Articles by Mike Allred

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Struggling to Close on Commercial Restoration Jobs? Focus on Business Interruption.

Downtime, not damage, is the real risk for commercial clients and that’s what they care about.

January 12, 2026

Commercial clients don’t fear the damage; they fear the downtime. Here’s why positioning business interruption as a strategic priority helps elevate trust, value, and wins you jobs.

How Poor Documentation and Manual Billing Quietly Erode Restoration Profits

Discover how smarter systems can stop profit leaks caused by missed hours, paperwork gaps and billing delays

Mike Allred

November 18, 2025

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Manual billing and inconsistent documentation are costing restoration companies thousands; smart tech can help stop the leak.

Stop Using the “Drink Test” for Water Loss Classification

2025 Restoration Industry Year in Review

Vince Scarfo Lead Government Affairs Advocacy

The Restoration Industry Association Appoints Vince Scarfo to Lead Government Affairs Advocacy

Events

April 27, 2026

RIA Convention & Expo

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September 9, 2026

The Experience Convention and Trade Show

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Products

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