The Restoration Report
The Restoration Report is a podcast for homeowners navigating the complexities of home restoration and insurance claims, offering expert guidance to help make informed, stress-free decisions. Hosted by Levi Stearns, Owner of Core Contractors, this show breaks down the restoration process with industry experts from fields like water mitigation, insurance adjusting, mental health, and various skilled trades.
Episodes
Marysville is one of Washington's fastest-growing cities.In this episode, Levi Stearns sits down with Mayor Jon Nehring, the four-time elected Mayor of Marysville, WA, for a conversation that goes beyond politics. From his early days knocking on doors with his teenage son, to navigating the tension between rapid growth and small-town identity, Mayor Nehring shares what it really means to lead a community through change — and ho...
In this episode of The Restoration Report, presented by Core Contractors, host Levi Stearns sits down with Dave Watson, Membership Development Coordinator at the Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce, also known as the “membership dude.”Dave shares his remarkable journey from West Texas farm life to a connector and champion for local businesses through the Chamber. Along the way, he unpacks what it really means to pivot, how mento...
In this episode of The Restoration Report, presented by Core Contractors, host Levi Stearns sits down with John Fahey, VP of Sales & Partnerships for the Washington Wolfpack and Founder of the Vacation Angel Network.John shares the powerful story behind Vacation Angel Network—an organization that provides free vacations to families after cancer treatment and other major life challenges—and how a simple act of generosity grew in...
In this episode of The Restoration Report, host Levi Stearns sits down with Renae James, owner of Hometown Values and a lifelong community builder, to talk about business, service, and the power of relationships. She describes why relationship-based marketing still works in a digital-first world. Renae also shares her journey from serving in the U.S. Army medical field to building and sustaining a successful local magazine business...
In this New Year's episode of The Restoration Report, host Levi Stearns, Owner of Core Contractors, sits down with Anna Holmberg, CEO of Core Contractors, to reflect on a year of rapid growth, leadership lessons, and what’s ahead for 2026.Together, they dive into what it takes to scale a restoration company the right way—from building a strong internal culture and letting go of control, to developing clear processes, improving ...
In this episode of The Restoration Report, host Levi Stearns sits down with John Freeman, owner of Junk Pros Northwest, for an inspiring and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about entrepreneurship, service, and second chances.John shares how he transitioned from a 23-year career in the casino and poker world to building a junk removal company rooted in compassion, community, and doing things the right way. From cleaning extreme ...
On this episode of The Restoration Report, host Levi Stearns sits down with Todd Fahlman, Broker/Owner of Realty One Orca Group, whose story is packed with grit, humility, and the kind of life lessons every entrepreneur needs to hear. Todd shares his journey from pumping gas and selling furniture to becoming a franchise owner in one of the fastest-growing international real estate brands. He opens up about the hurdles—literally—tha...
In this episode of The Restoration Report, host Levi Stearns sits down with Ivonne Sepulveda, President and CEO of the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce, to explore how genuine connection drives business growth and community impact.Ivonne shares her journey from a decade in insurance to leading one of the region’s most active chambers, the challenges and rewards of supporting small businesses, and the importance of col...
In Episode 22 of The Restoration Report, we sit down with Jennifer Solsvik, owner of JKS Creative Solutions, to unpack why bookkeeping is one of the most overlooked — yet most critical — foundations of running a healthy business.Jennifer shares how she went from her first bookkeeping job in high school to running a thriving, relationship-based business built entirely on referrals, helping business owners stay compliant, organized, ...
In this episode of The Restoration Report Podcast, host Levi Stearns, owner of Core Contractors, sat down with Mike Missall of Reliable Content Services to discuss the often-overlooked but vital role that content specialists play in the restoration process. From floods and fires to mold and smoke damage, Reliable’s mission is simple yet powerful: helping families recover what truly makes their house a home.
In the latest episode of The Restoration Report, host Levi Stearns, owner of Core Contractors, sat down with Dan Lawrie of Watchmaker Marketing to unpack the power of brand building in the construction and restoration industry. Their conversation offered valuable takeaways for business owners navigating the question of how to build a business that can stand the test of time.
In this episode of the Restoration Report, owner Levi Stearns shares the most important lessons he has learned while building one of the fastest growing construction companies in the state over the 20 months.
When it comes to protecting your home, most people think about the roof, windows, or insulation. But as Levi Stearns, general contractor and host of The Restoration Report, points out in Episode 19, one of the most overlooked elements is what’s happening underground—your drainage and septic systems. In this episode, Levi sat down with Bob and Shawn from The Drain Doctors, a family-owned plumbing and drainage company in Snohomish Co...
In this episode of The Restoration Report, host Levi Stearns of Core Contractors sits down with Vince Thomas of Equity Solutions Northwest to discuss the connections between smart financial decisions, property ownership, and long-term stability. While Vince’s expertise is in mortgage solutions, the conversation delivers valuable lessons for anyone involved in construction, restoration, remodeling, or home improvement—especially tho...
In this episode of The Restoration Report, host Levi Sterns (owner of Core Contractors) sits down with Shannon Coy, publisher of Snohomish City Lifestyle Magazine. The conversation blends personal story with professional insight, giving listeners a deeper look at entrepreneurship, local media, and the power of meaningful relationships in business.
The Restoration Report — Episode 15Guest: Celine Williams, Real Estate BrokerTitle: Turning Fear Into Action: Real Estate Success with Celine WilliamsEpisode Summary:In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Snohomish County real estate broker and community leader, Celine Williams. Celine shares her personal journey into real estate — from being too afraid to activate her license, to closing over 130 homes in just four years. We ...
The Restoration Report – Episode 14Guest: Christie Thompson, Regional Vice President, ArbonneHost: Levi Stearns, Core ContractorsEpisode Title:Building Wellness & Business Success with Christie Thompson of ArbonneEpisode Summary:In this episode of The Restoration Report, Levi Stearns sits down with Christie Thompson, Regional Vice President with Arbonne, to talk about her inspiring journey from the fast-paced beverage industry ...
In this episode of The Restoration Report, host Levi Stearns sits down with real estate veteran Roy Van Winkle of Keller Williams to explore his incredible journey from retail management to co-owning multiple real estate offices—and weathering the 2008 housing crash along the way.Roy shares practical advice for homebuyers, insights into how the real estate industry has evolved, and why today's housing market is NOT headed for a...
In Episode 12 of The Restoration Report, Levi Stearns of Core Contractors sits down with Matt Layson of CalRose Insurance for a candid conversation that every homeowner, contractor, and business owner should hear. The episode dives deep into what makes insurance work—or fail—when disaster strikes, and why having the right support can make all the difference.Matt, a fourth-generation insurance agent, shares his journey from the worl...
In today’s competitive construction and home services landscape, having a professional website is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. But as Nick Sanders from Valor Marketing shared in a recent episode of The Restoration Report, just having a website isn’t enough. For general contractors, restoration specialists, and remodelers, real digital success comes from pairing a well-built website with intentional marketing strategies.He...
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