In this episode of Restoration Pros Unplugged, Clinton James (CMO, Water Restoration Marketing) sits down with Leah Hanlon (Franchise Sales & Business Development, 1-Tom-Plumber & Icon Property Rescue) to unpack exactly how restoration companies can land more commercial contracts in 2025.

If you’ve struggled to break into the commercial market or you’re ready to scale past residential feast-or-famine work, this conversation gives you the blueprint. Clinton and Leah walk through the traits of successful business development reps (BDRs), why professionalism and persistence win in commercial sales, and how your digital presence can make or break your outreach.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to hire and train BDRs that build real trust with commercial decision-makers
• Proven sales practices that open doors and keep you top-of-mind
• Why your website, Google Business Profile, and reviews are credibility checks you can’t ignore
• How to feature your BDRs online and build social proof with past commercial work
• The growth system that happens when sales and marketing work together

This isn’t theory it’s the exact playbook top restoration companies are using right now to win long-term, high-value commercial contracts.

Learn More About Adding a 1-Tom-Plumber Franchise with Leah:
https://www.1tpfranchise.com/water-restoration-marketing/

Want Personalized Help?
Schedule a Free Discovery Call with Clinton (Water Restoration Marketing):
https://waterrestorationmarketing.com/discovery-call/