Devils Advocate: Trades Edition

Women in Restoration: Networking, Job Security, and Balancing Family and Career


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Lisa McGrath and Jill McMaster discuss Jill's journey in restoration, emphasizing networking and mentorship for women in the field. They explore job security and challenges in restoration, with Lisa sharing her insights from construction and condo development. The conversation highlights women's roles in restoration, focusing on client interactions and safety training. They address managing project expectations, economic pressures, and client aggression. Lisa's career in property management is examined, alongside insurance partnerships and project management. The episode delves into work-life balance, parenting in the digital age, and personal insights on health and starting a firm. Ethical considerations and leadership support wrap up the discussion.
(0:00) Introduction and Jill McMaster's Background in Restoration
(1:20) Networking and Mentorship for Women in Restoration
(3:12) Job Security and Challenges in the Restoration Industry
(4:31) Lisa's Experience in Construction and Condo Development
(5:01) Women in Restoration: Client Interactions and Safety Training
(9:15) Managing Expectations and Communication in Projects
(11:10) Economic Pressures and Dealing with Client Aggression
(15:14) Lisa's Career Evolution in Property Management
(20:41) Insurance and Construction Industry Partnerships
(23:45) Meeting Client Expectations and Project Management
(27:25) Work-Life Balance: Supportive Partners and Family Dynamics
(37:56) Navigating Parenting in the Digital Age
(39:58) Balancing Work, Family, and Health Challenges
(45:02) Personal Insights: Food, Weight, and Starting a Firm
(49:39) Ethics in Property Management: Kickbacks
(51:03) Leadership and Support in Senior Management Roles
(55:20) Conclusion and How to Contact
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Devils Advocate: Trades EditionBy Lisa McGrath