What does it take to move from working insurance claims to running one of Texas’ most trusted restoration companies while also launching a platform to educate the entire industry?

In this episode of Restoration Pros Unplugged, host Clinton James sits down with Ben Jernigan, owner of WTR Restoration and founder of DrMoisture.com, a new educational hub for homeowners, agents, and adjusters.

With over 18 years of experience in public adjusting, restoration, and disaster response, Ben shares his journey of rebuilding after Tropical Storm Allison, scaling WTR into a nationwide operation, and why he believes education is the next frontier for the industry.

Listeners will walk away with powerful lessons on business growth, leadership, and the future of restoration.

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

• The pivotal career moment after Tropical Storm Allison that led Ben into restoration work.
• Transitioning from public adjuster to restoration owner—and the unexpected hurdles along the way.
• Scaling WTR Restoration to handle over 50 major disaster events nationwide.
• Technology’s role in improving efficiency and customer satisfaction (Matterport 3D, remote moisture tracking, Encircle, and more).
• Core business values—how transparency and owner involvement set WTR apart.
• Lessons from setbacks and surprising wins that shaped his leadership philosophy.
• Introducing Dr. Moisture—an educational initiative for homeowners, adjusters, and agents.
• Future of restoration—climate-driven disasters, tech innovations, and where the industry is heading next.
• Rapid-fire insights—Ben’s daily routine, favorite tools, and one takeaway for listeners.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that blends hands-on restoration experience with a vision for educating and empowering the next generation of professionals.
Visit: https://drmoisture.com/ Your trusted educator for water damage prevention, restoration knowledge, and peace of mind.

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