Wow! Every where I turn I see or hear someone say that "CC's need to get into WD, big money, get your peice, $200 BILLION industry." Everything is all about $$$. Guys this is not an easy paycheck. It's a dangerous paycheck. That's why there is so much money involved. Causing harm to yourself, a home.... children! This is not something you can just "Learn as you go." Unless, of course, you have a great lawyer and no concern for your health and the health of others.

Did you know that it is ILLEGAL in some states to spray an anti-microbial, with out a license to spray pesticides (Rob, back me up here)? Or that you could be committing a FEDRAL offense if you decide not to use them as the label says.

Look guys I'm all for BIG paychecks, but if your gonna do this do it right. Go find out about it, get educated, use the right equipment (NOT HOME DEPOT STUFF) and most importantly DON'T get blinded by the money. Remember it's not the money that's the root of all evil, it's the "Love" of the money that is.

I wish everyone on here much success, but I don't believe success is measured by how much money is made, how big your business is or how many people know you.

Guys, please GET EDUCATED! Until then happy cleaning.

This market is enormous - and for the company willing to get the training and provide excellent service (which emergency response SERIOUSLY lacks) - you can grow your company dramatically.

The big guys focus on the large disaster losses ... collectively handling a few billion in business out of a market share that ranges from 20 - 100 billion in residential and commercial property damage claims. (More specific numbers - with the references for that data - are in the Restoration Report I released over at www.RestorationSuccessStrategies.com - it's a free guide.)

There is a right way to get into the business - and that is NOT by looking at your struggling cleaning business and saying "hey - quick money in floods" and start sucking up water. We don't allow anyone into our restoration coaching package unless they've been certified first, because they should not be out in the field doing the work learning on the job - they need to learn it first.

There is no magic pill with restoration ... it takes hard work - but most of you are already working really hard right now ... so you might as well be working on jobs that not only pay much more for your expertise, but also give you the satisfaction of literally putting someone's home and life back together.

The franchises focus on the large losses ... but there are a ton of regional and individual losses in every single state, every single week. And, if you do have large loss opportunities - there are networks you can tap to even take advantage of that as well.

It's certainly not for everyone ... but 2/3 of our members are in restoration - and they are some of the most enthusiastic business owners that I know (and they have the funds to travel for work and for fun).

I think the industry is fascinating ... and because I specialize in textiles, I get a lot of exposure to water and fire losses and handling the contents-cleaning of the rugs, which also is very, very good work to get.

It's just something to think about ....
Lisa