Klark Brown

I spend a larger amount of my time than I should doing my small part improving this industry. I give people ideas and inspiration. Why? Because the momentum of 12,000 people working towards one thing is stronger than 1 person.

In exchange I ask that if you would like to get experienced and successful help from people who have DONE it, you reach out to us. We love what we do, and you will to.

If you are a Restoprenuer™️ and want a guide (think Yoda to Skywalker) to help, thats what we do. www.restorationadvisers.com or simply reply to this email.

Pinned post from May 26, 2025

41 Markers.Marker 01-Independence

You’re in. Let’s begin. This is Marker 01 of 41. Not a course. Not a funnel. Not hype. Just 41 short, sharp reminders for people building real businesses and trying to stay human while doing it. Each post drops once a day. 3 to 5 minutes. One bold word. One idea that hits a little harder than it should. If you’ve built something, this ...

February 12, 2026

A Dangerous Addition

A Dangerous Addiction I wrote this article March 5, 2023: Be brave. Be honest. These go hand in hand. Chris Rock delivered an epic performance Saturday night on Netflix. He mentioned (in jest, but also being real) that we have more than an opioid addiction in this country. We have an ATTENTION addiction. Trying to get the attention of ...

February 6, 2026

Explaining the “Purple Cow”

I didn’t invent the story of the Purple Cow. I’m not sure who did, but I learned about the idea from a book by the name from Seth Godin. I reference this very often. In its simplest sense, it’s about being different. The longer story that I often tell dives deeper into why it’s powerful to be different and how uncomfortable it makes 70...

February 6, 2026

Kintsugi

Kintsugi. The ancient Japanese art and tradition of golden joinery. The art is to see a cup as important. When it breaks, you honor it by putting it back together painstakingly piece by piece. Gold is used as the bond. Once reset and hardened, you once again have a useable cup. But now it’s beautiful, highly sought after and incredibly...

February 1, 2026

Three Paths in Business and Restoration

Pirates, Cowboys, and Knight's. You self-identify and one, but do you know which and why? Let's explore these archetypes, identify, and discuss how to maximize where we are or shift to our actual self. You are likely one of these or a blend of two. You don't get to opt out. You have to eventually own it. The Cowboy The Cowboy rides alo...

January 22, 2026

If this offends you, it’s probably for you

I watched it happen again yesterday. An educator I respect - someone genuinely good at what they do - has started to become insufferable. Every credential stacked makes everyone else seem smaller. Every recognition earned makes curiosity optional. This is the credential trap, and our industry breeds it perfectly. Here’s how I see that ...

January 16, 2026

The Dangers of Nostalgia

“True happiness is to enjoy the present... not to amuse ourselves with either hopes or fears but to rest satisfied with what we have, which is sufficient, for he that is so wants nothing.” — Seneca We’ve all heard the age-old advice that living in the moment is the secret to happiness. But anxiety about the future isn’t the only thing ...

January 2, 2026

Life isn't a journey to the grave.

From Cole Schafer tonight. What you do now is all that counts––so make it count. Fuck it. Gun it. Stomp your foot on the gas. Punch the pedal. Test the metal. Wince through the pain in your knee. Bite your tongue. Savor the iron. Smile with blood in your teeth. Look at yourself in the rearview mirror. You're beautiful. You're deranged....

December 22, 2025

LOOK FOR COURAGE INSIDE, NOT OUTSIDE, YOURSELF During the Great Depression, Thomas Edison delivered his last public message. In it he said, “My message to you is: Be courageous! I have lived a long time. I have seen history repeat itself again and again. I have seen many depressions in business. Always America has come out stronger and...

November 18, 2025

Perspective

I’d ask that you share this for those that forgot that we have a great opportunity. What a privilege to be tired from the work you once begged the universe for. What a privilege to feel overwhelmed by the growth you used to dream about. What a privilege for a life you created on purpose. What a privilege to outgrow things you used to s...

November 15, 2025

Don’t squeeze tight.

I’m on an enlightened chapter right now given the last week. There is a Buddhist example about holding on to things to tightly. Thinking you have control, when you really don’t or shouldn’t. The example is about gripping too tightly for fear of losing it. Money Power Love Behaviors of others. These drive us into the worldwide cancer of...

November 8, 2025

Lift Everyone

I was very fortunate to be asked to be a speaker and then a panelist at a great Restoration Event. On the panel, I was joined by two others that are coaches and consultants in other areas of the business. It was so good. There was a corporate trainer for an 80 unit franchise that asked us all to list our top 3 things that every busines...

October 25, 2025

Marker 37: Be Known for the Right Things

Your reputation walks into rooms long before you do. You’re Always Sending a Signal Every job. Every conversation. Every reaction under stress. You’re either reinforcing your reputation or rewriting it. The world doesn’t care about your logo. They remember: • What you fixed • What you stood for • How consistent you were • How you respo...

October 23, 2025

Marker 41: The Next Thing Is Never the First Thing

The version you’re running now isn’t a failure. It’s just version 1. Every Great Business Morphs The original plan? It was necessary. But not sacred. We’ve all pivoted. • Services added • Offers cut • Teams reshaped • Markets shifted • Even the name on the door… changed That’s not flakiness. It is likely required to survive. Let Go of ...

October 22, 2025

Marker 40: You Only Need to Be Legendary to a Few

Legacy doesn’t come from reach. Depth > Scale The world pushes you to go wide. Build a following. Capture leads. “Scale it.” But what if all you did was build something legendary… for the few people who truly needed it? You’d be shocked at how far that kind of impact travels. The Few Who Matter: • The team you poured into • The clients...

October 20, 2025

Marker 39: They Won’t Remember the Numbers

The people you lead, love, and lift up won’t quote your P&L. They’ll quote your presence. Numbers Fade. Moments Stay. Sure. Track revenue. Be profitable. Run clean. But don’t forget: your team, your kids, your partners… They won’t remember: • Your 2024 net margin • Your job volume • Your gross profit goals They’ll remember: • That one ...

October 15, 2025

Marker 38: Most Success Isn’t Loud

You don’t need to broadcast every move. You just need to keep making them. The Winners Are Usually the Quietest in the Room Because they don’t need to convince anyone. They’re not selling hype. They’re executing. If you’ve been wondering why the loudest people in your feed don’t look familiar when you show up to the jobsite or the bank...

October 15, 2025

Tuesday’s feed the brain

I’d like to share something i learned today. FYI, Tuesday’s and Thursdays are my “learning or creating” days. I have big chunky blocks for my days and even parts of days. It’s not wise to to context switch. Example: pay bills (frustrating) then jump to sales strategies or marketing. The brain is locked in one mode. Doing daily blocks g...

October 14, 2025

Marker 36: Gratitude Doesn’t Make You Soft

Gratitude isn’t a buzzword. It’s a tool that reminds you WHY on the hard days. I want to share this video with you about Gratitude: Mike Rowe Sweat Pledge Gratitude Is a Weapon. Not a Weakness. Arm yourself well. You can be: • Grateful and still frustrated • Grateful and still ambitious • Grateful and still done with BS These aren’t co...

October 7, 2025

Marker 35: You’re Not Stuck. You’re Just Unclear

Stuck isn’t always about being overwhelmed. Sometimes it’s about being uncommitted. When You Feel Stuck—Start With This Question: “What am I unclear about?”** Don’t ask: “Why can’t I move?” Ask: “What am I avoiding? What haven’t I decided? What am I waiting for?” Because you’re not a weak leader. You’re just… drifting. And you’re not a...

October 4, 2025

Marker 34: Don’t Confuse Quitting with Finishing

There’s a difference between giving up and knowing when you’re done. Dragging Things Out Costs More Than Ending Them Every week you keep the wrong thing alive, it costs: • Focus • Energy • Morale • Money • Respect And the longer you delay, the harder it becomes to call time. ““That’s not loyalty. That’s fear.” ” How to Know It’s Time t...

October 2, 2025

Marker 33: You’re Not for Everyone. Good.

Trying to be everything makes you nothing. Filter hard. Stand tall. Every Brand Is a Filter, Whether You Like It or Not You’re always sending a signal: • Who you serve • What you allow • What you tolerate • What you’ll never do The only question is: Are you sending it intentionally? We Don’t Work With: • Clients who panic and blame • P...

October 1, 2025

Marker 32: Protect the Asset

If you collapse, the company follows. Protect the asset. You’re the Engine. Treat Yourself Like One. You’re not a machine. But even if you were, you’d still need maintenance. You can’t serve clients, coach your team, and lead your family if you’re: • Exhausted • Malnourished • Bitter • Wired and tired Stop using yourself like a rental....

September 29, 2025

Marker 31: Balance Is Bullsh*t

Balance is what people chase when they’ve never found alignment. Balance Doesn’t Exist. Alignment Does If you’re building something real, you’re going to tip out of “balance.” Late nights. Long stretches. Seasons that ask more from you. That’s not failure, sadly that’s normal. What You Actually Need Is Alignment • Does your effort refl...

September 26, 2025

Marker 30: Stop Asking People to “Buy In.”

If you’re always selling your vision, you may have built it alone. Buy-In Is Fragile. Ownership Is Fierce. Do you know the difference?: • Buy-in requires persuasion • Ownership creates alignment • Buy-in says “you did this” • Ownership says “we’re doing this” If your team just nods along in meetings and ghosts the follow-through? That’...

September 23, 2025

Marker 29: Control Is a Reaction to Fear

Micromanagement comes from fear, not strength. Control Feels Safe Until It Smothers Everything ! When things feel uncertain, we try to grip harder. That’s natural. But control: • Slows down decision-making • Erodes team confidence • Bottlenecks growth • Makes you the only person who can solve anything Eventually, you become the problem...

September 22, 2025

Marker 28: Character Over Charisma

One gets you attention. The other builds something that creates unbelievable value. **Charisma Attracts. **Character Anchors.** The business world celebrates personality. We follow the loudest. We retweet the cleverest. But when you need someone or something real? You’ll want someone with character. Character Looks Like: • Keeping prom...

September 18, 2025

Cheers to Hootie

Funny story about Darius “Hootie” Rucker with is in the BP Oil Spill In 2010, I was building up my team for the BP Oil Spill Project. I needed a Logistics Director because the administrative needs were intense. A friend introduced me to an individual named Todd. We met for dinner outside of Atlanta and as I approached the table I was s...

August 23, 2025

Marker 27: Simple Is Strong

Clarity is kind. Vague is cruel. Complexity Looks Impressive. But It Doesn’t Scale. Most of the time, we overcomplicate things to prove we’re smart. Or to protect ourselves from being wrong. Or to avoid making a decision. The truth: Strong businesses are simple. Strong leaders are clear. Simplicity Drives: • Faster training • Stronger ...

August 23, 2025

so you want to be a writer

by charles bukowski if it doesn’t come bursting out of you in spite of everything don’t do it unless it comes unasked out of your heart and mind and your mouth and your gut “don’t do it” if you have to sit for hours staring at your computer screen or hunched over your typewriter searching for words don’t do it if you’re doing it for mo...

August 22, 2025

Marker 26: Vision Leaks

You don’t need a better vision. You need to refill the one you already cast. The Speech Isn’t Enough You gave the talk. You wrote the values. You built the slides. But vision isn’t cement. It’s water. And it leaks. How to Know It’s Leaking: • You’re answering the same questions over and over • Decisions are misaligned • Team energy dro...

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