Managing Your Restoration Business

Overhead & Profit: The 10 & 10 Myth | Part 2

August 4, 2021

My hope is that the information in this article will shed some light on what it can cost for a restoration contractor to stay in business and provide the level of service consumers expect after a disaster.

The Severe Report

When Trust Is Low, Costs Are High and Speed Is Slow

Scott Severe

August 4, 2021

No Comments

Ultimately, all participants in the restoration response chain should be aligned in getting the property owner back up and running again in the fastest and most fair way, assisted by the trust and peace of mind that well-constructed automation provides.

The True Cost of a 1-Star Review for Your Restoration Business

Leighton Healey

August 3, 2021

No Comments

Studies show that 93% of consumers say reviews impact their purchasing decisions. In fact, nothing has a larger influence on a customer’s buying decision than their impression of a company’s online reviews – especially if they don’t have a lot of pre-existing knowledge of the industry.

reducing waste in the restoration industry

7 Areas Restoration Companies Can Reduce or Eliminate Waste

Timothy E. Hull CR

August 3, 2021

No Comments

If restorers don’t embrace some of the same cost-saving measures as the service industry post-pandemic, they may find themselves taking a back seat to national conglomerates and franchise groups that are already moving in this direction.

Organizational Awareness Can Lead to Greatness

Restoring Success

Lisa Lavender, M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.

Jon Isaacson

August 3, 2021

No Comments

Every function, position and individual within the company plays an important role contributing to the results of the company. People who perform consistently excellent typically have a well-developed sense of organizational awareness.

Overhead & Profit: The 10 and 10 Myth | Part 1

Sean Scott

August 3, 2021

No Comments

The inability of contractors to cover overhead expenses is one of the key factors why so many restoration companies fail and will continue to do so unless the overhead burden of the company is accurately reflected in their estimate’s markup.

Your Risks and Insurance: A Year in Review

David J. Dybdahl

August 2, 2021

No Comments

It’s been a wild ride in the restoration and insurance business for the past year. Here David Dybdahl recaps the past 12 months, including the actual versus perceived risks of COVID-19.

State of the Restoration Industry in 2021

The Impact of COVID-19, Today’s TPA Landscape, Restoration Challenges and More

Michelle Blevins

August 2, 2021

No Comments

While this article is just a snapshot of the data captured in R&R’s 2021 State of the Industry study, the trends largely continue to be the same. In addition to biggest challenges, third party administrators, spending habits and future predictions, this year we explore the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on restoration companies.

Meet R&R’s New Editor, Valerie King!

Get to Know the New Face and Voice of R&R

Valerie King

July 28, 2021

No Comments

Valerie King introduces herself to the restoration and remediation community.

The Seven Emotions of a Business Sale

Selling My Own Business Was Hard, and I’m an Agent!

Gokul Padmanabhan

July 28, 2021

No Comments

My experience with the sale of a business has been an eye-opening one, and it’s helped me realize the full spectrum of emotion my clients encounter during the selling process.

Katie Harris is a founding partner at Spot On Solutions. Spot On Solutions specializes in online marketing for the cleaning and restoration industry. Harris has a degree in advertising and public relations and worked as an award-winning journalist. However, she found her true passion working directly with business owners as a trainer and coach. She can be reached by email at katie@spotonsolutions.com.

Sanjay is a marketing professional with over 20 years of experience in both traditional marketing and digital marketing. His digital marketing agency, Restoration Digital Marketing Solutions (RDMS) specializes in helping disaster restoration professionals increase their brand awareness and online lead generation. RDMS is offering a free restoration marketing course that teaches disaster restoration contractors how to implement a successful digital marketing strategy.

In late July, R&R Editor-in-Chief Michelle Blevins had the privilege of touring JC Restoration's state-of-the-art facility just outside Chicago. JC Restoration has grown exponentially over the years with a heavy emphasis on culture, a team environment, and impeccable work quality. As you'll see from this gallery, JC Restoration has very specific processes in place to make sure the company runs efficiently and effectively for their clients.

Managing Your Restoration Business
Subscribe

ARTICLES

Overhead & Profit: The 10 & 10 Myth | Part 2

When Trust Is Low, Costs Are High and Speed Is Slow

The True Cost of a 1-Star Review for Your Restoration Business

7 Areas Restoration Companies Can Reduce or Eliminate Waste

Organizational Awareness Can Lead to Greatness

Overhead & Profit: The 10 and 10 Myth | Part 1

Your Risks and Insurance: A Year in Review

State of the Restoration Industry in 2021

Meet R&R’s New Editor, Valerie King!

The Seven Emotions of a Business Sale

Katie Harris

Sanjay Gupta

IMAGE GALLERIES

Inside JC Restoration's 100,000 sq ft Facility

EVENTS

Industry

Women in Leadership | A Violand Executive Summit Special Event

Industry

The Collective by CORE

Industry

The Experience Convention & Trade Show

Industry

Healthy Buildings 2021-America

Get our new eMagazine delivered to your inbox every month.

Stay in the know on the latest disaster restoration and remediation trends.

Managing Your Restoration Business Subscribe

ARTICLES

IMAGE GALLERIES

EVENTS

Get our new eMagazine delivered to your inbox every month.

Stay in the know on the latest disaster restoration and remediation trends.

Managing Your Restoration Business
Subscribe