R&R Editor Valerie King shares four first impressions of the restoration industry that stand out six months into her role. She points out that joining a new industry is humbling, and discusses the potential of fresh perspective to breathe new life into established entities when harnessed properly. She challenges restoration professionals to embrace an outside-in lens, even if they are seasoned veterans.

FloLogic’s Ian Greene shares how automatic shutoff technology, smart leak detection, and proactive risk management are helping restorers reduce customer losses, strengthen relationships, and create new opportunities for their business.

PuroClean’s COO, George Hernandez, discusses CAT response planning, partnerships, operational strategies, and cash flow strategies for CAT work.

Leighton Healey of KnowHow shares his insights on AI, training, company culture, and building stronger teams in the restoration industry.

In part two of our commercial drying series, Howard Wolf shares why successful commercial and large-loss projects require strong communication, risk evaluations, disciplined operational processes, and a systems thinking approach.

ServiceForge’s Jane Blanchard shares how after-hours response and customer communication can help restoration companies improve their reviews, increase lead conversion, and build trust.

Jeff Cross joins host Kayla McGowan to discuss AI in industry media, the value that deadlines bring, collaboration, and why coffee is part of their workflow.