Jennifer Todd, president of remediation company LMS General Contractors and acclaimed leader in construction, was the youngest Black woman to acquire a Class A California general engineering license. She joins us to discuss her experience as a Black, woman contractor-owner in a white-, male-dominated field. Todd highlights the importance of looking at the labor shortage and diversity as one conversation instead of two separate topics. She also shares ways she is attracting talent from minority groups and helping them thrive.

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.