Restoration Rundown Podcast

This week on the Restoration Rundown, Ben sits down with Alvaro Leal, Business Development Director at 1-Tom-Plumber Franchise HQ, to go behind the scenes of the National Pink Plunger Expo 2026 (Sept 28–30, Clearwater...

<p>In this episode of The Restoration Rundown, I’m joined by <b>Claire Carreras</b> from <b>1-Tom-Plumber</b> to talk about how teams are actually built and why so many aren’t set up to succeed.</p> <p>Claire brings a...

<p>If you’re a restoration contractor in Florida and you’re not paying attention to industry advocacy, you may be leaving your business exposed.</p> <p>In this episode of The Restoration Rundown, I sit down with Richie...

<p><b>Are restoration contractors unintentionally training the AI systems that could eventually challenge their estimates?</b></p> <p>That’s the question we explore in this episode of The Restoration Rundown.</p> <p>A...

<p>In this episode of The Restoration Rundown, I’m joined by <b>Rod Cruce</b>, founder of <b>Trifecta Growth Institute</b>, to break down why leadership identity is often the missing link holding restoration business...

<p>In this episode of The Restoration Rundown, we’re joined by two of the most influential voices in the restoration industry: Brandon Reece and Chris Nordyke, co-founders of Floodlight Consulting Group, hosts of the...

<p>On today's episode I am joined by James Hatfield, the CRO of Live Switch, a communications platform that uses instant video to transform how Restorers work and scale their businesses. I got to know James, his...

<p>In this episode, I am joined by past guest and friend of the show Jeff Diem from Elkmont Estimates to talk about his new software is leveling up the estimating/billing processes for Restorers.</p>

<p>In this episode I am joined by my old friends Annissa and Kevin Coy from Firehouse Education where we catch up on whats new with them, and learn about an exciting new venture they're launching soon. Get a sneak peek...

<p>In this episode I am joined by my friends Andy McCabe and Doug Weatherman to discuss how AI is changing the Restoration industry at breakneck speeds. From FNOL to claims and everything in between, AI is integrating...

<p>In this episode, I sat down with a man who needs no introduction, but Ill give him one anyways! Join us as we talk shop with Jeff Moore, a 2nd generation Restorer, the President of the largest family run Restoration...

<p>Andy McCabe is a veteran of the restoration industry with over 20 years of experience. Founder of Claims Delegates and leader of the Restoration Rebel group now known as the Total Claims Alliance on Facebook, he has...

<p>Many of us get into our businesses with the intention of putting in our all and working hard day in and day out- but what about when the time comes for you to kick back and retire? We often hear that people plan to...

<p>The development and utilization of AI in the Restoration Industry is moving at breakneck speeds - already taking over any of the processes you see on a day to day basis with carrier developed models and chat bots. We...

<p>In some recent articles, Google has been leaving behind a trail of breadcrumbs in regards to your Google Business Profile optimization. In more than one instance, they have been subtly encouraging users to upload...