Restoration Today

By Michelle Blevins

Restoration Today is a video and audio podcast covering everything restoration-related. Every week, Michelle Blevins sits down with an industry peer – a contractor, a colleague, a supplier, an innovat... more

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How many episodes does Restoration Today have?

The podcast currently has 373 episodes available.

Restoration Today episodes:

November 28, 2023Ethical Boundaries of Crime Scene Cleanup
On this episode, we are joined by Psychologist, speaker, fellow podcast host, & author of the book "What Now - Navigating the Aftermath of Homicide or Suicide," Dr. Jan Canty. Michelle was introduced to Dr. Canty through a blog on ethical lines for crime scene cleanup. You can read the blog post HERE.
Episode highlights:
The story behind her book

Ethical boundaries for crime and trauma scene cleanup companies

How companies in the industry can/should be helping survivors of great losses

Red flags of trouble

Advice for survivors on finding the right company to help

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25min
November 21, 2023BONUS EPISODE: Overall Profitability from Contractors to Technology
On this final and 18th episode of season 2 of The Restoration Master Class, sponsored by Encircle, Michelle talks with Rachel Stewart, CEO of Xcelerate Restoration Software to talk about overall profitability from the contractor side to the technology side of restoration.
They discuss:
Where Rachel sees restorers doing WELL as it relates to profitability

What areas need improvement?

Are there blanket margins that are “normal” or is profitability a much bigger spread than people think?

How much does software/technology affect a company’s ability to be profitable?

...and more!
Miss an episode? Check them all out below! Each is 15 minutes or less, and no two episodes cover the same angle on how to increase your profitability!
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17min
November 16, 2023Family-Owned Businesses: The Economic Engine of Our Country
Did you know over 60% of our countries economy comes from family-owned businesses?
Rob Ferguson, CEO of The Ferguson Alliance, has a passion for doing whatever he can to help family businesses reach prosperity and extend their lifecycle. On today's episode of the Restoration Today podcast, Rob talks with Michelle about all family-run businesses and shares his thoughts on:
Why family-owned businesses are such a vital part of our economy

Strengths that family-run businesses bring to the table

Frustrations/pain points for family-owned businesses

Can family businesses ever reach a boiling point where there is no resolution other than to move on?

Recommendations for succession planning?

...and more!
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30min
November 07, 2023The Synergy of Quality Estimation with People & Technology
Welcome to Frankie Soriano, Founder of WeScope, and Jonathan Siegel, Founder of EstimateQA, on this episode of the Restoration Today podcast. Frankie and Jonathan talk with Michelle about estimating and getting paid!
Topics discussed:
Biggest challenges contractors facing when it comes to technology, especially centered around documentation and estimating

What to tell contractors who are nervous about moving too many services, like estimating, out of their offices

Where they envision estimating technology, especially with the growth of AI, taking us in the next few years

Co-sourcing vs. outsourcing

.. and more!
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32min
November 03, 2023 BONUS EPISODE: Phil & Michelle's Happy Hour - Faith, GOAT Culture, Better Book Club, & Almost a Mayor
Welcome to Phil & Michelle’s Happy Hour – a podcast designed to make you smile, and hopefully learn a few things along the way.
In this episode, we chat with Ben Looper, Founder & CEO of Southeast Restoration Group.
Phil and Michelle talk with Ben about his experience in the restoration industry, the culture that has shaped and defined his team, and hear his most memorable and LARGEST job in the history of Southeast Restoration.
Pour yourself a cocktail (or another cup of coffee), sit back, relax, and enjoy the conversation.
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43min
October 31, 2023 Don't Let the Squirrels Out!
This episode of the Restoration Today podcast welcomes Alex Duta, Founder of Albiware. Alex and Michelle will talk through:
-Staying present in a very competitive industry
-How previous experience in restoration has helped his vision in the software side of the business
- Favorite leadership resources
- Ways health and fitness have found ways to connect in business
- ...and more!
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32min
October 26, 2023BONUS EPISODE: Purpose & Power of Software Implementation for Profitability
On this episode of The Restoration Master Class, sponsored by Encircle, we have Ryan Pritchard, Sales Manager at PSA to talk about software and how to properly adopt and implement your software to get the most out of it for your business. Ryan and Michelle talk through:
What the #1 issue is when encountering software adoption

How restorer's have improved their profit margins through software usage

How a lack of proper implementation and team adoption can affect a company's profitability

What software components/features are most important as it relates to profitability and growth

...and more!
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15min
October 24, 2023 Change and Growth in Restoration Franchising
Restoration Today welcomes Sherry Rose, CEO of Stellar Service Brands, to talk with Michelle through the change and growth she sees in restoration franchising. Michelle and Sherry talk through:
- trends in the restoration industry
- what's happening in franchising
- what’s new with Restoration 1
- Differentiating Restoration 1 from different franchise options in restoration
- The process of PE coming into the picture with one of their franchisees this year
-Biggest challenges that their franchisees face
-Goals for 2023
-..and more!
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28min
October 19, 2023 BONUS EPISODE: Overall Business Acumen & Profitability | Restoration Master Class Episode 16
Today on the latest episode of The Restoration Master Class, sponsored by Encircle, we have Phil Rosebrook, of Business Mentors, to talk through business acumen and what restorers REALLY need to know to have a profitable, forward-driving business model. This episode will cover:
-What the top 3 things Phil see's successful restoration companies doing that increase their overall profitability
-How important industry acumen and involvement to overall profitability is
- The best way for restorers to tap into the industry and stay up-to-date on trends
- ...and more!
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17min
October 17, 2023 Helping First with Biohazard Cleanup
On this episode of Restoration Today, Michelle talks with Danessa Itaya, President of @bio-one about her experience and passion with franchising and how that also brought her to the world of biohazard cleanup. They talk through:
-What the key differences are between the companies that do it well - and the companies that struggle
-What the culture “Help First” means
-Best practices and tips for franchisees on how to market in this industry
-..and more!
You can read the recent C&R article she wrote on compassion and biohazard cleanup HERE:
https://candrmagazine.com/how-compassion-helps-restorers-uncover-the-unexpected-rewards-of-biohazard-cleanup/
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28min

FAQs about Restoration Today:

How many episodes does Restoration Today have?

The podcast currently has 373 episodes available.