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Phil & Michelle’s Happy Hour

Welcome to Phil & Michelle’s Happy Hour – a podcast designed to make you smile, and hopefully learn a few things along the way. A few times a year, Phil Rosebrook Jr. of Business Mentors and Michelle Blevins of C&R Magazine sit down with restoration and cleaning industry leaders and icons to chat about all-things restoration, share stories, and have a few laughs

Click below to watch the episodes or check them out on C&R Magazine’s website.

(Note: These episodes can be watched out of order as each is a standalone episode.)

Episode 1 | Restoration Nightmares, M&A Truths, Industry Integrity, & More

In this debut episode, Phil and Michelle catch up with Josh Hobbs from Dalworth, Warner Cruz from BluSky (formerly JC Restoration), and Mark Whatley from Actionable Insights!
This episode was recorded during the RIA’s 2022 International Restoration Convention & Industry Expo.

Episode 2 | The Signal Story: Celebrating 50 Years of Service

In Episode 2, we are joined by Signal Restoration Services co-CEO Mark Davis! Mark has had quite a remarkable journey in the restoration industry, through various companies, acquisitions, explosive growth, and big lessons learned. This year marks a huge milestone, as Signal Restoration Services celebrates its 50th anniversary. Signal is a national emergency restoration services provider, and also owner of the PuroClean franchise system.

Mark gets honest about what he’s learned the hard way, as well as the success he’s found. Plus, the trio discusses current industry trends, the importance of company culture, the path to strategic growth, and more.

Episode 3 | A Melting Santa, a Rockstar, & Incredible Generosity

In this episode, we chat with The Restoration Lawyer himself, Mr. Ed Cross, Kris Rzesnoski of Encircle, and Craig Kersemeier from K-tech Kleening and Restoration.

Each guest shares their insights on today’s restoration landscape, and shares some laughs of mistakes and lessons learned on their journey.

Episode 4 | Generational Shifts, a Questionable Customer, Soccer Positions, & More

Two industry leaders and restorers sat down to chat with Phil and Michelle during the RIA convention earlier this year.

Mark Springer of Dayspring Restoration/FLEET Response and immediate past president of the RIA, and Jim Kowalski of Kowalski Construction and president of Restoration Affiliates share funny and amazing stories from their careers, so far, in restoration!

Episode 5 | Faith, GOAT Culture, Better Book Club, & Almost a Mayor

In this episode, join us for a captivating discussion with Ben Looper, Founder & CEO of Southeast Restoration Group.

Phil and Michelle delve into Ben’s extensive experience in the restoration industry, explore the unique culture that defines his team, and uncover the fascinating details of Southeast Restoration’s most memorable and monumental project to date. Grab your favorite beverage, kick back, and savor the conversation!

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