The Restoration Report
The Restoration Report
Podcast Description
The Restoration Report is a podcast for homeowners navigating the complexities of home restoration and insurance claims, offering expert guidance to help make informed, stress-free decisions. Hosted by Levi Stearns, Owner of Core Contractors, this show breaks down the restoration process with industry experts from fields like water mitigation, insurance adjusting, mental health, and various skilled trades.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on key themes such as home restoration processes, insurance claim navigation, mental health impacts during renovation, and collaboration among skilled trades. Specific episode examples include discussions on accurate estimating led by team members Josh and Bao, insights from scoping supervisor Daryl about the restoration workflow, and explorations of the company's core values and team commitment.
The Restoration Report is a podcast for homeowners navigating the complexities of home restoration and insurance claims, offering expert guidance to help make informed, stress-free decisions. Hosted by Levi Stearns, Owner of Core Contractors, this show breaks down the restoration process with industry experts from fields like water mitigation, insurance adjusting, mental health, and various skilled trades.
In this New Year's episode of The Restoration Report, host Levi Stearns, Owner of Core Contractors, sits down with Anna Holmberg, CEO of Core Contractors, to reflect on a year of rapid growth, leadership lessons, and what’s ahead for 2026.Together, they dive into what it takes to scale a restoration company the right way—from building a strong internal culture and letting go of control, to developing clear processes, improving communication, and thinking long-term about people and impact. Levi shares his vision of running Core like a championship football team, while Anna explains how culture, connection, and care for the team drive sustainable growth.This episode also explores:Transitioning leadership roles as a company scalesUsing systems and “playbooks” to support growthHiring with intention and building future leadersThe importance of customer communication and trustWhy trades, restoration, and construction careers matter more than everCore Contractors’ vision for expansion and becoming Washington’s leading restoration providerWhether you’re a business owner, leader, contractor, or someone interested in growth-minded leadership, this episode offers real-world insight into what it takes to build something that lasts.–Need Help With Restoration or Construction?If you’re a homeowner, property manager, or business in need of restoration, reconstruction, or general contracting services, Core Contractors is ready to help. From insurance claims to complex rebuilds, their team is known for transparency, communication, and quality workmanship.Learn more or get in touch at corecontractorsllc.com/–#TheRestorationReport #CoreContractors #LeadershipInConstruction #BusinessGrowth #CompanyCulture #RestorationIndustry #ConstructionLeadership #Entrepreneurship #TradesMatter #BuildingTeams #ScalingABusiness #GeneralContracting #FutureOfConstruction
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