Aaron Brunko, Verisk's newly promoted President of Property Estimating Solutions (formerly known as Xactware), joins Restoration Today for a relaxed conversation on what's trending in the insurtech space! The term "insurtech" encompasses anything related to technology in the property damage restoration/property insurance claim space. 

Aaron and Michelle cover a wide array of topics including:

Season TWO of the Restoration Master Class, sponsored by Encircle, continues with a fresh episode on this year's topic: profitability. 

In this episode, restoration HR guru Marcie Richardson, who is the Director of Human Resources at Guarantee Restoration Services, discusses how to excel in hiring, retaining, and having a healthy company culture in 2023. She answers:

Miss an episode? Here is what we’ve covered so far this season:

EPISODE 7: The Value of Franchising + Profitability
EPISODE 6: Cash Flow Management + Profitability 
EPISODE 5: Succession Planning + Profitability
EPISODE 4: Intentionality + Profitability 
EPISODE 3: Training + Profitability
EPISODE 2: Technology + Profitability
EPISODE 1: Organizational Structure + Profitability 

Every episode is available on the C&R YouTube channel or your favorite podcast platform by searching “Restoration Master Class”.

In this week's episode, Benjamin Ricciardi of Ironclad Restoration Marketing and The Restoration Rundown Podcast, joins Restoration Today to discuss the latest trends and info you need to know when it comes to your digital marketing strategy!

Franchises are a large part of the disaster restoration industry, and some might argue that franchise opportunities are growing in popularity as new brands continue coming to market.

In this episode of the Restoration Master Class on Profitability, sponsored by Encircle, we are joined by Paul Davis Restoration COO Mike Hopkins. He discusses:

Miss an episode? Here is what we’ve covered so far this season:

EPISODE 6: Cash Flow Management + Profitability 
EPISODE 5: Succession Planning + Profitability
EPISODE 4: Intentionality + Profitability 
EPISODE 3: Training + Profitability
EPISODE 2: Technology + Profitability
EPISODE 1: Organizational Structure + Profitability 

Every episode is available on the C&R YouTube channel or your favorite podcast platform by searching “Restoration Master Class”.

The first quarter of 2023 saw a fresh wave of acquisition news. 

We caught up with Gokul Padmanabhan, founder of Restoration Brokers of America, during the RIA Conference in Orlando in April to get a quick update on what's happening in the restoration mergers and acquisitions space. 

You can read Gokul's FULL Q1 update here: 2023 Q1-Restoration Market Update.

Over the last year, Restoration Today has featured several restoration franchise groups experiencing major growth; BELFOR Franchise Group is no exception. Franchises in home services, especially economic-resistant areas like restoration, continue to grow in popularity for new entrepreneurs - and existing business owners looking to expand their services without starting from scratch.

In this episode of Restoration Today, Tim Fagan joins the conversation to share what's happening at Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, and 1-800-BOARDUP. One brand alone saw 30 new locations in just three months, which hints toward an increased interest in a certain restoration niche. Why is this emerging franchise brand so popular? And how can adding a franchise like this help increase a company's overall revenue while serving more customers? Tim explains - take a listen!

Total Contentz has an all-new event meant to spur your contents division to the next level.

The training is happening May 23-27 at the Covered S Ranch in Snyder, Texas. As Barb Jackson shares in this quick podcast preview, it will be an unforgettable event exclusively for owners and managers. 

This exclusive event is limited to 20 people, and the first 5 to register will receive a free helicopter tour of the ranch.

Learn more at www.totalcontentz.com.

In this episode of the Restoration Master Class on Profitability, sponsored by Encircle, we are talking about what is really the crux of profitability: cash flow management.

Scott Miller, CEO of The Growth League, is a money management guru in restoration, and answers key questions like:

Miss an episode? Here is what we’ve covered so far this season:

EPISODE 5: Succession Planning + Profitability
EPISODE 4: Intentionality + Profitability 
EPISODE 3: Training + Profitability
EPISODE 2: Technology + Profitability
EPISODE 1: Organizational Structure + Profitability 

Every episode is available on the C&R YouTube channel or your favorite podcast platform by searching “Restoration Master Class”.

The Restoration Golf League was created as a platform to build strong business relationships between clients, prospects, vendors, and competitors in all facets of the insurance restoration industry, all surrounding the game of golf.  

This week, Peter Lyons, founder of the Restoration Golf League, joins Restoration Today to talk about what the league is all about. The league has growth like wildfire to now include clubs in many regions across the U.S., and events happening all the time! 

If you are connected to the insurance restoration industry, serious about the game of golf and looking to build your network then the Restoration Golf League should be a part of your sales and marketing strategy.

Building a company with an intentional culture and purpose does not happen by accident. The more intentional you are with your company, and the decisions you make as a leader, the greater you set your entire team up for success. This, in turn, leads to higher revenues – and an overall ability to be profitable and have healthy profit margins.

In this fifth episode of the Restoration Master Class on Profitability, sponsored by Encircle, Exit Strategies 360's JT Kraai discusses how exit strategies and succession planning impact a company's overall ability to be profitable, and answers questions like: "How can having an exit strategy early on help a company's long-term profitability?"

Miss an episode? Here is what we’ve covered so far this season:

EPISODE 4: Intentionality + Profitability 
EPISODE 3: Training + Profitability
EPISODE 2: Technology + Profitability
EPISODE 1: Organizational Structure + Profitability 

Every episode is available on the C&R YouTube channel or your favorite podcast platform by searching “Restoration Master Class”.