Author name: Justin Hess

Stop Wasting Money on Shared Leads You know the feeling. The notification hits your phone: “New Water Damage Lead!” For a second, there’s a rush of opportunity. Then, the reality sets in. You grab the phone to call, knowing you’re in a frantic race against three, four, or even five other restoration companies who all […]

Exclusive Leads for Frozen Pipe & Ice Dam Jobs For restoration company owners, the famous words “Winter is Coming” are more than a pop culture reference—they’re a business forecast. While others see dropping temperatures, we see rising opportunities for some of the most urgent and high-value water damage leads of the year. The long night

How to Capitalize on the Autumn Surge in Water Damage Calls As the summer heat fades, many restoration contractors brace for a seasonal slowdown. But what if the changing leaves signaled a surge, not a slump? From our headquarters in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, we’ve seen firsthand how autumn unleashes a unique set of water-related problems for

Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest times of the year for emergency calls in the home services industry. Between cookouts, travel, and heavy plumbing use, the chance of water damage incidents rises. That means restoration companies have a unique opportunity to capture high-intent leads right now. At Real Time Lead Gen, we specialize

Hump Day Playbook: 7 Midweek Moves To Fill Your Calendar With Exclusive Water Damage Calls TL;DR Midweek is momentum day: fix answer rate + routing and you’ll book more jobs before the weekend. Exclusive, live calls beat forms/voicemails—especially when crews are already in the field. Tune your radius + services for the next 72 hours

By Justin Hess, Google Alchemist & Founder of Real Time Lead Gen Working with restoration pros since 2015, I hear it all the time: “Where can I find free water damage leads?” It’s an understandable question, but focusing solely on ‘free’ can paradoxically cost your business dearly. Let’s unpack that. The idea of generating a

By Justin Hess, Google Alchemist & Founder of Real Time Lead Gen Choosing a lead generation partner is a big decision for any restoration company. Whether you’re tempted by offers of “free water damage leads” or evaluating paid services, asking the right questions upfront can save you massive headaches and wasted money down the road.

By Justin Hess, Google Alchemist & Founder of Real Time Lead Gen Working with restoration pros since 2015, I hear it all the time: “Where can I find free water damage leads?” It’s an understandable question, but focusing solely on ‘free’ can paradoxically cost your business dearly. Let’s unpack that. Every restoration business owner wants

By Justin Hess, Google Alchemist & Founder of Real Time Lead Gen With over a decade specializing in lead generation and a focus on exclusive water damage leads specifically since 2015, I’ve seen what works and what wastes restoration pros’ time and money. Let’s talk about getting your phone ringing with real opportunities. Let’s be

Let’s be honest, the phrase “free water damage leads” sounds almost too good to be true for a restoration business owner. In an industry where finding a steady stream of high-quality, exclusive jobs is paramount, the idea of getting potential customers handed to you without opening your wallet is incredibly appealing. We see the ads,