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Home » Authors » Kayla McGowan

Articles by Kayla McGowan

Ask the Expert: Leveraging Technology to Grow Your Business
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Leveraging Technology to Grow Your Business

How Restoration Business Can Use Technology to Overcome Bottlenecks and Drive Growth
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 15, 2025
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James Hatfield of LiveSwitch shares how restoration professionals can use technology to streamline operations, improve customer experience and scale smarter.




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Ask The Expert: How Wildfire Smoke Impacts Indoor Air Quality
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How Wildfire Smoke Impacts Indoor Air Quality

Wildfire Smoke and Indoor Air Quality: What Restoration Professionals Need to Know
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 13, 2025
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John Otero of 1-800 WATER DAMAGE shares his insights on the hidden dangers of wildfire smoke and how restoration professionals can help protect the indoor environment. 




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Ask the Expert - Rebuilding Your Sales Team: The Blueprint for Restoration Business Growth
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Rebuilding Your Sales Team: The Blueprint for Restoration Business Growth

Why investing in sales training and coaching is the most powerful growth strategy in today’s evolving restoration landscape
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 10, 2025
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Gregg Taylor of Restoration Partners shares how rebuilding your sales team is the ultimate growth strategy for restoration businesses.




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R&R Q&A: Building Science, Mold Prevention and Restoration Collaboration
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Building Science, Mold Prevention and Restoration Collaboration

Trey Farmer shares how building science and restoration can unite to create healthier homes
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 8, 2025
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Trey Farmer of Forge Craft discusses Passive House design, mold prevention and how restoration professionals can collaborate with architects to build healthier homes. 


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Ask The Expert: Disaster Response, Community Impact and Restoration Leadership
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Disaster Response, Community Impact and Restoration Leadership

Rinea Blanchard shares lessons from large-scale disaster recovery and building a resilient restoration business
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 6, 2025
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Superior Contract Cleaning’s Rinea Blanchard shares her insights on hurricane recovery, flood response and the power of preparedness in restoration.




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Ask the Expert - Large Loss Contents Restoration: Expert Insights from Blue Kangaroo Packoutz
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Large Loss Contents Restoration: Expert Insights from Blue Kangaroo Packoutz

Learn how the Blue Kangaroo Packoutz team tackles large loss contents restoration, from triage to documentation, with proven strategies and scalable solutions.
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 3, 2025
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In this episode of Ask The Expert, we sat down with the Blue Kangaroo Packoutz team, including Michael Case, David Gavilanes, Jon Current and Tyler Hawkins and we explored the complexities of large loss contents jobs.




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Ask the Expert - Plan to Win: Inside Violand’s Business Retreat Experience
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Plan to Win: Inside Violand’s Business Retreat Experience

Violand Retreats in Ohio and Florida Help Restoration Professionals Build Winning Business Plans
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 1, 2025
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In this episode of Ask The Expert, Tim Hull, President and Owner of Violand Management Associates, give an exclusive inside look into their Business Planning Retreats. 




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Ask the Expert: Building a Legacy Through Culture and Community
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Building a Legacy Through Culture and Community

Jorge and Michelle Gutierrez share how strong culture, community involvement and team resilience help build a lasting legacy
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
September 29, 2025
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In this episode of Ask The Expert, Jorge and Michelle Gutierrez of SERVPRO reflect on their years in the restoration industry and how culture and community help shape their team.




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Ask The Expert: Clicks, Calls & Conversations: Smarter Marketing with AI and Google Ads
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Clicks, Calls & Conversations: Smarter Marketing with AI and Google Ads

Sonny Ahuja shares how AI and Google Ad strategy can help restoration professionals capture more leads and save time
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
September 26, 2025
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Marketing expert Sonny Ahuja reveals how restoration businesses can use AI and Google Ads to boost lead conversions and simplify customer communication. 




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Q&A: Norris Gearhart on Preparing for the Next Public Health Crisis
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Norris Gearhart on Preparing for the Next Public Health Crisis

Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
September 25, 2025
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Norris Gearhart discusses how the restoration industry can better prepare for future public health crises through science backed education, accountability and proper processes and procedures. 


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