C&R Magazine

19/09/2025

📉 Sales feel slow? Cash flow tight? Many restoration companies are tempted to “wait it out.” But as Jeff Jones, of Violand Management Associates, reminds us in his latest article—this is exactly the time to lean into marketing, not pull back. 🚀

Consistency builds trust. Visibility builds opportunity. The storm will come—make sure your company is the one people remember when it does.

Read his article in the latest issue or online HERE:
https://hubs.li/Q03Kb8z00

19/09/2025

💥HOT OFF THE PRESS!

Have you received your print magazine in the mail?

In this issue:
⭐The Unsung Heroes Award: Meet the 2025 Winners
⭐The Pressure Is the Privilege by Russ Palmer of Titan Restoration of AZ, LLC
⭐Marketing in a Downturn: Why Now Is the Time to Get Loud by Jeff Jones of Violand Management Associates
⭐Beyond Fire and Flood: Specialized Restoration Services are the Future of the Industry by Tom Licker of First Onsite Property Restoration
⭐The Power of Your Short Game: How Small Wins Lead to Big Results | Part 4 by Eric Zichterman of Freedom Forge Coaching
⭐Assignment of Insurance Benefits in Restoration and Mitigation Contracts by Brian S. Edlin, Esq. of Jordan Price Wall Gray Jones & Carlton
⭐Getting Classifications Right: Avoiding Costly Drying Mistakes by Brendan Kimmel of Legend Brands
⭐Structural Drying in the Field: Bringing Chapter 12 of the S500 Standard to Life by Lorne McIntyre of Legend Brands and Restoration Industry Association
⭐Undeserved Job Titles Are Killing Restoration: And It’s Time to Fix It by Scott Maysura of Floodlight Consulting Group
⭐RIA Insider by Kristy Cohen of the Restoration Industry Association
⭐RIA Presidents Corner by Jeff Moore of ATI Restoration& RIA

Dive in TODAY:
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18/09/2025

📢 The IICRC - Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification announces the publication of a new American National Standard! ANSI/IICRC S900 Standard for Professional Remediation of Precursors, Drug Residues, and Associated Chemical Waste

Read more:
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18/09/2025

💡 Competence is table stakes. Chemistry is the multiplier.

In business, just like in the gym, the right partner can turn one plus one into three. Leaders who hire for curiosity, candor, and chemistry—not just skill—unlock real velocity.

In his latest article, Chris Nordyke, co-Founder and President of floodlight consulting group and The Head Heart and Boots Podcast, shares how to build trust at speed, create a feedback-rich culture, and lead teams where connection becomes the edge.

Read more here:
https://hubs.li/Q03JZgwm0

18/09/2025

Thomasville Restoration Adopts KnowHow to Standardize Training and Operations Across the Mid-Atlantic!

“Our promise is simple: treat every home as if it were our own and make the restoration process as smooth and painless as possible,” said Andy Amrhein, CEO and Co-Owner of Thomasville Restoration. “KnowHow helps us keep that promise at scale by putting clear playbooks in our team’s hands, speeding up training for new hires, and ensuring the Thomasville Touch shows up the same way on every job across every location.”

Read more:
https://hubs.li/Q03JX6190

17/09/2025

PuroClean proudly announces a historic milestone: the signing of the brand’s 500th franchise location. 🎉

“At 500 units, what stands out most isn’t just our size, it’s our culture. We’ve built a community where people genuinely care about helping each other succeed,” said Tim Courney, Vice President of Franchise Development at PuroClean. “A culture like ours is built with intention, and it starts with finding the right fit. We’re focused on a franchise growth strategy that matches the right people to the right opportunity.”

Read more:
https://hubs.ly/Q03JPc7p0

17/09/2025

NEW EPISODE! 🎙️

Mold isn’t just a home maintenance issue—it’s a public health conversation.

In this episode, we sit down with Skip Jankoski, owner of Purified Environments, to talk about:
✅ The latest NIH updates on mold & water-damaged buildings
✅ What “sensitized individuals” mean for remediation practices
✅ How climate change is reshaping IAQ challenges
✅ Myths contractors must stop believing today

This episode will sharpen how you serve clients now—and prepare you for where the industry is headed.

Watch the full episode:
https://hubs.li/Q03JLBcF0

16/09/2025

Instant scoping & smarter documentation. magicplan unveils Affected Areas! 🎉

"Affected Areas combines real-time 3D calculations, photo and video capture, moisture logging, and AI-powered note-taking into one seamless workflow."

Read more:
https://hubs.li/Q03JD3lm0

16/09/2025

Thinking about selling your restoration business? In this episode of Chasing the Vision, in partnership with Exit Strategies 360 and Violand Management Associates, Michelle, JT Kraai, and Tim Hull break down the real deal structure variables you need to know—cash, rollover equity, notes, earnouts, and more.

Learn why all-cash exits are rare, why post-sale involvement often matters, and how to position yourself for the best outcome.

Watch episode 7 here:
https://hubs.li/Q03Jxvh30

15/09/2025

"You didn’t get tricked into this business—you chose it. The calls at midnight. The chaos.

The weight of leading through disaster.

And when the pressure feels crushing, remember this truth: the pressure is the privilege.

As Jeremiah Boucher said, ‘We apply the pressure to ourselves. We earn the right to be in the position to guide and lead.’

Restoration isn’t just business—it’s sacred work. Work that costs something. Work that matters."

Read the full article by Russ Palmer, Founder & CEO of Titan Restoration of AZ, LLC in the latest issue or online HERE:
https://hubs.li/Q03Jn_rN0

15/09/2025

DocuSketch is seeking to accelerate estimating success for restoration professionals with an industry expert-led training series!

Learn more:
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12/09/2025

The IICRC - Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification announces the publication of a new American National Standard – ANSI/IICRC S300 Standard for Professional Upholstery Cleaning! 🎉

Ed Hobbs, IICRC S300 Consensus Body Chairman, said: “It was my true honor to serve with Paul Pearce as the Vice Chair, and the other members of the S300 Consensus Body in completing the Standard. As a result of countless hours of volunteer time by the S300 Consensus Body and others over the last seven years, the Institute now has an upholstery cleaning standard that is ANSI accredited and includes many updates from the First Edition.”

Read more and learn how to order your copy HERE:
https://hubs.li/Q03J7VKl0