The 2023 Annual Owners and Managers Retreat is not just an event; it’s an opportunity to transform your approach to business operations. Join us in this journey, and together, let’s reach new heights.
Continue ReadingThe warehouse is a frustration for many with a vision of a clean and organized operation and production facility. Turning this dream into reality requires a deliberate action plan, a deadline, and buy-in from your employees.
Continue ReadingFor contractors who are interested OR are already delivering insurance-related restoration and reconstruction services, this webinar will give you insights and understanding into how a contractor fits into the property insurance claims process. The ability to consider different perspectives on the process that may help you develop your approaches. In addition, you will have the opportunity to learn more about and apply to become a HOMEE Pro.
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R. Photo credit: Poike / iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images August 7, 2023 I lost my dad unexpectedly in June 2023. He was an amazing dad, […]
Continue ReadingPhoenix Restoration Equipment, a top provider of water damage restoration equipment, has announced an integration with iRestore.
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R. Photo credit: eyfoto / iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images May 8, 2023 For nearly 23 years in the industry, I have been making lists. […]
Continue ReadingLisa Lavender, M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R. and Stephanie Beattie There are any number of books and articles on leadership and management. There are articles on why there are so many books on leadership […]
Continue ReadingLisa Lavender, M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R. In many cases, when leaders notice dysfunction, something goes wrong or someone does not meet an expectation, it is necessary to resist the blame game […]
Continue Reading“Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.” ― John Adams Today, the hiring challenge is consistently one of the biggest strains on everyone in the industry. There is no crystal ball as […]
Continue ReadingDocumentation is a key component to operational success. Although documentation is not a complicated task it has become a source of frustration among the industry. Read more!
Continue ReadingMany of The Aspects Go Into Restoration Services Can be Stressful Including Equipment, Employee Training, and Competitors. Read More!
Continue ReadingThe Fundamentals of Understanding The Players in Commercial Restoration and Their Influence Over Each Other. Read More!
Continue ReadingThe ability to clearly articulate and use the right words is important in our service to others, individual success, and organizational goals.
Continue ReadingI have three simple golden rules with a fourth to beware of that apply to the profitable execution of a scope of work. Get paid for what you do Do […]
Continue ReadingOnline training, e-learning, virtual classrooms, and other terms are becoming a new norm. In the landscape of education, there are limitless resources that are accessible to us and applicable to […]
Continue ReadingRead all of Lisa’s monthly articles here! A quick internet search yielded millions of results on: Proper Handshake. Years of practicing and talking about how to give a proper handshake down the […]
Continue ReadingOn January 2, I drove to work after a nice holiday vacation, my head swirling with clarity and focus, ideas and goal setting; ready to seize the opportunity in the power […]
Continue ReadingHow would you define “best practice”? According to Webster’s Dictionary the definition of “Best Practice”: A procedure that has been shown by research and experience to produce optimal results and that […]
Continue ReadingWhen I received my degree in accounting from Penn State in 1996, I did not realize I would be using these valuable skills to start and grow a restoration company. Managing and […]
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