fire and water damage restoration business resource

Restoration: Breaking through the PSP barrier?

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So how can a water damage restoration company “break through the clutter” of an adjuster’s day? How can you get him or her to focus on the superior value and savings you provide?

Creating Cheerleaders with “Magic Squares”

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Let’s face it- in residential cleaning (or even more in restoration) it is all about “Putting on a show”! In this QuickTIPS we break down just why this “dog and pony show” matters so much.

“After 20 years should I convert to a franchise?”

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This is a common question and the answer varies based on each individual’s circumstances. Sometimes a franchise might be exactly what is needed. Read on for Steve’s analysis…

Beautiful business! So how do I find a buyer?

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A Louisiana cleaner\restorer feels the need for change in his life. Is it time to sell or can he make “adjustments”? Steve offers ideas on both options…

The owner won’t sign over the insurance check- HELP!

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A recent USA Today survey says 21% of homes in the US are worth less than the mortgage. Steve tells you how to protect yourself BEFORE you start remediation on these “underwater” houses that are really flooded!

Cleaners AND restorers: Sell more protector!

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Everyone can Make More Money by selling carpet protector. Steve shares an “Xactimate secret” for restoration contractors to sell more scotchgard.

Moment of Truth Restoration Checklist

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This restoration “Moment of Truth” checklist structures the job so that while your employees are doing the restoration work, they are also giving the home owner positive Moments of Truth.

Al Paulsen: “I was too stubborn to cut off my ponytail!”

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Before I attended SFS I was on my way to “partial retirement”. But the things I learned from the SFS program really moved it along. I now take about 16 weeks of vacation a year and the business just “keeps on keeping on”!

Winning over a traumatized fire or water damage client!

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Tired of getting blown off by adjusters? Then prove to them that you will make their lives easier! Steve shares a great tip on getting the loss started off right.

“What a great feeling to have more than enough work!” Eric Blessit

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Eric Blessitt with All Kleen Services, LLC in Hopkinsville, KY made big changes after attending SFS. The result? More and bigger jobs with MUCH higher profits. Learn how Eric did it …

How to get plumber water damage referrals- FREE! (Part II)

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Water damage expert Ivan Turner shares how he got out of of paying a King’s Ransom to plumbers. Now they happily share their referrals for free! Find out how Ivan achieved this state of Business Bliss …