Building Networking Relationships That Will be a Source of Referrals
We all want more leads, that’s just a part of being in the water damage restoration business. For the last few weeks, we’ve been breaking down the different source of leads. Specifically, we’ve looked at how restoration specialists can build relationships that can be leveraged for referrals. Each of these referrals sources, from plumbing and […]
Creating Referral Relationships With Carpet Cleaners
We Provide You the Formula for Success More Floods provides non-franchised restoration companies unique business systems and exclusive training and education that unlock high growth. We are a member-based network of independent restoration companies. Our members are the envy of their local competitors because they have exclusive rights to use our proven formula – unique […]
How an Employee Quiz Keeps Our Equipment in Tip-Top Shape
Equipment that lasts forever — it’s honestly a Water Damage Restoration business owner’s dream come true. It may seem like nothing more than a dream, but our business Power Dry has found a way to turn it into a reality. Here’s how we keep the tools and machines we use day in, and day out […]
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Paying Your Employees
Working on the front line of water damage restoration isn’t easy. It’s an emergency business, for starters, meaning that the employees in our crews often have to respond to after hours calls. Of course, the very nature of our work is downright messy and this only makes the job harder. When water floods a home, […]
Becoming a Great Leader: Leaving Your Comfort Zone Behind
What makes a great leader? There are many answers to this question. Some might say a leader needs passion or a strong vision for their team. Others might say they need to be outgoing, confident, or decisive. While all of these things are certainly true, we can’t miss an essential trait of great leaders that […]
How Strong Leaders Can Encourage Productivity
Every business needs a leader, but not every leader is guiding their team well. Leaders can take their role seriously, empowering their employees to take an active role in increasing profits. Leaders can also lead with weakness, allowing productivity to suffer and employees to lose track of the vision that the company was founded on. […]
It’s Time to Let Go of Outdated Photo Documentation Methods
Our business is one of before and after. We step in after a water damage event, hoping to return the space to how it was before. As the contractor, we are focused on the finished product. For the homeowner, the focus is getting their home back so they can return to life as usual. It […]
The Pros and Cons of Infrared Cameras
If you’ve been working in water damage restoration for several years, you have seen how developing technology has changed the nature of our jobs. For the most part, new technology has made our work easier, allowing us to work more efficiently than ever before. However, not all advances are beneficial. The infrared camera has become […]
5 Things You Can Learn by Networking Outside Your Industry
At More Floods, we believe that networking is a best practice of a business owner who is doing business well. This is why our business isn’t just about providing business owners with proven operational resources and marketing strategies, it’s about connecting with you with entrepreneurs who are just like you. We’re not just a business, […]
How to Create a Respectful Work Environment
Workplaces that allow rudeness between employees will see their overall performance suffer, according to Harvard Business Review. When disagreements, incivility, and unprofessionalism are a part of the workplace culture, employees are less likely to give their all to their job and customers suffer the most. The relationships your employees have with each other matter. Unfortunately, […]
Don’t Make the Mistake of Enrolling Your Employees in Online Mold Remediation Training
As the owner of a water damage restoration company, keeping your employees’ training up-to-date is one of the biggest responsibilities on your plate. Long-term employees need continued education on changing policies and procedures and new innovations in the industry while new employees need thorough onboarding that outlines the best practices of water damage restoration. We’re […]
Leaders Set the Tone for Employee Satisfaction
Have you ever walked into the office on a Wednesday morning and immediately felt the tension in the air? The office administrator is sighing, your restoration staff are frowning and one team member failed to even show up for work. Every organization experiences bad days and poor attitudes often seem to be contagious, but there […]