"We've been a member for over ten years. This is all about networking, looking out for each other, and it's one of the best business decisions I've made in the past 10-15 years. I was able to learn from a lot of people that were doing this a lot longer than I had and it basically catapulted us to the next level. One year, we were in Nashville working with 5 other DKI franchise companies handling 3 large losses. We worked together as a team working 24 hour shifts. Working together opens up doors for much larger losses, for more equipment, and right now I can honestly say there's not a job we can't handle because as a team, we can pull together."

"I've been a part of DKI for 18 plus years. Originally, I joined to get the camaraderie and learn from other people who are in same business I'm in. Over the years, I've gotten a tremendous amount of value from the association and friends I've made over the years. There have been over 500 jobs I've worked on with other DKI franchises. With larger losses, I've been able to bring in other DKI franchises. DKI has been very good for my company and I'm sure the others would say the same."

"I think overall, the greatest benefits as a company we've acquired are the resources through our affiliation with DKI. It's the relationships we've been able to develop with DKI Franchises in and around our area who are there to assist in growing our business. We've been in situations where we didn't just need equipment or additional labor; we needed operations, business development, and sales & marketing advice. DKI Franchises are the guys that I go to that are willing to lend a hand."

"One of the biggest reasons I had joined was, as a local "mom and pop"operation for 35 years, we were in the local market and we did pretty well, but in order for us to the take the next step forward and take a piece out of corporate America, whether it be the claims process or the camaraderie of an organization, we needed DKI. All expectations have been met so far. It's a great organization with a lot of brotherhood, especially in our chapter in the Northeast."

"The biggest benefit to us has been the knowledge we gained by working with the other members. Our members are some of the best in the country. What's made our network so strong is the quality contractor we've taken in that was a quality contractor before they came in."

"We've just learned a lot from these elite restoration companies, our peers, who have done a lot of what we're doing now. Rather than experience that all over again, we can learn from their successes."

"The number of relationships that I've built over the last 15 years is pretty amazing. It's something I never would have gotten anywhere else."