As countless restoration companies struggle to find and keep employees, Caleb Brunz, head coach and president of Paul Davis of Greater Minneapolis & St. Paul, has more people wanting to work for his franchise than he has openings. He has also launched a non-profit, Pathways Trades Academy, to feed a healthier pipeline of talent into restoration and other trades. This Ask the Expert episode dives into how his company invests in its people and embraces them as its competitive advantage, from compensation to company culture to development to DEI. It also explores the work Brunz is doing to attract more people into the industry overall.

JoAnn Wiechmann discusses emotional intelligence, customer care and team culture in restoration, offering insights for building trust and resilience.

Nick D’Urbano shares how AI and technology help restoration businesses boost leads, optimize customer experience and gain a competitive edge in the market. 

Learn why it’s crucial for restoration contractors to understand markup vs. margin and overhead to avoid costly mistakes and improve their profitability.

Hear from Kaylin Glaspie, R&R’s 2025 Technician Award Winner, as she shares insights on her career, leadership and advice she has for fellow restoration professionals.

Learn how restoration businesses can grow through strategic referral partnerships with plumbers, realtors and services professionals with Chris Matts.

Explore the hidden health risks of indoor air pollution with Dr. Iyad Al-Attar, from health impacts to filtration failures and building design innovations.