From “Them vs. Us” to “Us Together”: How the Right Banker Changed My Business
Fifteen years ago, I started my company, All Nation Restoration while banking with a large, well-known international bank. Like most small business owners in the early days, I spent a lot of time walking through their doors—making deposits, paying off credit cards, asking questions, trying to figure out how to keep the wheels turning. But […]
When Leadership Means Picking Up the Phone: The Reality of Business Ownership at All Nation Restoration
When Leadership Means Picking Up the Phone: The Reality of Business Ownership at All Nation Restoration Running a small business means wearing every hat — especially when things go sideways. One lesson I’ve seen lived out daily at All Nation Restoration is this: leadership isn’t about stepping back. It’s about being present. Our owner, Benjamin […]
Why Podcasting Might Be the Best Thing You Do as an Entrepreneur
Why Podcasting Might Be the Best Thing You Do as an Entrepreneur There’s something powerful—almost therapeutic—about podcasting. For Benjamin Haugh, founder of All Nation Restoration, podcasting has become more than a medium—it’s a mindset. In the middle of managing a high-pressure restoration business, Ben has discovered that podcasting offers something rare in the world of […]
Rethinking First Business Meetings: Why I Stopped Doing Lunch
I had a sit-down with Benjamin Haugh—not at lunch, but at his office—and asked him to talk to me about one thing: meetings. Specifically, how he connects with people in business for the first time. Now, I’ll admit—I’m a foodie. My idea of a good meeting often includes a menu and a great plate of […]
Benjamin Haugh: Defining Leadership—What It Is and What It Is Not
The Accidental Beginning Benjamin Haugh will be the first to tell you: “I had to make a choice.” That’s the thing about leadership—sometimes it doesn’t come wrapped in ambition or intentionality. Sometimes, it’s not about having the perfect resume, a master plan, or even a burning desire to lead. Sometimes, leadership comes through the back […]
Staying the Course: Benjamin Haugh on the Power of Consistency in Business and Life
In a world increasingly driven by reinvention, pivots, and side hustles, Benjamin Haugh’s story feels almost radical. As the founder of All Nation Restoration, and co-founder of two additional businesses, his entrepreneurial path isn’t marked by constant change—but by consistent dedication to a single craft. “I’ve been in the restoration business since I was 16,” […]
From Technician to Teacher: How Benjamin Haugh Built a Culture of Empowered Learning at All Nation Restoration
When Benjamin Haugh founded All Nation Restoration in Austin, Texas, back in 2010, he was a one-man crew with a truck, a toolbox, and a relentless work ethic. Over the past 15 years, he has transformed that solo operation into a trusted, IICRC-certified restoration company, completing thousands of jobs across water, fire, mold, and biohazard […]
The Hidden Dilemma Business Owners Face: Lending Money to Employees
Running a business isn’t just about revenue, operations, or leadership—it’s about people. And when you deal with people, things can get beautifully complicated. Ben Haugh, owner of All Nation Restoration, has built his company with a heart-first approach. He believes in doing the right thing, putting people before profit, and helping those in need. But […]
The Quiet Force Behind Benjamin Haugh’s Business: Faith
Ben Haugh doesn’t run his business like everyone else—and that’s by design. For him, entrepreneurship isn’t just about growth strategies, revenue, or leadership. It’s about faith. Not the kind you put in market forecasts or a strong team (though he believes in those too), but real, grounding, soul-level faith. The kind that’s kept him going […]
Behind Every Door: Meeting Vulnerability with Compassion
Behind Every Door: Meeting Vulnerability with Compassion Every Tuesday at All Nation Restoration, owner Ben Haugh makes sure the team sits down for a meeting. One of the recurring themes in these conversations is something you wouldn’t necessarily expect from a company that handles water, fire and mold damage restoration: the art of empathy. It […]
