The Restoration Rundown with Chris Nordyke & Brandon Reece Full Replay Inside!

The Floodlight Framework: Building a Legacy Restoration Company with Brandon Reece & Chris Nordyke

In this power-packed episode, we sit down with Floodlight Consulting co-founders Brandon Reece and Chris Nordyke, the duo behind the Head, Heart & Boots podcast and key leaders at FP Restoration.

We break down everything from leadership and culture to systems and scaling. Whether you’re a restoration owner, GM, project manager, or industry leader—this conversation will help you sharpen your vision and understand the deeper work required to build a business that lasts.

🔎 In this episode:

00:00 – Intro

02:00 – Brandon & Chris’s journey in the restoration industry

06:00 – How Floodlight and HHB started

10:00 – Their new roles at FP Restoration

18:00 – What separates a legacy business from the rest

25:00 – The cultural killers inside many restoration companies

33:00 – Why systems matter (and which ones to build first)

52:00 – Owner identity, behavior, and leadership

1:05:00 – The future of restoration

1:12:00 – Final advice for leaders

💬 Drop a comment: What’s one takeaway you’re implementing in your business this week?

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Benjamin Ricciardi

Benjamin Ricciardi is the founder of Ironclad Restoration Marketing, A digital marketing agency that specializes in the Restoration and Cleaning industry based in South Florida. Benjamin is the author of The No Bulls**t Guide to Internet Marketing for Restoration Contractors and hosts The Restoration Rundown Podcast, a podcast that is focused on everything related to marketing and owning a Restoration and Cleaning Business. Connect with Benjamin and Ironclad Restoration Marketing on social media for the latest tips and tricks on how to grow your Restoration Business.

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