Brandon Donatelli, chief revenue officer with HOMEE, has amassed a great deal of useful knowledge as a fellow restoration contractor, a technology vendor, an insurance side vendor and a firefighter. Before joining HOMEE this January, he worked with CoreLogic, Next Gear Solutions and Matterport. Adopting new technology happens to be a top challenge among restorers, so we invited Donatelli to provide insights on the state of technology in the restoration industry. He covers common tech pain points, how to address them, and key themes within the digital solutions realm, now and on the horizon. 

Fire restoration goes far beyond the visible damage. Mark Robertson of Benefect and Fiberlock discusses hidden contamination, coatings, deodorization, and customer communication on this episode of Ask The Expert.

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In this special episode of Ask the Expert, we talk with R&R’s 2026 Trailblazer Award Winner, Nate Judy, about his journey from "trying out" restoration to blazing his own trail in the industry.

In this special episode of Ask the Expert, we chat with our 2026 Women in Restoration Award winner, Meredith Truitt!

Boris Skoro of Prism Specialties shares best practices for managing large-loss restoration projects, including assessment, documentation, logistics, transparency, communication, and post-project reviews.

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Matt Cook of HomeTeam Inspection Services discusses indoor air quality, inspection, pre-remediation, and how restorers can build stronger relationships with inspectors on the latest episode of Ask The Expert.

On this episode of Ask The Expert, Steve White, PuroClean’s President, shares why intentional leadership and company culture are essential to long-term success in the restoration industry. He shares how balancing growth with sustainability helps improve performance and builds resilience.