In this episode, Ross Huartt interviews Kevin Dooley, CEO of Kahi Inc., about his journey in the restoration industry and the challenges he has faced. Kevin shares how he got started in the industry as a teenager working with his father, and how he eventually started his own restoration company. He also discusses the changing market dynamics in the industry and the need for technology to stay competitive. 

Kevin hints at a new strategy he has been working on to democratize the equipment rental business in the restoration industry. Kevin Dooley and Ross Huartt discuss the development of disruptive models in the property restoration industry. Kevin shares his experience in building technology solutions for the industry, starting with automating field service data collection. 

They also discuss the importance of data collection and transparency in the property restoration process, particularly in the context of sustainability and ESG initiatives. Kevin talks about his recent event where he flooded his own building to demonstrate the effectiveness of drying techniques and to facilitate knowledge sharing among industry professionals.