Frozen pipes = Big money IF you “do it right”!
Steve hands out four key principles for making more money in water damage restoration. Check out the Four “C’s” here.
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Divide your water losses into two “phases”
Ever get tired of one minute being a Water Loss HERO and then all of a sudden you become a GOAT! Read how Steve solved this all-too-common problem…
Use “Creative Scheduling” for commercial accounts
Steve’s stack of regular commercial “Service Agreements” let him sleep much better. But he did want to SLEEP at night. Learn how Steve avoided doing late night commercial work with his “Creative Commercial Scheduling” technique!
Don’t get caught in the middle between the adjuster and the property owner …
It is always a tough relationship between the policy holder and the insurance company. Your job is at least partly to keep all parties happy. One hapless Kansas mold remediation contractor got caught in the middle. Steve gives him some hints on how to stay out of this trap in the future …
How to perform “triage” in major water damage events
When you have many losses to choose from you should pick your most profitable “sweet spot” losses using these questions.
ANSWER YOUR PHONE!
Like it or not, your phone is your “Business Life Line”. Don’t take it for granted, answer your phone!
Watch out for ‘internally ruptured’ hose faucets this spring!
Use this QuickTIP before your spring rush to avoid internal rupture faucet leaks that cause an “unpaid water damage loss” and very unhappy clients!
How to be more productive in water damage restoration setup
This Water Damage “Set-up List” organizes each trip out to the truck while still focusing on security and keeping a low profile.
Yet another Steve’s TOP TEN List!
It has become a tradition! Steve’s end-of-the-year TOP TEN list! (And thank you for every time you clicked on one of my QuickTIPS in 2014!)
Steve’s TOP TEN QuickTIPS of 2013
Everyone else is running their “Top Ten Best” lists for 2013. So why not your faithful QuickTIPS scribe?
“Immediate” website response pays off big!
You can’t go wrong by giving your customer control and then doing what they want! Steve reviews options for making this happen …
How can I get my techs to be more like me?
Don’t expect to find clones of yourself in the employee marketplace. (And that’s a good thing!) Instead, Steve Toburen gives some alternatives to flogging your current employees.
A great business card “Moment of Truth”
Tweak how you hand over your business card and you will make your prospect feel “extra special”. (And this is always a good thing!)
Is a “texted” authorization legal?
Here is one “much better than nothing” solution to those late night water losses where no one is available to sign a contract or written authorization. Read on to save a lot of money on future losses…