Scott Harding is provincial manager of S.A.H Disaster Restoration Services, Vancouver Trauma Cleaning, and BC Trauma Cleaning Group, serving British Columbia. In this episode of Ask the Expert, Harding talks about the grind behind his company’s growth, including the long hours and wearing of many hats. He shares his journey from laborer to leader and his approach to keeping up with the times, from expanding service offerings to partnering with one of British Columbia’s largest healthcare providers to embracing innovative technology to investing in safety and training.

In the final Women in Restoration episode, Staci Sargent shares how leadership, training, and real-world experience are shaping the industry. She highlights the importance of structure, accountability, and continuous learning in building confident restoration professionals.

With over 50 years in the restoration industry, Darren Hudema has built a career centered on education, service, and giving back. He reflects on the power of leadership, mentorship, and industry collaboration.

Alma West of Quick Dry Water Restoration and Magdalena Rebuild shares how she built her businesses by focusing on leadership, communication, and improving customer experience.

Learn how the Restoration Golf Leage (RGL) helps restorers build relationships, network, and strengthen collaboration across the industry. 

ServiceMaster Restore’s Jeff Todd shares how operator-led growth and market density strategies help restorers scale and improve their performance.

In this episode of Ask The Expert, Abby Vallelonga shares how marketing and communication can build trust and humanize the restoration industry. She highlights the importance of education, connection, and empathy in high-stress and high-stakes situations.