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Restoration Today

Michelle Blevins

Restoration Today is a video and audio podcast covering everything restoration-related. Every week, Michelle Blevins sits down with an industry peer – a contractor, a colleague, a supplier, an innovator, an insurer, etc. Every conversation will cover the hottest topics in today’s restoration industry – going beyond fire and water damage restoration and diving into topics like M&A, company culture, hiring and recruiting, innovations in restoration, and tools of the trade. Plus, there will be some

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00:09:17

BONUS: RIA Meet the Candidate | Dan Tarantin

Restoration Today ·

2025/03/13

Hello! Welcome to this Meet the Candidates conversation with Dan Tarantin, CEO, American Restoration.We encourage you to watch ALL the Meet the Candidate interviews to get to know each of them and what they bring to the table. Our goal is for each of them to be 10 minutes or less!There are 7 candidates total for this year’s election, and five open board seats for the RIA Board of Directors. Ballots will be emailed directly to RIA members. Elections run from March 17 thru 24 and are open to RIA

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00:17:05

INTRConnect 2025: Wildfires, Recovery, and What’s Next

Restoration Today ·

2025/03/12

Garret Gray, President, Protect Insurance Solutions at CoreLogic, is back on the podcast to give an update of his personal experience during the California wildfires and share more information about INTRConnect this year!Garret talks with Michelle about:Latest updates on the wildfiresThe decision-making process behind postponing INTRConnectWhat attendees can expect from this year's eventKey insights from the upcoming wildfire recovery sessionHighlights from expert guest speakers shaping critical

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00:19:26

BONUS: M&A Market Update: Q1 2025 | Main Street Restorer

Restoration Today ·

2025/03/11

“Main Street Restorer” is a new inspiring video series showcasing real-world challenges and practical advice from seasoned broker, Gokul Padmanabhan of Restoration Brokers of America, helping entrepreneurs discover innovative solutions and strategies for success. Journey with Gokul as he shares stories and wisdom on helping Main Street Restorers grow, thrive, and prepare for the future – whatever it may hold.In episode 7, Gokul gives a summary of the M&A market in 2024, overarching themes

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00:34:24

Market Update: 2024 Insights, 2025 Trends, and How...

Restoration Today ·

2025/03/11

Welcome back to the first market update of 2025! Aaron Brunko, President of Verisk Property Estimating Solutions, and David Obert, Chief Product Officer at Verisk Property Estimating Solutions are back to share insights from 2024, the trends to look out for in 2025, how restorers can diversify to stay up on volume when weather is low, and more!

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00:44:30

Biohazard Cleaning: Ethics, Apprenticeship, &...

Restoration Today ·

2025/03/04

Welcome back to the podcast! We are thrilled to talk all things biohazard cleaning with Scott Vogel, ABRA's new president and COO of Emergi-Clean! He shares with Michelle more about ABRA, what areas ABRA has really had an impact, goals for the future, best practices, apprenticeship, mental health of yourself and your team, and MORE!

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00:06:32

The Leadership Thing | How to Get your Team to Do the...

Restoration Today ·

2025/02/27

Welcome back to the brand new dynamic and practical video tip series designed to help restoration professionals overcome common team challenges and drive consistent, high-quality results.Erik Berglund, expert and founder of The Language of Leadership, in collaboration with RTILearning.com, presents “How to Get Your Team to Do the Thing.”This series offers actionable insights on building highly accountable teams, eliminating excuses, and effectively implementing new strategies, services, technology,

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00:31:03

Celebrating 20 Years: How Reets Changed the Game in...

Restoration Today ·

2025/02/25

We are very excited to have Jeremy Reets, Founder of Reets Drying Academy, on the podcast to celebrate 20 years of Reets Drying Academy and share the journey Jeremy has taken to today, Reets family culture, how training needs have changed over the years, the value of education, and MORE!

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00:51:00

How Many Dry Sponges Does It Take to Clean the World...

Restoration Today ·

2025/02/11

Welcome back to Phil & Michelle’s Happy Hour – a podcast designed to make you smile, and hopefully learn a few things along the way.In this episode, Phil & Michelle chat with Tom McGuire, owner of Large Loss Mastery, and learn more about where he started in the industry to training within the industry, best practices, favorite stories, and MORE!Pour yourself a cocktail (or mimosa!), sit back, relax, and enjoy the conversation.

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00:40:26

Expanding Advocacy: RIA Adds Mark Springer for...

Restoration Today ·

2025/02/04

In this episode, Michelle chats with Mark Springer, RIA’s New Carrier Relations Advocate, about his bold 2019 thesis stating that if restoration companies didn’t unite and advocate for sustainable claims practices, the industry could cease to exist within a decade. Fast forward to today, Mark shares the major wins of the AGA, his new role, and how his experience helps drive change alongside Ed’s advocacy efforts. Tune in for insights on the industry's future and what’s needed to keep it

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00:11:40

Wildfire Recovery Update: What’s Really Happening on...

Restoration Today ·

2025/01/28

As we continue the California Wildfire coverage, Kyle Bias, Regional VP of the West at ATI Restoration, joins the podcast to share what the last few weeks have been like for his team, how it compares to other wildfire events in the past, advice for restorers outside of California, laws and regulations that restorers should be aware of, and MORE!

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00:30:13

From Combat to Corporate: A Veteran's Journey to...

Restoration Today ·

2025/01/28

We are very thrilled to have Steve White, President & COO of PuroClean and fellow YOOPER, on the podcast! He and Michelle talk about PuroClean's recent massive growth, the vision for the next 5-10 years, Steve's take on the 2024 restoration claim volume, how past military experience has shaped his approach to leading initiatives like the Veterans Forum and PuroVet, and so much MORE!

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00:30:50

Leaving Money on the Table: How Restorers Can...

Restoration Today ·

2025/01/21

Welcome back to the very first episode of the Restoration Today Podcast in 2025! We are very excited to have Chris Tilkov, Director of Product Development and General Manager of AiME, a DocuSketch company, on the podcast to share how restorers can maximize their profits.Michelle and Chris talk through: How much the average restorer is leaving on the table. How something like Aime helps expedite getting paid. Ideally, how long it should take to create an estimate for an average water loss.

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00:24:11

Maui to Los Angeles: Lessons Learned and What’s Ahead...

Restoration Today ·

2025/01/20

As C&R provides ongoing coverage of the Los Angeles Wildfires, we would like to provide some inside looks from those who have been through similar situations, into what these next months and years will look like for the restoration industry. Anthony Nelson, Member Acquisition Manager at Pivot My Biz, joins Michelle and Lauren Etherington, C&R's Associate Editor, to talk through Anthony's experience during the Maui fires and ongoing rebuilding. He shares: Experience living through

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00:47:11

The Human Side of Selling a Business | Chasing the...

Restoration Today ·

2025/01/16

Welcome back to the Season 1 FINALE of Chasing the Vision, in partnership with ⁠⁠Exit Strategies 360⁠ and Violand Management Associates! So what is human capital? Listen in as JT & Tim share their thoughts and differing opinions on the phrase “human capital”, and share their thoughts on:When valuing a company, how key are the employees and team to a companies value? How have they seen hiring, recruiting, and retention landscape shift recently How compensation has changed over the past

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00:21:58

BONUS: sureti Acquired by Checkbook

Restoration Today ·

2025/01/09

Co-founder of sureti, Mark Whatley, shares the exciting news that Checkbook, a trailblazer in digital payments, has acquired sureti, a cutting-edge digital payment solution dedicated to transforming the distribution of insurance claim proceeds.This strategic acquisition positions Checkbook at the forefront of the insurtech revolution, delivering faster, smarter, and more secure payment solutions for insurance companies and their customers.

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00:13:41

BONUS BREAKING NEWS: Escaping the Fire: A First-Hand...

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2025/01/09

CoreLogic President of Protect Insurance Solutions Garret Gray escaped the Palisades Fire with his family on Jan,. 7. Now, he is sharing that harrowing story of running to meet his children, and also knowledge on the fires so far. Garret discusses wind gust data from CoreLogic, and offers comparisons to another deadly fire from several years ago. For restorers, also learn what is going to be needed in the days, weeks, months, and maybe even years to come.

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00:28:07

Passing the Torch: Violand Management Associates...

Restoration Today ·

2025/01/07

In this episode, we explore the incredible journey of Violand Management Associates with founder Chuck Violand and General Manager and new owner, Tim Hull. Chuck shares the inspiring story of how VMA grew from an idea into a cornerstone of the restoration industry, offering insights into the hundreds of companies they've served over the years. Tim reflects on his path within VMA, revealing whether he always envisioned a long-term future with the company.Chuck and Tim open up about when the

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00:18:18

Soft Skills for Rock Stars | Restoration Master Class...

Restoration Today ·

2024/12/31

Taylor Carmichael, Director of Systems & Instructional Design at Southeast Restoration joins the Master Class podcast to talk through what power skills are needed to be a rock star in the Restoration industry. The topics they cover are: How she defines "power skills" or "soft skills," and which ones are most valuable in the disaster restoration industry An example of a situation at Southeast where soft skills made a significant impact on the outcome What role empathy and emotional

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00:51:29

Dirty Little Secrets

Restoration Today ·

2024/12/17

We are very excited to have Andy McCabe, founder of Claims Delegates, on the podcast today to talk through some dirty little secrets with Michelle! The topics they cover are:Navigating claims The importance of transparency Evolution of the Restoration Rebels (and upcoming changes) 10&10 & AOBs ... and other hot topics!

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00:29:15

From Dry Cleaning to Textile Restoration & Beyond

Restoration Today ·

2024/12/11

Welcome back to the podcast! Wayne Wudyka, CEO & Co-Founder of CRDN, is on the podcast to share the journey of CRDN and the vision and growth they have had through the years. Michelle and Wayne talk through:His vision as owner, when Wayne started Huntington Cleaners The size of CRDN today (locations, employees, etc.), and how many claims the CRDN teams handle each year The role contents cleaning and restoration plays in helping restorers better serve their customers, while preserving

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