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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 40 MIN

Storm Surges, Freezes, and Missed Jobs: How AI Is Saving Restorers Thousands

from Restoration Pros Unplugged · host Clinton James

Missed calls, slow follow-up, and storm surges can quietly kill your revenue.In this episode of Restoration Pros Unplugged, Clinton James sits down with Nick D’Urbano, Co-Founder and CRO of Distance, to break down how restoration companies are using AI to capture more leads, handle overflow calls, and generate more jobs — without replacing their people.Nick walks through real-world use cases for:AI Voice to handle overflow and after-hours calls during storm surgesAI Chat to convert website visitors, Facebook leads, and form fills fasterAI Outbound to win back lost leads, collect reviews, and stay in front of commercial prospectsThey also discuss why AI works best as a backup and multiplier for your intake team — especially when phones are ringing nonstop during freezes, floods, and major weather events.Want to see how Distance works for your restoration company?Book a demo directly with Nick here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/nickdurbano/demoLooking to generate more high-quality leads that turn into onsite visits and jobs?Book a discovery call with the Water Restoration Marketing team:https://waterrestorationmarketing.com/discovery-call/

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Missed calls, slow follow-up, and storm surges can quietly kill your revenue. In this episode of Restoration Pros Unplugged, Clinton James sits down with Nick D’Urbano, Co-Founder and CRO of Distance, to break down how restoration companies are using AI to capture more leads, handle overflow calls, and generate more jobs — without replacing their people. Nick walks through real-world use cases for: AI Voice to handle overflow and after-hours calls during storm surgesAI Chat to convert website...

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