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Home » Authors » Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan

Kayla McGowan

Kayla McGowan is the SPAR Partner Manager for PuroClean, where she manages and strengthens the company’s vendor partnership ecosystem. In her role, she serves as a key liaison between PuroClean, approved vendor partners, internal stakeholders, and Franchise Owners, helping connect the network with trusted tools, services, and products that support operational success.

With more than 10 years of experience in marketing and communications within the restoration and cleaning industry, Kayla has built her career around connecting people, ideas, and resources that move the industry forward. She is the former Editor-in-Chief of Restoration & Remediation (R&R) Magazine and continues to contribute to R&R as a writer, bringing her industry knowledge and perspective to its audience.

Kayla holds a B.S. in Criminal Science and an M.S. in Public Safety and Emergency Management from Grand Canyon University. She also serves as Co-Chair of the Restoration Industry Association’s Marketing Committee.

Her industry credentials include Microbial Warrior®️, Certified Forensic Operator®️, and High Risk/High Level Decontamination Specialist™️. Passionate about elevating the restoration industry and the professionals within it, Kayla enjoys building meaningful relationships, sharing knowledge, and creating opportunities for collaboration. Outside of work, she is a food lover who enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors.

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Ask the Expert - Referral Partnerships: A Strategic Growth Tool for Restoration Companies
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Referral Partnerships: A Strategic Growth Tool for Restoration Companies

Chris Matts shares how restoration pros can grow their business faster with plumber, realtor and service partner referrals
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
November 19, 2025
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Chris Matts reveals how restoration companies can unlock consistent growth by building smart, scalable referral partnerships. 




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Technical Tip Tuesday: Why 360 Imaging Is a Game-Changer for Restoration Documentation and Accuracy
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Why 360 Imaging Is a Game-Changer for Restoration Documentation and Accuracy

Capture full-room views and create timelines with 360 imaging that boost your accuracy and transparency
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
November 18, 2025
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360 Imaging transforms restoration documentation by reducing site visits, improving your accuracy and preventing disputes. 




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Ask the Expert: The Hidden Health Impacts of Indoor Air Quality with Dr. Iyad Al-Attar
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The Hidden Health Impacts of Indoor Air Quality with Dr. Iyad Al-Attar

Dr. Iyad Al-Attar shares how indoor air pollutants affect health, filtration systems and more
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
November 14, 2025
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Dr. Iyad Al-Attar reveals how indoor air quality silently influences health, building safety and what restoration pros need to know.



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Ask the Expert -  Smart IT Solutions for Restoration: Growth, Security & Automation
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Smart IT Solutions for Restoration: Growth, Security & Automation

Kelly Siegel shares how restoration pros can simplify their IT, boost security and automate their business growth
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
November 12, 2025
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Kelly Siegel reveals how restoration companies can overcome their IT challenges and unlock growth through smart and secure tech solutions.



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Technical Tip Tuesday: How Tripod Placement Impacts Accuracy in Sketching
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How Tripod Placement Impacts Accuracy in Sketching

Avoid sketching errors by properly placing and locking out you tripod before capturing your documentation
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
November 11, 2025
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Tripod placement is the foundation of accurate sketches in restoration. Skip it, and your documentation risks being off.




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Ask the Expert - From Laborer to Leader: Jesús Miranda’s Restoration Journey
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From Laborer to Leader: Jesús Miranda’s Restoration Journey

Jesús Miranda shares his rise in restoration, leadership lessons and the power of purpose-driven work
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
November 5, 2025
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Jesús Miranda’s story proves that with resilience, empathy and safety-first leadership, restoration careers can transform lives.


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Ask the Expert - Inside the Cost of Doing Business Survey: What It Means for Restoration Companies Today
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Inside the Cost of Doing Business Survey: What It Means for Restoration Companies Today

Industry experts break down key financial trends, profit margins and strategic insights from this year’s report
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
November 5, 2025
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Discover how restoration businesses of all sizes are navigating profit margins, overhead costs and growth strategies in the face of industry-wide financial shifts.


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Technical Tip Tuesday: 360 Imagery & Estimating Shortcuts
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Technical Tip Tuesday: 360 Imagery & Estimating Shortcuts

Save time and cut costs with 360 imagery for faster, smarter estimating and documentation workflows
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
November 4, 2025
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Holly Baldwin shares how 360 imagery simplifies estimating by capturing key features in seconds, no hand sketching required.




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How Military Discipline Fuels This Father-Son Restoration Business
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How Military Discipline Fuels This Father-Son Restoration Business

Military values guide this father-son team as they lead two PuroClean franchises in Iowa
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 30, 2025
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Meet father-son duo, Steven and Adam Feldmann, U.S. military veterans whose leadership and service mindset power their restoration businesses. 



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Ask The Expert: How to Launch Software That Sticks: A Human-Centered Approach
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How to Launch Software That Sticks: A Human-Centered Approach

Why understanding human motivation is the real key to successfully implementing new initiatives and rolling out software for restoration businesses
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 29, 2025
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Travis Parker Martin of KnowHow shares how tapping into human psychology helps drive software adoption success in restoration businesses.




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