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How Restorers Can Stop Relying on Insurance to Get Paid

Getting paid shouldn’t be the hardest part of the job—but for most restoration contractors, it is. You do the work, ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

The Marketing Plan That Gets Restorers More Water Damage Leads

Most of the marketing advice out there wasn’t built for restoration folks. The average agency doesn’t understand how ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

How Simple Tech Can Save Time on Every Restoration Job

Most folks doing this work never got handed the right tools. You’re out there dealing with water, fire, mold—real ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Claims Adjuster

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Restoration

How to Write Restoration Estimates That Tell the Complete Story

Writing a restoration estimate isn’t just about plugging numbers into a program and hoping the check comes in. It’s ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Claims Adjuster

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Restoration

Top 10 Estimating Software Options for Restoration Contractors

If you own or manage a restoration business, you know that accurate and efficient estimating is crucial to getting paid ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

When and Why IICRC Creates New Standards in Restoration

Most folks in the restoration field know IICRC standards are the backbone of how we do our work. They guide our ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

How IICRC Develops Industry Standards for the Restoration Industry

When you’re out in the field doing restoration work, you’re not thinking about the paperwork behind it all. But the ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

How to Optimize Your Google Maps Profile to Get Water Damage Leads

As a restoration contractor, you know your business thrives on a steady flow of local leads. One of the most effective ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

Pros and Cons of Owning a Restoration Franchise in 2025

The decision to own a damage restoration franchise requires deep analysis. Begin by carefully weighing the pros and ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Claims Adjuster

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Restoration

7 Strategies for Dealing with Insurance Adjuster Pushbacks on Estimates

The pain is real: Negotiating with insurance claim adjusters can often be frustrating, arduous and discouraging. But it ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

Navigating Time and Materials (T&M) Contracts for Mitigation Work

T&M contracts can be helpful to restoration contractors, particularly for mitigation projects involving water, ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

7 Effective Ways for Restorers to Manage Client & Adjuster Expectations

Running a restoration business comes with its fair share of challenges, and one of the biggest is managing ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager