Media blasting expert Wayne Lawrence, managing partner at ESCA Great Lakes, shares key things restoration contractors should know as they invest in media blasting equipment. He covers what media blasting is, common applications in property restoration, the range of tools available, notable case studies, product advancements, the importance of equipment training, buying versus renting, equipment cost, and much more. 

Joseph Ortiz, owner of PuroClean of San Juan, discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by starting a restoration operation in this U.S. territory. 

Andrew Titley, owner and president of Prism Specialties of San Francisco Bay Area, shares why he sees a contents restoration franchise as a good investment.

Leighton Healey, CEO of KnowHow, shares his firm’s findings from a large-scale study on why employees leave the restoration business and what contractors can do to keep them.

Ashley Taylor, executive officer of Content Recovery Specialists, shares why she started a franchise company for entrepreneurs looking to get into content restoration.

Nicholas Hopikins, historic restoration foreman at EverGreene Architecture, discusses his experience as a rising leader in the restoration business. 

Jessica Wicks, president of Ductz, shares her experience as a female executive in the restoration industry.