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 clients perform full-service Disaster Restoration. Clients may perform janitorial, carpet cleaning, or other services, but restoration needs to be a substantial portion of the volume of work. Often, we help establish new profit centers in restoration trades that the contractor is not currently performing.
The owner of the company needs to be change-friendly as we will require that the agreed changes are implemented. We often work with partnerships and family businesses to clarify roles, responsibilities and expectations. Prospective clients need to be financially sound, as our costs and expected changes will require capital to implement. This is tough to quantify since many of the companies we start working with do not understand their financial condition. We expect that they can pay an initial evaluation and deposit prior to starting and the balance of our contract is to be paid on a monthly basis.
If a prospective client is in a small metro area with another client or an immediate past client we will not be able to work with them. We know too much about the clients to have a relationship in competitive marketplaces smaller than about 750,000 population.
I wanted to personally thank Business Mentors for their business consulting services for Five Star Restoration & Construction, Inc. for the past 5 years. You saw firsthand how we flourished despite COVID-19, despite internally relying on Zoom and email as our way to communicate with one another, and how we kept our close knit culture strong despite it all. We could not have accomplished all of this without your steady and stern advice, concern and knowledge of this business.
"Probably in the top 3-5 regrets in my history in the industry is that I DID NOT HIRE Phil and his team to shake up our company years ago. I always thought I could not afford them. The truth is that I suffered in the passing on of our restoration company because I had not hired Business Mentors."
“It was many, many years before I pulled the trigger on bringing in [Business Mentors], and I really wished I had done it a lot earlier. Having a consultant come in like that to give you the expertise they provide is invaluable. Business Mentors has a vast store of experience and expertise. Their team has been around the block and has experience with so many other insurance restoration companies they can come in and make such a difference right away. They’re great people. Whether you’re thinking about bringing in someone to save your business or even for a tune-up, I would highly recommend that you would bring in Business Mentors as they did such a great job for me.”
"If you own or manage a restoration company, you need to know Phillip Rosebrook. He's an industry Titan and can help make you a better business owner. ATI has worked with him as a consultant, and I've known Phillip forever! If you want to run a more profitable and more successful company, make sure you reach out soon!"
“In the last 5 years our company has grown from $3 million to over $12 million in sales. We have found one of the biggest challenges is to properly manage the growth. Without proven systems, procedures and measurements in place you can spend an enormous amount of time and money trying to achieve them. Business Mentors has the experience to help you recognize areas of your company that may need improvement and will provide solutions that are applicable immediately. They have everything you need from how the work should flow to the systems and procedures to handle any size workload efficiently. They also help you to understand how to use your financials to make intelligent business decisions.”
"I admire you for the vision and passion that you bring to companies like ours in the restoration field. I have looked at numerous mentoring companies prior to going with Business Mentors and I feel I made the best choice. Everyone there was or still is connected to the Restoration Industry and the knowledge you provide is pertinent and invaluable. You have brought my company a long way in a short time and for that, I thank you.”
"You have helped me immensely to become a better businessman. What an empowering feeling to finally understand the nuts and bolts of financial management, employee relations, marketing, and the myriad of other issues that comprise a well-managed, dynamic company.”
"For the last three years, I have been drowning in my business with no immediate sign of getting my head above water. Our ultimate goals and vision for our company seemed so unattainable until we hired Business Mentors. Through their experience, concern, and dedication to my company, I can finally breathe again – Our business proved immediate success after the first week Business Mentors was employed. Not only are they knowledgeable motivators, they are great human beings."
“Saying thank you seems inadequate for the love and support that you continue t pour on Susan and I and all of Wonder Makers. We are experiencing firsthand your core principle that you love your clients and want to help them do well. Please know that you are having a profound impact on our lives and organization. We are deeply appreciative. May God continue to bless you and your family.”
“These guys are the gold standard for mentoring in the restoration field. A very good investment.”
“Phil’s team has helped us improve our business and offered valuable industry insights.”