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Last year the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) broke records for total attendance as well as attendance by first-time members. The RIA annual convention and expo will be hosted in West Palm Beach, Florida April 28 -30, 2025. Now is the time for professionals to connect, collaborate, and conquer their shared goals. In this bonus episode, we discuss three special events restoration contractors won't want to miss from this year's annual convention and expo. Get out of your comfort zone with the 50/50 Challenge The restoration industry thrives on strong relationships, and the 50/50 Challenge is here to make networking easier, more effective, and a whole lot more fun. Whether you’re looking to connect with fellow professionals, exchange insights, or explore new opportunities, this initiative is designed to help you meet 50 people from 50 states—one handshake at a time. Learn more about this collaboration between C&R Magazine and The DYOJO.  The Charitable Roast of Pete Consigli Join us for a memorable evening as RIA hosts a hilarious roast of Pete Consigli at the Palm Beach Country Convention Center. Tickets to this lighthearted event include a delicious plated dinner, appetizers, a cash bar, and an unforgettable comedic roast by friends and industry peers. Buy your tickets HERE  Restoration Industry Position Statements As the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) continues their efforts to level the playing field for contractors, there are countless hours of volunteer labor that drive these initiatives. One tangible result from hearing the shared issues of restoration contractors and working toward creating a more sustainable environment are the many position statements published by the RIA. "A position statement is a formal document developed by an organization, such as the Restoration Industry Association (RIA), to clearly articulate its stance on specific issues or practices relevant to the industry. It reflects the collective expertise and consensus of industry professionals and provides information on best practices and operational procedures. The documents are peer-reviewed, including review by relevant third-party stakeholders. Position statements are designed to inform the actions of industry members, support professional conduct, and promote consistency and quality in the services provided by restoration contractors. While they are not legally binding, they serve as authoritative, consensus-based documents." Read more about the RIA position papers. NAICS Code for Emergency Restoration Services The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) is proud to announce the formal submission of a request to the federal government for the establishment of a new six-digit NAICS code—624231: Emergency Restoration Services—as part of the 2027 NAICS review. This initiative, led by the RIA NAICS Code Task Force, a group that originated from the AGA Legislative Task Force, represents a major step forward in securing proper recognition for the specialized and time-sensitive work performed by restoration professionals. Read more on this exciting announcement. 
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 Jon Isaacson's attempt to meet an RIA member from every state Tradeshows are an excellent way to expand your knowledge and your network. Industry expos can also be socially awkward. Meeting new people can be harrowing. This is true whether you have been to several large events or you are attending your first convention. One creative way I have found to force myself to meet new people is to try to meet a member from every state at larger industry events. This practice gives me a goal, forces me out of my shell, and has opened up some fun conversations. READ MORE: C&R Article - Embracing the Social Awkwardness of Industry Tradeshows WATCH the video recap (Below) Tradeshows are an excellent way to expand your knowledge and your network. Industry expos can also be socially awkward. To maximize professional value you must embrace social awkwardness by pushing through personal discomfort. Be intentional to move yourself from attendee to participant. One creative way I have found to force myself to meet new people is to try to meet a member from every state at larger industry events. This practice gives me a goal, forces me out of my shell, and has opened up some fun conversations. A few suggestions to help professionals embrace social awkwardness and harvest more value from industry events:
 In this episode of The DYOJO Podcast we share tips for making the most of the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) annual convention and expo. This year it will be in Dallas, Texas, April 8 - 10, 2024. Watch and listen for several Passport Stops that will help you elevate your mindsets and habits as a contractor specializing with insurance claims and disaster recovery In Episode 115 of The DYOJO Podcast 0:00 Industry Issues & Drama 4:48 Passport #1 9:57 Passport #3 14:07 The DYOJO Audiobooks 16:37 Passport #4 19:12 Passport #5 20:57 Passport #6 23:34 Passport #8 26:20 Property Restoration History 31:53 Passport #11 Clips were used in this Episode from * The RIA Martin L King Award introduction video * Several prior episodes of The DYOJO Podcast Articles Cited Include * A Brief Walk Through RIA History by Michelle Blevins (R&R Magazine) * Founding Fathers of Restoration by Pete Consigli (RIA Website, C&R Magazine) * Restoration’s History and the Modern Restorer by Jon Isaacson and Pete Consigli (Cleanfax Magazine) LAST EPISODE TDP 114 No One Wants to Work NEXT EPISODE Join us as we discuss hard construction lessons learned from a failed nuclear power plant in Elma, Washington  Thursdays are for The DYOJO Podcast - helping contractors shorten their DANG learning curve. Join host Jon Isaacson as we explore contractor stories, experiences, and best practices to help listeners thrive in the skilled trades. MUSIC Theme - It's Only Worth It If You Work For It by NEFFEX  Jon Isaacson, The DYOJO Podcast and ARES, will be speaking at the following construction industry events in 2024. January 3, 2024 - March 18, 2024 Pierce College (Puyallup, WA) Jon Isaacson is Teaching Estimating 2 (CONST 420) Construction Management Friday, February 2, 2024 Pete Consigli's Winter Break 2024 (Naples, Florida) Jon Isaacson is Speaking on The 3 P's of Project Management for Construction Professionals Thursday, February 29, 2024 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders Show (Vegas, Nevada) Jon Isaacson is Speaking on The 3 P's of Project Management for Construction Professionals Wednesday, April 10, 2024 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM CT Restoration Industry Association (RIA) Annual Conference and EXPO (Dallas, Texas) Jon Isaacson is Speaking on The 3 P's of Project Management for Restoration Professionals  People care about the heart of a company. Readers can check out the SOCKTember 2023 article in C&R Magazine to get some of the infographics and other visuals but wanted to shout out. In addition to what we wrote there. Michelle Blevins reminds contractors that SOCKtember and Restoring Kindness encourage organizations to, "Do these random acts of kindness throughout communities this is one of the best ways that you can market without marketing, right like you're building such great brand recognition and showing that your company really really cares." SOCKTember 2023 Teams
Record Breaking DonationsSOCKTember 2023 was a record breaking year. This year restorers set a record raising over 72,000 pairs of new socks for local charities. And that's teams that raised 30 pairs of socks all the way obviously to the winner that raised 10,794 pairs. We had quite a few raisins 651 in the 4001 in 3000, a couple in the twos very high twos as well. Several and that 17 1615 1100 A couple of five hundreds and then several teams less. Just remember Red Deer raise 36 pairs in the first year and then they've gone up from every year since so it every pair your team raises a pair that wasn't in the community going to people who need socks previously. Thank You to Pierce CountyFor our team, The Best DANG Sock Raising Team in Pierce County we want to thank those contributors who made themselves known. Many people gave generously and anonymously. Our generous drop sites - Jimmy, Dawn, and the team at Edward Jones of Graham Washington, Judy and the team at Tacoma Trophy, Quincy and the team at Campfire Coffee, and Theory Real Estate. There were several companies and individual contributors as well, including Movement Mortgage, Arken, ARES, Washington Restorer, Expert Restoration, Tyler Hegstad, Jotasha Krueger, Terrance Krueger, Dave English, Jennifer English, Hendricks Family, Nan Gehlen, Encircle, Luke Draeger, Aramsco, Joyce Gabriel, and MANY MORE.  |
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