Lance Eisen, EVP of Business Development for NORMI, Inc., is here to share about NORMI Connect, types of training contractors should be focusing on in 2024, options for contractors searching for learning opportunities without the classroom, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-blevins/message

Happy New Year and welcome back to the Restoration Today podcast! Today Helena Kelly, co founder & Fractional CMO of Sagely & Co., is here to share her knowledge on all things marketing and have a conversation with Michelle about: When starting Sagely & Co., what she decided she was and was NOT going to do. The #1 struggle for B2B companies trying to market their products/services How to stay up on all the latest marketing trends What advice she would give to women who want to take the leap ...and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-blevins/message

We are excited to bring the restoration conversation north of the US and bring Ji Yoon, president & CEO of Canstar Restoration on the podcast! Ji Yoon has a decade of experience in the restoration industry and has directed growth within companies, predominantly through M&A strategies. On this episode, Michelle and Ji Yoon talk about:  Introducing us to Canstar Restorations  What is the restoration climate like in Canada?  What are the biggest challenges you’re facing?  What is happening with M&A in Canada?  What trends do you foresee impacting Canada in 2024? - ...and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-blevins/message

On this episode, Scott Severe and Brandon Burton of Corelogic join Michelle to share the latest news at Corelogic and INTRConnect, sharing their thoughts on: #1 thing they are most excited about for INTRConnect What makes INTRConnect different from other industry events What CoreLogic is doing to bring new tools to the mitigation process Highlights for contractors curious what's on the horizon What's new in the world of IICRC Standards Top 3 changes contractors will notice/should be excited about with the change ...and MORE! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-blevins/message

On today's episode of the Restoration Today Podcast, Kevin Dooley, founder of Kahi joins Michelle to talk about innovations in the industry, asset tracking, share a bit about what Kahi provides to the restoration industry, challenges/opportunities for restorers, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-blevins/message

Last years State of the Industry Report had no mention of AI but this year AI is popping up everywhere! Ben Clark & Tim Kern of Matterport join the podcast to talk through all things tech, AI, 3D imaging, 360 degree images vs. point and shoot, 2024 trends, and MORE! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-blevins/message

On this episode, we are joined by Psychologist, speaker, fellow podcast host, & author of the book "What Now - Navigating the Aftermath of Homicide or Suicide," Dr. Jan Canty. Michelle was introduced to Dr. Canty through a blog on ethical lines for crime scene cleanup. You can read the blog post HERE. Episode highlights: The story behind her book Ethical boundaries for crime and trauma scene cleanup companies How companies in the industry can/should be helping survivors of great losses Red flags of trouble Advice for survivors on finding the right company to help ...and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-blevins/message

On this final and 18th episode of season 2 of The Restoration Master Class, sponsored by Encircle, Michelle talks with Rachel Stewart, CEO of Xcelerate Restoration Software to talk about overall profitability from the contractor side to the technology side of restoration. They discuss: Where Rachel sees restorers doing WELL as it relates to profitability What areas need improvement? Are there blanket margins that are “normal” or is profitability a much bigger spread than people think? How much does software/technology affect a company’s ability to be profitable? ...and more! Miss an episode? Check them all out below! Each is 15 minutes or less, and no two episodes cover the same angle on how to increase your profitability! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-blevins/message

Did you know over 60% of our countries economy comes from family-owned businesses? Rob Ferguson, CEO of The Ferguson Alliance, has a passion for doing whatever he can to help family businesses reach prosperity and extend their lifecycle. On today's episode of the Restoration Today podcast, Rob talks with Michelle about all family-run businesses and shares his thoughts on: Why family-owned businesses are such a vital part of our economy Strengths that family-run businesses bring to the table Frustrations/pain points for family-owned businesses Can family businesses ever reach a boiling point where there is no resolution other than to move on? Recommendations for succession planning? ...and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-blevins/message

Welcome to Frankie Soriano, Founder of WeScope, and Jonathan Siegel, Founder of EstimateQA, on this episode of the Restoration Today podcast. Frankie and Jonathan talk with Michelle about estimating and getting paid! Topics discussed: Biggest challenges contractors facing when it comes to technology, especially centered around documentation and estimating What to tell contractors who are nervous about moving too many services, like estimating, out of their offices Where they envision estimating technology, especially with the growth of AI, taking us in the next few years Co-sourcing vs. outsourcing .. and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-blevins/message