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Articles by Michelle Blevins

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Mergers & Acquisitions in the Restoration Industry

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
March 5, 2021
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As I’m writing this, we are nine weeks into 2021, and I have posted a news item regarding an industry acquisition or merger almost every single week. Some of the deals are with industry suppliers and vendors, but largely it’s restoration companies. In most cases, one company purchases another, but in others, a private equity firm has come in and made an investment.


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SMART Goals

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
January 1, 2021

Welcome to 2021! Since most New Year’s resolutions fail, I’ve found that following a special acronym helps me create attainable goals, and see the process through.


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So Long, 2020!

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
December 8, 2020

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, GOODBYE! While I’m certainly being cognizant enough to enjoy the Christmas season with my family, I am also (like many of you, I’m sure), ready for a New Year!


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Celebrating Young Leaders

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
November 3, 2020

As we wade through the final two months of 2020, there is much to reflect on and remember, even as most of us likely long for the start of a new year. 


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Challenging New Heights: Fire Damage Restoration in a New York City Cathedral

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
October 26, 2020
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The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is a landmark in Upper Manhattan. Built in 1892, the building is among the top five largest church buildings in the world, and according to the church’s website is actually the largest cathedral in the world. 


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The 2020 R&R Ladder Award Winner: Nicole Humber

Celebrating leaders climbing the ladder of success in the restoration industry.
Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
October 14, 2020
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Five years ago, millennials surpassed baby boomers as the largest living generation. Economists predict by the end of this year, millennials will officially comprise half of the U.S. workforce.


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Top Tips for Effective Smoke Odor Removal

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
September 8, 2020

Fire damage restoration work can be very profitable, while wowing customers with the end result. That said, contractors need effective processes and techniques to rebuild or restore a structure after a fire, and to fully remove the smoke odor for good.


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Choosing What Goes Back on Your Table

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
August 1, 2020

Have you yet found words to even begin to describe life over the last five or six months? I know I haven’t.


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Navigating Business in 2020

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
July 10, 2020

I laugh a little to myself when I look back at some of R&R’s final articles of 2019. Several revolved around industry trends and predictions for the year to come. No one could have predicted what actually lay ahead for all of us.


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Celebrating Restorers

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
June 11, 2020

For the last five years, we have dedicated an issue of R&R to celebrating Women in Restoration. This year, we are thrilled to celebrate BELFOR’s technical trainer, Cara Driscoll. You can read more about her journey in the restoration industry here.


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