Welcome to Restoration Domination, the podcast where we bring you all the latest news, trends, and insights from the world of restoration. In this episode, our host Rico Garcia Jr is joined by a special guest, Ken Siders, a Structural Environmentalist with years of experience in storm chasing.  In this episode, Ken shares his valuable insights on the importance of being prepared before heading out to a disaster scene. From building your network before you go to knowing when you should arrive at the scene, Ken shares his top strategies for making the most of your time on the ground.  With years of experience as a storm chaser, Ken has seen it all. From hurricanes to tornadoes, he knows what it takes to stay safe and get the job done. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of storm chasing with Rico Garcia Jr and Ken Siders in this episode of Restoration Domination. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more exciting content!

Takeaways:
1. Be Prepared or Get Crushed
2. Timing is Important, know when to arrive
3. Build your network before you arrive

Find our Guest
Phone Number: 850-348-3429
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-siders-881b4531/
Website: https://www.goeta.app

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