Dr. Gene Cole shares stories that stick with him regarding the health and safety of restoration contractors and their customers. He also offers COVID-19 cleaning and disinfection tips in the face of the Omicron variant. Dr. Cole has more than 35 years of applied research experience, with emphasis on identification and reduction of pollutant reservoirs and sources, bioaerosols, residential and workplace exposure assessment and control, product evaluation, cleaning and restoration, mold and sewage remediation, and biocides. 

On this episode of Ask The Expert, we’re joined by CJ Bailey of PuroClean, and he discusses how leveraging partnership and AI help improve operations, training, and consistency in day-to-day operations for restoration business owners.

In this episode of Ask The Expert, Howard Wolf shares his insights on commercial drying, that includes system complexity, why soft skills are critical, and documentation demands. This episode highlights how restorers can transition from residential to commercial drying successfully. 

On this episode of Ask The Expert, Helixco’s COO, Mike Allred discusses T&M billing, ROMs, and managing large loss and CAT events. He shares valuable insights on the importance of documentation, preparedness, and financial planning. 

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.

Voda CEO, CFE Dan Claps explains how restorers can build, scale, and future‑proof their business using KPIs, people‑first culture, and smart growth strategies.

On this episode of Ask The Expert, Mark Davis shares how PuroClean and Signal Restoration Services drive long‑term franchise growth, data‑driven strategy, and industry leadership.