Jim Kowalski is owner and vice president of Kowalski Construction Inc. He is also president of the Restoration Affiliates board. In this interview, Kowalski shares secrets to success and lessons learned in purposefully growing his third-generation, family-run property restoration and repair company in Arizona, which was founded in 1967. He also explains what exactly Restoration Affiliates – a national network of cleaning and restoration firms – is.

In this episode of Ask The Expert, fire investigator Roger Thorpe and iGUIDE’s Michael Vervena discuss how technology is revolutionizing fire restoration documentation. Learn how these tools enhance accuracy, speed up claims and support insurers and investigators.

In this Ask The Expert episode, John Otero of 1-800 WATER DAMAGE shares practical tips for preventing water damage during spring and summer storms. Learn how to prepare your customer’s homes, respond to flooding and use technology to streamline your processes. 

In this episode of Ask The Expert, we are tackling catastrophe preparedness, back to the basics part 2.  Our panel of industry experts share their experiences, overcoming hurdles and implementing strategies to help protect their communities, teams and collaborate with local, state and government officials. 

On this episode of Ask The Expert, CRS’s Visionary Founder Ashley Taylor discusses the company’s rapid growth, the rising demand for contents restoration and how CRS is setting new industry standards through transparency and strategic alignment with carriers and TPAs.

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With hurricane and wildfire seasons on the horizon, preparation is everything. On this episode of Ask The Expert, we’re joined by industry experts from 1-800-Water Damage and Belfor Franchise Group who have nearly 100 years of experience. Find out how you can prepare your teams, deploy and more.

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Discover how Dan Gordon transitioned from a high-pressure corporate career to owning a thriving restoration franchise, achieving work-life balance and making a community impact.