Restoration Roast

Three co-hosts, one big love of restoration. On The Restoration Roast, Albert (franchise owner) and Justin (independent restoration owner, a.k.a. Dry Out Daddy) roast each other, roast the industry, and talk shop about restoration and insurance claims. Adam, our insurance adjuster co-host, sat this one out, so the roast was one man short.

In this episode:

• Albert's hurricane storm playbook and how to win work after a disaster
• Restoration training takeaways, HOA pitches and knowing when to say yes or no to jobs
• Assignment of benefits, and why Kansas is banning it
• The rising cost of homeowners insurance, especially in Florida

Albert, Justin, and Adam bring three different perspectives to restoration and insurance. Albert comes from the franchise world, Justin is an independent franchisee, and Adam is an insurance adjuster. Together, we compare notes, share real stories, and roast the industry along the way.

In Episode 2, we talk about:

• Why contractors and adjusters see the same claim differently

• The arguments behind estimates and billing

• How communication and trust break down

• The everyday frustrations on both sides of a claim

Real experiences, different opinions, and plenty of roasting.

In this episode, Albert and Justin discuss the latest restoration benchmarking report, industry conventions, and innovative ideas like electric trucks for marketing. They share insights on cash flow, franchise vs. independent models, and industry challenges, offering practical advice for restoration professionals.

Key Topics: - Restoration benchmarking insights and industry trends- Cash flow importance and payment timelines

- Franchise vs. independent business models- Storm chasing as a growth strategy

- Electric trucks for marketing and operations

- Insurance claim processes and preferred vendors

- Profit margins across different restoration services

- Industry conventions and recurring themes