The Restoration Contractor's Podcast

Customers, the most important aspect of the business. They have the ability to make your job easy or make your job challenging. Today on the podcast we are talking about how to qualify an ideal customer and what to do when goals and ideals aren't adding up. Check it out now! Be sure to follow along on social media to see the latest podcasts and announcements! If you liked today's podcast, be sure to share it and leave a review on iTunes  For automation workshop information, reach out to me here: https://www.facebook.com/therestorationcontractor/ For more information on my contracts visit, https://restorationcontracts.com/ Future courses available soon! Be on the lookout for our estimating program. Coming soon! Follow along here: The BLOG / website — https://therestorationcontractor.com Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/therestorationcontractor/ LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-restoration-contractor Instagram/ IGTV– https://www.instagram.com/therestorationcontractor/channel/ Be sure to share and subscribe to my podcast on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-restoration-contractors-podcast/id1447175088?mt=2 Make sure your notifications are turned on to be informed of new podcasts/announcements that become available!  

An IRS audit...every business owner's dream. Today we are talking about the time my business got audited and the tips I have on navigating it. Check it out! Be sure to follow along on social media to see the latest podcasts and announcements! For automation workshop information, reach out to me here: https://www.facebook.com/therestorationcontractor/ Future courses available soon! Be on the lookout for our estimating program. Coming soon! For more information on my contracts visit, https://restorationcontracts.com/ Follow along here: The BLOG / website — https://therestorationcontractor.com Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/therestorationcontractor/ LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-restoration-contractor Instagram/ IGTV– https://www.instagram.com/therestorationcontractor/channel/ Be sure to share and subscribe to my podcast on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-restoration-contractors-podcast/id1447175088?mt=2 Make sure your notifications are turned on to be informed of new podcasts/announcements that become available!  

Marketing, everyone needs it. Some do it well. Some, not so much. How can focusing your marketing reach be beneficial to your business, while maximizing the return profit? We're talking about it today. Be sure to follow along on social media to see the latest podcasts and announcements! For automation workshop information, reach out to me here: https://www.facebook.com/therestorationcontractor/ Future courses available soon! Be on the lookout for our estimating program. Coming soon! Follow along here: The BLOG / website — https://therestorationcontractor.com Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/therestorationcontractor/ LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-restoration-contractor Instagram/ IGTV– https://www.instagram.com/therestorationcontractor/channel/ Be sure to share and subscribe to my podcast on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-restoration-contractors-podcast/id1447175088?mt=2 Make sure your notifications are turned on to be informed of new podcasts/announcements that become available!  

As a business owner, it is your job to set and uphold your standards/expectations for your company. In today's podcast we talk about the times when a job could compromise our standard protocol and learning when it's time to walk away from it. Be sure to follow along on social media to see the latest podcasts and announcements! For automation workshop information, reach out to me here: https://www.facebook.com/therestorationcontractor/ ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! Future courses available soon! Follow along here: The BLOG / website — https://therestorationcontractor.com Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/therestorationcontractor/ LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-restoration-contractor Instagram/ IGTV– https://www.instagram.com/therestorationcontractor/channel/ Be sure to share and subscribe to my podcast on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-restoration-contractors-podcast/id1447175088?mt=2 Make sure your notifications are turned on to be informed of new podcasts/announcements that become available!  

Let's talk automation. How can it help you? How can it fill in the gaps that your company currently has? What doors can automation open for you as a business owner? We're covering it all, right here. Stay tuned to hear me discuss an exciting announcement in today's episode. Be sure to follow along on social media to see the latest podcasts and announcements! For automation workshop information, reach out to me here: https://www.facebook.com/therestorationcontractor/ Future courses available soon! Follow along here: The BLOG / website — https://therestorationcontractor.com Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/therestorationcontractor/ LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-restoration-contractor Instagram/ IGTV– https://www.instagram.com/therestorationcontractor/channel/ Be sure to share and subscribe to my podcast on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-restoration-contractors-podcast/id1447175088?mt=2 Make sure your notifications are turned on to be informed of new podcasts/announcements that become available!  

One of the most important questions you should be asking a customer may not be one that are. Today's podcast talks about the impact one question could potentially have on your business and the doors it could open or the ones it could close. Be sure to follow along on social media to see the latest podcasts and announcements! Future courses available soon! Follow along here: The BLOG / website — https://therestorationcontractor.com Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/therestorationcontractor/ LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-restoration-contractor Instagram/ IGTV– https://www.instagram.com/therestorationcontractor/channel/ Be sure to share and subscribe to my podcast on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-restoration-contractors-podcast/id1447175088?mt=2 Make sure your notifications are turned on to be informed of new podcasts/announcements that become available!  

I'm back and exciting things are coming! Here's a peek at what's been going on in life lately and what I have planned for the future. Be sure to follow along on social media to see the latest podcasts and announcements! Future courses available soon! Follow along: The BLOG / website -- https://therestorationcontractor.com Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/therestorationcontractor/ LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-restoration-contractor Instagram/ IGTV-- https://www.instagram.com/therestorationcontractor/channel/ Be sure to share and subscribe to my podcast on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-restoration-contractors-podcast/id1447175088?mt=2 Make sure your notifications are turned on to be informed of new podcasts/announcements that become available!

Today we will discuss the do's and don'ts of handling large residential water losses.... Learn more about our coaching Https://www.bit.ly/estimating-secretsSubscribe to the podcast: http://therestorationcontractor.com/subscribe-to-podcast/Main website blog: www.therestorationcontractor.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/therestorationcontractor/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-WMM3HypvbbP7qvaSU807g

After years of "winging it" I finally figured out what documents are needed for my company to operate with a solid legally binding document. Unfortunately, these contracts have been tested in the courts and came out a winner. Note: Going to court sucks. Don't do it. But if you have no other choice, you really want to make sure you have the documents that will back you up. Work Authorization, Credit Card Guarantee, Reconstruction Argeement Learn more about our coaching Https://www.bit.ly/estimating-secretsMain website blog: www.therestorationcontractor.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/therestorationcontractor/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-WMM3HypvbbP7qvaSU807g

Today's episode explores company growth. Most owners crave growth while very few are prepared for the potential deadly consequences of doing so. http://therestorationcontractor.com Https://www.bit.ly/estimating-secrets https://www.facebook.com/therestorationcontractor/

This episode we break it down... I'm sure most will disagree but I don't see the big deal.

"We don't pay for that" In today's podcast we will cover tips and tricks you can use to help you get paid for work that you are already doing. But first.... I have some homework for you........ Save my number in your phone... and text me!! 615-326-9467 .... and create me as a contact......"Shane Podcast".... I like that name :) SERIOUSLY Text me your name. I will reply back to get to you! I want to hear more about you, why you are here and how I can help you! Step 1: Text me @ 615-326-9467 & "Your Full Name" Step 2: Save me in your freaking phone! .... "Shane Podcast" Why? At time during shows, I will ask you questions... or say text me "this cool word"... that will trigger whatever it is I wanted you to have. Are you tracking with me? I can send you PDF, downloads, whatever via a link.. IF you want the thing, send me the word... I send you the thing Learn about our coaching group https://bit.ly/estimating-secrets The BLOG / website https://therestortationcontractor.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/therestorationcontractor/

In this first episode of the Restoration Contractor Podcast, host Shane O'Dazier provides a look at how he got started in the restoration business. Shane talks about how he is a go-getter and says that we need to have these qualities as well to get the most out of this podcast. We hear about his beginnings as a subcontractor and how he was able to keep his costs low. Though he made sure to be frugal he was able to find consistent insurance work and grow his business exponentially, so we get to hear how Shane achieved this That leads into Shane talking about not taking on projects that are too big for us and removing negatives influences in our lives. 01:06 – An introduction of Shane. Being a very positive person with a can-do attitude.Moving to Nashville and getting a record deal.The first time that Shane started a company. 04:43 – Getting into the restoration business. Having to make the decision after getting married of going back into sales or starting a new company.Beginning as a subcontractor to other restoration contractors.Hiring more workers to help with trim paint and drywall. 08:38 – Expanding the business. Wanting to get more insurance work.What needed to be done to improve Shane's profit margins.The difference of owning an emergency services business and a general contracting business.Going to search for customers with water damage.Being frugal early on and not paying expensive start-up costs. 13:32 – Key points from Shane's story and his outlook. Proving that you can do good work by starting with small jobs.Shane's goal of what he wants to create.Removing negativity from your life.