Gokul Padmanabhan is a leading broker in the restoration industry. He has helped facilitate hundreds of mergers and transactions of restoration companies nationwide, and knows a lot about the current M&A landscape in the property damage restoration industry. In this new video column, Gokul will be regularly delivering two-minute selling tips, answering some of the hottest questions on the minds of contractors today.

Have a question for Gokul he can answer on a future video? Email him at: gokul@restorationbrokersofamerica.com

Lisa Lavender covers the full gamut of topics related to running and operating a restoration company – from management to organizational skills, safety, culture, hiring, and more. These columns will be featured in the R&R eNewsletter the first Friday of every month. Subscribe to get this column delivered to your inbox along with the latest industry news.

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Coverage of the people, tools and techniques related to water damage restoration. Insights on responding to leaks, floods, sewage backups, storm damage and more.

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Coverage of the people, tools and techniques related to fire and smoke damage restoration. Insights on assessing, cleaning, repairing and rebuilding property affected by flames, smoke and soot.

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Coverage of the people, tools and techniques related to mold remediation. Insights on diagnosing and removing hazardous mold problems, including related indoor air quality issues.

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Coverage of the people, tools and techniques related to contents restoration. Insights on restoring valued items in homes and businesses including textiles, furniture, electronics, documents, art and heirlooms.

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Explore exclusive coverage of the strategies, collaboration, and execution involved in reconstruction and renovation projects. These insights help bridge architecture and restoration to repair and rebuild damaged properties. Learn best practices on aligning structural integrity, design, and modern restoration methods to deliver safe, functional, and results.

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Coverage of the people, tools and techniques related to odor removal. Insights on eliminating odors from fire and smoke damage, water and mold damage, animals and more.

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Here’s a look at the latest products, technologies and innovations in the restoration industry.

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Nothing ever stays the same for too long in this day and age – that’s why it’s important that you and your staff stay up to date on the latest classes and trends.

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Coverage on safety standards and best practices to protect your crew and your business. Learn the do's and don'ts from industry professionals, lessons learned on the job, and how to build a strong safety culture through smart hiring, training, communication and more.

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R&R Ask the Expert videos give you insight on specific restoration industry-related topics, through the eyes of the real experts. Check back often for new videos with new experts and new topics! Have a topic you would like to learn more about? Email your idea to mcgowank@bnpmedia.com.