Quite the title, right? Well, we do indeed talk about prison in this episode. It also contains 4 F-words, so beware if you're sensitive to salty language. In this episode, Brandon shares a fascinating story and we discuss how it relates to leadership in our businesses. It's an incredible story.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry   Increase your operational efficiency  Improve your profitability  Elevate both your job and team management  www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm  Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward value.getinsights.org/FCG  Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.    Monthly Sessions  Open Office Hours  Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals  Customer Segment Leaders  Continually-Updated Content Library  Rich Non-Market Competing Community   https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircles   Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business.   100% Tailored to each client  Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders  Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts  https://www.floodlightgrp.com

Quite the title, right? Well, we do indeed talk about prison in this episode. It also contains 4 F-words, so beware if you're sensitive to salty language.  In this episode, Brandon shares a fascinating story and we discuss how it relates to leadership in our businesses. It's an incredible story.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry <ul> <li> Increase your operational efficiency</li> <li> Improve your profitability</li> <li> Elevate both your job and team management</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.lxrestorationsoftware.com/mrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm</a> Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward <a href="http://value.getinsights.org/FCG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">value.getinsights.org/FCG</a> Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.  <ul> <li> Monthly Sessions</li> <li> Open Office Hours</li> <li> Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals</li> <li> Customer Segment Leaders</li> <li> Continually-Updated Content Library</li> <li> Rich Non-Market Competing Community </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/mrmleadershipcircle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircl</a>es Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business. <ul> <li> 100% Tailored to each client</li> <li> Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders</li> <li> Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com</a>

Ep 49 - "Prison, Past Sins & Leadership"

In this episode Brandon and Chris dive into one of the biggest challenges we face when recruiting new team members- uncovering the truth about what they are and are not going to bring to the team or the role we're hiring them for. How do we get a clearer picture of a potential employee before we bring them onto the team? Especially when all of us have been trained from a young age to "put our best foot forward" during an interview.... How do we get to the real stuff during the interview, and not get caught up with what the candidate is "presenting" to us.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry   Increase your operational efficiency  Improve your profitability  Elevate both your job and team management  www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm  Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward value.getinsights.org/FCG  Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.    Monthly Sessions  Open Office Hours  Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals  Customer Segment Leaders  Continually-Updated Content Library  Rich Non-Market Competing Community   https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircles   Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business.   100% Tailored to each client  Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders  Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts  https://www.floodlightgrp.com

In this episode Brandon and Chris dive into one of the biggest challenges we face when recruiting new team members- uncovering the truth about what they are and are not going to bring to the team or the role we're hiring them for.  How do we get a clearer picture of a potential employee before we bring them onto the team? Especially when all of us have been trained from a young age to "put our best foot forward" during an interview....  How do we get to the real stuff during the interview, and not get caught up with what the candidate is "presenting" to us.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry <ul> <li> Increase your operational efficiency</li> <li> Improve your profitability</li> <li> Elevate both your job and team management</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.lxrestorationsoftware.com/mrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm</a> Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward <a href="http://value.getinsights.org/FCG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">value.getinsights.org/FCG</a> Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.  <ul> <li> Monthly Sessions</li> <li> Open Office Hours</li> <li> Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals</li> <li> Customer Segment Leaders</li> <li> Continually-Updated Content Library</li> <li> Rich Non-Market Competing Community </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/mrmleadershipcircle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircl</a>es Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business. <ul> <li> 100% Tailored to each client</li> <li> Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders</li> <li> Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com</a>

Ep 48 - The Truth About Interviewing

Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry  Increase your operational efficiency   Improve your profitability Elevate both your job and team management  www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward value.getinsights.org/FCG Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.   Monthly Sessions   Open Office Hours   Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals   Customer Segment Leaders   Continually-Updated Content Library Rich Non-Market Competing Community   https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircles   Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business.  100% Tailored to each client   Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts  https://www.floodlightgrp.com

Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry <ul> <li>Increase your operational efficiency</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Improve your profitability</li> <li>Elevate both your job and team management</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.lxrestorationsoftware.com/mrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm</a> Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward <a href="http://value.getinsights.org/FCG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">value.getinsights.org/FCG</a> Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.  <ul> <li>Monthly Sessions</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Open Office Hours</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Customer Segment Leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Continually-Updated Content Library</li> <li>Rich Non-Market Competing Community </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/mrmleadershipcircle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircl</a>es Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business. <ul> <li>100% Tailored to each client</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders</li> <li>Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com</a>

Ep 47 - Mid Year Reminders & Pep Talks

In this show, Chris and Brandon talk technician training and development. How do we invest in our technician's growth, if we know they're likely to leave in just a couple years? What is the role of certifications in a tech's development?  We also spent time talking about the struggle to hire techs in the first place, as well as how to keep the door open for techs to return back to your company at some point. Sometime's people need to leave to chase higher pay or explore a new opportunity. If we part on good terms and stay connected we potentially have an opportunity to work with them again in the future.    Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry  Increase your operational efficiency   Improve your profitability Elevate both your job and team management  www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm   Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward value.getinsights.org/FCG   Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.   Monthly Sessions   Open Office Hours   Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals   Customer Segment Leaders   Continually-Updated Content Library Rich Non-Market Competing Community   https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircles   Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business.  100% Tailored to each client   Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders   Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts   https://www.floodlightgrp.com

In this show, Chris and Brandon talk technician training and development. How do we invest in our technician's growth, if we know they're likely to leave in just a couple years? What is the role of certifications in a tech's development?  We also spent time talking about the struggle to hire techs in the first place, as well as how to keep the door open for techs to return back to your company at some point. Sometime's people need to leave to chase higher pay or explore a new opportunity. If we part on good terms and stay connected we potentially have an opportunity to work with them again in the future.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry <ul> <li>Increase your operational efficiency</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Improve your profitability</li> <li>Elevate both your job and team management</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.lxrestorationsoftware.com/mrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm</a> Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward <a href="http://value.getinsights.org/FCG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">value.getinsights.org/FCG</a> Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.  <ul> <li>Monthly Sessions</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Open Office Hours</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Customer Segment Leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Continually-Updated Content Library</li> <li>Rich Non-Market Competing Community </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/mrmleadershipcircle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircl</a>es Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business. <ul> <li>100% Tailored to each client</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com</a>

Ep 46 - Much Love For The Techs

William Shatner

Let downs. Disappointments. They're a universal experience in life. We all have them, often. Brandon and I process through a recent disappointment, a deal that didn't come together, and talk about handling failures in general. As leaders, the way we handle disappointments and failures, will largely influence how our people handle it. Do we want to react from our emotions and head stories, or do we want to find the Wisdom? Plus a story about William Shatner :)   Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible.   Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry  Increase your operational efficiency   Improve your profitability Elevate both your job and team management  www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward value.getinsights.org/FCG Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.   Monthly Sessions   Open Office Hours   Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals   Customer Segment Leaders   Continually-Updated Content Library Rich Non-Market Competing Community   https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircles Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business.  100% Tailored to each client   Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts  https://www.floodlightgrp.com

Let downs. Disappointments. They're a universal experience in life. We all have them, often. Brandon and I process through a recent disappointment, a deal that didn't come together, and talk about handling failures in general. As leaders, the way we handle disappointments and failures, will largely influence how our people handle it. Do we want to react from our emotions and head stories, or do we want to find the Wisdom?  Plus a story about William Shatner :)   Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry <ul> <li>Increase your operational efficiency</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Improve your profitability</li> <li>Elevate both your job and team management</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.lxrestorationsoftware.com/mrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm</a> Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward <a href="http://value.getinsights.org/FCG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">value.getinsights.org/FCG</a> Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.  <ul> <li>Monthly Sessions</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Open Office Hours</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Customer Segment Leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Continually-Updated Content Library</li> <li>Rich Non-Market Competing Community </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/mrmleadershipcircle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircl</a>es Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business. <ul> <li>100% Tailored to each client</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders</li> <li>Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com</a>

Ep 45 Wisdom, William Shatner & Let Downs

Today's show is a re-cast from the Blue Collar Nation Podcast with Eric Sprague and Larry Wilburton. If you listened to our show with them earlier this year, you'll love this episode as well. These guys are so much fun, and as usual the four of us get real honest, real quick.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry  Increase your operational efficiency Improve your profitability Elevate both your job and team management  www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm   Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward value.getinsights.org/FCG   Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.   Monthly Sessions   Open Office Hours   Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals   Customer Segment Leaders   Continually-Updated Content Library Rich Non-Market Competing Community   https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircles Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business.  100% Tailored to each client   Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts  https://www.floodlightgrp.com

Today's show is a re-cast from the Blue Collar Nation Podcast with Eric Sprague and Larry Wilburton. If you listened to our show with them earlier this year, you'll love this episode as well. These guys are so much fun, and as usual the four of us get real honest, real quick.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry <ul> <li>Increase your operational efficiency</li> <li>Improve your profitability</li> <li>Elevate both your job and team management</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.lxrestorationsoftware.com/mrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm</a> Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward <a href="http://value.getinsights.org/FCG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">value.getinsights.org/FCG</a> Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.  <ul> <li>Monthly Sessions</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Open Office Hours</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Customer Segment Leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Continually-Updated Content Library</li> <li>Rich Non-Market Competing Community </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/mrmleadershipcircle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircl</a>es Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business. <ul> <li>100% Tailored to each client</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders</li> <li>Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com</a>

Ep 44 - Blue Collar Nation Podcast Hosts Floodlight

Jenny Vandehey is the Vice President of Culture and Experience at First Onsite, one of the largest disaster restoration brands in the world. She is also a long time branding and marketing executive. And a doula (google it). And an herbalist. I was curious to know more about Jenny's role at First Onsite. It's a unique title/role in our industry, and I really admire them for making. And you can tell they take culture and experience seriously when you hear Jenny talk about the different initiatives they're executing on. But just in case you're thinking this convo may be too "big corporate"- virtually all of the stuff they're implementing and trying at a large scale, totally translates into a small business as well. It's really about shifting our thinking, and looking at the business from a different angle, I think. Enjoy, and as always, let us know what you think. - Chris  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible.   Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry  Increase your operational efficiency   Improve your profitability Elevate both your job and team management  www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward value.getinsights.org/FCG Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.   Monthly Sessions   Open Office Hours   Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals   Customer Segment Leaders   Continually-Updated Content Library Rich Non-Market Competing Community   https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircles   Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business.  100% Tailored to each client   Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts  https://www.floodlightgrp.com

Jenny Vandehey is the Vice President of Culture and Experience at First Onsite, one of the largest disaster restoration brands in the world. She is also a long time branding and marketing executive. And a doula (google it). And an herbalist.  I was curious to know more about Jenny's role at First Onsite. It's a unique title/role in our industry, and I really admire them for making. And you can tell they take culture and experience seriously when you hear Jenny talk about the different initiatives they're executing on.  But just in case you're thinking this convo may be too "big corporate"- virtually all of the stuff they're implementing and trying at a large scale, totally translates into a small business as well. It's really about shifting our thinking, and looking at the business from a different angle, I think.  Enjoy, and as always, let us know what you think. - Chris  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry <ul> <li>Increase your operational efficiency</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Improve your profitability</li> <li>Elevate both your job and team management</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.lxrestorationsoftware.com/mrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm</a> Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward <a href="http://value.getinsights.org/FCG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">value.getinsights.org/FCG</a> Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.  <ul> <li>Monthly Sessions</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Open Office Hours</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Customer Segment Leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Continually-Updated Content Library</li> <li>Rich Non-Market Competing Community </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/mrmleadershipcircle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircl</a>es Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business. <ul> <li>100% Tailored to each client</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders</li> <li>Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com</a>

Ep 43 - "First Onsite, Changing The Culture Of Restoration" With Jenny Vandehey

Here's a special episode where Brandon and I talk mid-life, priorities, the mental gymnastics of being an owner, considering our purpose. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry   Increase your operational efficiency   Improve your profitability Elevate both your job and team management  www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward value.getinsights.org/FCG Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.   Monthly Sessions   Open Office Hours   Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals   Customer Segment Leaders   Continually-Updated Content Library Rich Non-Market Competing Community   https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircles Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business.  100% Tailored to each client   Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts  https://www.floodlightgrp.com

Here's a special episode where Brandon and I talk mid-life, priorities, the mental gymnastics of being an owner, considering our purpose.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry  <ul> <li>Increase your operational efficiency</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Improve your profitability</li> <li>Elevate both your job and team management</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.lxrestorationsoftware.com/mrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm</a> Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward <a href="http://value.getinsights.org/FCG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">value.getinsights.org/FCG</a> Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.  <ul> <li>Monthly Sessions</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Open Office Hours</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Customer Segment Leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Continually-Updated Content Library</li> <li>Rich Non-Market Competing Community </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/mrmleadershipcircle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircl</a>es Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business. <ul> <li>100% Tailored to each client</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders</li> <li>Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com</a>

Ep 42 - F Bombs, Memento Mori & Terry Crews

As commercial business becomes a bigger focus for more and more restoration companies, the topic of ERP's, PRP's, MSA's and other multi-site service agreements is becoming a more active conversation across the industry. During this show with Jeff Carrier, we get into his background as a restoration BDM going after commercial business, and why he ultimately decided to build his own tool for ERP's. It's a great discussion about commercial selling, as well as how to integrate ERP's into your selling process as a value-add. Enjoy!  Check out www.restorationerp.com and mention Floodlight when you sign up for a special offer!  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry  Increase your operational efficiency   Improve your profitability Elevate both your job and team management  www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward value.getinsights.org/FCG Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.   Monthly Sessions   Open Office Hours   Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals   Customer Segment Leaders   Continually-Updated Content Library   Rich Non-Market Competing Community     https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircles Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business.  100% Tailored to each client   Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts  https://www.floodlightgrp.com

As commercial business becomes a bigger focus for more and more restoration companies, the topic of ERP's, PRP's, MSA's and other multi-site service agreements is becoming a more active conversation across the industry.  During this show with Jeff Carrier, we get into his background as a restoration BDM going after commercial business, and why he ultimately decided to build his own tool for ERP's. It's a great discussion about commercial selling, as well as how to integrate ERP's into your selling process as a value-add. Enjoy!  Check out <a href="http://www.restorationerp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.restorationerp.com</a> and mention Floodlight when you sign up for a special offer!  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry <ul> <li>Increase your operational efficiency</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Improve your profitability</li> <li>Elevate both your job and team management</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.lxrestorationsoftware.com/mrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm</a> Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward <a href="http://value.getinsights.org/FCG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">value.getinsights.org/FCG</a> Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.  <ul> <li>Monthly Sessions</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Open Office Hours</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Customer Segment Leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Continually-Updated Content Library</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Rich Non-Market Competing Community </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/mrmleadershipcircle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircl</a>es Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business. <ul> <li>100% Tailored to each client</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders</li> <li>Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com</a>

Ep 41 - Jeff Carrier, Restoration ERP

Jeremy Reets

In this episode Brandon and Chris meet Jeremy Reets, the godfather of training techs in the restoration business. Jeremy's been interviewed a gazillion times since starting Reets Drying Academy, but in this show, we take some unexpected turns with him. In particular, we talk about the family origins of the business. How did Jeremy's dad manage the boys once they were working in the family restoration company? How did that shape Jeremy's approach to building and leading the Academy? We also talk about Reets' low turnover, what he hear's from visiting technicians, and his thoughts on the future of the industry. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible.   Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry  Increase your operational efficiency   Improve your profitability   Elevate both your job and team management    www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward value.getinsights.org/FCG   Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.   Monthly Sessions   Open Office Hours   Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals   Customer Segment Leaders   Continually-Updated Content Library   Rich Non-Market Competing Community     https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircles Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business.  100% Tailored to each client   Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders   Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts    https://www.floodlightgrp.com

In this episode Brandon and Chris meet Jeremy Reets, the godfather of training techs in the restoration business. Jeremy's been interviewed a gazillion times since starting Reets Drying Academy, but in this show, we take some unexpected turns with him. In particular, we talk about the family origins of the business. How did Jeremy's dad manage the boys once they were working in the family restoration company? How did that shape Jeremy's approach to building and leading the Academy? We also talk about Reets' low turnover, what he hear's from visiting technicians, and his thoughts on the future of the industry.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry <ul> <li>Increase your operational efficiency</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Improve your profitability</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Elevate both your job and team management</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.lxrestorationsoftware.com/mrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm</a> Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward <a href="http://value.getinsights.org/FCG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">value.getinsights.org/FCG</a> Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.  <ul> <li>Monthly Sessions</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Open Office Hours</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Customer Segment Leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Continually-Updated Content Library</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Rich Non-Market Competing Community </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/mrmleadershipcircle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircl</a>es Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business. <ul> <li>100% Tailored to each client</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com</a>

Ep 40 - Jeremy Reets

Want to grow your business, change lives and leave behind a legacy you can be proud of? Join us as we discuss the strategies and actionable-concepts that will equip you and your teams to do just that. You can expect weekly episodes ranging from guest focused interviews to tactical strategy sessions all focused on giving our listeners the tools they need to push the limits. https://www.floodlightgrp.com

In today's show we take a serious look at what digital marketing actually means to our business. What the current tools and resources allow us to do to expand our reach and grow our sales. Rico provides some key insights on how to simplify our approach and make these tools far less intimidating. Strap in and let's dive into it! Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible.   Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry  Increase your operational efficiency   Improve your profitability   Elevate both your job and team management    www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm   Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward value.getinsights.org/FCG   Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.   Monthly Sessions   Open Office Hours   Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals   Customer Segment Leaders   Continually-Updated Content Library   Rich Non-Market Competing Community     https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircles Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business.  100% Tailored to each client   Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders   Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts    https://www.floodlightgrp.com

In today's show we take a serious look at what digital marketing actually means to our business. What the current tools and resources allow us to do to expand our reach and grow our sales. Rico provides some key insights on how to simplify our approach and make these tools far less intimidating. Strap in and let's dive into it! Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry <ul> <li>Increase your operational efficiency</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Improve your profitability</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Elevate both your job and team management</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.lxrestorationsoftware.com/mrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm</a> Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward <a href="http://value.getinsights.org/FCG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">value.getinsights.org/FCG</a> Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.  <ul> <li>Monthly Sessions</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Open Office Hours</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Customer Segment Leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Continually-Updated Content Library</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Rich Non-Market Competing Community </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/mrmleadershipcircle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircl</a>es Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business. <ul> <li>100% Tailored to each client</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com</a>

Ep 39 - The Digital Marketing Landscape, With Rico Garcia

Thomas McGuire

In this episode, Chris and Brandon sit down with a restoration industry veteran and innovator, Tom McGuire. We talk about how he first got into the restoration trade, why he started Large Loss Mastery, and what he loves about the business. We also talk about the software solution he co-founded, The Edge Plus 2.0, and get into how it's changing the large loss game and helping companies win more jobs and do it more profitably. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible.   Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry  Increase your operational efficiency   Improve your profitability   Elevate both your job and team management    www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm   Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward value.getinsights.org/FCG   Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.   Monthly Sessions   Open Office Hours   Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals   Customer Segment Leaders   Continually-Updated Content Library   Rich Non-Market Competing Community    https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircles Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business.  100% Tailored to each client   Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders   Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts    https://www.floodlightgrp.com

In this episode, Chris and Brandon sit down with a restoration industry veteran and innovator, Tom McGuire. We talk about how he first got into the restoration trade, why he started Large Loss Mastery, and what he loves about the business. We also talk about the software solution he co-founded, The Edge Plus 2.0, and get into how it's changing the large loss game and helping companies win more jobs and do it more profitably.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry <ul> <li>Increase your operational efficiency</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Improve your profitability</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Elevate both your job and team management</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.lxrestorationsoftware.com/mrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm</a> Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward <a href="http://value.getinsights.org/FCG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">value.getinsights.org/FCG</a> Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.  <ul> <li>Monthly Sessions</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Open Office Hours</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Customer Segment Leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Continually-Updated Content Library</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Rich Non-Market Competing Community </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/mrmleadershipcircle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircl</a>es Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business. <ul> <li>100% Tailored to each client</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com</a>

Ep38 - Large Loss Mastery, With Thomas McGuire

In this show, Chris and Brandon compare their fitness journeys, the highs and lows, along with how working out and nutrition have affected their work and leadership. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible.   Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry  Increase your operational efficiency   Improve your profitability   Elevate both your job and team management    www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward value.getinsights.org/FCG   Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.   Monthly Sessions   Open Office Hours   Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals   Customer Segment Leaders   Continually-Updated Content Library   Rich Non-Market Competing Community     https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircles   Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business.  100% Tailored to each client   Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders   Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts    https://www.floodlightgrp.com

In this show, Chris and Brandon compare their fitness journeys, the highs and lows, along with how working out and nutrition have affected their work and leadership.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry <ul> <li>Increase your operational efficiency</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Improve your profitability</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Elevate both your job and team management</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.lxrestorationsoftware.com/mrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm</a> Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward <a href="http://value.getinsights.org/FCG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">value.getinsights.org/FCG</a> Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.  <ul> <li>Monthly Sessions</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Open Office Hours</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Customer Segment Leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Continually-Updated Content Library</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Rich Non-Market Competing Community </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/mrmleadershipcircle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircl</a>es Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business. <ul> <li>100% Tailored to each client</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com</a>

Ep 37 - I’m Not Overweight, I’m Fat

Trisha Welstad

In this episode we talk to Trisha Welstad, founder of the Leadership Center, where she coaches leaders and executives through transition and change. Trisha has her doctorate in Leadership and Global Perspectives from Portland Seminary, and today oversees the doctoral program and leads the Institute for Pastoral and Congregational Thriving. During our chat we talk about the important role of diversity in building health teams, how limiting beliefs impact our leadership and happiness, and how to avoid falling victim to The Old Fool Syndrome. You don't want to miss it!    Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible.   Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry  Increase your operational efficiency   Improve your profitability   Elevate both your job and team management    www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm   Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward value.getinsights.org/FCG Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.   Monthly Sessions   Open Office Hours   Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals   Customer Segment Leaders   Continually-Updated Content Library   Rich Non-Market Competing Community     https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircles Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business.  100% Tailored to each client   Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders   Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts    https://www.floodlightgrp.com

In this episode we talk to Trisha Welstad, founder of the Leadership Center, where she coaches leaders and executives through transition and change. Trisha has her doctorate in Leadership and Global Perspectives from Portland Seminary, and today oversees the doctoral program and leads the Institute for Pastoral and Congregational Thriving.  During our chat we talk about the important role of diversity in building health teams, how limiting beliefs impact our leadership and happiness, and how to avoid falling victim to The Old Fool Syndrome. You don't want to miss it!  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry <ul> <li>Increase your operational efficiency</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Improve your profitability</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Elevate both your job and team management</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.lxrestorationsoftware.com/mrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm</a> Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward <a href="http://value.getinsights.org/FCG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">value.getinsights.org/FCG</a> Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.  <ul> <li>Monthly Sessions</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Open Office Hours</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Customer Segment Leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Continually-Updated Content Library</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Rich Non-Market Competing Community </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/mrmleadershipcircle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircl</a>es Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business. <ul> <li>100% Tailored to each client</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com</a>

Ep 36 - The Old Fool Syndrome, With Trisha Welstad

Dan Pink

Chris and Brandon are joined by Daniel Pink, author of 4 New York Times best-selling books, including Drive, To Sell is Human, and A Whole New Mind, and When. Daniel also delivered a top 10 most-viewed TED Talk called, "The Puzzle of Motivation," which has racked up more than 28 million views. Listen in while we chat with Dan about his newest book, The Power of Regret, and learn how considering our regrets can help us make smarter decisions, perform better at work and school, and bring greater meaning to our lives. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible.   Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry  Increase your operational efficiency   Improve your profitability   Elevate both your job and team management    www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm   Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward value.getinsights.org/FCG   Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.   Monthly Sessions   Open Office Hours   Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals   Customer Segment Leaders   Continually-Updated Content Library   Rich Non-Market Competing Community     https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircles   Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business.  100% Tailored to each client   Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders   Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts    https://www.floodlightgrp.com

Chris and Brandon are joined by Daniel Pink, author of 4 New York Times best-selling books, including Drive, To Sell is Human, and A Whole New Mind, and When. Daniel also delivered a top 10 most-viewed TED Talk called, "The Puzzle of Motivation," which has racked up more than 28 million views.  Listen in while we chat with Dan about his newest book, The Power of Regret, and learn how considering our regrets can help us make smarter decisions, perform better at work and school, and bring greater meaning to our lives. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry <ul> <li>Increase your operational efficiency</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Improve your profitability</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Elevate both your job and team management</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.lxrestorationsoftware.com/mrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm</a> Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward <a href="http://value.getinsights.org/FCG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">value.getinsights.org/FCG</a> Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.  <ul> <li>Monthly Sessions</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Open Office Hours</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Customer Segment Leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Continually-Updated Content Library</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Rich Non-Market Competing Community </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/mrmleadershipcircle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircl</a>es Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business. <ul> <li>100% Tailored to each client</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com</a>

Ep 35 - The Power Of Regret, With Dan Pink

Sometimes changing the question we ask or the approach we take to solve problems ultimately leads us to a whole new world of possibilities. All our experiences, backgrounds and stories color our perspectives in beautiful ways AND can begin shaping the outcome we expect even before we take any significant action. By pausing our problem solving activity and asking ourselves (or someone else!) the question "What Would It Take...." we may hear an answer that changes our entire perspective and sheds a new light on the topic at hand. Join us as we explore this concept and take an honest look at how we may be filtering what we hear and selling ourselves short by needing to have all the answers.    Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible.   Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry  Increase your operational efficiency   Improve your profitability   Elevate both your job and team management    www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward value.getinsights.org/FCG   Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.   Monthly Sessions   Open Office Hours   Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals   Customer Segment Leaders   Continually-Updated Content Library   Rich Non-Market Competing Community     https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircles   Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business.  100% Tailored to each client   Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders   Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts    https://www.floodlightgrp.com

Sometimes changing the question we ask or the approach we take to solve problems ultimately leads us to a whole new world of possibilities. All our experiences, backgrounds and stories color our perspectives in beautiful ways AND can begin shaping the outcome we expect even before we take any significant action. By pausing our problem solving activity and asking ourselves (or someone else!) the question "What Would It Take...." we may hear an answer that changes our entire perspective and sheds a new light on the topic at hand. Join us as we explore this concept and take an honest look at how we may be filtering what we hear and selling ourselves short by needing to have all the answers.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry <ul> <li>Increase your operational efficiency</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Improve your profitability</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Elevate both your job and team management</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.lxrestorationsoftware.com/mrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm</a> Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward <a href="http://value.getinsights.org/FCG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">value.getinsights.org/FCG</a> Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.  <ul> <li>Monthly Sessions</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Open Office Hours</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Customer Segment Leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Continually-Updated Content Library</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Rich Non-Market Competing Community </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/mrmleadershipcircle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircl</a>es Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business. <ul> <li>100% Tailored to each client</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com</a>

Ep 34 - What Would It Take?

Kevin Miller

In today's show Brandon and I hang out with Kevin Miller, the host of the Ziglar Show, True Life, and What Drives You podcasts. https://kevinmiller.co Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry  Increase your operational efficiency   Improve your profitability Elevate both your job and team management  www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm   Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward value.getinsights.org/FCG   Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.   Monthly Sessions   Open Office Hours   Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals   Customer Segment Leaders   Continually-Updated Content Library Rich Non-Market Competing Community   https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircles   Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business  100% Tailored to each client   Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry expert  https://www.floodlightgrp.com

In today's show Brandon and I hang out with Kevin Miller, the host of the Ziglar Show, True Life, and What Drives You podcasts. <a href="https://kevinmiller.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kevinmiller.co</a> Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry <ul> <li>Increase your operational efficiency</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Improve your profitability</li> <li>Elevate both your job and team management</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.lxrestorationsoftware.com/mrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm</a> Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward <a href="http://value.getinsights.org/FCG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">value.getinsights.org/FCG</a> Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.  <ul> <li>Monthly Sessions</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Open Office Hours</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Customer Segment Leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Continually-Updated Content Library</li> <li>Rich Non-Market Competing Community </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/mrmleadershipcircle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircl</a>es Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business <ul> <li>100% Tailored to each client</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders</li> <li>Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry expert</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com</a>

Ep 33- With Kevin Miller “The Ziglar Show"

In this episode Brandon and Chris chat about the thoughts we have. How many of our bad reactions, bad attitudes, and poor behaviors are simply a result of us believing the thoughts that pop into our heads? Can we improve our effectiveness by considering and questioning our thoughts? During the show, we talk about author and therapist Byron Katie. She suggests four questions we can use to interrogate our negative and stressful thoughts in order to regain power over them:  -Is it true?  -Can I absolutely know it's true (can I know for a fact________) ?  -Who would I be right now, without this thought?  -Can I think of a good reason to let this thought go?      Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible.   Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry  Increase your operational efficiency   Improve your profitability   Elevate both your job and team management    www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward value.getinsights.org/FCG Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.   Monthly Sessions   Open Office Hours   Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals   Customer Segment Leaders   Continually-Updated Content Library   Rich Non-Market Competing Community     https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircles   Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business.  100% Tailored to each client   Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts    https://www.floodlightgrp.com

In this episode Brandon and Chris chat about the thoughts we have. How many of our bad reactions, bad attitudes, and poor behaviors are simply a result of us believing the thoughts that pop into our heads? Can we improve our effectiveness by considering and questioning our thoughts? During the show, we talk about author and therapist Byron Katie. She suggests four questions we can use to interrogate our negative and stressful thoughts in order to regain power over them:  -Is it true?  -Can I absolutely know it's true (can I know for a fact________) ?  -Who would I be right now, without this thought?  -Can I think of a good reason to let this thought go?  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry <ul> <li>Increase your operational efficiency</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Improve your profitability</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Elevate both your job and team management</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.lxrestorationsoftware.com/mrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm</a> Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward <a href="http://value.getinsights.org/FCG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">value.getinsights.org/FCG</a> Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.  <ul> <li>Monthly Sessions</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Open Office Hours</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Customer Segment Leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Continually-Updated Content Library</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Rich Non-Market Competing Community </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/mrmleadershipcircle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircl</a>es Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business. <ul> <li>100% Tailored to each client</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders</li> <li>Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com</a>

Ep 32 - Thoughts, Lies, And The Roles They Play

Gerrett Stier

In this episode Chris and Brandon talk to Garrett Stier about his company that makes high quality, portable power stations. Garrett talks about how he's intentionally engineered and set up the company for his own happiness and personal fulfillment. A fun conversation and one that any business owner will appreciate. How often are we just mindlessly trying to grow our companies bigger and bigger each year. Is the quest for bigger and more actually making us happier?  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry  Increase your operational efficiency   Improve your profitability Elevate both your job and team management   www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm   Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward value.getinsights.org/FCG   Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.   Monthly Sessions   Open Office Hours   Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals   Customer Segment Leaders   Continually-Updated Content Library   Rich Non-Market Competing Community     https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircles   Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business.    100% Tailored to each client   Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders   Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts    https://www.floodlightgrp.com Show notes and Linkedin posts Show link - Apple iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mit-resto-mastery-podcast/id1579077644

In this episode Chris and Brandon talk to Garrett Stier about his company that makes high quality, portable power stations. Garrett talks about how he's intentionally engineered and set up the company for his own happiness and personal fulfillment. A fun conversation and one that any business owner will appreciate. How often are we just mindlessly trying to grow our companies bigger and bigger each year. Is the quest for bigger and more actually making us happier?  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry <ul> <li>Increase your operational efficiency</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Improve your profitability</li> <li>Elevate both your job and team management </li> </ul> <a href="http://www.lxrestorationsoftware.com/mrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm</a> Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward <a href="http://value.getinsights.org/FCG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">value.getinsights.org/FCG</a> Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.  <ul> <li>Monthly Sessions</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Open Office Hours</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Customer Segment Leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Continually-Updated Content Library</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Rich Non-Market Competing Community </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/mrmleadershipcircle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircl</a>es Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business. <ul> <li>100% Tailored to each client</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com</a> Show notes and Linkedin posts Show link - Apple iTunes <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mit-resto-mastery-podcast/id1579077644" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mit-resto-mastery-podcast/id1579077644</a>

Ep 31 - Is This What Makes You Happy? with Gerrett Stier

In this episode Brandon and I hear the origin story of the Blue Collar Nation boys, Eric Sprague and Larry Wilburton, and their training platform SuperTech University (formally known as Morning Tech Meeting). We dive deep on the importance of soft skill training with our technicians- how most of us spend money to get our techs all the appropriate certifications and technical training, but often fail to teach them how to "act" and "think" in the course of doing the technical work. Eric and Larry share how the earliest version of Morning Tech Meeting completely turned their restoration business around, eventually enabling them to successfully sell it. How would it change your business if you decided to double-down on the development of your technicians? What kind of ROI do you think it would produce? Another bonus nugget to watch out for- notice how Eric and Larry interact with one another during the show- the way they talk to each other and pass the conversation back and forth. It's very obvious these two business partners have developed a deep working respect for one another- something worth pursuing/imitating if you're a business owner/co-founder.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors!   Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.    Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry  Increase your operational efficiency   Improve your profitability   Elevate both your job and team management   www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training)   Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.    Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.    Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it!   Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward value.getinsights.org/FCG Floodlight Consulting Group   Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits.   Floodlight Leadership Circles   The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.   Monthly Sessions   Open Office Hours   Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals   Customer Segment Leaders   Continually-Updated Content Library   Rich Non-Market Competing Community    https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircles Individualized Operations Consulting and Training   The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business.      100% Tailored to each client   Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders   Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts   https://www.floodlightgrp.com

In this episode Brandon and I hear the origin story of the Blue Collar Nation boys, Eric Sprague and Larry Wilburton, and their training platform SuperTech University (formally known as Morning Tech Meeting).  We dive deep on the importance of soft skill training with our technicians- how most of us spend money to get our techs all the appropriate certifications and technical training, but often fail to teach them how to "act" and "think" in the course of doing the technical work.  Eric and Larry share how the earliest version of Morning Tech Meeting completely turned their restoration business around, eventually enabling them to successfully sell it.  How would it change your business if you decided to double-down on the development of your technicians? What kind of ROI do you think it would produce?  Another bonus nugget to watch out for- notice how Eric and Larry interact with one another during the show- the way they talk to each other and pass the conversation back and forth. It's very obvious these two business partners have developed a deep working respect for one another- something worth pursuing/imitating if you're a business owner/co-founder.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don’t forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform.  Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry <ul> <li>Increase your operational efficiency</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Improve your profitability</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Elevate both your job and team management</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.lxrestorationsoftware.com/mrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm</a> Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that’s helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport.  Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database.  Not finding the right line items? It’s probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can’t use a line item if you don’t know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you’re not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward <a href="http://value.getinsights.org/FCG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">value.getinsights.org/FCG</a> Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement.  <ul> <li>Monthly Sessions</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Open Office Hours</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Customer Segment Leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Continually-Updated Content Library</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Rich Non-Market Competing Community </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/mrmleadershipcircle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircl</a>es Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business. <ul> <li>100% Tailored to each client</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com</a>

Ep 30 - "Do It For Them" With Blue Collar Boys

Want to grow your business, change lives and leave behind a legacy you can be proud of? Join us as we discuss the strategies and actionable-concepts that will equip you and your teams to do just that. You can expect weekly episodes ranging from guest focused interviews to tactical strategy sessions all focused on giving our listeners the tools they need to push the limits. <a href="https://www.floodlightgrp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.floodlightgrp.com</a>

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