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💥 This year was one for the books! And as we close it out, we’re reflecting on the milestones, partnerships, and progress that made 2024 unforgettable—and set the stage for an even bigger year ahead. Don’t miss this special edition of In The Know—celebrate with us, and enjoy a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2025! 🍾

What's one of the biggest things missing from today’s leadership? Compassion. Surprising right? In our latest article in Restoration & Remediation magazine, Julie Johnson unpacks how caring deeply for your team is the secret ingredient for developing team morale and building unstoppable leaders. 🔗 Read to learn more about the role of love in developing leaders: https://lnkd.in/esgdjAds

🤔 What’s in store for Property Restoration in 2025? That was the focus at magicplan’s inaugural conference, CAPTURE, and we were thrilled to be part of it! During the event, our CEO, Leighton T Healey, presented key findings from the 2024 C&R Magazine State of the Restoration Industry Report—highlighting the trends, challenges, and opportunities restoration leaders need to know heading into 2025. This prompted lots of meaningful discussions about how data and collaboration can shape a stronger, more connected future for restorers. Leighton also moderated an engaging panel discussion, “Standards not Mandates,” with industry leaders Tolga Tari (Canam Systems), C.J. Bailey (PuroClean), and Tony Triola (Verisk), diving into how technology providers can collaborate to create greater opportunities for the industry. A huge thank-you to the magicplan team for hosting such an impactful event! At KnowHow, we’re committed to helping restoration leaders turn these insights into action. Learn how at: https://lnkd.in/eYg9GXxd 🥂 Here’s to what’s next for the industry!

The quality of your new staff onboarding has an outsized influence on staff tenure and retention, so how come so many companies neglect it? Thanks to our friends at Floodlight Consulting Group for this excellent article on how to properly set new salespeople up for success at a restoration company! We especially love the practical, step-by-step guide Scott Maysura shares! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/gr4tsz2c

Which estimation tools are restorers relying on as we head into 2025? 🛠️ Read our latest article to find out 👇 Our 2024 C&R State of the Industry Report highlights some of the top estimation software transforming restoration projects. By streamlining the claims process, these tools are helping restorers save time and get paid faster. From industry staples like Xactimate and CoreLogic Claims Connect to versatile solutions like T&M Pro Suite, and more, find out why these platforms are trusted by professionals nationwide. 🔗 Dive into the full breakdown here: https://lnkd.in/ewQREmhU Verisk CoreLogic Insurance Solutions C&R Magazine

Did you hear that??? That’s the sound of the Building Leaders audiobook dropping onto your favourite podcast app! 🎧 The official 'Building Leaders' audiobook is now live! Packed with insights on the seven pillars of leadership development, it features proven strategies from industry leaders like Ben Looper, Mark Springer, Marcie Richardson, Holly Murry, and more to help you lead with confidence. And the best part? It’s completely free. 🎧 Head to your favorite podcast app, subscribe, and start listening today. Build your leadership skills with every play: https://lnkd.in/e_3i4AxT

"Leaders who find ways to accelerate time to payment, for their organizations are going to unlock huge competitive advantage." - Leighton T Healey, CEO of KnowHow Team magicplan extends heartfelt thanks to the incredible Leighton Healey for delivering an insightful keynote at the recently concluded #CAPTURE2024. His presentation, "The State of the Industry," provided invaluable insights to help restoration businesses stay competitive in an evolving market. We’re thrilled to share access to the latest 2024 report. If you haven’t reviewed it yet, download your digital copy here: https://lnkd.in/efUsBu5B. #magicplan #Restoration #KnowHow #StateOfTheIndustry

Self-awareness. 👉 The 13-letter word that the best restoration pros swear by... At first glance, self-awareness might look out of place in a hands-on, get-things-done, things-move-fast industry. But a deeper glance, as shown in our latest article, shows that self-awareness and emotional intelligence are the superpowers of some of the best leaders in the business. Shocking right? 🔗 In our latest article, we unpack how leaders like Jim Kowalski and Holy Murry wield self-awareness to strengthen their teams and achieve better business outcomes: https://lnkd.in/eRXjHt-G

Got questions about the 2024 State of the Industry report? Just ask Howie .... Wait, what? ‼️ You heard that right. With our AI assistant Howie, you can analyze the State of the Industry report to get instant, cited insights to your toughest questions. Just head to stateofrestoration.com to try it out today! But that’s not all Howie can do! Howie helps restorers streamline daily tasks by analyzing manuals, documents, SLAs, and all company SOPs—making it faster and easier for employees to get the answers they need and keep jobs on track. 👉 Try Howie for free today and see how KnowHow's AI is revolutionizing the restoration industry. C&R Magazine

Which restoration job management software is leading the pack heading into 2025? 🤔 Our 2024 C&R Magazine State of the Industry Report showed which software solutions are making waves in the restoration industry heading into 2025. In this article, you can get the inside scoop on how CoreLogic, Canam Systems, Xcelerate Restoration Software, and others are empowering restorers to achieve greater efficiency and accuracy. Dive into our latest blog post for detailed analysis: 👇 https://lnkd.in/egTzRviJ