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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Storm Surges, Freezes, and Missed Jobs: How AI Is Saving Restorers Thousands
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Missed calls, slow follow-up, and storm surges can quietly kill your revenue.
In this episode of Restoration Pros Unplugged, Clinton James sits down with Nick D’Urbano, Co-Founder and CRO of Distance, to break down how restoration companies are using AI to capture more leads, handle overflow calls, and generate more jobs — without replacing their people.
Nick walks through real-world use cases for:
- AI Voice to handle overflow and after-hours calls during storm surges
- AI Chat to convert website visitors, Facebook leads, and form fills faster
- AI Outbound to win back lost leads, collect reviews, and stay in front of commercial prospects
They also discuss why AI works best as a backup and multiplier for your intake team — especially when phones are ringing nonstop during freezes, floods, and major weather events.
Want to see how Distance works for your restoration company?
Book a demo directly with Nick here:
https://meetings.hubspot.com/nickdurbano/demo
Looking to generate more high-quality leads that turn into onsite visits and jobs?
Book a discovery call with the Water Restoration Marketing team:
https://waterrestorationmarketing.com/discovery-call/