert: How Restorers can Use AI and Partnerships to Improve Their Operations
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How Restorers can Use AI and Partnerships to Improve Their Operations

CJ Bailey shares how AI and collaboration helps drive consistency and efficiency in restoration
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
March 27, 2026
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CJ Bailey of PuroClean shares how they use AI and technology partnerships to help improve their training, operations on consistency across their network.




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Ask the Expert: Expert Insights on Commercial Drying in Restoration
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Expert Insights on Commercial Drying in Restoration

Learn the key differences, challenges, and strategies for commercial drying vs. residential drying
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
March 25, 2026
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Industry expert Howard Wolf shares his insights on commercial drying for restorers, including documentation, strategies, and building system. 




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Ask the Expert Q&A: Winter Mold Risks: What Restoration Professionals Should Know
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Winter Mold Risks: What Restoration Professionals Should Know

LeeAnn Case of Blue Kangaroo Packoutz shares her insights on moisture, contents damage, and prevention
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
March 20, 2026
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Learn how winter conditions can create mold risks in your customer’s homes and how restoration professionals can help prevent moisture damage and contents losses. 




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Ask the Expert - T&M Billing, ROMs, and CAT Events: Managing Large Loss Restoration Projects
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T&M Billing, ROMs, and CAT Events: Managing Large Loss Restoration Projects

Helixco COO Mike Allred explains the importance of documentation, billing, and financial planning ahead of CAT events
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
March 18, 2026
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Helixco’s COO Mike Allred discusses all things large loss and CAT events from T&M billing to preparedness on the latest episode of Ask The Expert. 




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Technical Tip Tuesday: Why Documentation Is Critical During Catastrophe Response
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Why Documentation Is Critical During Catastrophe Response

John Reasoner shares how strong documentation helps protects restorers during CAT work
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
March 17, 2026
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Hear from John Reasoner of Paul Davis Restoration on why documentation is critical during CAT events and how restoration teams should compile your photos, notes, debris, job progress, and much more.




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Ask the Expert Q&A: What Homeowners Should Do After a Flood
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What Homeowners Should Do After a Flood

Tim Singnysane shares safety tips, warning signs, and guidance for cleaning up after a flood
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
March 13, 2026
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Expert advice for homeowners from Tim Singnysane of 1-800-WATER DAMAGE on what they should do immediately after a flood, from safety to preventing secondary damage.


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Ask the Expert: Why Restoration Growth Is Shifting from Market Count to Market Density
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Why Restoration Growth Is Shifting from Market Count to Market Density

ServiceMaster Restore’s John Tovar explains why proximity and speed drive growth
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
March 11, 2026
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ServiceMaster Restore’s President John Tovar shares why restoration growth is shifting from a market count strategy to a market density strategy that helps improve response times and service.




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Technical Tip Tuesday: Communicating With Customers During CAT Events: Dos and Don’ts for Restorers
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Communicating With Customers During CAT Events: Do's and Don’ts for Restorers

How restoration professionals should explain their scope of work without discussing their customer’s coverage
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
March 10, 2026
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During CAT events, homeowners often have urgent questions about their insurance and FEMA coverage. Restoration professionals must communicate clearly, explain their role, and avoid interpreting their customer’s policy.




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Ask the Expert: How to Build, Scale, and Future Proof Your Restoration Business
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How to Build, Scale, and Future-Proof Your Restoration Business

Voda CEO Dan Claps shares KPIs, culture strategies, and growth habits for long term success
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
March 4, 2026
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Voda’s CEO Dan Claps, CFE explains how restorers can build, scale, and future proof their business using KPIs, people first culture, and smart growth strategies.




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Technical Tip Tuesday: Essential Safety Habits for CAT Response
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Essential Safety Habits for CAT Response

John Reasoner breaks down PPE, footwear, buddy systems, and preparedness needed for CAT season
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
March 3, 2026
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Paul Davis Restoration’s John Reasoner shares key safety habits during CAT season, from PPE to buddy system, to keeping your team safe and ready.




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