These companies have asked us to request that you please not call them for 1-800BOARDUP information unless you have an existing relationship. If you would like to speak with a member firm for a reference please call our office at 1-800-585-9293 and we will schedule a call for you. Thank you for respecting their time.

JP Maguire Associates, Inc.
"JP Maguire Associates, Inc. saw joining 1-800-BOARDUP as a means to further diversify our sources of business. It allows us an easy method to secure new revenues without requiring us to take time from out main source, insurance carriers. We can continue to provide excellent service to our existing clients, assist first responders and access more potential customers with very little additional effort, a win, win situation.

1800BOARDUP's marketing materials fit nicely with out own efforts to bolster our recognition and market share. Locally, we blend out giveaways with their mailings to keep a constant flow. Nationally, they provide a presence that a local provider cannot afford to undertake. Together, the results are increased sales of larger jobs, which create more stable workload and cash flow.

1800BOARDUP has always kept their end of the bargain by constantly finding new ways to market to our industry, promoting programs that benefit local service providers, promptly answering questions and resolving problems. For companies looking to increase sales and stability, 1-800-BOARDUP is one means of doing just that."

Wayne Provost
Executive Vice President

McKenzie/Taylor Restoration, LLC
"This letter serves to provide you with a brief synopsis of 1-800-BOARDUP of Portland's unique selling position. We market the company using distinguishing characteristics that have proven highly effective. These essential qualities give us a competitive advantage over other companies that offer board-up services.

1-800-BOARDUP of Portland is the only organization in the Portland metropolitan area that offers board-up services exclusively. The fact that we market ourselves as a board-up company only—without reference to a restoration company—has opened doors to fire stations that would otherwise be closed.

As a rule, firefighters cannot recommend the services of one business over another due to perceptions of favoritism. However, as the only company in Portland that does solely board-ups, we may market those services exclusively. This puts firefighters in a position to freely recommend us. It also allows us to develop a strategic alliance with the fire departments in our territory.

We have visited a number of fire stations and were told that making recommendations went against regulations. After stating that we were not looking to override their authorities, but simply to make them aware of our services, we were well received. Firefighters, captains, lieutenants, and battalion chiefs were excited to hear more. They have been helpful in connecting us with the key people who can change the emergency response system. We are seeking to have a directive passed that will allow firefighters to recommend our services to fire victims.

In addition, we have chosen to set ourselves apart by being a women-owned and licensed company. The fire industry want to overcome the stigma of being a male-only operation. Our female leadership will give them extra incentive for working with us.

We hope that the distinguishing characteristics we have used in our territory are helpful to you as well."

Stuart Babicky

Golden Gate Home Repair, Inc.
"Are you interested in becoming a member of 1-800-Boardup? The following is a consideration of both pros and cons about the program so you can make an informed choice.

• Excellent marketing tool that is well received by firehouses and the public in general.
• Organized marketing program from 1-800-Boardup that should be easy to integrate with your existing administration and marketing programs.
• Good marketing literature.
• 1-800-Boardup is gaining some National attention and has many others likely marketing near you.
  

Conclusion:
If you think you are going to spend $5,000 and get immediate results with minimal effort, then this is not right for you. If you are looking for additional ways to have access to large loss fire projects instead of relying on Vendor Programs, this is an excellent way to proceed."

Mark Labourdette
President

Custom Restoration/Disaster Kleenup 
" The name of the game in business in the 21st century is effective branding.  Our 1-800-BOARDUP sales development program is a powerful tool to penetrate into difficult markets and get large losses from new sources.  It’s cost effective, fairly easy to set up and offers a greater ROI than any program, marketing strategy or tool Custom Restoration has used in the last ten years.

This is not a get-rich quick scheme for the lazy or uncommitted. It is only valuable for those who are committed to developing good working relationships with alternative sources of large losses. 1-800-BOARDUP has provided us with a very well designed large loss sales development program, great internal support and a strong national and local advertising campaign to back it up.

When we follow the program, we get great jobs. The branding is strong, recognizable, memorable and effective in targeting new sources of business. The program gets us on large losses first, where we can be of service to the victims and sign the loss before our competition even knows there has been a loss. "

Jeff Farley
Fairfield, California

Diamond Restoration
" 1-800-BOARDUP has been a tremendous sales tool for our restoration company. After only one week as a member, we received a request for assistance at a large 2-unit townhouse fire. We responded to the 1-800-BOARDUP call to assist the fire victims and we were awarded both jobs with a total value of $360,000. Had Diamond Restoration not purchased the franchise I we would have never even had the opportunity to sell these jobs.

Our first call paid for our 1-800BOARDUP Local Service Provider fee for the next 20 years!

Additionally we were not an approved vendor for State Farm. Since that job, they have invited us to join the PSP program which we will be in full force by the middle of June. I am so encouraged I just hired a full time salesperson to handle the sales for 1-800-BOARDUP. The word is that my competition is not very happy with us due to the fact we own 1-800-BOARDUP, (OH WELL). We start our fourth year in business and we are already the largest vendor in the state. Itís a winner any way you look at it!

Thanks, Michael"

Tim McCormick
Wilmington, Delaware

Rapid Response Restoration
" 1-800-BOARDUP is the most valuable marketing tool in our arsenal. There are a lot of big fires and a lot of very aggressive competitors in my market and 1-800-BOARDUP gives Rapid Response the credibility with fire departments, 911 centers, arson investigators and even police departments to secure the large fire losses our competitors can only wish for.

If you are prepared to commit to large losses, take an aggressive position and market the program, and not sit back to wait for things to happen, this program can be worth millions of dollars in sales. If you’re someone who wants a significant competitive advantage, you are missing out on something special if you don’t take a look at this program. It’s been a great benefit to Rapid Response! "

Ken Rosenblat
Las Vegas Nevada

Repairs Unlimited
" The 1-800-BOARDUP services we offer have been a tremendous addition to our companyís service offerings. We have been ìOn Boardî since early December 2005 and we actually started receiving calls immediately... Due to their full page ads in Claims Magazine and many other insurance publications and websites we have received many calls from insurance company adjusters and agents who just didnít know who else to call for reliable emergency boardup service for their insureds.

One unexpected benefit that Repairs Unlimited received is the relationships with claims adjusters that we have met at 1-800-BOARDUP jobs whom it had previously been very difficult to meet with and establish good working relationships.

The benefits we have received from our involvement in the 1-800-BOARDUP sales development program have really exceeded all of our expectations."

Mark Todd
Kansas City, Kansas

Disaster Specialists
" It was the catchy 1-800-BOARDUP phone number, the great logo and well designed ad campaigns that initially attracted us to the program, as it was obvious that Fire Chiefs would remember the number and the dalmatian logo really grabs their attention and stays with themÖ

In 2005 we did over $200K in sales as a direct result of our affiliation with 1-800-BOARDUP and we will far exceed that in 2006. We have had great success in obtaining more fire calls since joining 1-800-BOARUDUP.

We have found 1-800BOARDUP staff to be honorable business people, innovative marketers, and extremely diligent in supporting our success as a local service provider."

Rich Lennox
Cape Cod and Eastern Massachusetts

Parks Restoration
" For a few months I had been contemplating joining the 1-800-BOARDUP franchise, but after consideration I had decided to hold off. Until one day, I was in Indiana on a huge apartment complex fire where we sat for hours just waiting for the opportunity to speak with a decision maker. After speaking with everyone at the scene, including State Farm Insurance whom we have a great relationship with, we were sure that the job was ours. That is until the 1-800-BOARDUP trucks were escorted right past us, right past the yellow fire tape where nobody was allowed to go. The fire chief brought 1-800-BOARDUP on scene and they secured the entire loss.

At first I was mad. After I got over it I realized what a powerful testament to success of the program this was and I purchased one Chicago area the next week. I purchased one territory that week and due to the overwhelming success we have achieved in Chicago, I have purchased 4 more territories since that day. We are an established and successful company in the incredibly competitive Chicago restoration market and we always strive for any advantage we can gain.

1-800-BOARDUP has unquestionably been the most powerful sales tool we have ever used. I am so thankful that 1-800-BOARDUP allowed me this great opportunity! I want to thank everyone at 1-800-BOARDUP for all their efforts. You all have really changed the way we view the insurance restoration industry. "

Barry Parks
Chicago, Illinois

J & E Home Improvement
" Because of the massive national and local advertising and marketing campaigns conducted by 1-800-BOARDUP we have been able to build a successful working relationship with our local fire departments and 911 dispatch centers that we were previously unable to accomplish.

1-800BOARDUP has developed a powerful strategic marketing program that was very influential with fire, police and 911 centers. After utilizing the 1-800-BOARDUP sales development program, most welcomed our involvement and stated that they felt a board up service was a necessary service for them to offer.

We have enjoyed getting to meet firemen at various association meetings and becoming involved in their activities. We have been very successful with our franchise, by being the first to respond we have received several jobs in the $100,000+ price range and are excited to see where it will take us in 2006. Best of all it is very gratifying when we get a call from our competitors wanting to know how they can get a franchise, and I get to say, 'Sorry I own the franchise.' "

James Nelson
Flint, Michigan

Quality Construction
" Jill has been marketing 1-800-BOARDUP to fire departments in the Oklahoma City area for 6 months now. She has built relationships with the Chiefs and Community Service Liaisons in the area. Through these contacts we are averaging 2-3 calls per week. Itís an adrenaline rush for us to get that call and know we can help our community!"

" Thanks for all your support! "

Darren Garvin
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The Fire Works Restoration Company
" Granted I have a vested interest in the success of the program and may not be impartial but my testimony is my experience and I felt compelled to share my experience with the 1-800 BOARDUP sales development program.

We had struggled for some time to get large losses and frankly our company was not doing that well. We bought the 1-800-BOARDUP number and created a marketing plan around the number. Almost immediately we had more large loss opportunities than we could manage.

We now perform 20 - 50 boardups per month and have increased our sales by MILLIONS OF DOLLARS all as a direct result of 1-800-BOARDUP.

We have actually had claims managers tell us that competitors have complained that we had an unfair competitive advantage. They are right and the claims department complemented us for such creative thinking.

We have an incredible competitive advantage in our local market. We own the boardup business in our market. It would be very difficult for a competitor to change that.

If it were not for our 1-800-BOARDUP program I am not sure we would be in business today. "

Pete Mitchell
St. Louis, MO