Tim Kreczmer is a Partner at PuroClean Property Restoration in Naperville and Wheaton.  Tim was featured back on episode 44 where we talked with him about starting his company.   Today I talk with Tim about partnering with his neighboring PuroClean Territory outside Chicago.  We have a great conversation about starting new business, mergers, football, hiring and the panty hose trick.  Tim is so much fun to talk to and I really enjoyed having him on the podcast.

This episode was recorded April 13, 2021

Eric Sprague and Larry Wilberton are the owners of Blue Collar Consulting and MorningTechMeeting.com. Eric and Larry have been in the cleaning/restoration industry since 2008 when they started a cleaning company in California. They have since sold that company and are focusing on business consulting, virtual training through “MorningTechMeeting.com” and hosting a podcast called “The Blue Collar Nation”. Eric and Larry talked with me after The Experience convention ended in Charleston, SC. We talked about their backgrounds, starting a company in 2008, over coming business struggles, teaching soft skills, smart/dumb people, and a little red fireman’s hat. I had an absolute blast with these guys, they are both amazing!! I can’t wait to see them in Vegas for The Experience!

This episode was recorded on April 22, 2021

Joe Cerone is the Product Manager and Sales Representative for Sentinel Products located in Minneapolis.  Joe started working in this industry during college when he worked for a cleaning company.  He later started his own cleaning company before taking a job with Sentinel developing products and supporting the contractors.  Joe is one of the most driven people I know and was so happy to have him on the podcast.  We talk about Joe's background, his ambitious work ethic, Sentinel's products, volunteering, hockey and how the industry has progressed.  I had a great time talking with Joe and always enjoy spending time with him.

This episode was recorded on April 22, 2021

This episode was recorded during the third day of "The Experience Conference & Exhibition" in Charleston, SC.  I interview 6 vendors and talk to them about their company, products, the tradeshow and much more.  I had such a great time talking to every one and hearing about how they each have a passion for and impact the restoration industry!  The day 3 guests include:

Doug Quinn - The American Policy Holder Association

Corey and Lindsay Brandon - NDT

Rachel Adams - Aramsco

Frank Kinmonth and Jesse Fields - Serum

John McCubbin - International Ozone Technologies Group

Sonny Ahuja - Kill It Online

This episode was recorded on April 21, 2021

Kerry and Heather Mayuer are two really great friends I finally had the chance to see in Charleston at The Experience Convention.  Kerry is a sales rep at Phoenix Restoration Equipment and Heather is the Regional Manager at Advantage Experts In CLean.  We talk about tradeshows, changes in the industry, cars, realestate, equipment and shed hunting.  I had such a good time talking and laughing with these two.  I can't wait until we can do it again!!

This episode was recorded April 20, 2021

This episode was recorded during the second day of "The Experience Conference & Exhibition" in Charleston, SC.  I interview 6 vendors and talk to them about their company, products, the tradeshow and much more.  I had such a great time talking to every one and hearing about how they each have a passion for and impact the restoration industry!  The day 2 guests include:

Jenee Lloyd - RLMA Services

Klark Brown - Alliance of Independent Restorers

Jacob Brown - DualClean Services

Michael Dakduk and Kevin Pearson - IICRC

AC Lockyer - Softwash Systems

Eric Sprague - Morning Tech Meeting

Tom McGuire - Large Loss Mastery

Chuck Dewald - Dewald Drying Academy

This episode was recorded on April 20, 2021

Frank Gomez is my business banker and friend.  Frank started his banking career as a teller and has been promoted quickly due to his dedication and hard work.  I was able to sit down with Frank at his house and talk to him about his childhood, passion for small business, the chaos of the PPP loan, fatherhood and eating guts in Columbia.  Frank is an exciting, driven, humble young professional and it has been a joy watching him succeed.  I can't wait to talk to Frank again and hear the new things he has accomplished.

This episode was recorded March 7, 2021

This episode was recorded during the first day of "The Experience Conference & Exhibition" in Charleston, SC.  I interview 5 vendors and talk to them about their company, products, the tradeshow and much more.  I had such a great time talking to every one of these guys and hearing about how they each have a passion for and impact the restoration industry!  The day 1 guests include:

Sammy Bridges - Efficient Drying Systems

Rocky Hensley - 1-TOM-PLUMBER

Jeff Cross - CleanFax Magazine

Andy Robinson - Jon-Don

Kerry Mayuer - Phoenix

This episode was recorded on April 19, 2021

Bill Coy is the Key Accounts Manager at ICP Environmental Restoration Group (Benefect).  Bill has a passion for this industry and truly wants to help his customers succeed with the best possible products.  Bill took some time with to talk about sales and marketing, the story of Benefect, how he started in the industry and more.  Bill and I have known each other for over 10 years and shared some really great times.  Bill is so much fun and always enjoy spending time with him!

This episode was recorded February 9, 2021

Larry Cooper is the man behind the "The Experience Conference and Exhibition".  Larry started cleaning carpet during the early 70's and restoring properties in the early 80's.  After selling his company, he wanted to provide the industry with a high level of professionalism and education, and so he started The Experience Conference and Exhibition.  I talked with Larry about his background, how the show has changed over the last 20 years, the challenges of organizing a show during the pandemic, what you can expect at the show in Charleston this year, the importance of attending,  and a climb to the top of Mount Everest!!  I had a great time talking with Larry.  He has so much knowledge and is always on the cutting edge of new standards and processes for the restoration and cleaning industry.  The Experience will be in Charleston this year April 19-21 and Las Vegas September 8-10.  Go to www.experiencetheevents.com for more information.  I will be attending in booth 613.  Hope to see you there!!

This episode was recorded on April 5, 2021