Sales Skills Don’t Come Naturally. Here’s How to Nurture Them.
It’s a commonly held misbelief that some people are just naturally good at sales. This is often used as an excuse, as a reason why someone isn’t willing to take a job or step into a role that involves selling a good or service. Of course, if you have ever worked in sales, you knew […]
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, […]
Optimize Your Water Damage Restoration Company’s Google My Business Page
Optimize Your Water Damage Restoration Company’s Google My Business Page In order to remain competitive in your area as a water damage restoration company, you need to have an updated Google business page. When someone near you performs a simple search for water damage repair in their city, you want them to have accurate information […]
How Practicing Reciprocity Benefits Your Water Damage Restoration Business
It’s no secret that referrals drive business in the water damage restoration industry. When homeowners experience a flood in their home, they’re likely to call their insurance agent to file a claim or a plumbing contractor to fix the source of the flood. Next, they are typically referred by their insurance company or plumber to […]
3 Industry Trends Every Restoration Specialist Should Take Seriously
In water damage restoration, things are always shifting and changing. As a business owner, staying relevant in our competitive industry is all about staying educated on these changes and adapting your business to new trends. Here’s what you can expect to change in the industry in the coming year. More Informed Clients Since the internet […]
Use Mobile Technology to Spend Less Time on the Road
In the water damage restoration business, spending a lot time behind the wheel of a truck is part of your job. When your team members are regularly driving to and from job sites in company vehicles, any way you can cut back on miles is a plus. Save money on labor and gas and save […]
5 Essential Steps of Social Media Marketing for Water Damage Restoration Specialists
Using social media to market your water damage restoration business online is no longer optional. In order to remain relevant in the industry, in order to rise above the competition in your region, your company must learn to use the marketing tools available on major social media platforms. Dipping your toes into the water of […]
The Real Reason Water Damage Restoration is Such a Challenging Industry
It doesn’t take long working in the water damage restoration industry before you realize the work we do is unique and it is full of challenges. From the start, there are emergency calls on the weekends, long hours spent doing the physically taxing work of sifting through sewage and tearing out damaged materials. Of all […]
There is Only One Thing You Need to Conquer SEO
Using search engine optimization to get your business noticed isn’t an optional task for your water damage restoration company, but that doesn’t mean you have to take on this task yourself. In a world where you can find a tutorial or e-book teach you anything you want to learn, including SEO, it is so tempting […]
Best Practices for Negotiation with Claims Adjusters
Let’s be honest, negotiations with insurance claims adjusters can often be frustrating and disappointing. Nailing down the right price for a water damage restoration job shouldn’t be a competition but so often adjusters and contractors feel at odds with each other. When it comes to negotiations, we see the same problems arise again and again. […]
Be A Problem Solver
Albert Einstein famously said, “Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” That is certainly true of growing your client base when you work in the water damage restoration industry. If your typical methods of nailing down more work is no longer doing the trick, now is the time be […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Establishing Your Presence Online
When it comes to marketing your water damage restoration business, everything has changed since the internet became a mainstream service in the 1990s. In 1993, the first online advertising was sold, marking the beginning of a brand new era of marketing all over the world. Since then, we’ve seen the introduction of Google AdWords, the […]