I bought this mid size restoration business 4 years ago, in the heart of twenty competitors. I thought growing this business would be a breeze. I also use to think there was nothing to owning and operating your own business. I was so wrong. Things took off in the beginning and it took all my energy and focus to make each job profitably. Work started to slow and then I had time to examine the whole owning a business process. The reports, paperwork, financials and employee needs were pulling me in every direction, except growing my company.Read
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Jeremy Davidson,
Monroe
The decision to hire Business Mentors was made a little over a year ago and was based in part on our ongoing process of merging two companies. Both companies had been involved in insurance restoration, one with cleaning and the other contracting. The merger was to create one, “Full Service Restoration Company”, out of two companies that had worked together for approximately 20 years in a contractor/subcontractor relationship. Other issues that contributed to the decision to hire Business mentors related to dwindling profits and increased demands for technical and marketing strategies in an ever-changing work environment. Read
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MJL/SCS DISASTER KLEENUP
Marc J Lalonde
President
I am writing today to express my thanks and gratitude for your company and our relationship. As you are well aware, when we first hired Business Mentors we were struggling with a variety of issues related to our growth. The first was a lack of accountability and measurement of our staff. This was very frustrating to me both professionally and personally. I felt as though I was nothing but a grownup babysitter. Our workmanship was good and our people were technically competent but for some reason we were getting killed by the details.Read
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Mark Springer, CR
Vice President
Dayspring Restoration Inc.
Donna and I want you, Phil Jr., Ken, and Dave, to know how much we appreciate your care and guidance. Words alone can not express what Business Mentors has done for our company. Our business growth was at a stand still. I knew we needed change, but I did not know how to take LDR to the next level. Once I got past the “fear” of some one else examining our business practices, I knew we needed Business Mentors.Read
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Len Roach
President/Owner
LDR Construction Services, Inc.
LDR Cleaning & Restoration
Disaster Kleenup of Rockford
"We decided to use
the services of your company, Business Mentors. It
was by far the best decision we have made in a long
time. Business Mentors has brought so many things
to the table that we cannot even begin to describe
them all.
Basically we feel that we have brought several
high level executives into our business that bring
years of real world restoration and business experience.
The systems we have received and are putting in place
far surpass anything that could have been derived
from some ongoing franchise investment. The honesty
and candidness of the consultants has been eye opening.
The overall sense of direction and established methods
has been calming to all of our management and personnel."
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Chris Nossaman
Sun Country Restoration
Yuma AZ
"The Rosebrook Team
is powerful. Phil Sr. is the forever realist, which
I needed against my entrepreneurial, optimistic personality.
Phil Jr. is exceptionally brilliant with implementing
change and adapting systems to my existing operation."
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David Campbell
Landis Campbell
Harleysville, PA
“I was exhausted and
beaten by the school of hard knocks, but I have been
reinvigorated by the true education I am receiving.
In just 3 short months with Business Mentors my company
has made an incredible turnaround. The best part is
that Business Mentors has given me the tools and the
vision to do it. You haven’t come in and “fixed”
my business, you have shown me how to fix it. The
only regret that I have is that I didn’t do
it sooner!" Read
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John L. Schroeder
Arizona Disaster Services
Mesa, AR
“The suggestions that
your team made were accurate and insightful, providing
guidance and clarity when I needed them most. The
Business Mentors team definitely knows “the
business of doing business”. Following your
guidance I was able to lead Cleanrite-Buildrite to
its present eminently profitable and personally fulfilling
state; not just the largest cleaning and restoration
firm in the region but clearly the best. The commitment
to service that the Business Mentors helped instill
has left a lasting impact, one that I know my customers
appreciate as well as I do." Read
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Dan Andreasen
President and Owner, Cleanrite-Buildrite Inc.
Chico, CA
“I took the time to
find out who Business Mentors was individually and
corporately. I wanted to know who the people I was
dealing with were. These results showed me the honesty
that you will be dealt with, the vast successful industry
knowledge you will learn from and if you follow their
recommendation success would be inevitable.
Personally speaking, I have been mentored to
better read and manage the business activities, the
clients, and my employees. Even better, I have learned
to keep above the line and to pickup the ball when
it drops.” Read
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Phil Rooney
CRCS
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
“We had been considering
Business Mentors for quite a while. When we hit a
slump we made the decision to go with them. We only
wish we had not waited so long. Phil is very pleasant
to work with and was well received by our employees.
Morale and forward momentum has taken a big boost
since his visit.”
Steve Gohm
Hammer Building and Restoration
Saginaw, MI
“In a few short months,
Business Mentors has helped to expand our business,
increase our client list, implement employee training
and incentive programs. The Rosebrook’s business
background combined with their experience in the restoration
industry is invaluable. I wouldn’t hesitate
to recommend their services…”
Jay Dargatz
President/Owner, Canstar Construction, CR Restorations,
Ltd.
Port Coquitlam, B.C. Canada
“I have known Phil
Rosebrook, Sr. in the business world for over twenty
years. I have never met a more honest individual in
my business career. I strongly urge you to contract
for their services. They not only will improve your
business, they will bring large benefits to you as
a person. They provide a complete package that you
can implement immediately and use years into the future.”
Larry White
President/Owner, Missouri Pool Company
St Louis, Mo
“For the last three
years, I have been drowning in my business with no
immediate sign of getting my head above water. Our
ultimate goals and vision for our company seemed so
unattainable until we hired Business Mentors. Through
their experience, concern, and dedication to my company,
I can finally breath again – Our business proved
immediate success after the first week Business Mentors
was employed. Not only are they knowledgeable motivators,
they are great human beings.”
Warner Cruz
General Manager/Owner, JC Restoration
Chicago, IL
“I would like to take
the opportunity to express my appreciation for the
positive effect you have had on my company. Six months
ago I was wondering where I was going, how I was going
to get there and if it even was a viable option. In
only a couple of visits I was convinced that I had
made the right decision to employ Business Mentors.”
“…you were instrumental in providing
the programs that were feasible and which have proven
successful. This does not begin to tell about the
positive effect it has had on CR’s team members
and it’s culture. Everyone at CR plays a large
part in it’s vision and buy into the positive
future that can be enjoyed by all. One thing that
stands out in our company now, is the emphasis on
customer service. Comments by other companies help
us to feel that we have something special here, and
I know what it is – your contribution!”
Art Johnson, CR, WLS
General Manager, CR Restorations
Port Coquitlam, B.C. Canada
“Phil Rosebrook is
a veteran professional in the restoration field. He
has brought clarity to my operation and helped me
to set both personal and business goals. He offers
real-life solutions to both financials and daily operations
problems. Business Mentors provides a unique consulting
service because they are truly concerned with the
success of their clients. I recommend their services
to both new and seasoned restoration and cleaning
companies.”
Mark Valentino
President/Owner, Valentino’s Restoration &
Cleaning
Plainfield, IL
“It was a pleasure
working with Business Mentors. You have definitely
helped us achieve our goals.”
Jeff Johnson
President/Owner, J&L Johnson Restoration &
Cleaning
Lansing, MI
"Saying thank you seems
inadequate for the love and support that you continue
to pour on Susan and I and all of Wonder Makers. We
are experiencing firsthand your core principle that
you love your clients and want to help them do well.
Please know that you are having a profound impact
on our lives and organization. We are deeply appreciative.
May God continue to bless you and your family."
Dr. Michael Pinto
Wonder Makers Environmental
Kalamazoo, MI
"Once I realized or
(became humble enough to admit) that I did not know
everything about business. I hired someone who did.
Business Mentors knows the restoration business and
more importantly they know ‘the business, of
business’.”
Ron Bankhead, CR
Vice President
First General Services of Amarillo
"Our company has experienced
tremendous growth yet it had not been managed properly.
A sincere thanks to the Rosebrooks for giving us direction
and showing us what a successful business should resemble.
I'm looking forward to working with Business Mentors
as they help us recognize our full potential. With
their guidance, this company will go to the next level,
one of excellence and outstanding customer service."
