From Field Tech to CEO: Building a Fast-Growing Restoration CompanyWelcome back! Eduard Mirzoian, CEO ofRestorerz, shares his story of starting as a field tech and building a fast-growing restoration business, sharing what sets Restorerz apart from the rest of the industry.They talk though: Eduard's background in the industry. The story behind Restorerz The role technology plays in a growing company What keeps Eduard up at night as a CEO of a fast-growing restoration company How do you find, attract, AND retain good talent to keep pace with your growth? Goals for the future ..and MORE!May 08, 202424:49Your Questions Answered About the Cost of Doing Business SurveyKristy Cohen, CEO ofRIA, Anthony Nelson, Group Facilitator atPivot My Biz, and Leighton Healey, CEO ofKnowHow, talk through the latest survey open to restoration companies and answer YOUR questions about: Where the idea for this survey came from KnowHow’s process and why their reasoning How this is different from State of the Industry Report What the survey timeline looks like Who should be completing this survey Plans for the data when it’s all said and done The vetting process and ensuring accuracy of information Is it anonymous? Who has access to the final data and when it will be live .. and MORE!May 06, 202430:31Adaptability for Success in the Workforce | Restoration Master Class Episode 6Dive into the essential non-technical skills crucial for success in today’s dynamic world in season THREE of our Restoration Master Class series, in partnership with our sponsorAnswerForce! Two times each month, we will drop quick, new episodes on different topics related to Power Skills – with different industry guests!In episode 6, Mandy sits down to talk with "Restoration Chameleon" Paul Silliman, Account Executive atKnowhow, about the power of being adaptable to change, how AI comes into play, and tips for those struggling with adaptation.Apr 24, 202415:20All That Is Old Is New AgainOn the latest episode of the Restoration Today Podcast, Michelle talks with Dan Cassara, Founder ofCORE Groupand Tom Gissler, CRO atCORE Group, about: Latest news at CORE What led Tom to CORE Trends they are both seeing in the industry right now How companies like CORE are affecting the consolidation of the industry Whether or not they see the lack of weather/economy affecting contractors overall What contractors could/should be doing to be busy year-round, and not fully weather-dependent ...and MORE!Registration for the Collective is NOW OPEN! RegisterHEREand use the CORE DISCOUNT CODE: CR100Apr 18, 202436:19The Human Side of LeadershipWelcome back to the Restoration Today podcast! Today, David Wheatley, Principal/Co-Founder ofHumanergyis here to talk with Michelle about leadership development and how to grow and develop healthy teams.Talking points: David shares a bit more about Humanergy Working "non-negotiable vs. just "priorities"into running a business effectively What is a Solidarity Statement and what does it mean? The #1 thing David coaches teams through as a way to resolve almost any conflict David unravels some of the confusion between accountability, authority, and responsibility. ... and MORE!Apr 01, 202426:49From Lawn Care To Epic EstimatesBobby Paine, CEO ofEpic Estimates, joins the podcast with Michelle to share his background and unique way he found himself working in the restoration industry. They talk through: What Epic Estimates provides the restoration industry Biggest trends and changes Bobby has seen in the industry and with estimating today Symbility and how much he's seeing people use it Importance of technology when it comes to estimating, especially with hiring A favorite story ... and MORE!Mar 18, 202436:41BONUS: 2024 RIA Candidate Interview: Brendon RumseyThis is one of FIVE Meet the Candidate interviews featuring the five RIA Board of Directors candidates for the 2024 elections. Please take a moment to watch each video! Voting is open to RIA members March 18 through March 25; links to vote will be sent via email. Election results will be announced on March 27, with the new board members installed at the RIA Convention in Dallas April 8-10.To register for the RIA convention, visit convention.restorationindustry.org.Mar 12, 202407:10BONUS: 2024 RIA Candidate Interview: Matthew PrestonThis is one of FIVE Meet the Candidate interviews featuring the five RIA Board of Directors candidates for the 2024 elections. Please take a moment to watch each video! Voting is open to RIA members March 18 through March 25; links to vote will be sent via email. Election results will be announced on March 27, with the new board members installed at the RIA Convention in Dallas April 8-10.To register for the RIA convention, visit convention.restorationindustry.org.Mar 12, 202411:25BONUS: 2024 RIA Candidate Interview: David NessThis is one of FIVE Meet the Candidate interviews featuring the five RIA Board of Directors candidates for the 2024 elections. Please take a moment to watch each video! Voting is open to RIA members March 18 through March 25; links to vote will be sent via email. Election results will be announced on March 27, with the new board members installed at the RIA Convention in Dallas April 8-10.To register for the RIA convention, visit convention.restorationindustry.org.Mar 12, 202411:19BONUS: 2024 RIA Candidate Interview: Jeff MooreThis is one of FIVE Meet the Candidate interviews featuring the five RIA Board of Directors candidates for the 2024 elections. Please take a moment to watch each video! Voting is open to RIA members March 18 through March 25; links to vote will be sent via email. Election results will be announced on March 27, with the new board members installed at the RIA Convention in Dallas April 8-10.To register for the RIA convention, visit convention.restorationindustry.org.Mar 12, 202408:21BONUS: 2024 RIA Candidate Interview: Mark DavisThis is one of FIVE Meet the Candidate interviews featuring the five RIA Board of Directors candidates for the 2024 elections. Please take a moment to watch each video! Voting is open to RIA members March 18 through March 25; links to vote will be sent via email. Election results will be announced on March 27, with the new board members installed at the RIA Convention in Dallas April 8-10.To register for the RIA convention, visit convention.restorationindustry.org.Mar 12, 202409:21An Innovative Partnership in Pushing the Boundaries in Contents RestorationAfter theannouncementofCorelogicandArtigemaligning to launch contents estimation capabilities to improve the insurance claims process, Kurt Artinger, CEO of Artigem, and Mikhail Palatnik, Head of Product Management at Corelogic, sit down and talk with Michelle at #INTRConnect to share more about the value of their partnership and the innovation in contents restoration they are providing the restoration industry.Feb 06, 202411:50Exclusive Interview with CoreLogic’s Garret Gray at INTRConnectMichelle sat down with Corelogic’s President of Protect, Insurance Solutions, Garret Gray moments after his opening keynote at INTRConnect in Austin. The two discuss the latest in technology and innovations in restoration, new uses for AI, and updates coming from CoreLogic including their new Mitigate platform, a large language model, Corelogic Workspace, and SO much more.Jan 23, 202415:48Is Remote Estimating the Future of Restoration?Nelson Higgins, VP of North America at Docusketch and Xactimate Certified Trainer, is on the podcast to talk through the recent restoration trend of remote estimating. They will touch base on best practices when looking for an estimator, what they're looking for in documentation, how to ensure you're getting accurate estimates, and more!Jan 12, 202425:12BONUS EPISODE: Building Tomorrow Together at INTRConnectOn this episode, Scott Severe and Brandon Burton ofCorelogicjoin Michelle to share the latest news at Corelogic andINTRConnect, sharing their thoughts on: #1 thing they are most excited about for INTRConnect What makes INTRConnect different from other industry events What CoreLogic is doing to bring new tools to the mitigation process Highlights for contractors curious what's on the horizon What's new in the world of IICRC Standards Top 3 changes contractors will notice/should be excited about with the change ...and MORE!Dec 08, 202331:34Enabling Claims TransparencyOn today's episode of the Restoration Today Podcast, Kevin Dooley, founder of Kahi joins Michelle to talk about innovations in the industry, asset tracking, share a bit about what Kahi provides to the restoration industry, challenges/opportunities for restorers, and more!Dec 05, 202323:60BONUS EPISODE: Overall Profitability from Contractors to TechnologyOn this final and 18th episode of season 2 of The Restoration Master Class, sponsored byEncircle, Michelle talks with Rachel Stewart, CEO ofXcelerate Restoration Softwareto talk about overall profitability from the contractor side to the technology side of restoration.They discuss: Where Rachel sees restorers doing WELL as it relates to profitability What areas need improvement? Are there blanket margins that are “normal” or is profitability a much bigger spread than people think? How much does software/technology affect a company’s ability to be profitable? ...and more!Miss an episode? Check them all out below! Each is 15 minutes or less, and no two episodes cover the same angle on how to increase your profitability!Nov 21, 202316:57Family-Owned Businesses: The Economic Engine of Our CountryDid you know over 60% of our countries economy comes from family-owned businesses?Rob Ferguson, CEO ofThe Ferguson Alliance, has a passion for doing whatever he can to help family businesses reach prosperity and extend their lifecycle. On today's episode of the Restoration Today podcast, Rob talks with Michelle about all family-run businesses and shares his thoughts on: Why family-owned businesses are such a vital part of our economy Strengths that family-run businesses bring to the table Frustrations/pain points for family-owned businesses Can family businesses ever reach a boiling point where there is no resolution other than to move on? Recommendations for succession planning? ...and more!Nov 16, 202329:04Don't Let the Squirrels Out!This episode of the Restoration Today podcast welcomes Alex Duta, Founder of Albiware. Alex and Michelle will talk through:-Staying present in a very competitive industry-How previous experience in restoration has helped his vision in the software side of the business- Favorite leadership resources- Ways health and fitness have found ways to connect in business- ...and more!Oct 31, 202331:31
