Albi Blog
Your go-to resource for software tips and expert advice tailored to the unique needs of restoration businesses. Explore our insightful articles, packed with actionable insights, real-world testimonials, and data-driven strategies to enhance your efficiency, streamline operations, and conquer the challenges of the restoration industry.
Implementing Stacking Growth to Your Everyday Business
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 »
A Modern Day Love Story: From TV News Reporter to Restoration Tech Startup
If someone asked me today to describe what I do for a living in a simple way, I would say, “I work for an industry that repairs something that’s broken.” But it wasn’t always like this. This year alone has brought on many changes in my life. I moved to a different state (Texas) to... Read more »
The 7 Habits of Effective Restorers
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 »
Osha Laws & Regulations & the Importance of Compliance
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.
Why is ROI Tracking Valuable to Your Digital Marketing Strategies?
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 »
Is Net Profit Really All That Important in Restoration?
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 »
3 Ways Disaster Restoration Companies Can Benefit from Implementing Software
Restoration companies tend to ease their way into implementing technology. Often, they believe the process is longer and more complicated than it might be. Other times, restorers tend to juggle different priorities that seem less important. Trying to keep track of the benefits of implementing technology within our restoration company can be confusing at times.... Read more »
Evolve or Dissolve
Technology has had an incredible impact on how the world has evolved from online purchases to massive companies such as Amazon. Now everything is being done remotely and online. We no longer see that massive paperwork that needs to get done in offices. Now we have everything in the cloud. Everything is stored efficiently, and... Read more »
Considerations Before Buying Restoration Job Management Software
Taking the decision that you require management software for your business is one thing, but deciding which software to get is entirely different. There are various options available for you to choose from, and we listed some of the best in this blog article for you to read. The big question here is, how do... Read more »
Discovering Your Restoration Differentiator
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 »
11 Tips for Restoration Software Implementation
Ever tried to implement a new company-wide initiative? Only to have it fail miserably? Why do new initiatives fail? If we ask experts, we will get different answers. Use the following 11 tips to transition smoothly to implementing software in your restoration company. 1) Buy-in From Every Level of the Company It is crucial that... Read more »
Restorers HATE Software!
It’s incredible to see the number of software offerings popping up throughout the damage restoration industry. Each piece of software comes with its pros and cons and serves a specific niche within the overall industry. While speaking with thousands of restorers throughout Albi demos personally, I have come to the conclusion that restorers HATE software!... Read more »