Ep. 103 Defensible or Defensive?

The DYOJO Podcast

Is your position defensible or are you just being defensive?

Our guest Brendon Rumsey, Rumsey Construction & Restoration (South Carolina) joins us to discuss some of his experiences with getting into property restoration (insurance claims), collaborating with local contractors, and learning to defend your pathway to profitability as a contractor.

IN THIS EPISODE:

0:00 An odd way to start

2:23 A rooftop confrontation with State Farm

12:18 From rooftops to water damage mitigation

16:47 Water damage symposium in Washington

18:21 On the verge of bankruptcy

23:31 Connecting locally with national resources

#contractor #insurance #claims #podcast

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