Conversations on THE EDGE Mon, 25 May 2026 18:49:56 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2471330 en-us © 2026 Conversations on THE EDGE yes 55c395df-2840-5d49-bc09-28153d90dfea Thomas McGUIRE episodic false Hosted by Tom and TJ, Generation X and Millennial conversations on restoration, THE EDGE v3 estimating system, and the world in general.   We talk about data that can change your business, increase team performance, and have a little fun with our friends. Supercharge how you manage projects by understanding your data mixed in with a lighthearted show that features Generation X and Millennial views on related topics and trends. 

The show includes entertaining stories from industry professionals, friends, and family.  Conversations probably won't include politics or religion.  

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Thomas McGUIRE https://storage.buzzsprout.com/bnhfvq2xpq52kgzpa5gsjtciy35d?.jpg Conversations on THE EDGE Thomas McGUIRE TJ Wilberley Enjoy The Moment. Life, Love and Business Enjoy The Moment. Life, Love and Business Conversations on THE EDGE  Podcast, Episode 17 with Warner Cruz, Restoration Industry mentor and leader.  In this episode, Tom and TJ Talk with Warner Cruz, of JC Restoration in Chicago, a great conversation with one of our favorite restoration ICONS.  Life balance, business success, and how to enjoy the moment in today's work environment. 

Guest:  Warner Cruz, Restoration Entrepreneur and leader.

Hosts:  

Tom McGuire, Founder of Large Loss Mastery - The Solutions Company

TJ Wiberley, CEO, Patriot Restoration

]]> Conversations on THE EDGE  Podcast, Episode 17 with Warner Cruz, Restoration Industry mentor and leader.  In this episode, Tom and TJ Talk with Warner Cruz, of JC Restoration in Chicago, a great conversation with one of our favorite restoration ICONS.  Life balance, business success, and how to enjoy the moment in today's work environment. 

Guest:  Warner Cruz, Restoration Entrepreneur and leader.

Hosts:  

Tom McGuire, Founder of Large Loss Mastery - The Solutions Company

TJ Wiberley, CEO, Patriot Restoration

]]> Thomas McGUIRE Buzzsprout-19238788 Mon, 25 May 2026 18:00:00 -0400 3934 2 4 full false Restoration Emergency Response Plans Work! Restoration Emergency Response Plans Work! Conversations on THE EDGE, Episode 16 with Jeff Carrier, CEO, Restoration ERP.

Tom and Jeff have a great conversation on how restoration companies can use Emergency Response Plans (ERP) to open doors and create happy clients by pre-planning for potential disasters, by creating a plan for how the recovery will happen. Effectively providing the client with preferential services during widespread disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and other events. 


Host: Thomas McGuire, Founder, Large Loss Mastery - The Solutions Company, LLC 

Guest: Jeff Carrier, CEO, Restoration ERP. 

]]> Conversations on THE EDGE, Episode 16 with Jeff Carrier, CEO, Restoration ERP.

Tom and Jeff have a great conversation on how restoration companies can use Emergency Response Plans (ERP) to open doors and create happy clients by pre-planning for potential disasters, by creating a plan for how the recovery will happen. Effectively providing the client with preferential services during widespread disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and other events. 


Host: Thomas McGuire, Founder, Large Loss Mastery - The Solutions Company, LLC 

Guest: Jeff Carrier, CEO, Restoration ERP. 

]]> Thomas McGUIRE Buzzsprout-19001449 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 3406 2 3 full false Business Development on THE EDGE Business Development on THE EDGE Conversations on THE EDGE, Episode 15 with Tim Miller, CEO, Business Development Associates, Tom and Tim have a great conversation on the importance of a business development strategy, building a strong sales team, and using Emergency Response Planning to increase restoration business. 

Host:  Thomas McGuire, Founder, Large Loss Mastery - The Solutions Company, LLC

Guest:  Tim Miller, CEO, Business Development Associates. 


]]> Conversations on THE EDGE, Episode 15 with Tim Miller, CEO, Business Development Associates, Tom and Tim have a great conversation on the importance of a business development strategy, building a strong sales team, and using Emergency Response Planning to increase restoration business. 

Host:  Thomas McGuire, Founder, Large Loss Mastery - The Solutions Company, LLC

Guest:  Tim Miller, CEO, Business Development Associates. 


]]> Thomas McGUIRE Buzzsprout-18972639 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0400 4201 2 2 full false Old Guys Rule - 40 Years in The Industry Old Guys Rule - 40 Years in The Industry Conversations on THE EDGE Episode 14, "Old Guys Rule" on THE EDGE with Javier Del Angel with HYCO Logistics. Tom and Javier talk about their 40 year anniversaries in the restoration industry. Great conversation on a beautiful day on the porch, first jobs, favorite jobs and a little bit of nonsense!

Host: Thomas McGuire, Founder, The Solutions Company - Large Loss Mastery

]]> Conversations on THE EDGE Episode 14, "Old Guys Rule" on THE EDGE with Javier Del Angel with HYCO Logistics. Tom and Javier talk about their 40 year anniversaries in the restoration industry. Great conversation on a beautiful day on the porch, first jobs, favorite jobs and a little bit of nonsense!

Host: Thomas McGuire, Founder, The Solutions Company - Large Loss Mastery

]]> Thomas McGUIRE Buzzsprout-18810834 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400 2979 2 1 full false Adventures of a Hockey Mom Adventures of a Hockey Mom Conversations on THE EDGE with Tom and TJ, Episode 13 - Adventures of a hockey Mom - On the edge with Michelle Blevins, Ceo of C & R Magazine. We had a blast talking with Michelle about life, the restoration industry, and a little nonsense. 

Hosts: 

Thomas McGUIRE, Founder of The Solutions Company - Large Loss Mastery

TJ Wiberley, CEO Patriot Restoration

www.largelossmastery.com

]]> Conversations on THE EDGE with Tom and TJ, Episode 13 - Adventures of a hockey Mom - On the edge with Michelle Blevins, Ceo of C & R Magazine. We had a blast talking with Michelle about life, the restoration industry, and a little nonsense. 

Hosts: 

Thomas McGUIRE, Founder of The Solutions Company - Large Loss Mastery

TJ Wiberley, CEO Patriot Restoration

www.largelossmastery.com

]]> Thomas McGUIRE Buzzsprout-18502375 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0500 2314 1 13 full false On THE EDGE with Paul Donald, CEO Encircle "The Future is Awesome" On THE EDGE with Paul Donald, CEO Encircle "The Future is Awesome" Conversations on THE EDGE with Tom and TJ Episode 12 with Paul Donald, CEO of Encircle. Great conversation regarding Encircle and the future development of The Encircle EDGE, and how AI is playing a huge role in the restoration industry, and how software will be using new technology to manage restoration projects from beginning to end! 

Guest: Paul Donald, CEO of Encircle

Hosts: Thomas McGUIRE, Founder, The Solutions Company - Loss Mastery Solutions

TJ Wiberley, CEO Patriot Restoration

]]> Conversations on THE EDGE with Tom and TJ Episode 12 with Paul Donald, CEO of Encircle. Great conversation regarding Encircle and the future development of The Encircle EDGE, and how AI is playing a huge role in the restoration industry, and how software will be using new technology to manage restoration projects from beginning to end! 

Guest: Paul Donald, CEO of Encircle

Hosts: Thomas McGUIRE, Founder, The Solutions Company - Loss Mastery Solutions

TJ Wiberley, CEO Patriot Restoration

]]> Thomas McGUIRE Buzzsprout-18450994 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500 2970 1 12 full false It's a Cool Ride with Astronaunt ASTRO Clay Anderson It's a Cool Ride with Astronaunt ASTRO Clay Anderson Conversations on THE EDGE Episode 11 with Astronaut Clay Anderson. The boys have a beer and talk about living, traveling, and pooping in space.  Great conversation, Clay spent 167 days in space and more than 38 hours of spacewalk time working on the International Space Station.  Lots of fun!  Thank you, Clay!

Hosts:  Tom McGUIRE and TJ Wiberley

www.largelossmastery.com


]]> Conversations on THE EDGE Episode 11 with Astronaut Clay Anderson. The boys have a beer and talk about living, traveling, and pooping in space.  Great conversation, Clay spent 167 days in space and more than 38 hours of spacewalk time working on the International Space Station.  Lots of fun!  Thank you, Clay!

Hosts:  Tom McGUIRE and TJ Wiberley

www.largelossmastery.com


]]> Buzzsprout-18382956 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0500 2525 1 11 full false The Jack Attack LIVE - Life's a Sales Call The Jack Attack LIVE - Life's a Sales Call Conversations on THE EDGE with Jack Warkenthien of Next Step Solutions and author of "Life's a Sales Call"  , talks with Tom about the importance of personal contact and understanding of the client to succeed in the sales game.  It's not about what you know, it's about how much you care. 

Host:  Thomas McGuire, Founder, Large Loss Mastery

Guest:  Jack Warkenthien, CEO, Next Step Solutions


]]> Conversations on THE EDGE with Jack Warkenthien of Next Step Solutions and author of "Life's a Sales Call"  , talks with Tom about the importance of personal contact and understanding of the client to succeed in the sales game.  It's not about what you know, it's about how much you care. 

Host:  Thomas McGuire, Founder, Large Loss Mastery

Guest:  Jack Warkenthien, CEO, Next Step Solutions


]]> Thomas McGUIRE Buzzsprout-18039355 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 21:00:00 -0400 3356 1 10 full false Hands Down The Best ROM Estimator Tool Hands Down The Best ROM Estimator Tool Conversations on THE EDGE  Episode 9 with Brandon Coleman of ATI.  In this Episode, Tom and TJ talk to ATI Restorations' Brandon Coleman about the effectiveness of THE EDGE v3 estimating system and how it is "hands down" the very best system in the industry.  TJ and Brandon trade stories of how the system has helped their businesses grow and succeed. 

]]> Conversations on THE EDGE  Episode 9 with Brandon Coleman of ATI.  In this Episode, Tom and TJ talk to ATI Restorations' Brandon Coleman about the effectiveness of THE EDGE v3 estimating system and how it is "hands down" the very best system in the industry.  TJ and Brandon trade stories of how the system has helped their businesses grow and succeed. 

]]> Thomas McGUIRE Buzzsprout-18039314 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 20:00:00 -0400 3488 1 9 full false APEX RESTORER Preview at Kennedy Space Center APEX RESTORER Preview at Kennedy Space Center Tom and TJ  chat about the upcoming APEX Restorer Super Course in Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center, December 2nd - 5th, featuring a 10-building case study scenario including Port Canaveral Restaurants, Kennedy Space Center, and The Radisson Resort.  The class is going to be extremely informative and FUN! Everyone will learn how to estimate, manage, and invoice any-sized restoration project, skills they can instantly put to work in their businesses. 

For more information, go to:   www.largelossmastery.com

]]> Tom and TJ  chat about the upcoming APEX Restorer Super Course in Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center, December 2nd - 5th, featuring a 10-building case study scenario including Port Canaveral Restaurants, Kennedy Space Center, and The Radisson Resort.  The class is going to be extremely informative and FUN! Everyone will learn how to estimate, manage, and invoice any-sized restoration project, skills they can instantly put to work in their businesses. 

For more information, go to:   www.largelossmastery.com

]]> https://largelossmastery.com/podcasts/ Thomas McGUIRE Buzzsprout-17853978 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2512 large loss mastery, cape canaveral, kennedy space center, 1 8 full false Beers, Tequila & Nonsense - Potential Listeners Should Not Listen Beers, Tequila & Nonsense - Potential Listeners Should Not Listen Conversations on THE EDGE Episode 7 Grown ass men talk about life, no politics, and Tom's crazy life stories. Tom welcomes guests Gerrett and Andy to the man cave for a fun, happy hour discussion about nothing, lol.  Best of Podcast conversations from past Podcasts with Gerrett Stier and the GMS Podcast. 

Host: Thomas McGUIRE, Founder of Large Loss Mastery - The Solutions Company, LLC and creator of THE EDGE v3 Estimating System


Guest:  Gerrett Stier, Owner and Founder of GMS Power Distribution and GMS Podcast

Andy Stern, friend and innocent by stander


]]> Conversations on THE EDGE Episode 7 Grown ass men talk about life, no politics, and Tom's crazy life stories. Tom welcomes guests Gerrett and Andy to the man cave for a fun, happy hour discussion about nothing, lol.  Best of Podcast conversations from past Podcasts with Gerrett Stier and the GMS Podcast. 

Host: Thomas McGUIRE, Founder of Large Loss Mastery - The Solutions Company, LLC and creator of THE EDGE v3 Estimating System


Guest:  Gerrett Stier, Owner and Founder of GMS Power Distribution and GMS Podcast

Andy Stern, friend and innocent by stander


]]> Thomas McGUIRE Buzzsprout-17760513 Sat, 30 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0400 4197 1 7 full false GET THE EDGE v3 and WIN Million Dollar Jobs - WE DID and DO GET THE EDGE v3 and WIN Million Dollar Jobs - WE DID and DO Episode 6 Tom and TJ talk to Bob and Pat, owners of AVID Restoration in Tampa Florida. Learn how AVID Restoration uses THE EDGE v3 in their daily business to win million-dollar projects and blow away the competition. Nothing is faster than THE EDGE v3 for estimating projects accurately - NOW!

Hosted by:

Thomas McGUIRE, Founder and owner - The Solutions Company, LLC and creator of THE EDGE v3

TJ Wiberley, Owner/CEO - Patriot Restoration


]]> Episode 6 Tom and TJ talk to Bob and Pat, owners of AVID Restoration in Tampa Florida. Learn how AVID Restoration uses THE EDGE v3 in their daily business to win million-dollar projects and blow away the competition. Nothing is faster than THE EDGE v3 for estimating projects accurately - NOW!

Hosted by:

Thomas McGUIRE, Founder and owner - The Solutions Company, LLC and creator of THE EDGE v3

TJ Wiberley, Owner/CEO - Patriot Restoration


]]> Buzzsprout-17653402 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400 2674 1 6 full false You Could See the Defeat in His Eyes - TJ Demos THE EDGE v3 LIVE You Could See the Defeat in His Eyes - TJ Demos THE EDGE v3 LIVE TJ Demonstrates the power of THE EDGE v3 on an actual project where he won the job because he could produce an estimate, the Scope of Work, quickly, and accurately, while his competition was still measuring the building, leaving the competition saying;  How did you do that so fast?!, 

Bonus:  Don't break the 11th commandment:  Thou shalt not eat at McDonald's twice in one day.

]]> TJ Demonstrates the power of THE EDGE v3 on an actual project where he won the job because he could produce an estimate, the Scope of Work, quickly, and accurately, while his competition was still measuring the building, leaving the competition saying;  How did you do that so fast?!, 

Bonus:  Don't break the 11th commandment:  Thou shalt not eat at McDonald's twice in one day.

]]> Thomas McGUIRE Buzzsprout-17611838 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400 2814 full false Meet The #1 user of THE EDGE v3 with over 800 estimates since 2023 Meet The #1 user of THE EDGE v3 with over 800 estimates since 2023 In this Episode, Tom and TJ talk to Brad Hinkle of Property Craft Restoration - the #1 user of THE EDGE v3 estimating system with 800 estimates complete over the last 2 years in the system.  Conversation, is light, funny and informative, learn how Brads team uses THE EDGE v3 to increase productivity and profits for their restoration company.   Featuring:  Brad Hinkle - Property Craft Restoration, TJ Wiberley - Patriot Restoration and Thomas McGUIRE - Founder, The Solutions Company, LLC and creator of THE EDGE v3 Estimating System.    

]]> In this Episode, Tom and TJ talk to Brad Hinkle of Property Craft Restoration - the #1 user of THE EDGE v3 estimating system with 800 estimates complete over the last 2 years in the system.  Conversation, is light, funny and informative, learn how Brads team uses THE EDGE v3 to increase productivity and profits for their restoration company.   Featuring:  Brad Hinkle - Property Craft Restoration, TJ Wiberley - Patriot Restoration and Thomas McGUIRE - Founder, The Solutions Company, LLC and creator of THE EDGE v3 Estimating System.    

]]> Thomas McGUIRE Buzzsprout-17439430 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0400 3501 1 4 full false Doug Weatherman - There's always a steak for you here in Cape Canaveral Doug Weatherman - There's always a steak for you here in Cape Canaveral In this episode, Tom and TJ talk to Doug Weatherman, from RARE Restoration, about THE EDGE v3 and how the estimating system helps simplify commercial and residential property damage estimating, ROM creation, billable cost projections, and scope of work creation.   Conversations include work, play, beers, and steaks. 

]]> In this episode, Tom and TJ talk to Doug Weatherman, from RARE Restoration, about THE EDGE v3 and how the estimating system helps simplify commercial and residential property damage estimating, ROM creation, billable cost projections, and scope of work creation.   Conversations include work, play, beers, and steaks. 

]]> Thomas McGUIRE Buzzsprout-17359933 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0400 5040 1 3 full false Thank God for the Buffalo Bills Thank God for the Buffalo Bills Tom talks with Joe Weitz, SRVP J.S.  Held, about restoration invoicing using THE EDGE v3 Software and Philosophies to estimate services and manage disaster restoration projects.  TJ is on vacation in the Bahamas for this episode, but Tom and Joe have a great conversation about data, restoration, football, and much more!

]]> Tom talks with Joe Weitz, SRVP J.S.  Held, about restoration invoicing using THE EDGE v3 Software and Philosophies to estimate services and manage disaster restoration projects.  TJ is on vacation in the Bahamas for this episode, but Tom and Joe have a great conversation about data, restoration, football, and much more!

]]> Thomas McGUIRE Buzzsprout-17281141 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400 4356 1 2 full false Come to THE EDGE with us! Come to THE EDGE with us! In this episode, Tom and TJ discuss the value of project data and how knowing your data can accelerate business and get invoices paid!  THE EDGE v3 estimating system utilizes project data to give users the power to estimate budget and ROM costs quickly and accurately. The guys discuss and demonstrate how to use THE EDGE v3, and TJ shows how he uses his project data to dominate the competition. 

]]> In this episode, Tom and TJ discuss the value of project data and how knowing your data can accelerate business and get invoices paid!  THE EDGE v3 estimating system utilizes project data to give users the power to estimate budget and ROM costs quickly and accurately. The guys discuss and demonstrate how to use THE EDGE v3, and TJ shows how he uses his project data to dominate the competition. 

]]> Thomas McGUIRE Buzzsprout-17051779 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400 4221 1 1 full false