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Learn how restoration companies are increasingly use software to help with restoration estimating to determine costs and profit margins.
It’s remarkable how management and storage of information have changed for many businesses from only a decade ago, and it’s the same for those in the restoration industry. Today’s restoration companies no longer require filing cabinets containing reams of paper documents on every job that they’ve done. Instead, restoration contractors depend on technology to keep... Read more »
Digital marketing is one of the best resources for restoration contractors. If you know how to handle your online marketing correctly, you’ll be able to find it’s a powerful tool for finding leads. You can choose from several marketing providers; however, a problem I ran into early on was that many providers who serve the... Read more »
As a restoration business owner, you always have big dreams and ambitious goals that you want to achieve. I’ve helped consult several restoration contractors over the years and noticed a distressing pattern. Many restoration entrepreneurs can achieve rapid growth in short periods of time. However, without a strong foundation, restoration entrepreneurs grow to hate their... Read more »
Canvassing a neighborhood is a lot like heading out on a hunt. You know your target, what you need to do, what you’re going to eat, and what you kill (get paid!). Everyone has different theories and strategies for this old song and dance. With this guide, I hope to help you close more deals... Read more »
Before I founded Albiware, I used to help run a successful restoration company in the Chicagoland suburbs. The company grew out of my father’s garage, and now it’s worth over eight million. I’ve had many moments during my career that have helped shape the leader and entrepreneur I am today. These are the lessons I... Read more »
We are officially launching our monthly Webinar Growth Hack series. These are FREE monthly webinars covering all the hottest topics related to restoration! In this particular episode, we covered the five steps restorers can take to automate their business. Just imagine how much free time you could gain if you put your business on autopilot. Albiware CEO... Read more »
Over the years, data has become more valuable, specifically your data. When we watch the news, we often hear horror stories regarding personal data being stolen, disseminated, and compromised. Have you ever wondered why certain ads show up on your social media? There’s no doubt that some of the people in your inner circle have... Read more »
I grew and scaled a restoration company from my dad’s garage to over eight figures. One of the ways I accomplished this was by applying the concept of “Stacking Growth.” It’s the concept of taking one thing you’ve learned, growing upon it, and stacking it as you continue learning new concepts. It’s a set of tools and... Read more »
People often look for an easy solution or a quick fix when it comes to scaling their business. In reality, there is no quick solution, but there are some essential qualities that many successful restorers have that have proven to be fundamental to their company’s growth. Over the years, I’ve spoken to many entrepreneurs about... Read more »
If your a restoration business owner, you should be familiar with OSHA, or the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA). If you're newer to restoration or interested in learning more about protecting your employees, we will discuss some critical regulations and their importance.
Fun Facts About Digital Marketing Before we begin, there are five steps according to Virtual Vision, a Wisconsin-based marketing organization; you need to consider building a digital marketing strategy. After going over these steps, you’ll realize how knowing this process will make tracking your return on investment (ROI) a little easier. 1. Identify Your Target... Read more »
Throughout my years in the restoration industry, I’ve had many heated discussions with my partner (and father) regarding profitability metrics. He always thought it was better to be smaller and more profitable rather than larger and less profitable. Our consultant would often ask us, “Do you prefer a $10MM company with a 10% bottom line... Read more »
I cannot help but notice eager restorers asking other restorers what their recipe for success was while scanning through social media, industry publications, and wandering at industry events. I saw us doing the same thing in the infancy of our restoration company. We noticed contractors in our area doing TPA work; suddenly, we explored TPAs.... Read more »
With labor shortages causing great employees to be harder to find and large M&A activity causing restoration companies to run leaner, not leveraging restoration technology is no longer an option. As restorers, we need to constantly be on the lookout for methods to lean our overhead and become more efficient. It’s shocking to me how... Read more »
