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Ep 181 - "Printing the Future: 3D Homes, Restoration, and What’s Coming Next"
What’s up, friends! This week Brandon and I are coming to you from our brand-new HHB studio: vaulted ceilings, windows to the world, and a backdrop so good it deserves a tattoo. And for our first show in this space,...
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Ep 180 - "Growing Revenue, With AI With Nick D'Urbano"
AI isn’t just hype, it’s already changing how service companies capture leads, close deals, and keep customers happy. In this episode, Chris and Brandon dive into the most practical, boots-on-the-ground conversation...
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Ep 179 - "The Second Half"
If you're mid-career and wondering why the grind feels heavier, or you're trying to make peace with a shift in your role - this one’s for you.
I finally understood what was really happening in my brain. That...
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Ep 178 - "Wisdom from a Run of Acquisitions, with Jeff Moore"
Ever wonder what it really takes to build an M&A machine inside the restoration world? This week, we sit down with Jeff Moore, the guy leading the charge at ATI Restoration, to get into the weeds on what he’s...
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Ep 177 - "Revenue Is Down? With Aaron Brunko and David"
In this episode, we get into the weeds with David Obert and Aaron Brunko to figure out what’s actually driving the dip in claim volume, and what it means for us on the ground.
Spoiler: It’s not just the weather.
We...
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Ep 176 - "Start With The Future In Mind, With Sadiq Isu"
Some people build their businesses one fire at a time. Sadiq Isu builds with the end in mind, and it shows.
Brandon and I sat down with Sadiq to talk about what it looks like to lead with clarity. He’s an immigrant...
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Ep 175 - "Post Father's Day Reflections"
The Father, the Builder, the Balance - This one's personal. Chris and I sat down to talk about the real stuff behind building a business, being husbands, dads, friends—while staying ambitious. If you're in that...
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Ep 174 - "Dealing With A Downturn"
Look—most of us in this industry have lived through tough stretches. When claim volume dries up or margins get squeezed, the gut reaction is to cut, freeze, survive. But Brandon and I are asking a better question:...
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Ep 173 - "Breaking Bad Financial Habits With Backbone CFO"
Brandon here. Look — I get it. Financial episodes don’t usually light people’s hair on fire. But this one? This one’s different. Chris and I sat down with Jim Emerich and Melissa Zinni from Backbone CFO — and I walked...
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Ep 172 - "The Family Business, With Holden Looper"
Hey friends, Brandon here. This one hit different. Chris and I sat down with Holden Looper, CEO of Blue Shield Environmental and second-gen leader in the Southeast Restoration family. Still in his 20s, Holden’s...
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Ep 171 - "Inside The Pink Culture"
Hey friends this is Chris. In this episode, Brandon and I dive into the unique internal culture of 1Tom Plumber alongside guests Leah Hanlon (one of the OGs from Icon Restoration) and Alvaro Leal (Rocky's right-hand...
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Ep 170 - "Coaching vs Training"
So we jumped into this episode to wrestle with something that's been front and center lately in our client work—and in our own Floodlight team:-Why isn't our “training” sticking?-Why do good people still hesitate or...
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