Restoration Pros Unplugged
Restoration Pros Unplugged is the podcast built for restoration business owners who want to grow, operate smarter, and lead better.
Hosted by Clinton James, CMO at Water Restoration Marketing, each episode cuts through the noise and gets straight to what matters — real conversations with restoration industry pros, business builders, and experts who've been in the trenches.
From marketing and sales to operations, leadership, and scaling your company, Restoration Pros Unplugged delivers the insights, strategies, and honest talk you won't find anywhere else.
No fluff. No filler. Just straight-talking advice from people who know this industry.
Whether you're running a two-truck operation or managing a multi-location company, this podcast gives you the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to take your restoration business to the next level.
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Restoration Pros Unplugged
Winning More Commercial Restoration Jobs with BDRs and Online Authority
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In this episode of Restoration Pros Unplugged, Clinton James (CMO, Water Restoration Marketing) sits down with Leah Hanlon (Franchise Sales & Business Development, 1-Tom-Plumber & Icon Property Rescue) to unpack exactly how restoration companies can land more commercial contracts in 2025.
If you’ve struggled to break into the commercial market or you’re ready to scale past residential feast-or-famine work, this conversation gives you the blueprint. Clinton and Leah walk through the traits of successful business development reps (BDRs), why professionalism and persistence win in commercial sales, and how your digital presence can make or break your outreach.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How to hire and train BDRs that build real trust with commercial decision-makers
- Proven sales practices that open doors and keep you top-of-mind
- Why your website, Google Business Profile, and reviews are credibility checks you can’t ignore
- How to feature your BDRs online and build social proof with past commercial work
- The growth system that happens when sales and marketing work together
This isn’t theory it’s the exact playbook top restoration companies are using right now to win long-term, high-value commercial contracts.
Learn More About Adding a 1-Tom-Plumber Franchise with Leah:
https://www.1tpfranchise.com/water-restoration-marketing/
Want Personalized Help?
Schedule a Free Discovery Call with Clinton (Water Restoration Marketing):
https://waterrestorationmarketing.com/discovery-call/