Welcome to Episode 033 of the Restoration Domination Podcast with your host, Rico Garcia Jr.  In this episode we are joined by Tom Gissler, the President of Restoration 1.  We discussed the Pros and Cons of TPA work, the importance of being omnipresent, the importance of hyper documentation to increase claim payout, collaboration to help labor shortages, and more!

Three Biggest Takeaways
1.  The importance of detailed over-documentation and pre-justifications to increase your chances of getting your invoices paid in full and quickly
2. The truth behind TPA programs and the control you give up and challenges you might face. 
3.  The importance of collaboration within the industry to help solve labor and equipment shortages

Find our Guest:
Website: https://www.restoration1.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Restoration1Headquarters 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/restoration-1-headquarters/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-gissler-5a05a62b/ 
Email: [email protected] 

0:00 Intro 
2:25 Intro Roll
3:13 Tom Gissler Backstory
16:07 TPA or Not
23:53 Pricing Transparency
25:30 Increasing Profit by 25%
33:38 Thanks to our Sponsors
34:47 How to Get Insurance to Pay
43:28 Strategic Marketing 
55:33 Personnel and Labor Shortage
1:11:39 How to Find Tom Gissler 

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Sponsors:
CompanyCam is a cloud-based photo app that allows you to take unlimited photos. They're time & locations stamped, can be notated & can be easily annotated/tagged. These photos are easily attached to specific projects and are an easy way to be able to share the file with other pros working in your own company or other pros working on the same projects and are great for documenting an insurance project. Special Offer: Get 14 days FREE & 50% off of your first 2 months of the program here: https://bit.ly/3FNmJb2  Find out why we love them here: https://bit.ly/3pCJR5C 

C&R Magazine is one of the oldest publications in the water & mold restoration industries. It has recently changed ownership and is run by Michelle Blevins who has completely shaken up the magazine and made it into something that is much more practical, exciting, and useful for the readers. Subscribe for FREE here: https://bit.ly/310KLjp  Find out why we love them here: https://www.restorationdomination.com/sponsors/candrmagazine

Welcome to Episode 32 of the Restoration Domination Podcast w/ Your Host, Rico Garcia. In this episode, we are joined by Nick Branon of Hero Roofing. We discuss how he scaled his company to 8 figures in just a few years and the tactics he used to get him there. We discussed marketing strategies, modeling successful businesses, seeing certain business practices as investments instead of expenses, and more!

Biggest Takeaways:
1. The importance of utilizing all forms of marketing available to you
2. Model the big players in your industry, then do it even better
3. Get comfortable hearing the word no and be willing to dig deeper for the sale

Find our Guest
Guest Website: https://bit.ly/3gUfqni   
Business Instagram: https://bit.ly/33rGozy   
Personal Inst. gram: https://bit.ly/3LENHVY
Business Facebook: https://bit.ly/3rVNcPj 
Personal Facebook: https://bit.ly/3rXadSf 
Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3LCcAlf 
Youtube: https://bit.ly/3rXaapx  
Guest Phone #: (833) 321-HERO

0:00 Intro
1:41 Intro Roll
2:28 Nick Branon and Hero Roofing Backstory
5:59 Marketing
11:38 Scaling the Business
13:56 Learning Sales 
16:25 Handling Objections
19:51 Training to Deal With “Nos”
24:08 Follow-up Processes
27:05 Thank you to our Sponsors
28:14 Marketing Mediums
41:13 Revenue Percentages for Marketing
43:30 What’s Next for Hero Roofing
45:08 How to Find Nick

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Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast with your host Rico Garcia Jr. In this episode, we are joined by Tim Hull, the General Manager of Violand Management Associates.  We discuss all of the intricacies that go into project management in the Restoration Industry, how having a systematic approach to managing products can positively affect your bottom line, the four phases of a project, effective communication and documentation, and more!

Biggest Takeaways:
1. Proper Project Management Can Increase Revenue 
2. Set Expectations to Customers and Team Members 
3. Master the Art of Negotiation - Asking Questions is Key

Special Event
Apr 25, 2022-April 30, 2022 in Canton Ohio - Restoration Project Management Course Violand Management 
Registration link: https://violand.com/event-registration?EventID=95 

Find our Guest
Guest Website: https://www.violand.com/  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/violand_management/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViolandManagement 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/violand-management-associates/ 
Personal Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-hull-cr-b0421121/ 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoqfAe6JNIklrqYmje2PFaw
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 724-524-1864

0:00 Intro
2:02 Podcast Intro
2:51 Who is Tim Hull
4:09 Ideal Project Lifecycles 
5:53 The Four Phases
9:13 Initiation Phase
17:21 Planning Phase
18:57 Managing Multiple Projects
24:20 Thanks to our Sponsors
25:30 Execution Phase
33:40 Closing Phase
35:38 In the Real World
41:07 Market Changes Around Project Management
44:11 Negotiating
58:36 Restoration Project Management Course
59:53 Reaching Tim 

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Sponsors:
CompanyCam is a cloud-based photo app that allows you to take unlimited photos. Photos are time & location stamped, can be notated & can be easily annotated/tagged. They can attach to specific projects and are easily shared files for other pros working in your own company or other pros working on the same projects and are great for documenting an insurance project. Special Offer: Get 14 days FREE & 50% off of your first 2 months, link in bio! 

C&R Magazine is one of the oldest publications in the water & mold restoration industries. It has recently changed ownership and is run by Michelle Blevins who has completely shaken up the magazine and made it into something that is much more practical, exciting, and useful for the readers. Subscribe for FREE, link in bio!

Restoration Referra lSystem is a digital course on how to create successful relationships with multiple insurance agents so that they can refer business to you and your business can explode with leads.

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast with your host, Rico Garcia.  In this episode, we are joined by Brandon Reece and Chris Nordyke of Floodlight Consulting Group.  Floodlight Consulting is a business consulting company for the Restoration Industry.  We discussed the changes that we see coming in the industry, more effective ways of marketing, mentorship, the technology that could change the industry, and more!

Biggest Takeaways:
1. The Restoration Industry is rapidly changing and businesses are going to need to adapt and try new things in order to survive.
2.  New Technology could completely change the way we conduct crucial aspects of our businesses and the positions we hire for.
3. Leadership starts with self-discipline and the modeling of the behaviors we want to see.
4. The incoming workforce is completely different. In order to find people to hire we need to focus on creating a desirable company culture, developing soft skills, and involving and incentivizing them to be a part of the company mission.

Find our Guests:
Guest Website: https://www.floodlightgrp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisnordyke/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonlreece/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floodlightgrp 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/floodlight-consulting-group/ 
Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reecebrandon/ 
Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisnordyke/ 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJPFzkhT5wjlshiXi8B5waA 
Podcast name & URL: ​​https://www.floodlightgrp.com/head-heart-boots-business-podcast 
Guest Phone #:  (503) 409-0900

0:00 Intro
1:13 Thanks to Our Sponsors
2:07 Podcast Intro
2:54 Who are Chris and Brandon
6:01 What is Broken in the Industry
8:43 Old Methods Don’t Work
11:36 Marketing for Restoration Companies
12:15 Relationships with Insurance Agents
23:13 Changing Mindsets Around the Way Things Are Done
28:59 Changes Around Technology
31:51 Thank You to Our Sponsors
33:01 What Changes Business Owners Should Be Looking At
40:53 The Paradox of Success
45:44 Marketing Practices
1:22:48 Importance of Mentorship and Coaching
1:31:06 When Should a Company Get Mentorship
1:40:00 Where to Find Brandon and Chris

Sponsors:
CompanyCam is a cloud-based photo app that allows you to take unlimited photos. They're time & location stamped, can be notated & can be easily annotated/tagged. They can attach to specific projects and are easily shared files for other pros working in your own company or other pros working on the same projects and are great for documenting an insurance project. Special Offer: Get 14 days FREE & 50% off of your first 2 months here: https://bit.ly/3FNmJb2   

C&R Magazine is one of the oldest publications in the water & mold restoration industries. It has recently changed ownership and is run by Michelle Blevins who has completely shaken up the magazine and made it into something that is much more practical, exciting, and useful for the readers. Subscribe for FREE here: https://bit.ly/310KLjp 

Restoration Referral System is a digital course on how to create successful relationships with multiple insurance agents so that they can refer business to you and your business can explode with leads.

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast with your host, Rico Garcia.  In this episode, we are joined by Mark Cornelius.  Mark is  President at EMTA (Emergency Mitigation Technician, an IICRC Triple master restoration industry,  President of Disaster Recovery Industries  (DRI), and an IICRC Board Member.  We discussed the common misconceptions about the IICRC standards, how proper training can lead to efficiency which positively affects your bottom line and more.

Takeaways from Interview:

1. : Know your standards and what they actually mean.  A lot of people misunderstand or are completely unaware of what the IICRC standards actually state.
2. : Mastering the technical applications, technologies, and pieces of equipment of your trade 
3. : Cutting costs upfront can actually mean bigger expenses, wastes of time, and loss of efficiency in the long run

Find Him:
Site: https://trainemta.com/
IG:  https://www.instagram.com/emergencymitigationtechacademy/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/IICRCTraining/
Personal FB: https://www.facebook.com/mark.cornelius.33
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-cornelius-776206a/ 
Email: [email protected] 

0:00 Intro
1:23 Pre-roll
2:11 Who is Mark Cornelius
4:35 Changes in the Industry
11:11 How Being a Better Tech Affects Your Bottom Line
14:57 Faster Dryouts Can Improve Billing
21:04 IICRC Standards
25:29 What the Industry Needs to Change
30:28 Thanks to Our Sponsors
31:37 Textbook Walkthrough Process
33:22 Documentation Blunders 
40:37 The Future of the Industry
44:45 First Steps Entering the Market
49:54 Instructors and Classes 
56:54 Technology and Chemicals 
1:02:36 How to Find Mark

Sponsors:
CompanyCam is a cloud-based photo app that allows you to take unlimited photos. They're time & locations stamped, can be notated & can be easily annotated/tagged. They can attach to specific projects and are easily shared files for other pros working in your own company or other pros working on the same projects and are great for documenting an insurance project. Special Offer: Get 14 days FREE & 50% off of your first 2 months here: https://bit.ly/3FNmJb2   

C&R Magazine is one of the oldest publications in the water & mold restoration industries. It has recently changed ownership and is run by Michelle Blevins who has completely shaken up the magazine and made it into something that is much more practical, exciting, and useful for the readers. Subscribe for FREE here: https://bit.ly/310KLjp 

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast with your host, Rico Garcia.  In this episode, we are joined by World’s #1 High Stakes Performance Coach, Tom McCarthy.  Tom is the CEO and Founder of Thomas McCarthy & Associates and the author of the new book "The Breakthrough Code" available for pre-sale now.  We discussed how the book came to be and how to create new habits by focusing on the things that you want to change, upgrading your story, and taking effective action.  We discussed the masterclass and some of the lessons he's learned in his time working with Tony Robbins and helping Fortune 500 companies and Olympic Athletes achieve their goals.

Pre-order the book here https://amzn.to/3qKoQYt to get access to the masterclass FREE!
Masterclass Link: https://thebreakthroughcode.com/ 

Visit the Podcast Page here: https://www.restorationdomination.com/ep-028-tom-mccarthy 

Biggest Takeaways:
1. Focus on only a few things you want to master and become fixated on just those few. 
2. Change the story of who you are and the story that you tell yourself in order to reprogram your subconscious to perform at a high octave and become who you were meant to be.
3. Focus on activities that are effective or that aid in how effective you are able to be.  This includes actively choosing rest activities.

Find Our Guest:
Book Site: https://thebreakthroughcode.com/ 
Personal Site: http://www.tommccarthy.com 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetommccarthy/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetommccarthy 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mccarthy-ab94701/ 
Guest Phone #: 858-759-8484 EXT. 1

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro 
1:22 Thanks to our Sponsors
1:52 Intro Roll
2:37 Who is Tom McCarthy
6:01 Working With Tony Robbins
7:43 How That Experience Shaped His Future 
9:45 Creating the Book “The Breakthrough Code”
12:24 Book Release and Pre-Order FREE Masterclass
13:54 How to Best Replace and Create Habits
19:04 Focus on Less than Obsessed
21:58 Upgrade your story
25:38 Effective Action 
30:51 Creating a Network of Empowerment
32:36 Thank You to Our Sponsors 
33:49 Contributing to Your Network 
42:57 Thomas McCarthy & Associates
46:55 Mindset vs Strategy
50:27 How to Find Tom McCarthy

Sponsors:
CompanyCam is a cloud-based photo app that allows you to take unlimited photos. They're time & locations stamped, can be notated & can be easily annotated/tagged. These photos are easily attached to specific projects and are an easy way to be able to share the file with other pros working in your own company or other pros working on the same projects and are great for documenting an insurance project. Special Offer: Get 14 days FREE & 50% off of your first 2 months of the program here: https://bit.ly/3FNmJb2  Find out why we love them here: https://bit.ly/3pCJR5C 

C&R Magazine is one of the oldest publications in the water & mold restoration industries. It has recently changed ownership and is run by Michelle Blevins who has completely shaken up the magazine and made it into something that is much more practical, exciting, and useful for the readers. Subscribe for FREE here: https://bit.ly/310KLjp 

Restoration Referral System is a digital course on how to create successful relationships with multiple insurance agents so that they can refer you business and your business can explode with leads.

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast w/ Your Host, Rico Garcia.

Hear from top industry insiders about what they've done to grow their businesses.

On the show today we are joined by Andy McCabe from Claims Delegates.  In this episode, Andy shares with us how to get paid what you are worth when dealing with Desk adjusters. 

Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/D3wPxSj7yOk

Find our guest:

Guest Website: https://www.claimsdelegates.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claimsdelegate

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claimsdelegate/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymccabe/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-claim-clinic/id982839824

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Claimsdelegates

Sponsors:

CompanyCam is a cloud-based photo app that allows you to take unlimited photos. They're time & locations stamped, can be notated & can be easily annotated/tagged. These photos are easily attached to specific projects and are an easy way to be able to share the file with other pros working in your own company or other pros working on the same projects and are great for documenting an insurance project. Special Offer: Get 14 days FREE & 50% off of your first 2 months of the program here: https://bit.ly/3FNmJb2  Find out why we love them here: https://bit.ly/3pCJR5C 

C&R Magazine is one of the oldest publications in the water & mold restoration industries. It has recently changed ownership and is run by Michelle Blevins who has completely shaken up the magazine and made it into something that is much more practical, exciting, and useful for the readers. Subscribe for FREE here: https://bit.ly/310KLjp 

Restoration Referral System is a digital course on how to create successful relationships with multiple insurance agents so that they can refer you business and your business can explode with leads. Special offer: Purchase the program before January 1st and use the link, you will get the automation program included Free here https://bit.ly/3l7rhB9  

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast w/ Your Host, Rico Garcia.

Hear from top industry insiders about what they've done to grow their businesses.

On the show today we are joined by TJ Ware of Paradise Claims.  TJ is also a board member of the American Policyholders for Fair Insurance Claims, a board advisor of the APA, and the American Adjuster Association. We discuss code compliance, minimizing legal exposure, the fight for new legislation in the insurance industry, how he became the Large Loss Expert,  life on the road working with his 10 children and wife and so much more!

Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/uvemmq57q7g

3 Big Takeaways from the Interview:

: Using a public adjuster early not only increases the chances of you getting paid out properly and on time but minimizes your legal exposure when discussing policy

: The APA and the AAA are all working together with the APFIC whose mission is to fight for fair insurance claims and hold insurance companies accountable 

: The Power of Facebook Groups and utilizing them properly to add value and become the authority in your field to increase your network and referrals.

Find our guest:

Guest Website: https://paradiseclaims.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/largelossexpert/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tj.ware.31 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tj-ware-18b90a16/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/paradise-claims-llc/ 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAC9SBorSrKeL1YblmQyeA 

Guest Phone #: (817) 697-3027

Sponsors:

CompanyCam is a cloud-based photo app that allows you to take unlimited photos. They're time & locations stamped, can be notated & can be easily annotated/tagged. These photos are easily attached to specific projects and are an easy way to be able to share the file with other pros working in your own company or other pros working on the same projects and are great for documenting an insurance project. Special Offer: Get 14 days FREE & 50% off of your first 2 months of the program here: https://bit.ly/3FNmJb2  Find out why we love them here: https://bit.ly/3pCJR5C 

C&R Magazine is one of the oldest publications in the water & mold restoration industries. It has recently changed ownership and is run by Michelle Blevins who has completely shaken up the magazine and made it into something that is much more practical, exciting, and useful for the readers. Subscribe for FREE here: https://bit.ly/310KLjp 

Restoration Referral System is a digital course on how to create successful relationships with multiple insurance agents so that they can refer you business and your business can explode with leads. Special offer: Purchase the program before January 1st and use the link, you will get the automation program included Free here https://bit.ly/3l7rhB9  

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast w/ Your Host, Rico Garcia.  

On the show today we sum up all of the lessons learned throughout the year from all of our conversations with our guests.  Industry consultants, successful business owners, peripheral businesses alike, there are seven common themes that every success story seems to be made of. Watch or listen to get all of the lessons broken down from over the year and thoughts from our host on how to take those lessons to make 2022 your best year yet.


Big Takeaways from the Interview:
Mindset
Mentors
Sales
Marketing
Systems
Hiring/Culture
Networking


Find our  Show and Host:
Website: https://www.restorationdomination.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restorationdomination/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricogarciajr/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restorationdomination 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/restoration-domination/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rico-garcia-jr-703b53162/ 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUoSyt_3d8k9GaqEeCaPxUQ 
Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3Ecuy8Z
Google Podcast:  https://bit.ly/3yQ2BTq
Email: [email protected]

Sponsors:
CompanyCam is a cloud-based photo app that allows you to take unlimited photos. They're time & locations stamped, can be notated & can be easily annotated/tagged. These photos are easily attached to specific projects and are an easy way to be able to share the file with other pros working in your own company or other pros working on the same projects and are great for documenting an insurance project. Special Offer: Get 14 days FREE & 50% off of your first 2 months of the program here: https://bit.ly/3FNmJb2  Find out why we love them here: https://bit.ly/3pCJR5C 

C&R Magazine is one of the oldest publications in the water & mold restoration industries. It has recently changed ownership and is run by Michelle Blevins who has completely shaken up the magazine and made it into something that is much more practical, exciting, and useful for the readers. Subscribe for FREE here: https://bit.ly/310KLjp 

Restoration Referral System is a digital course on how to create successful relationships with multiple insurance agents so that they can refer you business and your business can explode with leads. Special offer: Purchase the program before January 1st and use the link, you will get the automation program included Free here https://bit.ly/3l7rhB9  

0:00 Intro
5:05 The Importance of Mindset
14:13 The Importance of Mentors
22:28 Every Depends on Sales 
29:52 Business Systems Are Necessary 
36:35 Hiring and Company Culture (Watch from here)
44:48 Sponsorship
46:22 Marketing 
57:53 Networking

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast w/ Your Host, Rico Garcia.

Hear from top industry insiders about what they've done to grow their businesses.

On the show today we are joined by Howard Shore of Activate Group Inc and Author of Leader Launchpad.  We discussed intangible values that are important to businesses, the importance of soft skills and how being either over structured or under structured in your business can hinder your growth and more!

3 Big Takeaways from the Interview:
: You Need to Master the Soft Skills, Master the People Skills 
: Work Smarter, Not Harder. You don’t need to work 100+ hours to become successful
: Hiring out will reduce your profit margin but will multiply your business success

Find our Guest
Guest Website:https://activategroupinc.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howardmshore/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ActivateGroupInc 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardshore/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/activate-group-inc-/ 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ActivateGroup 
Website: https://howardmshore.com/ 
Guest Phone #: 305.722.7213


Books:
: Leader Launchpad by Howard Shore https://amzn.to/3IEc1py  
: Trillion-dollar Coach by Eric Shmidt https://amzn.to/3GU86mK   
: Impact Players by Liz Weisman https://amzn.to/3H15qDR 

Sponsors:
CompanyCam is a cloud-based photo app that allows you to take unlimited photos. They're time & locations stamped, can be notated & can be easily annotated/tagged. These photos are easily attached to specific projects and are an easy way to be able to share the file with other pros working in your own company or other pros working on the same projects and are great for documenting an insurance project. Special Offer: Get 14 days FREE & 50% off of your first 2 months of the program here: https://companycam.com/dominate  Find out why we love them here: https://www.restorationdomination.com/sponsors/companycam 

C&R Magazine is one of the oldest publications in the water & mold restoration industries. It has recently changed ownership and is run by Michelle Blevins who has completely shaken up the magazine and made it into something that is much more practical, exciting, and useful for the readers. Subscribe for FREE here: https://candrmagazine.com/

Restoration Referral System is a digital course on how to create successful relationships with multiple insurance agents so that they can refer you business and your business can explode with leads. Special offer: Purchase the program before January 1st and use the link, you will get the automation program included Free here https://www.restorationreferralsystem.com/dominate