Disaster Podcaster

Welcome to the exciting first part of an exciting series. In 2010, I was part of a group of people who were asked and hired to help with the recovery and response to some of the BP Oil Spill Cleanup. In part 1, we begin to lay out how we came about being involved and some of the early staging and structure of the event. We also share another unexpected event that changed our plans quickly (welcome to the disaster industry, right?) We hope you enjoy this season's content and format. Please let us know with your comments anything you might want to know that we skipped over. The men and women who sacrificed and joined me on these adventures forever have my respect and gratitude. A few promised links: CATx Waiting List: www.catxteam.com Home Page: https://www.restorationadvisers.com/ Montana Business Retreat: https://www.restorationadvisers.com/montana2024 41 Markers Book: https://www.restorationadvisers.com/41markers_ebook My email: klark@hey.com Disaster Podcaster Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5yDz6Y47kwgqJEUjewRbV2avuogqI4tQ&si=ggvxzMGaBsLq54lg

In this week's episode, we browse through discussions about a few of the international jobs that I worked on. The challenges and rewards of these types of experiences last a lifetime. While they are different, they remind us that most of what we do is the same. Japan (Fukashima/ Naraha)OmanFranceGermanyColumbiaThe men and women who sacrificed and joined me on these adventures forever have my respect and gratitude. A few promised links: CATx Waiting List: www.catxteam.com Home Page: https://www.restorationadvisers.com/ Montana Business Retreat: https://www.restorationadvisers.com/montana2024 41 Markers Book: https://www.restorationadvisers.com/41markers_ebook My email: klark@hey.com Disaster Podcaster Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5yDz6Y47kwgqJEUjewRbV2avuogqI4tQ&si=ggvxzMGaBsLq54lg

We are making the theme of our Podcast about projects and everything that goes into them. Big and small jobs. Today on S2: E2 we will go back to 2008 and discuss what ended up being a complicated, fun, and profitable project that we never saw coming. We hope you enjoy the series and stick around with us. A few promised links:CATx Waiting Listhttp://www.catxteam.com Home Page:https://www.restorationadvisers.com/ Montana Business Retreat: https://www.restorationadvisers.com/montana2024 41 Markers Book: https://www.restorationadvisers.com/41markers_ebook My email: klark@hey.com Disaster Podcaster Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5yDz6Y47kwgqJEUjewRbV2avuogqI4tQ&si=ggvxzMGaBsLq54lg

Welcome back to season 4 of Disaster Podcaster. We are making the theme of our Podcast about projects and everything that goes into them.Big and small jobs. In episode 1, we share the theme and give a shoutout to a few great friends who are still here and one who isn't.We give some harrowing details about the F5 tornado that destroyed Joplin, Missouri. We hope you enjoy the series and stick around with us.   A few promised links: CATX Wait List: www.catxteam.comHome Page: https://www.restorationadvisers.com/Montana Business Retreat: https://www.restorationadvisers.com/montana202441 Markers Book: https://www.restorationadvisers.com/41markers_ebookMy email: klark@hey.comDisaster Podcaster Playlist:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5yDz6Y47kwgqJEUjewRbV2avuogqI4tQ&si=ggvxzMGaBsLq54lg

Growing a strong restoration and disaster recovery company can certainly be a continuous challenge and make growth and consistent improvement difficult. Today Klark takes 3 areas where he sees that many people get stuck. The good news is....they are simply to make new habits around. Eisenhower Matrix Download- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cOS_4b4Z8MJX6MfkzsXEJsGaCQhxo0qB/view?usp=share_link Be sure to check out seasons 1&2 to get caught up. https://www.disasterpodcaster.com _______________________________________________________________________ Find your favorite way to binge our show: VIDEO- https://www.youtube.com/RestorationAdvisers PODCAST- https://www.disasterpodcaster.com BLOG- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/blog _______________________________________________________________________ Other Resources; Restoration Business Academy [NEW]- https://www.restorationbusiness.academy Coaching for Restoration Professionals- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/ Online Courses- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/courses Restoration Documents, Contracts, Releases, etc- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/docs Large Loss Support- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/Support_Services

Be sure to check out seasons 1&2 to get caught up.  https://www.disasterpodcaster.com _______________________________________________________________________ Find your favorite way to binge our show:    VIDEO- https://www.youtube.com/RestorationAdvisers  PODCAST- https://www.disasterpodcaster.com  BLOG- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/blog  _______________________________________________________________________ Other Resources; Coaching for Restoration Professionals-  https://www.restorationadvisers.com/  Online Courses- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/courses  Restoration Documents, Contracts, Releases, etc- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/docs   Large Loss Support- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/Support_Services

Thank you to everyone who showed up for the YouTube Live! We love hitting topics we know YOU want! Keep your eye out for future lives so Klark can answer your questions! Be sure to check out seasons 1&2 to get caught up.  https://www.disasterpodcaster.com _______________________________________________________________________ Find your favorite way to binge our show: VIDEO- https://www.youtube.com/RestorationAdvisers/ PODCAST- https://www.disasterpodcaster.com BLOG- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/blog  _______________________________________________________________________ Other Resources;  Coaching for Restoration Professionals-  https://www.restorationadvisers.com/ Online Courses- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/courses Restoration Documents, Contracts, Releases, etc- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/docs Large Loss Support- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/Support_Services

Continuing this week's topic from our blog, Klark talks about unsocial media, and the harm it does in the Restoration industry. From misinformation, to not letting others ask questions, social media has proven to be imperfect. Be sure to check out season 1&2 to get caught up.  https://www.disasterpodcaster.com _______________________________________________________________________ Find your favorite way to binge our show: VIDEO- https://www.youtube.com/RestorationAdvisers PODCAST- https://www.disasterpodcaster.com BLOG- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/blog _______________________________________________________________________ Other Resources; Coaching for Restoration Professionals-  https://www.restorationadvisers.com/ Online Courses- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/courses Restoration Documents, Contracts, Releases, etc- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/docs Large Loss Support- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/Support_Services 

Being a music fan is a no brainer, you cant go wrong with ACDC one of the most popular and best bands out there, however this discussion is more about the ACDC Model. Let's discuss a micro lesson written by Mike Michalowicz in his book "Fix This Next"  (Who was our amazing guest on episode 1 of this season!)   Be sure to check out season 1&2 to get caught up.  https://www.disasterpodcaster.com _______________________________________________________________________   Find your favorite way to binge our show:     VIDEO- https://www.youtube.com/RestorationAdvisers/  PODCAST- https://www.disasterpodcaster.com BLOG- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/blog  _______________________________________________________________________   Other Resources;  Coaching for Restoration Professionals-  https://www.restorationadvisers.com/  Online Courses- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/courses  Restoration Documents, Contracts, Releases, etc- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/docs  Large Loss Support- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/Support_Services

This week I hit a couple of topics solo, like trying to enjoy what you can in business, helping our communities, and even touching on the tough topic of struggling with growing or even keeping your business up and thriving. Want to talk to Klark and possibly share your stories and insight on the podcast? Reach out to us, we would love to hear from anyone from any walk of life! https://www.restorationadvisers.com/contact Be sure to check out season 1&2 to get caught up.  https://www.disasterpodcaster.com _______________________________________________________________________ Find your favorite way to binge our show:    VIDEO- https://www.youtube.com/RestorationAdvisers/ PODCAST- https://www.disasterpodcaster.com BLOG- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/blog _______________________________________________________________________ Other Resources; Coaching for Restoration Professionals-  https://www.restorationadvisers.com/ Online Courses- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/courses Restoration Documents, Contracts, Releases, etc- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/docs Large Loss Support- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/Support_Services

This week we got the chance to have an interview with Danny Strong, with 20 years of experience in restoration and more to come, we open up by learning about his beginnings and then digging into some of the struggles and problems in today's industry.  Be sure to check out season 1&2 to get caught up.  https://www.disasterpodcaster.com _______________________________________________________________________ Find your favorite way to binge our show:    VIDEO- https://www.youtube.com/RestorationAdvisers/ PODCAST- https://www.disasterpodcaster.com BLOG- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/blog _______________________________________________________________________ Other Resources; Coaching for Restoration Professionals-  https://www.restorationadvisers.com/ Online Courses- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/courses Restoration Documents, Contracts, Releases, etc- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/docs Large Loss Support- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/Support_Services

We sat down for an incredible session with the wildly popular entrepreneur author, Mick Michalowicz.   Check out all the incredible books and content that Mike has created.   Get the free resource tools on his website FREE! https://mikemichalowicz.com/ ________________________________________________________________________ We spoke about a wide array of subjects from your uniqueness to attract the right client, the mindset that givers give (abundance), and your WHY.  The story you need to be understood on the foundation of your business.    Be sure to check out seasons 1&2 to get caught up.  https://www.disasterpodcaster.com _______________________________________________________________________  Find your favorite way to binge our show:    VIDEO- https://www.youtube.com/RestorationAdvisers/ PODCAST- https://www.disasterpodcaster.com BLOG- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/blog _______________________________________________________________________   Other Resources;   Coaching for Restoration Professionals-  https://www.restorationadvisers.com/ Online Courses- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/courses Restoration Documents, Contracts, Releases, etc- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/docs Large Loss Support- https://www.restorationadvisers.com/Support_Services

S2:E22 Professional Series Part 1 of 4 - Technically Qualified 12/2/22 Part 2 of 4 - Leadership & Culture 12/9/22 Part 3 of 4 - Structured 12/16/22 Part 4 of 4 - Be the Example 12/23/22 We want to welcome you back to Part 4 of 4 in a series that is simply about what a professional in the restoration industry would look like. Last week we spent time on the A Structured Company one must have to be called a Pro. Let’s talk about what I mean when I say Be The Example for the next 30 minutes or so. How A structured company plays into what we may think a Professional Company looks like. Being the Example opens up your world to one of impact and opportunity. Let’s Discuss Employees Proud Refer family and friends Actually want to contribute Clients Wow them Layer the experiences Again, referrals Make them ask “THE QUESTION” Community Others are watching Be the Brand Employee and Customer Leads Industry Educate and learn Large Collaborations Growth Opportunities Self Realization of a dream Inspiration to more VISION Setup company for sale/ absentee ownership (freedom) We know for a fact that we didn’t cover all that there is to cover about being technically qualified to be a professional.  We invite you to join the conversation and share your thoughts in our exclusive community: Restoration Nation.  You can log in here: https://www.restoration-nation.net A special thanks to our sponsor KAHI. https://kahi.io Discount Code - PODCAST Listen to past episodes: https://www.disasterpodcaster.com Or on your favorite podcast platform. Find out more about us: https://www.restorationadvisers.com   More Free resources: https://www.youtube.com/restorationadvisers https://www.restorationadvisers.com/bookvault https://www.restorationadvisers.com/blog https://www.disasterpodcaster.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disaster-podcaster/support

S2:E21 Professional Series Part 1 of 4 - Technically Qualified 12/2/22 Part 2 of 4 - Leadership & Culture 12/9/22 Part 3 of 4 - Structured 12/16/22 Part 4 of 4 - Be the Example 12/23/22 We want to welcome you back to Part 3 of 4 in a series that is simply about what a professional in the restoration industry would look like. Last week we spent time on the Leadership/ Culture one must have to be called a Pro. Let’s talk about what I mean when I say STRUCTURED for the next 30 minutes or so. How A structured company plays into what we may think a Professional Company looks like. Mission/ Vision/ Goals Internal/ Not Marketing They mean something Do all of the team know? Status- Where are you now? Organizational/ Accountability Clarity Right People/ Right Seats Everyone has a number Clarity Measured? Company Alignment Everyone rowing the same direction How diligent are you? Comeback Plan (get aligned) Consistent Leads Process (sales engine) Marketing Job Stability Right kind of leads? Meaningful Meetings Who? What? When? Why? Contracts and Sub Agreements Client Contracts Employee Contracts Sub-Agreements Up to date payables/ happy vendors Strong Relationships Security Profitable Secure We referenced Trainual. You can find out more here: https://start.trainual.com/g7ys23x2odwb We know for a fact that we didn’t cover all that there is to cover about being technically qualified to be a professional.  We invite you to join the conversation and share your thoughts in our exclusive community: Restoration Nation.  You can log in here: https://www.restoration-nation.net A special thanks to our sponsor KAHI. https://kahi.io Discount Code - PODCAST Listen to past episodes: https://www.disasterpodcaster.com Or on your favorite podcast platform. Find out more about us: https://www.restorationadvisers.com   More Free resources: https://www.youtube.com/restorationadvisers https://www.restorationadvisers.com/bookvault https://www.restorationadvisers.com/blog https://www.disasterpodcaster.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disaster-podcaster/support

S2:E20 Professional Series Part 1 of 4 - Technically Qualified 12/2/22  Part 2 of 4 - Leadership & Culture 12/9/22  Part 3 of 4 - Structured 12/16/22  Part 4 of 4 - Be the Example 12/23/22 We want to welcome you back to Part 2 of 4 in a series that is simply about what a professional in the restoration industry would look like. Last week we spent time on the Technical Qualifications one must have to be called a Pro. Let’s talk about Leadership for the next 30 minutes or so. How Leadership plays into what we may think a Professional Company looks like. Employee Onboarding Beginning Expectations Warm Welcome Onboarding DAY 30/60/90+ days DISC assessments for understanding personalities Growth Personal/ Professional Measurable Advancements Promotions Employee Retention Low Turnover Hiring Well “Voice of the employee” Open Door-Truly Accountability Leadership that doesn’t BLAME, they TRAIN Visible and Transperant Everyone Equally Lessons Learned Review/ Performance Evaluation Actual Scheduled Reviews Scorecard Training Culture Work/ Life Balance PLAN (team) Ask the right questions People aren’t robots Promote Fun/ Family We referenced Trainual. You can find out more here: https://start.trainual.com/g7ys23x2odwb We know for a fact that we didn’t cover all that there is to cover about being technically qualified to be a professional.  We invite you to join the conversation and share your thoughts in our exclusive community: Restoration Nation.  You can log in here: https://www.restoration-nation.net A special thanks to our sponsor KAHI.  https://kahi.io  Discount Code - PODCAST Listen to past episodes: https://www.disasterpodcaster.com  Or on your favorite podcast platform. Find out more about us: https://www.restorationadvisers.com   More Free resources: https://www.youtube.com/restorationadvisers https://www.restorationadvisers.com/bookvault https://www.restorationadvisers.com/blog https://www.disasterpodcaster.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disaster-podcaster/support

S2:E19 Professional Series   Part 1 of 4 - Technically Qualified 12/2/22 Part 2 of 4 - Leadership & Culture 12/9/22 Part 3 of 4 - Structured 12/16/22 Part 4 of 4 - Be the Example 12/23/22   This is Part 1 of 4 in a series that is simply about what a professional in the restoration industry would look like. It could be in any industry truthfully. When we think of “professional”, many things come to mind.  So let’s just say we are looking at a model that checks ALOT of boxes.   This episode hones in on the technical aspects of what it means to be professional.   Certifications   Certifications are NOT Education Certs you NEED Certs you should have New Services Jobsite Safety Advanced Processes Ramp Up for surges/ CAT work New Positions Scheduling Documenting CPR and life health measures Heat Stress General First Aid Emergency Plan JHA Adaptability Training Broken Equipment Loss of Communications Clear SOPs 80/20 Rule Documented/Trainual Followed By All Updated Simple Training/Development Path Where does everyone start? Career Path Tech Levels Clarity on opportunity Training Culture Weekly/ Monthly Meetings Onsite/ Offsite training Evaluations When? Who?  Outcomes? Experienced Mentorship   Assign Mentors Mentor Training Advancement   We referenced Trainual. You can find out more here: https://start.trainual.com/g7ys23x2odwb   We know for a fact that we didn’t cover all that there is to cover about being technically qualified to be a professional.  We invite you to join the conversation and share your thoughts in our exclusive community: Restoration Nation.  You can log in here: https://www.restoration-nation.net   A special thanks to our sponsor KAHI. https://kahi.io Discount Code - PODCAST  Listen to past episodes: https://www.disasterpodcaster.com Or on your favorite podcast platform.  Find out more about us: https://www.restorationadvisers.com   More Free resources: https://www.youtube.com/restorationadvisers https://www.restorationadvisers.com/bookvault https://www.restorationadvisers.com/blog https://www.disasterpodcaster.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disaster-podcaster/support

🦃 HAPPY THANKSGIVING🦃  We bring you a short episode on this holiday week.   We hope you and yours had a wonderful day, and took some time to reflect on the many great things we enjoy.   This is some additional thoughts on last weeks podcast based on the overwhelming reaction and feedback we got.   There is a little hint about what is to come, and some things that we are thankful for!   We invite you to join the conversation and share your thoughts in our exclusive community: Restoration Nation.  You can log in here: https://www.restoration-nation.net  A special thanks to our sponsor KAHI. https://kahi.io Discount Code - PODCAST  Listen to past episodes: https://www.disasterpodcaster.com Or on your favorite podcast platform.  Find out more about us: https://www.restorationadvisers.com More Free resources:  https://www.youtube.com/restorationadvisers  https://www.restorationadvisers.com/bookvault  https://www.restorationadvisers.com/blog  https://www.disasterpodcaster.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disaster-podcaster/support

This week we respond to a disturbing murmur we are hearing from many many great leaders in the disaster restoration space.  Burnout  Fatigue  Disgust   Great companies and fantastic restoration professionals are being worn down and losing hope because of the increasing weight and shenanigans of the carriers and the overall issues to get paid.   To only be paid for the work that was properly done.   If you are feeling this weight, we invite you to join the conversation, and let's lift one another back up.      A special thanks to our sponsor KAHI. https://kahi.io Discount Code - PODCAST   Listen to past episodes: https://www.disasterpodcaster.com Or on your favorite podcast platform.   Find out more about us: https://www.restorationadvisers.com  More Free resources:  https://www.youtube.com/restorationadvisers  https://www.restorationadvisers.com/blog  https://www.restoration-nation.net

We had an exciting time this week sitting down with Andy McCabe as we discussed the genesis of the Rebels Movement and some of the best and not-so-great times.   You are sure to enjoy the walk down memory lane.    A special thanks to our sponsor KAHI. https://kahi.io Discount Code - PODCAST   Listen to past episodes: https://www.disasterpodcaster.com  Or on your favorite podcast platform.   Find out more about us: https://www.restorationadvisers.com  More Free resources: https://www.youtube.com/restorationadvisers  https://www.restorationadvisers.com/blog  https://www.restoration-nation.net Episode segments: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5yDz6Y47kwgqJEUjewRbV2avuogqI4tQ

We are clearing the AIR with Andy McCabe. It got a little heated. We talk about where Klark and Andy are today, and set the record straight on the beef that they have.  You don't want to miss is.  The infamous Trey Raines makes a guest appearance.  If you want to see the photos of the event that is reviewed extensively... you can find them here.  A special thanks to our sponsor KAHI. https://kahi.io Discount Code - PODCAST  Listen to past episodes: https://www.disasterpodcaster.com Or on your favorite podcast platform.  Find out more about us: https://www.restorationadvisers.com  More Free resources: https://www.youtube.com/restorationadvisers https://www.restorationadvisers.com/blog https://www.restoration-nation.net --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disaster-podcaster/support

Entrepreneurship is a Spartan Race. You may win You may get hurt But even participating deserves a ribbon Starting your own business is a wild step. Much different (not easier) now than ever before The roller coaster is a common metaphor for Entrepreneurship.  We dive (no pun intended) into that metaphor a bit.  A special thanks to our sponsor KAHI. https://kahi.io Discount Code - PODCAST Listen to past episodes: https://www.disasterpodcaster.com Or on your favorite podcast platform. Find out more about us: https://www.restorationadvisers.com More Free resources: https://www.youtube.com/restorationadvisers https://www.restorationadvisers.com/blog https://www.restoration-nation.net

We are broadcasting live from FL again. We are helping with the Hurrican Ian relief efforts, and helping clients in our "spare" time.  This episode was the result of a conversation with a couple who is trying to decide if they want to invest in a franchise, or if they want to launch out on their own and build "from scratch".  We unpack a lot of the pros and cons of both options, and set the record straight on our opinion and view of franchises.  As always, we want to thank our sponsor KAHI. https://kahi.io Disaster Podcaster and Restoration Nation gets a 10% off by using the PROMO CODE: PODCAST Be sure to check out our social channels: YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/restorationadvisers Facebook: @disasterpodcaster and @restorationadvisers Book a call with our team: https://www.restorationadvisers.com/bookwithtoby Subscribe to our weekly blog! https://www.restorationadvisers.com/blog Join Restoration Nation - an exclusive community platform away from the distractions of social media. https://www.restoration-nation.net

A update from the storm zone after Hurricane Ian.  Starting a conversation about the relationship with Public Adjusters. Launching a NEW BUSINESS! CAT-X Find out more about it https://www.restorationadvisers.com/cat-x Follow us on Facebook @disasterpodcaster @restorationadvisers  on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/restorationadvisers

A few talking points and discussion topics you may not have considered as you consider heading to Florida.   Please like and subscribe to the channel.    Our biggest ask is that you share the podcast or the channel with your friends and colleagues!    Thanks for listening!   You can check out our YouTube channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/restorationadvisers     Thanks to our Sponsor!  https://kahi.io Coupon Code: PODCAST for 10% off kahi hardware   Our signature Ecourse: 60 Days to build a Strong Restoration Company https://www.restorationadvisers.com/60days     Our Mini Course: The Truth About Xactimate https://www.restorationadvisers.com/xactimate-pricing     Website: https://www.restorationadvisers.com    Exclusive Community https://www.restoration-nation.net     Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/disasterpodcaster

Using my experience in business, and as a coach, this is 10 things I would do if I were starting a restoration company today.   Please like and subscribe to the channel.   Our biggest ask, is that you share the podcast or the channel with your friends and colleagues!   Thanks for listening! You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/restorationadvisers   Thanks to our Sponsor! https://kahi.io Coupon Code: PODCAST for 10% off kahi hardware Our signature Ecourse: 60 Days to build a Strong Restoration Company https://www.restorationadvisers.com/60days   Our Mini Course: The Truth About Xactimate https://www.restorationadvisers.com/xactimate-pricing   Website: https://www.restorationadvisers.com  Exclusive Community https://www.restoration-nation.net   facebook   https://www.facebook.com/disasterpodcaster

We're back! It was a good summer. It was a busy summer, but we can't wait to get back in it with you! Be sure to like, and subscribe, and share with your friends and colleagues! Facebook Post: Click Here  Restoration Advisers Blog: Click Here Sponsor: https://kahi.io PROMO Code for 10% off: podcast

🎬 Thank you for tuning in to the Disaster Podcaster. We know your passion will match ours as we talk about and discuss anything and everything for Restoration/ Remediation/ Cleaning/ Construction. Our podcast is different. We are audio/ video/ live and take callers in REAL TIME. Season 2:Episode 10 :SuperHero Technician May 4, 2022 📞 We invite you to call in anytime during the live show at 833-262-2410 📆 Every Wednesday at ⏰ 3:00PM EST Streaming live from: https://www.youtube.com/c/RestorationAdvisers + https://www.facebook.com/disasterpodcaster ❤️🎉 Thanks to our sponsor= KAHI Automated Asset Intelligence 🎧 LISTEN: -RA site: www.disasterpodcaster.com -Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disaster-podcaster/id1548007225 -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gSKfkAW9VTkJvNjpqwjNZ 📱WATCH: -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RestorationAdvisers -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disasterpodcaster Thank You for listening. We would love your feedback and show ideas. Also, leave us a review !!!! Restoration Advisers Homepage-Schedule a Call Check out our Free Community https://www.restorationadviers.com/RN-Registration 

🎬 Thank you for tuning in to the Disaster Podcaster. We know your passion will match ours as we talk about and discuss anything and everything for Restoration/ Remediation/ Cleaning/ Construction. Our podcast is different. We are audio/ video/ live and take callers in REAL TIME. Season 2:Episode 9 : Will this finally clear up the O&P Debate?  Our guest is Lindsay with TDA Claims: http://www.tdaclaims.com/ https://youtu.be/-c0PpQ6k84o 📞 We invite you to call in anytime during the live show at 833-262-2410 📆 Every Wednesday at ⏰ 3:00PM EST Streaming live from: https://www.youtube.com/c/RestorationAdvisers + https://www.facebook.com/disasterpodcaster ❤️🎉 Thanks to our sponsor= KAHI Automated Asset Intelligence 🎧 LISTEN: -RA site: www.disasterpodcaster.com -Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disaster-podcaster/id1548007225 -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gSKfkAW9VTkJvNjpqwjNZ 📱WATCH: -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RestorationAdvisers -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disasterpodcaster Thank You for listening. We would love your feedback and show ideas. Also, leave us a review !!!! Restoration Advisers Homepage-Schedule a Call Check out our Free Community https://www.restorationadviers.com/RN-Registration 

🎬 Thank you for tuning in to the Disaster Podcaster. We know your passion will match ours as we talk about and discuss anything and everything for Restoration/ Remediation/ Cleaning/ Construction. Our podcast is different. We are audio/ video/ live and take callers in REAL-TIME.... except this week. This is a pre-recorded episode. We welcome comments! We will be sure to respond to every one! Season 2 Episode 8 : We sit down with Nick Lambert at Faithful Restoration to discuss what has happened since Season 1 Episode 4 back in Jan 2020. We did a rerun of S1E4 3 weeks ago in S2E5. Be sure to listen and hear the first part of the story! Growth can be painful... we talk about restarting with a clean slate, and scaling rapidly with good systems. Real life. Real talk. Real stories. 📞 We invite you to call in anytime during the live show at 833-262-2410 📆 Every Wednesday at ⏰ 3:00PM EST Streaming live from: https://www.youtube.com/c/RestorationAdvisers + https://www.facebook.com/disasterpodcaster ❤️🎉 Thanks to our sponsor= KAHI Automated Asset Intelligence 🎧 LISTEN: -RA site: www.disasterpodcaster.com -Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disaster-podcaster/id1548007225 -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gSKfkAW9VTkJvNjpqwjNZ 📱WATCH: -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RestorationAdvisers -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disasterpodcaster Thank You for listening. We would love your feedback and show ideas. Also, leave us a review !!!! Restoration Advisers Homepage-Schedule a Call Check out our Free Community https://www.restorationadviers.com/RN-Registration 

🎬 Thank you for tuning in to the Disaster Podcaster. We know your passion will match ours as we talk about and discuss anything and everything for Restoration/ Remediation/ Cleaning/ Construction. Our podcast is different. We are audio/ video/ live and take callers in REAL TIME. Season 2:Episode 7 : We did a fun segment with Crawlspace Keefer last week. Klark and Toby are traveling so we thought we would share this with you! NO LIVE CALL IN THIS WEEK! WATCH LIVE 📆 Every Wednesday at ⏰ 3:00PM EST Streaming live from: https://www.youtube.com/c/RestorationAdvisers + https://www.facebook.com/disasterpodcaster ❤️🎉 Thanks to our sponsor= KAHI Automated Asset Intelligence 🎧 LISTEN: -RA site: www.disasterpodcaster.com -Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disaster-podcaster/id1548007225 -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gSKfkAW9VTkJvNjpqwjNZ 📱WATCH: -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RestorationAdvisers -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disasterpodcaster Thank You for listening. We would love your feedback and show ideas. Also, leave us a review !!!! Restoration Advisers Homepage-Schedule a Call Check out our Free Community https://www.restorationadviers.com/RN-Registration 

Robert Moré and Dylan Timmel joined me (Toby Clem) on Disaster Podcaster to discuss "The next generation of SUPERSTARS"! This is a rerun of the live show. We had some technical difficulties with the sound so we have eliminated those to give you a better listening experience!  ******************************************************************************  We are all very excited.  They both have unique backgrounds (one family business, one has seen several companies) in the industry, and have a TON of technical knowledge. They are both stepping into leadership roles and taking ownership of creating the next generation of superstars in the industry!  I can't wait!  We will be taking live call-ins! 833-262-2410. Get their unique perspective on how they came up through the industry. How they learned. How they teach.  Technical questions are welcome... and encouraged!

We were both out of the office and couldn't pull off a LIVE show for Episode 5. We had planned to have a discussion with Nick Lambert of Faithful Restoration in Billings, MT. Since we had to postpone that episode until later in the month, we figured it would be good to have a refresh of where Nick has come from.  He has an incredible story of rebuilding his company and his culture from the ground up. Stay tuned for the update from Nick in a LIVE podcast in a few weeks!!

🎬 Thank you for tuning in to the Disaster Podcaster. We know your passion will match ours as we talk about and discuss anything and everything for Restoration/ Remediation/ Cleaning/ Construction. Our podcast is different. We are audio/ video/ live and take callers in REAL TIME. Season 2:Episode 4 : Employee On-Boarding 📞 We invite you to call in anytime during the live show at 833-262-2410 📆 Every Wednesday at ⏰ 3:00PM EST Streaming live from: https://www.youtube.com/c/RestorationAdvisers + https://www.facebook.com/disasterpodcaster ❤️🎉 Thanks to our sponsor= KAHI Automated Asset Intelligence 🎧 LISTEN: -RA site: www.disasterpodcaster.com -Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disaster-podcaster/id1548007225 -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gSKfkAW9VTkJvNjpqwjNZ 📱WATCH: -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RestorationAdvisers -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disasterpodcaster Thank You for listening. We would love your feedback and show ideas. Also, leave us a review !!!! Restoration Advisers Homepage-Schedule a Call Check out our Free Community https://www.restorationadviers.com/RN-Registration 

Thanks to Robert More' for the topic idea, and his post in Restoration Nation last week that he titled, "I'm ready for some positivity". We had so much fun, and we all got fired up! 🎬 Thank you for tuning in to the Disaster Podcaster. We know your passion will match ours as we talk about and discuss anything and everything for Restoration/ Remediation/ Cleaning/ Construction. Our podcast is different. We are audio/ video/ live and take callers in REAL-TIME. Season 2:Episode 3 : I'm ready for some positivity 📞 We invite you to call in anytime during the live show at 833-262-2410 📆 Every Wednesday at ⏰ 3:00 PM EST Streaming live from: https://www.youtube.com/c/RestorationAdvisers https://www.facebook.com/disasterpodcaster ❤️🎉 Thanks to our sponsor= KAHI Automated Asset Intelligence 🎧 LISTEN: -RA site: www.disasterpodcaster.com -Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disaster-podcaster/id1548007225 -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gSKfkAW9VTkJvNjpqwjNZ 📱WATCH: -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RestorationAdvisers -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disasterpodcaster Thank You for listening. We would love your feedback and show ideas. Also, leave us a review !!!! Restoration Advisers Homepage-Schedule a Call Check out our Free Community https://www.restorationadviers.com/RN-Registration 

🎬 Thank you for tuning in to the Disaster Podcaster. We know your passion will match ours as we talk about and discuss anything and everything for Restoration/ Remediation/ Cleaning/ Construction. Season 2: Episode 02: Our podcast is different. We are audio/ video/ live and take callers in REAL-TIME. So it's a TALK SHOW In this episode, we dig into a topic that affects almost anyone that may be listening to or watching this. Insurance companies and their lackeys interfering with you and the excellent service you are providing to your mutual client. Let me offer you this free letter template on what we call (click here) Permission to stop talking to TPA's The sheer and almost appalling comedy of what we often hear or see in emails. I discuss the overwhelming success I have had and taught to contractors all but ignoring the carriers. They only want one thing (slash your invoice). And if you are not willing to appease that one thing, there really isn't anything to discuss. But here is the rub. We feel an almost overwhelming need to FIGHT FOR our client. We discuss this dynamic and its recurring results. As a grand finale, we did a screen share of an actual email chain of the most incredibly undereducated stance (and illegal) we have seen in 2022. This document is available in our private community. You can join here  www.restorationadviers.com/RN-Registration FOR FREE. You will find not only a lot more resources but a community of awesome and professional restorers that, like us, are sick of Facebook and other social media platforms. 📞 We invite you to call in anytime during the live show at 833-262-2410 📆 Every Wednesday at ⏰ 3:00PM EST Streaming live from: https://www.youtube.com/c/RestorationAdvisers + https://www.facebook.com/disasterpodcaster ❤️🎉 Thanks to our sponsor= KAHI Automated Asset Intelligence Contact them for a free demo: kahi.io  🎧 LISTEN: -RA site: www.disasterpodcaster.com  -Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disaster-podcaster/id1548007225  -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gSKfkAW9VTkJvNjpqwjNZ 📱WATCH: -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/restorationadvisers .  -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disasterpodcaster Thank You for listening.  We would love your feedback and show ideas.  Also, leave us a review !!!!  Restoration Advisers Homepage- Schedule a Call https://www.restorationadvisers.com/

In this episode, we chat about marketing in the restoration industry with Jon Grubb at United Restorers. 🎬 Thank you for tuning in to the Disaster Podcaster. We know your passion will match ours as we talk about and discuss anything and everything for Restoration/ Remediation/ Cleaning/ Construction. Our podcast is different. We are audio/ video/ live and take callers in REAL TIME. 📞 We invite you to call in anytime during the live show at 833-262-2410 📆 Every Wednesday at ⏰ 3:00PM EST Streaming live from: https://www.youtube.com/c/RestorationAdvisers + https://www.facebook.com/disasterpodcaster ❤️🎉 Thanks to our sponsor= KAHI Automated Asset Intelligence Season 2: Episode 1 : 🎧 LISTEN: -RA site: www.disasterpodcaster.com -Apple Podcasts: -Spotify: 📱WATCH: -YouTube: -Facebook: Thank You for listening. We would love your feedback and show ideas. Also, leave us a review !!!! Restoration Advisers Homepage-Schedule a Call

🎬 Thank you for tuning in to the Disaster Podcaster. We know your passion will match ours as we talk about and discuss anything and everything for Restoration/ Remediation/ Cleaning/ Construction. Our podcast is different. We are audio/ video/ live and take callers in REAL TIME. 📞 We invite you to call in anytime during the live show at 833-262-2410 📆 Every Wednesday at ⏰ 3:00PM EST Streaming live from: https://www.youtube.com/c/RestorationAdvisers + https://www.facebook.com/disasterpodcaster ❤️🎉 Thanks to our sponsor= KAHI Automated Asset Intelligence Season 2: Episode 0 : This episode represented a pre-launch test of our new format. Lot's of moving parts and it was good to do a live BETA. Our first official LIVE ALL IN EPISODE. ➡️ We spent time sharing some videos and time paying tribute to Nick Paolella. The founder of JonDon. Nick suddenly lost his long, colorful ad wonderful life last week. We were so fortunate to have Andy Robinson with JonDon to call in and help put into words how much he meant to the industry, to JonDon and the 100's that worked there. We shared stories and painted some background pictures. Jennifer Sterling with Jennifer Sterling Insurance in California called in and gave us a hilarious story about one occasion at The Gaylord in Dallas Texas. If we had 30 hours, we could probably not run out of great stories. Nick, you are missed and we celebrate you. ➡️ We discussed a process we coach on and one that I have used in my entire career. Post Project Evaluations. Its a practice of analysis of projects to find out mistakes, learning opportunities, and improvements to be made to continue to be the best. Our template and more conversations about this are available for those that are registered in our NEW ONLINE COMMUNITY. Free to join for contractors. Go get your copy and everything else we are loading up in there. 📱Restoration Nation ➡️ Our last business was simply testing some systems and announcing our guest for next week. We look forward to you tuning in. 🎧 LISTEN: -RA site: www.disasterpodcaster.com -Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disaster-podcaster/id1548007225 -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gSKfkAW9VTkJvNjpqwjNZ 📱WATCH: -YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/RestorationAdvisers -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disasterpodcaster Thank You for listening. We would love your feedback and show ideas. Also, leave us a review !!!! Restoration Advisers Homepage-Schedule a Call

We finish up our inaugural season with EP 25 talking about a restoration project at a power plant that caught fire in a small town in MN.  One of the guys on the job was a brilliant guy... that was a little slow sometimes. He didn't realize that Walleye fish had fingers. You have to listen to EP 25 to figure out (in the words of Paul Harvey)... The Rest Of the Story. We wouldn't be able to put together this podcast without the help of Kevin Dooley and his folks at Kahi. Their equipment tracking is taking the restoration industry by storm. Not only do they track equipment that helps dry the job... they have dash cams for your vehicles that have built-in AI for driver-specific feedback and vehicle diagnostics.  Visit their website to learn more! https://kahi.io Find our other episodes at www.disasterpodcaster.com Join our community! www.restoration-nation.net Looking for a book to take you to the next level of development? Our book vault contains a growing list of incredible resources. www.restorationadvisers.com/bookvault Our new e-course: "45 days to build a STRONG restoration business" Happy New Year everyone!  https://www.restorationadvisers.com/

We took a discussion in one of the industry Facebook groups and unpacked it a little.  It was about billing clients (insured) directly, and not negotiating with adjusters and/or carriers.   We spiced things up a little bit and had live call-ins from folks that had some thoughts on the subject. Just like old-school talk shows! We had so much fun!   EP23 was with Kevin @ Kahi.  https://kahi.io   They have industry-leading equipment tracking with CRM integration and are the gracious sponsor of the Disaster Podcaster. They are also hinting at come releases coming soon along the lines of drying logs, and project reporting.  Nothing official, so STAY TUNED!   We introduced some exciting new stuff we are working on for 2022!  Restoration Advisers Book Vault: This is where our library of books is held.  We are asked often what book we are reading, or what books we recommend... well... here you have it!  https://www.restorationadvisers.com/bookvault   New E-Course launching in Jan 2022!  This one is BIG! 45 days (hint: there will be a lot more than 45 days) to build a STRONG restoration business. This will be the fundamentals of building and growing a business and will cover all of the pertinent topics from business planning to education and everything in between. This course is for people interested in starting a restoration business or those who have been at it a while and want a refresher.  https://www.restorationadvisers.com/45days   Restoration Workshops We have 4 specific topics that we are going to be addressing individually with groups of up to 20.   - Sales/Marketing -  The Power of Who - Building an SOP Playbook for your business - Creating your own pricing model - Client Onboarding - You have permission to stop talking to carriers!   If you want to do more than one, you are welcome to... just check the dates in the description of each one to ensure there are no conflicts.   Also note: we will be repeating these 4 every quarter in 2022. You can do one per quarter if you like.  https://www.restorationadvisers.com/restorationworkshops2022   Restoration NATION - The official online community of Restoration Advisers and Disaster Podcaster  We have launched our official online community. We will be migrating away from Facebook and will be directing our content to this platform. This community is where to infamous Restoration RoundTables will happen from now on.  All subscription clients and students will gain automatic access to the community.  We have made a space for anyone who wants to join. Find out more here: https://www.restorationadvisers.com/offers/JnAC8do4 Check out our other resources on our website: www.restorationadvisers.com All of our podcasts can be found at www.disasterpodcaster.com And our sponsor https://kahi.io

We take a few minutes to learn more about Kevin Dooley with Kahi.  We've talked about Kahi for several weeks now, and we thought it would be fun to bring the mind behind Kahi onto the podcast to discuss his roots, his experience, and the reason for his pursuit of technology within the restoration industry! www.restorationadvisers.com www.disasterpodcaster.com Contact for a FREE demo https://kahi.io

Today we talk about the subject that is often overlooked. Markup and Margin. Knowing your numbers. This is about as critical a business topic as you can think.  The restoration industry is plagued by this idea that restoration companies are just being greedy when they bill for O&P (Overhead and Profit). That is usually driven by the opposing party, the carrier. We are here to tell you that it is absolutely essential for the health and wellbeing of your company. You MUST cover your O&P if you expect to build a business that you can accomplish your goals with.  We highlight a book called Markup and Profit (A Contractors Guide) by Micheal Stone. Get the book here. It will change the way you look at your business!  We also chat about some other books that are front of mind for us this week. Toby talks about The Power of Who by Bob Beaudine. Klarks love for music drove him to get the book by the infamous David Grohl titled The Storyteller - Tales of Life and Music. Both have takeaways that you can implement TODAY. Check them out!  Thanks to our sponsor Kahi. Kahi provides an incredible service of hardware and software that help you and your team make more profit by tracking and maximizing the use of your assets. This automated system has some incredibly efficient and powerful tools for your equipment, fleet, and even personnel.  As part of the O&P conversation and some of the talking points from the book Markup and Profit, the conversation obviously ties in Xactimate. We did a mini-course titled “The Truth about Xactimate”. Everyone needs to see what this course uncovers that is hiding in plain sight. We provide some resources within the course that you can provide to adjusters that will help you get your overhead and profit justified. Follow this link for that workshop Truth about Xactimate Pricing  We also have a robust Document Packet that will help you with properly onboarding your client, documenting your work, providing your client and workers with a safe working environment, and so much more. https://www.restorationadvisers.com/restoration_documents  We hope these assets and training help. If you are looking to make running your restoration company simpler, better, and more profitable, contact us for a call to learn more about what your goals are!  www.restorationadvisers.com  Disaster Podcaster Page (all episodes): Click HERE.  Restoration Advisers Official Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/restorationadvisers Disaster Podcaster YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS5Md9ifRA-AD6dpG_kK4DQ

In today's episode, we shift to a little more of an educational format. But one I feel everyone will get a lot of value from. Asbestos is a very HUGE issue in the work we do and we see VERY often so many misunderstandings and myths surrounding its hazards. We wanted to have a clear and direct conversation about this and include some links and resources for your team to begin to build a real system around this extremely important topic. Thanks to our sponsor https://kahi.io/. Kahi provides an incredible service of hardware and software that help you and your team make more profit by tracking and maximizing the use of your assets. This automated system has some incredibly efficient and powerful tools for your equipment, fleet, and even personnel. -EPA- Clean Air Act link https://www.epa.gov/clean-air-act-overview -Free Download of the OSHA 2254 Training Requirements +A Sample JHA https://www.restorationadvisers.com/OSHA_guide -OSHA Due Diligence Clause https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/oshact/section5-duties We hope these assets and training help. If you are looking to make running your restoration company simpler, better, and more profitable, contact us for a quick call. www.restorationadvisers.com Disaster Podcaster Page (all episodes) https://www.restorationadvisers.com/p... Restoration Advisers Official Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/resto... Disaster Podcaster YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5...

If you know the great group over at Reets, you know that besides providing some of the most dynamic and engaging education, they have a great time doing it. As Merideth states in this event...it's CULTURE.  Toby and I want to thank each and every member that shared their valuable time with us. We hope this short time we spend gives you a brief insight into how powerful not only certification and education are to your business, but not all academies are created equal. We also want to strongly encourage you to check out Reet's TV. We here at Restoration Advisers are subscribers and have found it incredibly useful in our coaching business with restorers. Links for everything will be listed in the bottom session. As always, we hope you enjoy it.  We want to thank our incredible sponsor- Kahi Asset Management Software Kahi Homepage https://kahi.io/ Visit Reets Drying Academy for the huge schedule of both Live (In-Person) and Virtual Classes. Both restoration technical certifications as well as a strong Xactimate class taught by Nick Sharp. You will find something here for all your training needs. https://reetsdryingacademy.com/ Contact Rebekah Beilan to get an intuitive demonstration of Reets TV; https://reetsdryingacademy.com/tag/reets-tv/ Thanks for tuning into our podcast. If you enjoyed this one, we think you will find many of our past episodes equally as entertaining. They can be found here: https://www.restorationadvisers.com/podcasts/disaster-podcaster-2https://www.restorationadvisers.com/podcasts/disaster-podcaster-2 Restoration Advisers https://www.restorationadvisers.com/ DisasteHomePager Podcaster Page https://www.restorationadvisers.com/podcasts/disaster-podcaster-2https://www.restorationadvisers.com/podcasts/disaster-podcaster-2   Restoration Advisers Official Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/restorationadvisers

This week's podcast was super fun. Toby and I had a blast talking with Chris for a while. It felt like we were just hanging out on a job site. Chris Laney and I were on a call last week and just discussing all kinds of industry topics, and I said wait... let's do this in a podcast. So that's what this is. Just some random shit that lands in our heads. We discuss: *Introduction *Where we met and where we have been, and finally where we hope to be going. *The harm that TPA's and Managed Care Programs do to our industry and to the insured. *Chris's early career as a carpet tech and spending so much time with the incredible Kurt Bolden at HydroLab. *Chris current love for teaching and being an instructor at Dewald Drying Academy with Chuck Dewald III and team. *Business patience. Success takes a long time. *Marketing Tactics- Relationships, SEO, etc. *The incredible advantage of becoming a BUSINESS besides just being a contractor. Know your numbers and how to lead a company. *The round-robin cycle of some relationships bringing Chris where he is today with education opportunities. *I slip up and mention a classified project (had to cover the name of it) *DIscussing Complex and Large Losses. This includes favorite challenging jobs, the resources you need to even manage jobs of large sizes. We want to thank our incredible sponsor- Kahi Asset Management Software Kahi Homepage https://kahi.io/ Thanks for tuning into our podcast. Thanks to Toby and Chris. Restoration Advisers HomePage Disaster Podcaster Page  Restoration Advisers Official Facebook Group

Tune in to our great episode #18  As the poetic Jay Z would say, we have 99 problems and staffing is one.  In all seriousness, we do a somewhat deep dive into some actionable ideas on how to handle this epidemic-level situation.    Additionally, we announced our new sponsor for the podcast, kahi.  Kahi is an incredible asset and fleet automation tracking app and software.   Kahi Homepage https://kahi.io/  We give a shout-out to our friends and colleagues that were or possibly still are in either Louisiana or NJ/NY from Hurricane Ida damages.    Thanks for tuning into our podcast.    Restoration Advisers HomePage https://www.restorationadvisers.com/  Disaster Podcaster Page https://www.restorationadvisers.com/podcasts/disaster-podcaster-2  Restoration Advisers Official Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/restorationadvisers

Welcome to our fun podcast today. This is audio only (no video). We talk about a very incredible and unique plumber interaction. While I feel a strong relationship with referral partners, I am not the PLUMBER GUY. That's someone else.  But I do strongly advocate partnerships. You will love this story.  Toby and discuss some labor shortage topics, the idea of ANTI-FRAGILE in marketing, and some customer experiences we recently had that only remind us of the thought that everything circles around the client's perception of the service. It is CRITICAL. Then we close out a big reveal on something we are working on with The Alliance of Independent Restorers that will quickly promote this industry that we love so much. Add legitimacy and credibility in the eyes of the Dept of Labor and Trade Industry. Super Exciting and it will benefit EVERYONE. We hope you enjoy the episode and we will be back next week with the full video/ live episode. Check out all our past episodes: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disaster-podcaster/id1548007225?uo=4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5yDz6Y47kwgqJEUjewRbV2avuogqI4tQ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/disasterpodcaster Restoration Advisers Website: https://www.restorationadvisers.com/ Alliance of Independent Restorers: https://airestore.org/

This episode marks the launch of our new fun format for Disaster Podcaster. In short, we will now be more conversation and topical, some guests and generally a more relaxed but relatable event.  Besides audio only for the podcast, we will be live streaming to our FB and YT channels. Links below for those. We will be able to make comments in real-time and address them if possible. Then in the coming weeks, we will be publishing a live call-in number to take live callers.  Today you will hear us discuss the new format, Purple Cows, a book called Hollowed Out, and a few other topics. Enjoy and let us know if you have any topics, suggestions, or general feedback. Facebook-Disaster Podcaster               https://www.facebook.com/disasterpodcaster YouTube-Disaster Podcaster                 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvwX3b5rH_M&list=PL5yDz6Y47kwgqJEUjewRbV2avuogqI4tQ Enjoy and make sure to leave a review. Contact us through                             www.restorationadvisers.com

What a great episode we have for. We are joined by Sully Cohen with DetectionTek, the makers of The InstaScope.  The InstaScope is a technology breakthrough that can assist in mold detection in REAL-TIME. In today's market and environment, the public has an expectation of NOW. That isn't possible for all things....but it now is for IAQ with the InstaScope.  To be clear, this IS NOT a paid commercial or advertisement for this product. But it is something that is near and dear to our hearts at Restoration Advisers. We want the absolute best tools we can source to provide exposure to the industry so we can better evolve and not be dinosaurs. Shannon Luce owns Luce Indoor Air Quality with her husband, David Luce. Both are absolutely dedicated to this industry and providing nothing but the best education and support possible. Their firm in Jacksonville serves the northern Florida and Southern Georgia markets. They own and use several InstaScopes daily as another tool to better identify and assess indoor air so people can be healthier. I encourage you to enjoy this interview and see if you to can peel your mind away from the "Way We Have Always Done It" to be part of the future and meet the clients where they are. You can find more information here: https://instascope.co/ Luce Indoor Air Quality: https://luceairquality.com/

We had a great time (and learned ALOT) speaking with the incredible Michelle Blevins. Michelle is now the Publisher and OWNER of C&R Magazine. The restoration/ disaster/ cleaning industries oldest publication. Michelle has her finger strategically on the pulse of this industry and the endless connections to truly help us all learn more, keep updated and grow our businesses and professionalism. We urge you to get subscribed to C&R today ( IT IS FREE) https://candrmagazine.com/ If you have questions for Michelle or want to contribute, she encourages everyone's feedback and participation.  michelle@candrmagazine.com If you would like to schedule a call with Restoration Advisers to obtain financial freedom and fulfillment from your business, please visit: https://www.restorationadvisers.com/

Alena shared some really great time with us on the podcast today. Understanding and having a great education around Xactimate is imperative to being successful in being profitable and efficient in dealing with insurance claims. Alena is an amazing resource for education and information. Check out her website at https://xm8mastery.com/. Her YouTube is PACKED with awesome content as well. https://youtube.com/c/XM8Mastery