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The 2026 Operator:
How Operational Excellence Wins in Any Market Cycle
LIVE
THURS. JAN. 15th, 2026 | 1:00PM ET 1.5 HOURS
PAUL DONALD
CEO
Encircle
LUKAS SZCZUROWSKI
Founder & CEO
Sanktum
BRANDON REECE CEO
FP Restoration
JOSH BACHMAN
Business Development Advisor
Violand Management Associates
SAVE YOUR SPOT
Volume Fluctuates. Excellence is Constant. Are You Ready to Win in 2026?
Why 2026 is an "Operator's Market": Why top-quartile performers achieve 20%+ net income regardless of claim volume.
The "Day-1" Advantage: How closing the gap between initial scope and final cost upfront transforms cash flow and trust.
AI as a Superpower: How technology is elevating the average restorer to an expert level, making "best practices" automatic.
The "Shadow Market" Opportunity: Why higher deductibles aren't a problem, but a massive opportunity for agile operators to serve a new kind of customer.
Why Attend?
Market conditions may change, but the formula for profitability is becoming clearer. This session is your opportunity to step back and learn:
The Excellence Dividend: How operational efficiency impacts your bottom line even more than top-line volume.
AI as a Consistency Engine: Real-world examples of how AI is helping teams reduce variability and strengthen documentation without replacing human judgment.
Winning on Day 1: Strategies to eliminate the "wait and see" approach to scoping and drive accuracy from the first site visit.
Expanding the Playing Field: How to run two playbooks: one for complex insurance claims and one for the fast-moving private-pay market.
Topics We'll Cover
In this 60-minute panel discussion, we’ll explore:
Restoration owners and executives focused on long-term growth.
Operations leaders looking to standardize excellence across their teams.
Forward-thinking managers ready to embrace AI and new technologies.
Anyone interested in how the best restoration companies are preparing to win in 2026.
Who It's For
Meet the Panel
Start 2026 with a high-value discussion on the art of the possible. Discover how top restorers are adapting their operations to be more profitable, consistent, and competitive this year.
Join the Conversation
Overview
While market cycles naturally ebb and flow, one truth remains: the most successful operators don't just wait for the phone to ring—they build machines that perform in any weather.
This webinar brings together a powerhouse panel of industry experts to move beyond the "survival" mindset. Instead of focusing on market pressures, we’ll explore the Excellence Dividend—how leading companies are using operational discipline, Day-1 accuracy, and AI to capture more value from every job, regardless of claim volume.
Whether it’s mastering the "complex claim" or capturing the growing "private-pay" market, this conversation is about the tools and mindsets that separate the best from the rest.
