Restoration Domination Show for Contractors & Entrepreneurs

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast Episode 050 With your host, Rico Garcia Jr. In this episode we are joined by Whatley and Duffy of Sureti. Sureti helps solve one of the biggest problems contractors have when  doing an insurance project and that is getting paid quickly and in full without getting the runaround. Biggest Takeaways 1. Sureti gets you your money 20-50% faster 2. Sureti mak...

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast Episode 051 With your host, Rico Garcia Jr. In this episode we are joined by Lawyer Britt. We discussed the upcoming Florida Senate Bill 2D,  AOB vs Direction of Pay and Social Media for growing your business. Biggest Takeaway Fl Bill 2D removes the ability for contractors to get attorney fees paid under the AOB if they sue, that is being fought for vi...

We come to you from the Annual Violand Management Executive Summit from the Kent State University Campus in Canton Ohio.  In this episode that was a collaboration with C&R Magazine's Michelle Blevins, we spoke with Chuck Violand and Timothy Hull discussing the Summit, graduates, lessons learned and all of the exciting things to come.   The Executive Summit consists of two days on concentr...

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast Episode 050 With your host, Rico Garcia Jr. In this episode we are joined by Tom McGuire of Large Loss Mastery. We discussed when businesses should consider going into large loss, how to get into large loss, and what to keep in mind to do the jobs properly, and more! Biggest Takeaway 1. Start taking on commercial jobs by being a first responder for lar...

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast Episode 043 With your Host, Rico Garcia Jr. In this episode we are joined by Carlos Machin for our second public adjuster corner. We discussed all of the Insurance Companies going into receivership, changes to the policy to look out for, the Florida bill, and more. Find our Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getyourclaimpaid Facebook: https://w...

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast Episode 048 With your host, Rico Garcia Jr. In this episode we are joined by Doug Quinn from the American Policyholder Association. The APA is an organization that protects consumers from the lesser prosecuted carrier side fraud usually perpetrated by third parties hired by the carrier.  We discussed some of the more common fraudulent practices coming...

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast Episode 047 With your host, Rico Garcia Jr. In this episode we are joined by Jon Isaacson, host of the Dyojo Podcast and author of the Be Intentional Series. We discussed his three books, his upcoming book in the works, company culture, private equity, the future of Restoration plus so much more! Takeaways: -Positions shouldn't be static, if you t...

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast Episode 046 With your Host, Rico Garcia Jr. In this episode we are joined by Leighton Healey, President, and CEO of KnowHow is an extremely user-friendly software app that helps restoration companies become process-driven organizations to overcome today’s greatest workforce challenges in as little as four weeks.  We discussed the book 'Why Workers...

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast Episode 045 With your Host, Rico Garcia Jr. In this episode we are joined by Eric Sprague, a host of the Blue Collar Nation Podcast and SuperTech University which is a 5 min daily meeting that can be played at the start of every morning for your technicians that has been shown to improve culture, morale, and performance.  We discussed culture, soft ski...

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast Episode 044 With your Host, Rico Garcia Jr. In this episode we are joined by Rocky and Kameron Hensley, Founders of 1-Tom-Plumber which is an amazing franchise model geared as a phenomenon bolt-on business for Restoration Business Owner.   We discuss the systems that make it a virtually fool-proof business model, the importance of getting and trusting...

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast Episode 043 With your Host, Rico Garcia Jr. In this episode we are joined by Carlos Machin for our very first public adjuster corner.  In this episode, we discussed some of the misconceptions around bringing in a public adjuster, some case studies showing the incredible increase in claim payout after bringing in a PA made and horror stories of contract...

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast Episode 042 With your Host, Rico Garcia Jr. In this episode we are joined by Mathew Allen, Founder of AdjusterTV which is a training platform for aspiring IAs. We discuss the locker room talk on both sides, how to get cases closed faster, the truth about being an IA, and the pay structure plus much more! Biggest Takeaways: 1. IA's benefit from hav...

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast Episode 041 With your Host, Rico Garcia Jr. In our very FIRST Legal Corner Episode, which is one of two bonus episodes a month we will be doing.  Today we are joined by Brittany Alexander Esq. AKA Lawyer Britt. with Premiere Property Law. In this episode, we discussed the differences between Services contracts, work auths, AOBs, letters of protection,...

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast Episode 040 With your Host, Rico Garcia Jr.  In this episode, we are joined by Ryan Holliday, the Co-Founder of IINK Payments. In this episode, we discussed clients holding checks for ransom, the cash flow issues that the payout process creates for businesses, being upfront and honest about what to expect with your clients and so much more! Biggest Tak...

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast Episode 039 With your Host, Rico Garcia Jr.  In this episode, we are joined by Dan Cassara, the CEO of Core Group. In this episode, we discussed marketing, the new breed of contractor, the benefits of having a team behind you,  and so much more! Biggest Takeaways: 1. Surround Yourself with People with the same goals to support each other to the top 2....

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast Episode 038 With your Host, Rico Garcia Jr.  In this episode, we are joined by Adam Bensman The Roof Strategist. Adam is our first repeat guest for Restoration Domination. In this episode, we discussed role-playing, why it is important, how it should be done, avoiding word-for-word scripts and so much more! Biggest Takeaways: 1. Role Playing is Key to...

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast Episode 037 With your Host, Rico Garcia Jr.  In this episode, we are joined by Justin and Kristy Sifford of Wylander. We discussed the importance of setting up your hiring and onboarding procedures ahead of time, common recruiting mistakes, when to recruit, the candidate matching process and so much more! Biggest Takeaways: 1. Have your interview and o...

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast Episode 036 With your Host, Rico Garcia Jr.  In this episode, we are joined by Phil Rosebrook of Business Mentors.  We discussed red flags to look for that warn that you're going to bottleneck soon, creating predictability in your revenue to fund and financially float your business growth and so much more! Biggest Takeaways: 1. Ask for more busine...

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast Episode 035 With your Host, Rico Garcia Jr.  In this episode, we are joined by the Owner of Reets Drying Academy, Jeremy Reets.  We discussed the evolution and lack of standards when it comes to the safety practices of the industry, all of the different educational classes and learning styles that Reets Drying Academy has to offer, company culture and...

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast Episode 034 With your Host, Rico Garcia Jr.  In this episode, we are joined by Alex Duta, the Founder, and CEO of Albiware.  We discuss the birth and journey of his restoration software, how restoration contractors are hesitant to adopt new technology that could greatly benefit them, the hidden opportunities in the industry for additional revenue, usin...

Welcome to Episode 033 of the Restoration Domination Podcast with your host, Rico Garcia Jr.  In this episode we are joined by Tom Gissler, the President of Restoration 1.  We discussed the Pros and Cons of TPA work, the importance of being omnipresent, the importance of hyper documentation to increase claim payout, collaboration to help labor shortages, and more! Three Biggest Takeaways 1.  The i...

Welcome to Episode 32 of the Restoration Domination Podcast w/ Your Host, Rico Garcia. In this episode, we are joined by Nick Branon of Hero Roofing. We discuss how he scaled his company to 8 figures in just a few years and the tactics he used to get him there. We discussed marketing strategies, modeling successful businesses, seeing certain business practices as investments instead of expenses, a...

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast with your host Rico Garcia Jr. In this episode, we are joined by Tim Hull, the General Manager of Violand Management Associates.  We discuss all of the intricacies that go into project management in the Restoration Industry, how having a systematic approach to managing products can positively affect your bottom line, the four phases of a project, effec...

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast with your host, Rico Garcia.  In this episode, we are joined by Brandon Reece and Chris Nordyke of Floodlight Consulting Group.  Floodlight Consulting is a business consulting company for the Restoration Industry.  We discussed the changes that we see coming in the industry, more effective ways of marketing, mentorship, the technology that could change...

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast with your host, Rico Garcia.  In this episode, we are joined by Mark Cornelius.  Mark is    President at EMTA (Emergency Mitigation Technician, an IICRC Triple master restoration industry,  President of Disaster Recovery Industries  (DRI), and an IICRC Board Member.  We discussed the common misconceptions about the IICRC standards, how proper training...