Welcome to a brand new special series on the Restoration Today Podcast called Seller Stories.   In this episode, meet Scott Miller and hear his selling story, and journey since then to transition out of being a restoration company owner.

Restorers can relieve their customers from some of the burden of the insurance claims process by obtaining an assignment that allows the restorer to collect directly from the insurance company. A properly-drafted assignment can empower the restorer to compel the insurance company to pay fair market value for services rendered, to employ reasonable claims handling practices, to comply with the terms of the policy and the law, and to pay the restorer directly to prevent policyholders from misappropriating policy proceeds. This has been a game changer for many of my clients, and the reason why most them have broad assignments in all their contracts.  

Listen to this conversation with The Restoration Lawyer and Advocate Edward Cross to learn more about AOBs - and how they can help restoration companies get paid.

Insurance “need to know facts” when selling your restoration company.

On Wednesday, Sept. 15, CoreLogic announced it had acquired Next Gear Solutions which could have far-reaching impacts on the restoration industry when it comes to estimating, data, and more.

Seth Harrison is the Executive Director and Mark Whatley is founder of Actionable Insights.

Actionable Insights is a foundation that exists to preserve the health of the restoration ecosystem by advancing legislation and clarifying globally recognized billing standards. As a natural expression of this mission, we established estimating guidelines that help Xactimate users generate accurate estimates that are approved without hesitation.

On Wednesday, Sept. 15, CoreLogic announced it had acquired Next Gear Solutions which could have far-reaching impacts on the restoration industry when it comes to estimating, data, and more.   

Ben Justesen is a top Xactimate trainer, as well as founder of Enlightened Restoration Solutions and JRCC. He has spent the last few years traveling the U.S. teaching restorers how to give pricing feedback, create custom price lists, and more. He is also the RIA AGA Pricing Taskforce Chair.

It is no secret the restoration industry is in the midst of a hiring crisis. Now, there is a school specifically serving high school students, recent graduates, and anyone else interested in getting into the trades.  

The Painting and Disaster Restoration Academy is a fully virtual school that can get students through safety courses, teach the basics of restoration (think even more elementary than WRT courses), and more. From there, the academy partners with restoration companies to place students right into open jobs!  

In this episode, meet the two masterminds behind the Academy.

On Wednesday, Sept. 15, CoreLogic announced it had acquired Next Gear Solutions which could have far-reaching impacts on the restoration industry when it comes to estimating, data, and more.

As soon as the acquisition was announced, questions swirled around what this means for Next Gear customers, Next Gear staff, contractor data, estimating, and marketplace competition.

In his very first public conversation since the acquisition was announced, Next Gear Solutions Founder and CEO Garret Gray talks about what prompted the sale, his vision for the future of the restoration industry, and answers many questions on contractors’ minds.

Annissa Coy has been directly affected by the wildfires in the Western U.S. A seasoned contents restoration expert, she has not only helped restore hundreds of homes and contents after wildfires, she herself has found her own home and family in harm's way.   

In this episode of the Restoration Today podcast, Annissa shares her insights on helping wildfire victims and cleaning their precious items the right way.

Google ads, Facebook ads, and SEO - oh my!   

The world of digital marketing can feel confusing and cumbersome, but it doesn't have to! In this episode of the Restoration Today podcast, two restoration marketing gurus share their knowledge on marketing wins and mistakes, the importance of social media presence, and how to effectively position yourself to appear in top search results in your market.

The goal of most restorers and public adjusters is to do what is best for the property owner after a catastrophic loss, like #HurricaneIda, wildfires in the Western U.S., or any loss in between. This quick special episode with a restorer-turned-public adjuster and senior claims analyst offers ways both sides can work together for the good of the property owner.