Close & Collect Intensive · Chicago, IL · March 10–12, 2027

The 2-Day Operations & Sales Intensive Where Restoration Owners Close More Jobs and Collect Every Dollar

Join 100+ restoration business owners for two days built around the two numbers that make or break your year: your closing rate and your collections. Day 1 tightens the operations behind every job. Day 2 sharpens your sales process.

Presenter on stage in front of a full room of restoration business owners at an Evolve mastermind

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Date

March 10–12, 2027

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Backed by results

Many Evolve members have reported meaningful growth after applying what they learn. Here's what some members have shared:

Up to 267%

Revenue growth some members have reported in their first 12 months

6‑figure

Annual revenue increases reported by active members

Most

Members report improved work-life balance as their business gets systemized

Results vary. Figures reflect specific members' self-reported experiences and are not typical or a guarantee of future results. Your outcome depends on your market, effort, and execution.

What to Expect

2 Days of Operations & Sales

Walk away with the operating systems to collect what you've earned, plus a sharper sales process and a refined closing script — ready to roll out to your team the moment you return.

Estimating & Collections 2.0

Tighten up estimating and collections so fewer dollars get left on the table and cash comes in faster once the job is done.

AI Automation

See practical ways restoration companies are using AI to automate admin work, follow-ups, and reporting — and where to start in your own business.

Tactic Teardowns & Operations Workshop

Break down real tactics working for other owners right now, then turn them into an operations plan you can put to work the week you get back.

Virtual Inspections

Learn how to run virtual inspections that speed up response times, win the job sooner, and save your team hours of windshield time.

Closing Rate Maximizer

Find out where jobs slip away in your sales process and the specific moves restoration companies use to close more of the work they quote.

Closing Script Workshop

Bring your current closing script — or build one on the spot — and refine it in the room with peer feedback, so your team walks into every conversation ready.

Event Schedule

2-Day Operations & Sales Intensive

Day 1 is all about operations. Day 2 is all about sales. Presentations every morning, hands-on workshops every afternoon.

Arrival Evening

Welcome Reception & Dinner

Wednesday, March 10

This is an optional arrival evening — not a conference day. There are no workshops, just a relaxed welcome reception and dinner to connect with fellow restoration owners before the two full days begin. If you can't make Wednesday night, no problem — the conference itself runs Thursday and Friday.

AfternoonArrival, check-in & settle in
6:30–7:00 PMWelcome Reception
7:00–9:30 PMWelcome Dinner

Restoration owners in conversation over dinner

Day 1

Operations: Collect Faster & Run Leaner

Thursday, March 11

The first full day is all about operations. Morning presentations cover estimating and collections, AI automation that takes admin work off your team's plate, and a teardown of real tactics working for other owners. After lunch, you'll put it all to work in a hands-on operations workshop.

6:00 AM#SweatEveryday
8:00–9:00 AMBreakfast
9:00 AM–12:00 PMPresentations
Estimating & Collections 2.0
AI Automation
Tactic Teardowns
12:00–1:00 PMLunch
1:00–5:00 PMWorkshop: Operations
7:00–9:00 PMDinner

Presenter mapping out a process on the whiteboard

Day 2

Sales: Close More of the Jobs You Quote

Friday, March 12

The second full day turns to sales. Morning presentations open with Alex's keynote, then cover how virtual inspections help you win jobs faster and how to maximize your closing rate. After lunch, you'll refine your closing script in a hands-on workshop with feedback from the room.

6:00 AM#SweatEveryday
8:00–9:00 AMBreakfast
9:00 AM–12:00 PMPresentations
Keynote with Alex Duta
Virtual Inspections
Restoration Closing Rate Maximizer
12:00–1:00 PMLunch
1:00–5:00 PMWorkshop: Refine Your Closing Script & Closing
EveningFree evening — dinner on your own

Owners working through a hands-on workshop together at their table

Departure

Check-Out & Travel Home

Saturday, March 13

Head home with a sharper sales process and tighter operations. Safe travels!

MorningHotel check-out

Notes for guests: Attire is business casual for sessions. Venue, hotel room block, and travel details will be shared with registered attendees.

Past Attendees

What Members Are Saying

Hear from restoration owners who've attended our events.

Testimonials reflect individual members' experiences. Results are not typical and are not a guarantee of future performance.

James LaRosa

"What I learned from this event and I'm going to apply is being a better leader. As a company's growing, I have to step into a leadership role rather than an owner operator role."

Dallin Bowers

"Evolve is almost therapeutic—meeting people that actually understand not just the ups and downs of business, but the very specific ups and downs of owning a restoration business."

Jacky Nieto

"Evolve is going to help my business to continue growing. They provided information about a business plan, financials, and statistics. It's also the connections that we're building."

Ruslan

"We went from $1.5M to $5.5M in just 12 months thanks to the systems and strategies we learned."

Justin Feinstein

"What makes this group different isn't just the information - it's the people. There's real camaraderie here. Owners openly share what's working, what's not, and the lessons learned along the way."

Raul Gonzalez

"Evolve helped us shed light on things that we were not aware of, helping us tackle tough business problems and ultimately becoming a better organization."

Kylee Kishiyama

"I'm really grateful to be part of Evolve. I've been in other groups before, but this one feels… different. In all of the best ways. The support and willingness to help each other is real!"

Copie Burnett

"Evolve has simplified running a mitigation company by providing clarity, direction, and a proven path to growth. You're supported by experienced leaders and peers who share real-world insight."

Reserve Your Spot

Secure Your Ticket

This room is capped at 100 seats — first come, first served. When they're gone, they're gone.

Close & Collect Intensive

Full event access

$3,000 per person

One systemized hire or one avoided mistake pays for this many times over.

Full event access
All keynotes & workshops
Networking sessions
Workshop materials & templates
Meals included (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners)

Claim My Spot — Limited to 100

Risk-free reservation Full refund if you cancel 30+ days out. Within 30 days, transfer your seat to a future event or a teammate.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this event for?

This event is designed for restoration business owners who are committed to growth. Whether you're doing $500K or $10M+ in revenue, you'll find value in the strategies, connections, and insights shared at this event.

What's included in the ticket price?

Your ticket includes full access to the event (Wednesday welcome dinner plus 2 full days of sessions and workshops on Thursday and Friday), all keynotes and workshops, networking sessions, workshop materials and templates, and meals (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners).

Is there a refund policy?

Yes, we offer a full refund if you cancel at least 30 days before the event. Cancellations within 30 days can be transferred to a future event or another attendee from your company.

What should I bring?

Bring business cards for networking, your current closing script (if you have one), your recent sales and collections numbers, a notebook or laptop, and an open mind. We'll provide all workshop materials.

Is hotel accommodation included?

Hotel accommodation isn't included in the ticket price. After you register, our customer success team will personally help you book your room at the event hotel — including any discounted rate we've arranged. You'll get all the details once your seat is reserved, so there's nothing extra you need to do right now.

Can I bring my spouse to the event?

Each attendee requires their own ticket. If your spouse would like to join, they are welcome to purchase a separate ticket for the event.

Trusted Partners

Our Partners

Specialized services and solutions to help restoration company owners scale, optimize, and streamline their businesses.

Restoration Growth Partners

Digital Marketing & Lead Generation

RGP is a digital marketing agency exclusively serving the restoration industry. Their "Evergreen System" combines paid advertising for immediate job flow with long-term organic search optimization, generating over $30M in revenue for clients in 2024.

www.restorationgrowthpartners.com

Actionable Insights

Xactimate Guidance & Education

A non-profit 501(c)(6) providing real-time guidance for Xactimate estimators. Their tools include the "Actionable Profile" for live estimating guidance, Insight Sheets with invoicing templates, and price list update summaries — all at cost.

getinsights.org

Momentum Accounting

Integrated Accounting Solutions

Momentum Accounting helps restoration companies get accurate numbers and better financial information to run their business. They help with job costing, financial reporting, cash flow, and day-to-day accounting — overseeing and supporting the admin or bookkeeper you already have, or handling the entire accounting function for you.

restoration.momentumaccounting.com

Distance

AI-Powered Communication Platform

An AI-powered platform that answers every call and message, qualifies leads, and books work for your team. Distance helps businesses capture more revenue by never missing a call on evenings and weekends, and automatically filters spam to pass only real jobs.

distance.so

The 2-Day Operations & Sales Intensive Where Restoration Owners Close More Jobs and Collect Every Dollar

Better closing. Faster collections. More profit from every job.

Backed by results