A White-Collar Approach to a Blue-Collar Industry: Phil DePaul’s Leadership Playbook

In this episode of Restoration Pros Unplugged, Clinton sits down with Phil DePaul, the powerhouse owner behind United Water Restoration Group Long Island and 1-Tom-Plumber Long Island. Known for his bold “BoomZeal” leadership style, Phil breaks down how he built two thriving service brands by bringing a white-collar approach to a blue-collar industry and why professionalism, extreme ownership, and clean presentation are non-negotiable in today’s restoration and plumbing world.Phil shares his journey from plumbing distribution, to disaster recovery, to becoming one of the top franchise operators in the country. He opens up about the early struggles, the lessons learned scaling two service companies, and why franchising gave him the speed, support, and collaboration needed to grow in one of the most saturated restoration markets in America.If you're a restoration owner looking to:- Improve your team’s professionalism- Strengthen communication with homeowners and property owners- Raise your operational standards- Break through your current revenue ceiling…this conversation delivers the mindset, systems, and leadership frameworks you need to level up.Packed with real stories, actionable insights, and Phil’s signature high-energy philosophy, this is an episode every restoration entrepreneur should hear.Connect with Phil:https://boomzeal.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/pdepaul/https://www.facebook.com/picomang----Want to grow your restoration brand and generate more water jobs with expert marketing?Book a free strategy session with our team at Water Restoration Marketing:https://waterrestorationmarketing.com/discovery-call/