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Restoration Pros Unplugged

Clinton James
Restoration Industry
Leadership
Restoration
Artificial Intelligence
Sops
Wonderbuilt Restoration and Construction
United Water Restoration Group
1-Tom-Plumber
Distance
911 Restoration
Capital Stacking
Docusketch
AI (artificial Intelligence)
Offshore Labor
Contracting Staffing Source
White Collar Service
Extreme Ownership
Commercial Restoration
Voice AI
1 Tom Plumber

Restoration Pros Unplugged is the podcast built for restoration business owners who want to grow, operate smarter, and lead better.

Hosted by Clinton James, CMO at Water Restoration Marketing, each episode cuts through the noise and gets straight to what matters — real conversations with restoration industry pros, business builders, and experts who've been in the trenches.

From marketing and sales... more

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In this follow-up episode, Clinton James sits down again with Toby Clem of Restoration Advisers to dive deeper into what it really takes to grow a restoration company that doesn’t depend on the owner.

If your business still runs off memory, gut deci... more

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If your field techs are juggling four, five, even eleven different apps on a single water mitigation job — you've got a data problem. And that data problem is going to follow you everywhere: estimating, compliance, team performance, and especially AI... more

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You're landing jobs. Revenue is climbing. But somehow, cash is always tight — and when you need financing to grow, the doors keep closing.

You're not alone. And the problem probably isn't your sales numbers.

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What if your restoration company could deliver a Disney-level experience—even on a customer’s worst day?

In this episode of Restoration Pros Unplugged, Clinton James sits down with Vance Morris, former Disney leader, founder of Deliver Service Now, ... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Wirick
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Episode: Your Data Is Broken & Why AI Can't Save You "Yet," with Andrew Wirick of Docusketch
Paul Childers
Founder, Blue Sky Business Solutions
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Episode: The Fundability Fix with Paul Childers: Build a Restoration Business Lenders Actually Want to Back
Vance Morris
Former Disney leader, founder of Maryland Mold Busters and Deliver Service Now
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Episode: From Disney to Mold Remediation: Engineering 5-Star Service in a 1-Star Moment with Vance Morris
Toby Clem
Coach and consultant helping restoration companies build systems, leadership, and structure
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Episode: Building a Restoration Business That Runs Without You with Toby Clem of Restoration Advisers
Erik Peterson
General Manager at Arko Restoration
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Episode: Stop Doing Everything: The Leadership Shift That Scales Restoration Companies
Alex Nghiem
Chief Revenue Officer, Epic180
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Episode: From Feast-or-Famine to Predictable Profit: The Database Strategy Most Restorers Ignore
John Gabriele
Owner of 911 Restoration Des Moines and 1 Tom Plumber Des Moines
911 Restoration, 1 Tom Plumber
Episode: From $700K to $2.8M How John Gabriele Scaled and Expanded the Right Way
Clinton James
CMO at Water Restoration Marketing
Water Restoration Marketing
Episode: How Contractors Actually Scale: Systems, Trust & Marketing | Clinton James & Paul Sanneman
Nick D'Urbano
Co-founder and CRO
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Episode: Storm Surges, Freezes, and Missed Jobs: How AI Is Saving Restorers Thousands

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Clinton James
CMO at Water Restoration Marketing; topic expert on scaling restoration through marketing and reputation strategies

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • A++

    Real advice from real people working in water damage restoration. Great advice especially on getting more leads

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryan’s Feedbak
    United States10 months ago
  • Great recommendations

    Restoration Pros Unplugged is a great podcast with excellent recommendations. Jill’s office is a very good resource for businesses.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dragonsflight
    United States2 years ago
  • A Must For Restoration Companies!

    Restoration Pros Unplugged is an absolute gem for anyone in the restoration industry—or even those just curious about it! The insights shared are practical, timely, and delivered in a way that’s both engaging and easy to follow.

    What sets this podcast apart is the hosts’ ability to balance deep industry expertise with genuine storytelling. Whether it’s learning about the latest trends, hearing success stories from pros in the field, or getting actionable tips to improve your business, every epi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris Pistorius
    United States2 years ago
  • Love the content and relevance.

    Restoration Pros Unplugged is a great listen for professionals in the restoration industry. The podcast covers real challenges and strategies that resonate with anyone looking to grow and succeed in this field. The insights are practical, and the discussions are both engaging and informative. A must-listen for restoration pros aiming to stay ahead!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Misterjggyfly
    United States2 years ago

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Content stays practical and results-focused for growth-minded owners
Real, actionable advice for restoration pros
Strong emphasis on systems and leadership over hype
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From Feast-or-Famine to Predictable Profit: The Database Strategy Most Restorers Ignore
Q: What are concrete examples or case studies that illustrate the impact of these strategies?
A case highlighted a maintenance contract that generated around $122,000 in a short period with minimal marketing spend, and another example showed tens of thousands in new revenue from reactivating a dormant customer base, underscoring the value of a disciplined, database-driven approach.
From Feast-or-Famine to Predictable Profit: The Database Strategy Most Restorers Ignore
Q: How does speed to lead factor into the system, and how can AI help without increasing headcount?
Speed to lead is critical for conversion; AI can acknowledge inquiries, provide initial qualification, and schedule follow-ups or escalate to human agents when needed, enabling faster responses and better resource allocation without immediate staffing increases.
From Feast-or-Famine to Predictable Profit: The Database Strategy Most Restorers Ignore
Q: Can you give a high-level overview of what Epic180 does for home service businesses?
Epic180 focuses on driving revenue from existing assets by leveraging the client's database and non-emergency services, using campaigns that are segmented by buyer status and service, often without needing additional paid ads, to create quicker, higher-margin profitability.
Building a Restoration Business That Runs Without You with Toby Clem of Restoration Advisers
Q: What's the first step to fix the bottleneck in a growth-stage company?
Acknowledge the problem, shift the owner's mindset from technician to CEO, and begin implementing processes and systems that allow others to take over day-to-day decisions while the owner focuses on higher-level leadership and strategy.
Building a Restoration Business That Runs Without You with Toby Clem of Restoration Advisers
Q: What is the core concept behind turning a restoration company into a life asset?
A restoration business becomes a life asset when it generates income, freedom, and options rather than consuming the owner's time and health; this requires leadership, defined systems, and a clear plan to scale without the owner being the bottleneck.

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Recent guests on Restoration Pros Unplugged include:

1. Andrew Wirick
2. Paul Childers
3. Vance Morris
4. Toby Clem
5. Erik Peterson
6. Alex Nghiem
7. John Gabriele
8. Clinton James

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