New Year, Same Mission, New Goals

Shawn Folks • January 6, 2021

Hello 2021! I know I speak for not only myself, but my entire team at Guarantee Restoration Services when I say we are happy to see a new year. Last year certainly brought its challenges for everyone. Not a single individual was not in some way affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which, of course, continues to greatly impact our world.


Although 2020 brought many adversities, our team adjusted its “normal” practices and pivoted our services in order to surpass many of last year’s goals. It set the foundation to improve even more upon our goals for this new year. We are look forward to expanding our service areas soon, moving into our new corporate facility, further educating our team members, among other objectives this year.


STARTING THIS NEW YEAR OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT, MONTHLY MEETINGS IN BATON ROUGE & KENNER

If you missed it, our marketing team shared our “GRS Year in Review” during the last week of the year. Check them out on our Facebook page!


NEW YEAR: GROWING GUARANTEE

In 2019, our company purchased land on Perkins Road near Pecue Lane in Baton Rouge. Once the land was cleared, the construction started. In April 2020, we started following the construction and updating our friends and partners on the building progress. A couple months later, we dubbed the series “Growing Guarantee,” and we share these videos to our social media pages monthly. Currently, the walls are going up and the electrical wiring is being installed. At the earliest, our Baton Rouge team members will move to the new facility in May or June 2021. We are so thrilled for the big move!


NEW YEAR: OUR TEAM’S RESOLUTIONS

Have you ever seen the phrase, “New Year, New Me”? It safe to say that everyone expects to see this statement ad nauseam when a new year rolls around. At this point, it has even become a cliché. Instead, focusing on goals and resolutions that will better what you have done to improve in the past is more important than changing completely. Oftentimes, resolutions are made, but actions are left out or fall to wayside. This year, our team will strive to put actions behind our goals to fully achieve them.


To end the aforementioned GRS Year in Review, our marketing staff asked our team members across our four branches to submit videos of their aspirations for 2021. Here is a snippet of their responses!


Our Team’s Resolutions:


  • Mine – To continue on this great company my parents started over 47 years ago. Personally, I’d like to work a little harder at balancing my personal time and business time, so I have more time to spend with my family.
  • Shelby C. (New Orleans) – To learn how to handle stress better and to work on her fitness every single day (and not flake out on it!)
  • Marcie R. (Baton Rouge) – To live a life with purpose, each and every day, whether I’m at work, at home, I want to wake up and know I’m doing everything to achieve my goals.
  • Bill B. (Baton Rouge) – To learn to sing better for next year’s Christmas song…figaro, FIGARO!
  • Peggy F. (Baton Rouge) – It’s the same as it is every year, that is to go on a diet and loose weight…hold on a second…here’s hoping it works!
  • Jeremy S. (Gulfport) – My resolution is to take Gulfport to the EXTREME next year. This is gonna be the branch to beat!
  • Rebecca B. (Baton Rouge) – To focus on the positive and continue to grow!
  • Rob C. (Lafayette) – To continue on the fitness journey that I started this past year and I hope to remain healthy. I also hope to continue to contribute to the phenomenal growth of this organization. We look forward to a great 2021!
  • Kristi R. (Baton Rouge) – My New Year’s Resolution is to loose a couple holiday pounds and to learn more patience.
  • James F. (Baton Rouge) – To make a resolution next year!
  • Adrianne H. (Gulfport) – One of my goals for 2021 is to keep learning, so I can have a successful year.
  • Chris E. (New Orleans) – My New Year’s Resolution for this year is to get a “WOWZER” every Wednesday.
  • Conner P. (Baton Rouge) – In 2021, I want to go for a run twice a week and read a new book each month!
  • Christina R. (Baton Rouge) – I want to use the opportunities I have at work to learn, continue working out frequently and finally learn how to cook.
  • Zack K. (Baton Rouge) – My New Year’s Resolution is to loose some weight, so I fit into my tux come wedding season.
  • Kristen S. (Gulfport) – To live each day to the fullest, to make memories, to encourage and help others daily and love my family fiercely!
  • Quentin C. (Baton Rouge) – In 2021, my New Year’s Resolution is to be the best father to my newborn daughter.
  • Jordan S. (Baton Rouge) – To stay humble, happy and healthy.
  • Jessicah R. (Baton Rouge) – To fold my laundry as soon as it comes out of the dryer!
  • Adam P. (Lafayette) – My resolution is to be the best Adam I can be. I want to be 1% better every day as a father, husband, leader and employee. And I am looking forward to another great year at Guarantee!


NEW YEAR: SAME QUALITY SERVICE AND MISSION

Since 1974, our team of dedicated professionals has provided the same quality waterfire and mold services. With four convenient offices along the I-10 corridor, we can quickly respond to property emergencies at your home or business. At GRS, our mission is to serve friends, family and partners by delivering effective solutions, providing honest and dependable services while ensuring continuity for their lives and businesses.


24/7 IS NOT JUST A NUMBER

As we start this new year, we know that property damage does not have “office hours.” That’s why we’re available 24/7, which is not just a number, it’s a GUARANTEE. For immediate assistance, contact Guarantee Restoration Services by calling 800-349-HELP (4357).


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