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# Business Mentors

Disaster Restoration Business Assistance and Guidance

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## Posts

- [Why Goal Setting is a Must-Have Strategy for Restoration Companies in 2026](https://businessmentors.net/why-goal-setting-is-a-must-have-strategy-for-restoration-companies-in-2026/) - In a time when the restoration industry is battling rising costs, labor shortages, and fierce competition—your ability to align your team around measurable goals could be the difference between growth and burnout. Whether you're navigating insurance delays, scaling your commercial footprint, or just trying to hit consistent margins across jobs, the most resilient companies in
- [Five Essential Steps for Planning a Successful Restoration Project](https://businessmentors.net/five-essential-steps-for-planning-a-successful-restoration-project/) - Project Planning Guidelines The nice thing about not planning is that failure comes as a complete surprise - John Harvey-Jones Effective project planning is essential for ensuring timely completion, maintaining profitability, and delivering a positive customer experience. The following five steps outline the pre-planning process that should be completed before any project begins. If you
- [Top 2025 Trends and Actionable Insights for the Restoration Industry: Technology, Insurance, and Economic Strategies](https://businessmentors.net/phillip-rosebrooks-2025-restoration-trends/) - As a business advisor to the industry and my 36 years of restoration experience, I try to identify the top issues that will impact restoration professionals...
- [A Comprehensive Review and Grading of the 2024 Disaster Restoration Industry Trends](https://businessmentors.net/reviewing-and-grading-2024-trends-in-the-disaster-restoration-industry/) - As a business advisor to the industry and my 36 years of restoration experience, I try to identify the top issues that will impact restoration professionals...
- [How to Manage Margins for Success in the Disaster Restoration Industry](https://businessmentors.net/how-to-manage-margins-for-success-in-the-disaster-restoration-industry/) - Below is the detail from a white paper that was just prepared regarding margins in the disaster restoration industry. Understanding Margins by Work Type This paper examines margins by types of work while acknowledging the inherent deviations. While there are many ways to calculate job costs, the key is to remain consistent in your approach.
- [Looking to the Future: Restoration Industry Predictions for 2023](https://businessmentors.net/restoration-industry-predictions-for-2023/) - A Look Ahead at What May Be to Come in the Disaster Restoration Industry This Year The beginning of a calendar year is the traditional time for releasing thoughts for the upcoming year. I find this challenging for next year due to some significant issues that appear to be unresolved and otherwise unclear as we
- [Reviewing 2022 Trends in the Disaster Restoration Industry](https://businessmentors.net/reviewing-2022-trends-in-disaster-restoration-3/) - Welcome to my annual review, update, and predictions for the upcoming year in the disaster restoration industry. Every year, I look into my crystal ball and identify the top issues that restorers may encounter in the next year that may impact the industry and your business. I scan the general business environment as well as
- [Reviewing And Grading 2023 Trends In The Disaster Restoration Industry](https://businessmentors.net/reviewing-and-grading-2023-trends-in-the-disaster-restoration-industry/) - As a business advisor to the industry and my 36 years of restoration experience, I try to identify the top issues that will impact restoration professionals...
- [5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Selling Your Restoration Company](https://businessmentors.net/5-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-selling-your-restoration-company/) - If you are paying attention to the restoration industry news - you have seen the many high profile acquisitions occurring across the US. If you are thinking about selling, then you need to give consideration to the following questions. After you have thought about and answered then you may take the next step. 1. Who am
- [Zen and the Art of Restoration](https://businessmentors.net/zen-and-the-art-of-restoration/) - My understanding of Zen tells me that the meaning of life is that life "just is". A Zen master might tell you that there is nothing more important than being fully engaged in the present. I am not a practitioner of this Eastern meditation but have a passing understanding of Zen and have become aware
- [Scorecard: Grading 2021 Restoration Industry Trend Predictions](https://businessmentors.net/scorecard-grading-2021-restoration-industry-trend-predictions/) - A Note from the Editor: This is the first of a two-part series! First, as you’ll read in this article, Phil Rosebrook, Jr. grades the predictions he made for 2021. Then, in this article, you can read his expert predictions for 2022 Although 2021 was more normal than 2020, it was still quite unusual. It is
- [Predicting 2022 Disaster Restoration Trends](https://businessmentors.net/predicting-2022-disaster-restoration-trends/) - A Note from the Editor: Welcome to part 2 of Phil Rosebrook, Jr’s annual prediction series. In part 1 you were able to see how Phil's predictions for 2021 held up. Now he’s sharing what he sees ahead in 2022's future. For a deeper dive into this topic, check out this podcast Phil did with C&R Magazine.
- [Understanding Working Capital - an interview with Santosh Mohanan](https://businessmentors.net/understanding-working-capital/) - (This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity) Santosh Mohanan has been active in the restoration industry for over 16 years and during this time, contributed to Canstar Restorations' growth from a 6 million dollar company to 50 million. Santosh was responsible for the finance, administration, and IT departments. Today Santosh is speaking on
- [Customer Service is a Choice](https://businessmentors.net/customer-service-is-a-choice/) - Customer service is not an activity or a department but an attitude and series of decisions. You can take steps in your business to provide exceptional customer service, and this is one of the lowest cost and highest impact changes you can make in your business.Often, great service is simply the result of how you
- [Fine Tuning for Peak Performance - Crawford Conference 2022 Presentation](https://businessmentors.net/fine-tuning-for-peak-performance-crawford-conference-2022-presentation/)
- [A Hearty Welcome to our new Business Development Manager!](https://businessmentors.net/a-hearty-welcome-to-our-new-business-development-manager/) - Business Mentors hired Katie Morton as their Business Development Manager in December of 2021. Katie will act as the marketing coordinator and executive assistant to the leadership staff. In addition, she will be responsible for creating and distributing consistent and professional content primarily but not exclusively through their digital channels. Morton brings her experience as
- [10 Tips to Stability in a Turbulent Environment](https://businessmentors.net/10-tips-to-stability-in-a-turbulent-environment/) - Do you feel as though your business world is changing too quickly or that our industry is in the middle of a pendulum swing that will simply come back and revert to normal before swinging to the other side? This is often the interpretation of those that have been around for a while and in my
- [Acquisitions in the Restoration Industry](https://businessmentors.net/acquisitions-in-the-restoration-industry/) - If you have been watching the news in the restoration industry then it is impossible to miss the massive moves in mergers and acquisitions across North America. Here are just a few of the acquisitions that have occurred recently: Global Restoration (Interstate Restoration) was purchased by First Services Corporation Belfor Holdings was acquired by American Securities
- [2021 Industry Predictions ~ Part 1](https://businessmentors.net/2021-industry-predictions-part-1/) - 2020 In Retrospect One of the challenges in making predictions is being blindsided by items that you could never have seen coming. Before last year, imagine someone telling you that the country would be shut down for several months, you could not go to a restaurant or church service for months, college basketball would stop
- [Restart in 2020](https://businessmentors.net/restart-in-2020/) - 2020 has been an incredible year so far. The pandemic was very unexpected, and forced companies in every industry to make radical changes to their operations, plans and nearly every area of their business. Many restoration professionals were able to benefit from these changes as they uncovered a new revenue source in cleaning covid-impacted businesses,
- [7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Restoration Company](https://businessmentors.net/7-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-buying-a-restoration-company/) - The restoration industry is experiencing a substantial shift in ownership. This is caused by a generational shift in the age of the existing owners, a very fragmented industry, the recession-resistant nature of the industry, and relatively healthy profit margins. If you are considering purchasing a restoration business, then you should know the answers to the
- [Business Mentors podcast](https://businessmentors.net/business-mentors-podcast/) - If you are interested in learning more about working with Business Mentors: The following Podcast will answer all your questions about Business Mentors, who we are, how we work, our areas of focus and more. Business Mentors podcast If you have any questions and want more information about working with Business Mentors please reach out
- [Common M&A Agreement Risks (and How to Avoid Them)](https://businessmentors.net/common-mergers-and-acquisitions-agreement-risks-and-how-to-avoid-them/) - Originally Written by: TEO SPENGLERLegally Reviewed by: DAVID CURLE and JENNIFER TSAI The link to the full original blog can be found here. Merger and Acquisitions (M&A) agreements come with risks. Any company considering a merger or acquisition needs to focus on the details – legal, financial and technological – to make a sound deal. It’s also essential
- [Financial Ratios](https://businessmentors.net/financial-ratios/) - Do you review your financial statements? Many business owners only look at the revenue and net profit numbers. It is essential that you also understand your balance sheet and your ratios to understand the financial health of your business. Here are some financial ratios that are important in determining the success or general health
- [Creating a Legacy](https://businessmentors.net/creating-a-legacy/) - Have you given much thought to your last days? This is a deep conversation that most people are not prepared for but it is essential. I guess with a conversation starter like this – you are preparing for a sales pitch from a life insurance agent – or a religious discussion on the virtues of a life
- [Creating a Deliberate Brand](https://businessmentors.net/creating-a-deliberate-brand/) - Do you have a deliberate brand or an accidental brand for your company? Company branding is developed out of your strategic plan, your core competencies and marketplace realities. Many companies do not give serious consideration to their brand. The first thing that is needed in this discussion is to define a company brand. Some think
- [Selling your Restoration Company?](https://businessmentors.net/selling-your-restoration-company/) - Are you thinking about selling your restoration company? Does one of these situations sound like you? You've been in the restoration industry for over twenty years and now you're thinking about retirement, but you aren't sure what steps to take to get your company ready to sell or pass on to the next generation. Or
- [Are Costs Increasing in Restoration?](https://businessmentors.net/are-costs-increasing-in-restoration/) - This is an interesting time to be operating a business. Here are some of the major issues that are impacting your operation. Prices of lumber have tripled in the past year Steel prices have more than doubled this year Fuel prices have steadily increased due to reduction in domestic supply and increased demand. Now the
- [2021 Business Challenges](https://businessmentors.net/2021-business-challenges/) - This is an interesting time to be operating a business. Here are some of the major issues that are impacting your operation. Prices of lumber have tripled in the past year Steel prices have more than doubled this year Fuel prices have steadily increased due to reduction in domestic supply and increased demand. Now the
- [Running your Restoration Company like a Scuba Diver](https://businessmentors.net/running-your-restoration-company-like-a-scuba-diver/) - Are you waiting for the next hurricane so you can grow your restoration business? Too many companies are waiting for some outside influence to create their success. While it is true that you can benefit from an outside event that will help your business, at some point you are back to where you started.There are
- [The Main Thing](https://businessmentors.net/the-main-thing/) - Running a restoration business can be very challenging. While I was attending college, I commented to one of my classmates that I was getting quite an education in restoration because it was more difficult than many businesses. I made that statement without thinking because I had heard it many times, although I had not given thought to
- [Conquer the Monday Morning Blues](https://businessmentors.net/conquer-the-monday-morning-blues/) - Another stressful Monday morning? Happy Monday! Are you one of the many people who spent most of Saturday decompressing from the week and then most of Sunday stressing about the challenges of the week to come? If so, you’re not alone. In today’s world, burnout is common and understandable, especially for business owners. I would
- [Top Trends in Disaster Restoration for 2021](https://businessmentors.net/top-trends-in-disaster-restoration-for-2021/) - Welcome to my mostly annual thoughts on the top trends that will impact your business in 2021. It is my hope that we do not ever see a year like 2020 anytime soon but as you take a look forward it is important to find the good, the growth and the opportunities created over the past
- [Momentum](https://businessmentors.net/momentum/) - Great coaches understand that mastery of the fundamentals will allow you to leverage opportunity. Strong organizational growth comes when preparation meets opportunity. This is a simple statement, but a difficult achievement. Proper preparation and a solid foundation can help you access opportunity and leverage your growth. When your business is built properly, these opportunities add
- [Creating Max Value in Your Business](https://businessmentors.net/creating-max-value-in-your-business/) - 2020 was a crazy year indeed with coronavirus pandemic, hurricanes and wildfires, it was easy to overlook all the mergers and acquisitions in the restoration industry. Several of the larger national restoration companies such as BMS Cat, Global Restoration (Interstate), Kustom and ATI made significant moves and purchased large independent companies while outside private equity companies
- [The Role of an insurance agent in your restoration business](https://businessmentors.net/the-role-of-an-insurance-agent-in-your-restoration-business/) - If you are a disaster restoration contractor, your insurance is not about the premium. You need to treat your insurance agent as a resource to manage and grow your business.
- [Coronavirus Business Action Plan](https://businessmentors.net/coronavirus-business-action-plan/) - There have been many articles, webinars, newsletters and other communication about how to deal with the cleaning and decontamination of Coronavirus or Covid-19. I have not yet found many thoughts on how you should prepare your business. While this article is relevant for many small businesses, it is being written substantially for the disaster restoration
- [Top Restoration Trends for 2020](https://businessmentors.net/top-restoration-trends-for-2020/) - Welcome to my mostly annual thoughts on the top trends that will impact your business in 2020. This is the start of a new decade that promises to be exciting and transformative. Perhaps I will attempt to discuss my thoughts on the decade ahead one of these days but that is not the purpose of
- [Top Trends Affecting the Insurance Industry](https://businessmentors.net/top-trends-affecting-the-insurance-industry/) - If you have time - this is a fascinating read. You will have to create a login and then download the report from SwissRe. The report outlines global challenges that will impact the insurance industry - but in many ways will change our lives. Some of the top trends that will impact your business for
- [Using Financing in Disaster Restoration](https://businessmentors.net/using-financing-in-disaster-restoration/) - Disaster restoration is a notoriously cash-poor business. We typically pay our bills weekly – or bi-weekly for payroll, weekly or bi-weekly or monthly for our trades subcontractors and monthly for most vendors. A well-run restoration company typically collects money in around 45 days with the average being more likely between 50 and 60 days. The
- [2018 Restoration Trends](https://businessmentors.net/2018-restoration-trends/) - I did not create a list of trends in 2017 however I did in 2016. Prior to starting the current years predictions, it is appropriate to assess my past predictions to provide credibility for my look into the future. In many ways it is good to offer a 2-year review because it provides more time
- [Is your business a resource to achieve your personal goals?](https://businessmentors.net/is-your-business-a-resource-to-achieve-your-personal-goals/) - Do you ever feel that you are running in place in your business – just another day full of the same tasks as the previous day? If you are stuck in your business, this is often the result of a lack of a strategic plan, the wrong plan, or an inability to focus on the
- [Where there is profit, there is loss nearby](https://businessmentors.net/where-there-is-profit-there-is-loss-nearby/) - It has been a banner year for restoration professionals across Canada and the United States. Is this good or bad for your business? If your region has been impacted by disaster then it most likely has added to your bottom line. Bottom line results don’t tell the entire story and often can be masking much
- [What is happening with margins in disaster restoration?](https://businessmentors.net/what-is-happening-with-margins-in-disaster-restoration/) - I have been asked recently if margins in reconstruction are changing and if it is still possible to achieve the same margins as they were several years ago. Below is my response: Here are some differences of the influences: (The companies that I work with are not combining costs and revenue from water/fire and construction
- [Groundhog Day?](https://businessmentors.net/groundhog-day/) - One major difference between successful contractors and ones that continually struggle is the presence of a strategic plan. Does it appear that your weeks are driven by crisis and your days filled with busy activities – running to get nowhere? I am not saying that you are not getting things done, but is it what

## Pages

- [Phil & Michelle's Happy Hour Podcast](https://businessmentors.net/business-mentors-podcasts/phil-michelles-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
- [Podcasts & Webinars](https://businessmentors.net/business-mentors-podcasts/) - With his extensive 25+ year knowledge and experience in mentoring restoration businesses, Phillip Rosebrook is a highly sought-after guest speaker for podcasts.
- [Restoration Edge](https://businessmentors.net/business-mentors-podcasts/restoration-edge/) - Welcome to Restoration Edge – a podcast created to highlight the people, products, and ideas helping shape the future of the restoration industry. Hosted by Phil Rosebrook Jr. of Business Mentors, each episode features conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and service providers who are making an impact in restoration. Along the way, listeners will gain
- [Business Health Checklist](https://businessmentors.net/business-health-checklist/) - Do you know how healthy your business is? Find out now! Business Mentors offers a free Business Health Checklist where you can download a list of items every good business should have. Not only will you see how your business scores in comparison, you will also learn more about how Business Mentors can help you
- [Services](https://businessmentors.net/services/) - Our consulting services provide you a road map to a better business and peace of mind. We offer financial and operations analyses, measurement and accountability, strategic planning, human resources, sales and marketing, production, help establishing new branch offices, and guidance in succession/sale/retirement. Learn more about our individual services below. Strategic Planning Learn how we can
- [Online Training for Restoration Professionals](https://businessmentors.net/services/online-training/) - From the Consulting Team Behind Business Mentors:Now Available On-Demand at RestorationTrainingOnline Business Mentors is proud to offer high-impact, on-demand training through our digital platform, RestorationTrainingOnline.com. We've created this website to deliver the same proven systems, strategies, and consulting expertise we’ve used to guide restoration companies for over 25 years. Whether you're an owner preparing
- [Business Mentors Resource Hub: Training, Tools & Expert Advice](https://businessmentors.net/services/resources/) - Business Mentors Resource Hub: Training, Tools & Expert Advice Expert-Recommended Tools for Your Success At Business Mentors, we believe that knowledge is the foundation of success. Whether you're looking for in-depth business insights, industry-specific training, or practical tools to assess your company’s health, we’ve compiled essential resources we offer to help you grow and strengthen
- [Customer Video Testimonials](https://businessmentors.net/our-customers/video-interviews/) - Learn about the benefits of hiring Business Mentors from our customer testimonials. Click the videos below to see what our clients have to say about us.
- [KnowHow Collaborations](https://businessmentors.net/business-mentors-podcasts/knowhow-collaboration/) - KnowHow presents a comprehensive spectrum of solutions for restoration companies. Their array of offerings spans cutting-edge technological solutions, webinars with industry giants, strategic prowess, and optimized operational strategies, which foster restoration business growth. With a customer-centric ethos, KnowHow offers technologies and information to help propel businesses towards success. Join the journey where innovative solutions converge
- [Karma Staff Webinar](https://businessmentors.net/business-mentors-podcasts/karma-staff-webinars/) - Catch the full recording of the Restoration Success webinar featuring insights from industry leaders Scott Miller (President, The Growth League) and Phillip Rosebrook (President, Business Mentors). This webinar dives into essential strategies to boost growth and resilience in the property restoration industry. Topics Covered: The Power of Discipline: Unlocking Business Success – Scott Miller shares
- [Encircle Webinars](https://businessmentors.net/business-mentors-podcasts/encircle-webinars/) - Encircle has embarked on a mission to reshape how individuals manage and optimize their insurance and restoration processes. Their approach is grounded in innovation, deeply rooted in understanding the industry's challenges. The result is a comprehensive solution empowering professionals to effortlessly navigate complex tasks. With a strong customer focus, Encircle has earned its reputation as
- [Clayton Barry](https://businessmentors.net/our-team/clayton-barry/) - Clayton Barry has been in the specialty cleaning and restoration industry for over forty years. As a young man in Vancouver, B.C., he worked in his father's carpet cleaning and fire restoration business. In the late 1960s, his family migrated to San Francisco, where Clayton worked with two national advertising agencies and later as one
- [Mentoring](https://businessmentors.net/services/mentoring/) - Implement Your Plan At Business Mentors, we understand that implementing a strategic plan can be challenging. Our mentoring services are designed to bridge the gap between planning and execution, ensuring that your business not only knows where it’s headed but also achieves its goals efficiently. Personalized Mentorship Our mentoring program offers personalized guidance tailored to
- [Key Books for Restoration Company Growth and Leadership](https://businessmentors.net/book-recommendations/) - Books are mirrors: you only see in them what you already have inside you." Carlos Ruiz Zafón, The Shadow of the Wind Key Books for Restoration Company Growth and Leadership At Business Mentors, we believe that knowledge is the foundation of success. Reading not only enhances decision-making and leadership skills but also expands your understanding
- [Strategic Planning](https://businessmentors.net/services/strategic-planning/) - WORK WITH AN EXPERT Creating a strategic plan is very difficult in an industry that changes so rapidly. Now you can have the benefit of working with an expert that has decades of experience in restoration. Your mentor will review your company, employees, systems, strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to assemble a custom, actionable plan for
- [Case Studies](https://businessmentors.net/our-customers/case-studies/) - The following are general descriptions of our clients. Although these are generalizations, they represent details of consulting success. While this is a review of our service, it is not a claim of results for any future opportunity. Each company has different needs and results will vary by company. Company A is an established restoration company.
- [Our Customers](https://businessmentors.net/our-customers/) - After working with Disaster Restoration Companies for over 20 years, we recognize that our ideal clients are Restoration companies under $5 million. However, we often start with larger companies. We have found that the easiest time to embark on the change process is when the company is between $1.25 and $3.5 million. Most of our
- [Blog](https://businessmentors.net/blog/) - 5 Questions if you are thinking about selling your business. If you are paying attention to the restoration industry news - you have seen the many high profile acquisitions occurring across the US. If you are thinking about selling, then you need to give consideration to the following questions. After you have thought about and
- [About Us](https://businessmentors.net/about-us/) - A little bit about us. For over two decades, Business Mentors has been helping Disaster Restoration owners grow their business while providing a pathway to a more balanced life. At Business Mentors we know what it takes to create a healthy, productive, and profitable Disaster Restoration firm. We also know just how to do it
- [Restoration Domination](https://businessmentors.net/business-mentors-podcasts/restoration-domination/) - Restoration Domination is a show hosted by Rico Garcia Jr for the Restoration Industry. While there is so much out there to help roofers, remodelers and the like succeed, there was a gap for the restoration industry. It was hard to find easy access to inspiration, advice or mentorship on business growth that was specific to
- [Restoration Today](https://businessmentors.net/business-mentors-podcasts/restoration-today/) - Making predictions in today’s business environment is very difficult due to the high speed of change, political uncertainty, health challenges and radically different feelings on the work environment. The next decade will bring changes that will be inconceivable to many, and will radically change the way we work, communicate, learn, travel, purchase and so much
- [Let's Go With Gokul](https://businessmentors.net/business-mentors-podcasts/lets-go-with-gokul-2/) - Embark on an insightful journey into building your business legacy with Gokul Padmanabhan from Restoration Brokers of America as your guide. Engage in thought-provoking discussions that shed light on the challenges encountered by business owners, while also providing actionable insights to propel you to the "next step" in your entrepreneurial journey. Phillip Rosebrook joins Gokul
- [Dan Troxel](https://businessmentors.net/our-team/dan-troxel/) - Dan Troxel has spent 30 years in the restoration industry, working as a contractor, claims consultant, and adjuster. He has filled almost every position in restoration, from water tech to carpenter, project manager, general manager, and regional manager, and was responsible for $21 million in annual revenue. Before entering the restoration industry, Dan worked in
- [Phillip Rosebrook JR.](https://businessmentors.net/our-team/phillip-rosebrook-jr/) - Phillip Rosebrook Jr. is the President and partner in Business Mentors and is the founding partner of RestorationTrainingOnline.com. He is a member of the advisory board for the startup energy drink company Mantis Energy. Phillip specializes in organizational change, building corporate infrastructure, defining marketing strategy, developing measurements for accountability and creating sustainable business plans. He
- [Your Path Starts Here](https://businessmentors.net/your-path-starts-here/) - Thank you for your interest in Business Mentors! Click here to view our virtual brochure. We look forward to helping you optimize your Disaster Restoration business so that you can spend less time stressing about work and more time reconnecting with the people and passions that are most important to you. How healthy is your
- [Katie Morton](https://businessmentors.net/our-team/katie-morto/) - Katie Morton is the Business Development Manager for Business Mentors and joined the team in 2021. Katie supports Business Mentors’ marketing efforts through social media outreach, newsletters creation, video editing, graphic design, website development, blogs, and research. She currently lives in Albany, OR and spends her free time running, hiking and training for triathlons.
- [Ken Tucker](https://businessmentors.net/our-team/ken-tucker/) - Ken Tucker is an icon in the restoration industry. His father (Tasker) was one of the industry pioneers nearly 70 years ago. Ken is a Veteran of the property damage repair industry with over over 40 years of experience. He has worked with 4 organizations to develop a multiple branch office system opening 15 offices
- [David Ellings](https://businessmentors.net/our-team/david-ellings/) - David Ellings has been involved in the restoration industry for over twenty years. David and his partner built Quantum Companies from a carpet cleaning company started in college, into one of the largest and most progressive restoration companies in the Midwest. He sold the business several years ago yet remains active in the industry as
- [David Rosebrook](https://businessmentors.net/our-team/david-rosebrook-2/) - David Rosebrook is a partner in Business Mentors and a Senior Mentor. He is a graduate of Northwest Christian College with a degree in Business Administration. David worked his way through school as a water damage specialist and as a journeyman carpenter. He worked during the summers and attended Southern Oregon State College in Ashland,
- [Presentations](https://businessmentors.net/core-values-mission-2/) - Providing the tools to inspire confidence and passion in your employees and your business Our team is frequently booked to give presentations and talks at many esteemed restoration industry tradeshows throughout the continent. Click the links below to watch these presentations for free. View Presentations →
- [Testimonials](https://businessmentors.net/our-customers/testimonials/) - See what our clients have to say about us.
- [Our Team](https://businessmentors.net/our-team/) - Our team at Business Mentors consists of professionals who understand the restoration industry and how to create an exceptional business. We are the kind of people that you want to have on your team. Our team members partner in your success and are part of your business family; it is important that you look forward
- [Contact](https://businessmentors.net/contact/) - Business Mentors 3070 Dapple WayEugene, Oregon 97401 Phone: (541) 687-8390 Email: Phillip@businessmentors.net
- [Vancouver, BC](https://businessmentors.net/our-customers/case-studies/company-e/) - The company was a small company in a marketplace dominated by several major players. They did not have a water damage department and a small cleaning department. They did not have an identifiable company culture. Additionally, they did not have a clear vision for the future. The company was profitable but did not standing out
- [Saginaw, MI](https://businessmentors.net/our-customers/case-studies/company-d/) - The company was a second generation family business. The son purchased the company and immediately brought in Business Mentors to help add infrastructure and growth. The company was primarily known for construction. They had just purchased a cleaning company, but did not have a steady flow of cleaning or water damage business. The owner was
- [Phoenix, AZ](https://businessmentors.net/our-customers/case-studies/company-c/) - The company had been in business for nearly ten years. During that time they had been financially successful but did not have any supporting business infrastructure. The owner was working a lot of hours that resulted from seasonal work and did not have the support staff or systems to run a growing organization. There were
- [Chicago, IL](https://businessmentors.net/our-customers/case-studies/company-b/) - This company is a long established restoration company located in the greater Chicago area. They were in business for over 20 years. They only had several managers and no business strategy. They likely were profitable but there were no financial reports to confirm or deny. The business was very production focused and did perform quality
- [Asheville, NC](https://businessmentors.net/our-customers/case-studies/company-a/) - The restoration company is an established company. They are a family business that has been consistently profitable. The owners are looking for their exit plan and transition to the next generation. The next generation working in the business lacks vision and guidance. In addition, the owner of the company is not certain of his responsibilities
- [Core Values & Mission](https://businessmentors.net/core-values-mission/) - Providing confidence and passion in your business. Our team consists of the type of people that you would hire for your leadership team. We realize that we are a part of your team and our Mentors are the kind of people that you would hire to work in your company. These are people that are
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