When Scott Colbert left the Marine Corps and later found himself in middle management at a utility company in 2009, he felt something was missing. “At the end of the day, I don’t know what I did each day. I couldn’t see who I was serving,” he recalled. He longed for purpose, camaraderie and a mission – the very things his military career embodied. By Lizzy Yeserski
In the restoration industry, every day brings new challenges, from managing complex insurance claims to providing emotional support for distressed property owners. Yet, for Paul Davis Restoration franchisees, these challenges come with unparalleled rewards. By Tamara Rahoumi
The occurrence of extreme weather events across the U.S. has risen. Multiple incidents occur every year where entire communities are left devastated in the wake of these events, and the need for services, such as those provided by Paul Davis Restoration, is more apparent than ever. By Kelsi Trinidad
Nick-Anthony Zamucen is no stranger to entrepreneurship, with his proven success in building brands in new spaces. Today, he’s the founder of one of the fastest-growing brands in the restoration industry, Best Option Restoration. By Shelby Green
Ken Osness, vice president of franchise development for BELFOR Franchise Group, describes Blue Kangaroo Packoutz as the peanut butter cup of the restoration industry. By Lizzy Yeserski
1-800 WATER DAMAGE is a rapidly growing property-restoration franchise, and there are many reasons why. The brand has access to an extensive network of support and the largest fleet of vehicles and equipment in the industry thanks to its parent company BELFOR, the largest restoration company in the world. By Brianna Bohn
Nicole and Josh Smith own and operate their 1-800 WATER DAMAGE franchise in Southeast Tulsa, Oklahoma. Twelve years ago, Nicole met Josh at one of the properties she managed during one of the worst freezing seasons Oklahoma has ever seen. By Nancy E. Williams
After years of experience in the restoration industry, Eli Cabral and his wife, Chastity, knew they wanted to open their own restoration business to help even more people. The impact the 911 Restoration co-owners have had since opening their franchise in 2018 has been felt across their community. By Brianna Bohn
During his 31-year career in the U.S. Army, Jim Scalf spent 22 years in active duty, served in the Army Reserves and the National Guard, and taught for three years at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. By Cindy Charette
Through a tumultuous and unpredictable 2020, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE thrived, proving to be recession- and pandemic-proof. While COVID-19 caused many businesses to struggle and even shutter, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE saw an explosive increase in revenue and new locations. By Lizzy Yeserski