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Restoration Today

Michelle Blevins
Restoration Industry
Mergers and Acquisitions
Artificial Intelligence
California Wildfires
Leadership
Insurance
Company Culture
Cash Flow
Team Building
RIA Board Of Directors
Private Equity
Puroclean
Insurance Claims
Business Growth
Restoration Industry Association
Communication
Networking
Customer Service
Restoration Contractors
Jenkins Restorations

Restoration Today is a video and audio podcast covering everything restoration-related. Every week, Michelle Blevins sits down with an industry peer – a contractor, a colleague, a supplier, an innovator, an insurer, etc. Every conversation will cover the hottest topics in today’s restoration industry – going beyond fire and water damage restoration and diving into topics like M&A, company culture,... more

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Latest Episodes

Founder & CEO of Dorothy, Arianna Armelli, shares how Dorothy is transforming the way restoration pros, public adjusters, and policyholders navigate storm damage and claims.

Originally launched as a cash advancement business, the company pivoted to ... more

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Deep Dive #1 of 4 in The State of the Industry webinar series is here!

Join C&R and KnowHow for an exclusive, interactive look at the 2026 report—breaking down key financial trends, workforce realities, tech shifts, and growth opportunities shaping ... more

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Severe convective storms are quietly becoming the biggest driver of insurance losses—and most people don’t even realize it.

In this episode, Jon Schneyer of Cotality breaks down why hail, wind, and tornadoes are now outpacing hurricanes, what makes ... more

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What does it take to build a team that lasts in restoration?

Jon Vogt and John Warnick, of BluSky, share how they’ve stayed aligned for 15+ years—through growth, acquisitions, and change—by hiring for fit, leading with honesty, and protecting their ... more

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Recent Guests

Arianna Armelli
Founder and CEO at Dorothy
Dorothy
Episode: Turning Storm Data Into Action: Inside Dorothy’s Damage Intelligence Platform
Leighton Healy
CEO at KnowHow
KnowHow
Episode: BONUS: Deep Dive #1 | 2026 State of the Industry
Jon Schneyer
Director of Research and Content in Kotality's Insurance Solutions group
Kotality
Episode: The Rise of Severe Convective Storms (What It Means for Restoration)
John Vogt
Executive with BluSky, large-loss specialist
BluSky
Episode: Good Teams are Built, Not Bought
John Warnick
Executive with BluSky, recruitment and operations leader
BluSky
Episode: Good Teams are Built, Not Bought
Ben Justesen
Restoration industry expert, estimator consultant
DocuSketch (team member)
Episode: The Process Playbook for Restoration Growth | Restoration Master Class S4E4
Chris Laney
COO (former) and restoration industry educator
MWR/WaterUp education and consulting
Episode: The Process Playbook for Restoration Growth | Restoration Master Class S4E4
Garrett Sigler
Retired CFO, longtime Violand client
Violand Management Associates
Episode: Financial Discipline: The Key to Enterprise Value | Chasing the Vision S3E3
Coral Martin
Owner of 1-Tom-Plumber Space Coast and Tidewater Restoration
1-Tom-Plumber Space Coast; Tidewater Restoration
Episode: From Startup to $7 Million: Building Two Businesses at Once

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Michelle Blevins
Host of Restoration Today

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Great podcast

    As a restoration business owner, I need the input of Michelle and her guests. Her weekly podcasts are a highlight of my week.

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    United States3 years ago

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Turning Storm Data Into Action: Inside Dorothy’s Damage Intelligence Platform
Q: What inspired the pivot from a cash-advancement lending model to a data-driven advocacy platform for policyholders?
We learned from talking to hundreds of people going through events who told us that their carriers often disputed claims, and that policyholders needed advocates. Building technology to identify losses early and connect with the right parties allowed us to support policyholders more effectively while still enabling a viable business by serving the recovery ecosystem.
The Rise of Severe Convective Storms (What It Means for Restoration)
Q: Can you share how data and property-level risk scoring change the way contractors and insurers approach these events?
By using granular, property-specific data and real-time radar footprints, insurers can price risks more accurately, and contractors can target the most at-risk properties, reducing claim delays and enabling faster, more precise repairs.
Managing TPA Jobs Without the Chaos
Q: What has been the impact of using this technology on the team structure and workflow?
The platform reduces manual coordination, consolidates tasks into one interface, and even allows reallocating staff to higher-value roles, while maintaining visibility for leadership and improving morale through clearer processes.
Managing TPA Jobs Without the Chaos
Q: How does the Complitrac system integrate into a company and avoid being seen as just another tool?
By automating FNOL-triggered timers, providing clear dashboards, enabling automated escalations, and tying activity to measurable ROI, making it easier for teams to adopt and see immediate benefits rather than adding to their workload.
Managing TPA Jobs Without the Chaos
Q: Why do SLAs matter in restoration, and what are their key components?
SLAs set time-bound requirements for response, on-site arrival, scope updates, and turnarounds, with internal and carrier-driven scorecards that influence future volume; the system should automate reminders and provide real-time visibility into each task's status.

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2. Leighton Healy
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5. John Warnick
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7. Chris Laney
8. Garrett Sigler

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