Welcome to Bridging the Gap, the Madison County Chamber of Commerce podcast. In this episode, Sarah sits down with Pat Riley, founder of Rainbow Restoration of South Central Iowa in Winterset. Pat shares how a farm kid turned flooring manager built a full service restoration company after the 2008 downturn, why rural communities need local disaster recovery, and what it means to help neighbors after water, fire, smoke, and storm damage.In this episode:- Growing up in Gallaton, Missouri, and landing in Winterset in 2005- Fifteen years managing a Des Moines carpet store before the builder crash- Starting Rainbow Restoration in 2009 from a basement desk and one van- Carpet cleaning, water extraction, 24/7 hustle, and educating rural Iowa- Building a real business plan after the bread and water years- Water mitigation, mold, fire, contents, board ups, and catastrophe response- Listening first when people are in shock after a loss- Common Iowa losses: sump pumps, storms, frozen pipes, and commercial fires- Insurance tips, sump and sewer backup coverage, and home maintenance- Chamber coffee, neighborly relationships, and saving family history after a fire- Developing leaders across about 24 counties and embracing new techWhether you are a homeowner, business owner, or thinking about starting something local, this conversation is a reminder that restoration is about people first, and that Madison County shows up for its own.Learn more:- Rainbow Restoration of South Central Iowa: https://rainbowrestores.com/winterset-indianola- Madison County Chamber: https://madisoncounty.comIf you enjoyed this episode, like, comment, and subscribe. Share it with a neighbor who should know who to call when disaster hits close to home.#MadisonCountyIA #WintersetIowa #SupportLocal #CommunityHeritage #Podcast #RainbowRestoration #WaterDamage #FireRestoration #SmallBusiness #IowaBusiness #LocalBusiness
