Contractor Talk with Richie Kidwell

About Contractor Talk with Richie Kidwell

Multipreneur Richie Kidwell answers questions about the mold, restoration, and building damage industry. Listen to everything from services that help homeowners who have suffered from building damage to the latest legislative issues in the restoration industry. It's all covered here!

Publisher

Richie Kidwell

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 May 2023

Latest episode

23 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 127 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   23 Oct 2026

   Florida Insurance Rate Hikes & Hidden Profits: Who’s Really Paying?

   Why do Florida homeowners keep facing rising insurance premiums? Richie Kidwell and co-host Property Damage Attorney Hans Kennon break down allegations of insurer affiliate companies shifting profits, questionable rate hikes, and the role of state regulators in protecting consumers. They also discuss major legal changes affecting Florida contractors, investigative reporting on the insurance industry, and why voting matters when it comes to accountability and consumer protection.

2. 

   16 Oct 2026

   Unlocking the Secrets of Florida's Insurance Landscape

   In this episode of Contractor Talk, Richie Kidwell and co-host Property Damage Attorney Hans Kennon welcome Colleen Pacheco of Secured Insurance Group to discuss how Florida homeowners can better understand their insurance coverage and avoid costly surprises. Colleen breaks down hidden policy limits for water damage, sewer backup, and mold, explains why shopping based on price alone can be risky, and shares why homeowners can shop for new coverage even before their policy renews. The conversation also covers switching carriers, escrow refunds, and what to look for when reviewing your policy. Whether you're reviewing your coverage or preparing for a future claim, this episode offers practical insights to help you make more informed decisions.

3. 

   18 Sept 2026

   Harnessing AI for Contractors: The JobFlow Advantage

   In this episode of Contractor Talk, Richie Kidwell and co-host Property Damage Attorney Hans Kennon welcome returning guest Anoop Nayee and Benjamin Witover, founder of JobFlow, to discuss how technology and AI are changing the way service businesses operate and grow. Benjamin explains how JobFlow goes beyond a traditional CRM by bringing estimates, invoices, payments, marketing, and analytics into one platform. The conversation also covers software overload, tracking marketing ROI, pricing, payment and financing options, and how contractors can use automation to save time without losing the human side of their business. They also dive into where AI can help contractors, where human oversight is still essential, and how JobFlow can help service businesses get more organized and scale.

Inside a recent episode

Decoding the Mystery of Claims and Coverage Options

Published 31 Oct 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Yeah, that's a great question because to me, that's the better way to go. To limit coverage, because most people don't understand the insurance anyway, you'd say limited, you know, water all you want, they have no idea what that really means unless you get into the weeds with it. Right. Things you mentioned, the win mitigation inspections, there's a lot of discounts as far as like safety features on a home, whether it's an alarm, everybody's doing water sensors nowadays, which, you know, it's not a bad thing, right, it turns off your water or alerts you if you got a water leak going, why not? Because, you know, water claims can be quite, you know, quite devastating. […]

Who has been a guest on Contractor Talk with Richie Kidwell

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jonathan Fricke
• Rick Hall
• Matthew Mink
• Brett Mulock
• Quincy Wright

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

8,304

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100

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Quality

31

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

27

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