Podcasts about independent adjuster

On today's episode of Adjuster Talk, I delve into the crucial question of why a particular independent adjuster or adjusting company would stand out from the competition. With so many unique resumes flooding our desks, it's essential for independent adjusters to articulate their value and explain why insurance and adjusting companies should choose them for claims and files. Join me as I share insights on this important topic, drawing from my 20 years of experience in the insurance claims industry. "A king's army is going to be really dressed right... We want everyone to look uniform and professional and be warm and safe." ~Jason Heenan This Week on Adjuster Talk: ·     Distinguishing Yourself: Independent adjusters must stand out without disparaging the competition, focusing on their skills and professional profile.·     Business Practices: Royal Adjusting Services emphasizes decentralized operations, personalized schedules for adjusters, and a strong focus on meeting schedules and training to enhance productivity and professionalism.·     Health of the Adjusting Firm: Prioritizing the health of individual adjusting businesses forms the foundation for the success of the adjusting firm as a whole, creating a strong, supportive network within the industry.·     Mindset and Customer Service: Emphasizing a customer-oriented mindset, excellent cycle time, and exceptional customer service are vital for success in the adjusting business, fostering trust and reliability among clients.·     Professionalism and Support: Providing professional attire, emphasizing hydration, and promoting a supportive work environment are crucial for adjusters' well-being and productivity, reflecting a strong commitment to their success and comfort.·     Importance of Communication: Good communication skills, especially after hours or during special occasions, are crucial in establishing trust and reliability and enhancing professional relationships and interactions.·     Scan Misconceptions: Understanding common misconceptions about the frequency and significance of follow-up scans after a cancer diagnosis is essential for informed patient decision-making, promoting clarity and peace of mind.·     Types of Scans: Recognizing the differences between PET, CT, and MRI scans and understanding the circumstances under which each is preferred is critical for patients and doctors, ensuring comprehensive and accurate diagnostic procedures. ELEVATE YOUR CAREER AS AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE ADJUSTER Visit Adjuster Talk to download our exclusive guide, Five Ways to Improve Your Independent Adjusting Career. This essential resource contains insights and tips to enhance your professional journey. Remember, a polished presentation at a claim isn't just about knowledge; it's also about gear and attire.Royal Adjusting Services supports you in every way, ensuring you make the best impression every time. Don't wait to take your career to the next level; head to Adjuster Talk today and start transforming your future.  Adjuster Talk with Jason Heenan Your premier podcast for all things insurance adjusting! Join us as we share insights, industry trends, and insider knowledge that matter to aspiring and seasoned insurance adjusters. Listen everywhere you listen to podcasts. Apple | iHeart | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Royal Adjusting Services handles the full spectrum of claims and catastrophes, specializing in residential property claims with a mission to provide a better, faster, and more cost-effective claims experience, and is proud to bring you the Adjuster Talk podcast. . So, whether you're an independent adjuster looking to join a leading team or an insurance agency seeking unparalleled service, Adjuster Talk is your window into professional claims adjusting.

Picture the journey of a man, James Genneken, who sailed the unpredictable seas of the restaurant industry to owning his own pizza franchises, only to take a turn towards the challenging yet rewarding world of insurance as a certified claims adjuster.Imagine facing down the housing crash and 9/11, two monumental events that altered the course of so many lives, and using them as stepping stones on your career path.James' story is one of perseverance, adaptability, and an uncanny ability to navigate through industry challenges.James takes us through the intricate maze of the claims adjusting industry, sharing anecdotes from his field deployment experiences and the trials he faced. From dealing with tough customers and understanding the minutiae of end policies to surviving the competitive Dallas-Fort Worth auto claims market, Jim's tales are brimming with wisdom. His candid discussion on professional challenges and his transition from the food business to insurance provides invaluable insights for anyone looking to tread a similar path. Wrapping up the episode, Jim doesn't shy away from sharing the secrets of his success. He talks about pushing boundaries and taking risks, advocating for stepping out of one's comfort zones. He emphasizes the significance of networking, maintaining positive relationships, and effective communication for career growth. All in all, Jim's journey is a testament to the power of adaptability, the will to learn, and the courage to take on challenges head-on. Tune in for Jim's inspiring tale, his practical advice, and the lessons he's gathered along the way. This episode promises to be a treasure trove of wisdom for everyone navigating their professional journey.Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely. When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including mentorship on-demand adjuster training communityAlong with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you. You can join at IAPath.com

Ever wondered how to elevate your game in the competitive world of independent adjusting? We've got you covered in this episode, as we delve into the tools you need to succeed. We start by setting the gold standard for adjusting and discussing how to strike the perfect balance between ambition and capacity. We discuss the importance of continuous learning and share some tips on how to cultivate relationships with firms and clients who are happy to guide you on your journey to becoming a top-notch adjuster.From the importance of presentation to the art of communication, we explore the subtle yet vital elements that can make or break your reputation in the insurance industry. We underscore the significant role that effective communication plays between the adjuster, the carrier, and the client. We also delve into the significance of quality in claim handling, exploring how transparency, accuracy, and consistency in updates can positively impact the claim process.As we round off this insightful discussion, we delve deep into the essence of integrity in providing photos and estimates, emphasizing the role of good customer service in the industry. We explore the implications of submitting subpar estimates or reports and the importance of honesty in all client interactions. We also touch on maintaining a sterling reputation and setting a good example within the industry. So come aboard this enlightening journey as we equip you with the knowledge to enhance your professionalism and boost your standing in the insurance industry.Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely. When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including mentorship on-demand adjuster training communityAlong with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you. You can join at IAPath.com

What is an Independent Adjuster is, what a Public Adjuster is, and how they can work together on claims? Join these Mathew's with 1 "T" as they discuss what an Independent and a Public Adjuster is, and how it makes a difference on each claim.Support the show

Looking to thrive in the independent appraisal and adjusting industry? You won't want to miss our latest episode, where we examine the five main elements that can make or break your success in this field. We've done our homework and consulted with seasoned adjusters to bring you insights on cost-effectiveness, parts usage, repair times, and striking a balance between fairness and equity when handling claims.We also emphasize the role of clear communication in managing cycle time, scheduling, and delivering high-quality appraiser reports. Discover strategies for navigating weekend and holiday times, asserting yourself when needed, and understanding carrier policies and procedures. Plus, learn why quality files are essential in the claims industry and how great photos, accurate documentation, and precise estimates can set you apart.By tuning in to this episode, you'll be better equipped to tackle the complexities of the independent appraisal and adjusting industry and forge strong relationships with carriers and firms. Get ready to elevate your game and excel in your business by understanding and implementing the metrics that matter most. Join us now for this essential conversation!Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely. When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including mentorship on-demand adjuster training communityAlong with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you. You can join at IAPath.com

Koby Hearn talks about the biggest obstacles you'll face as an independent insurance adjuster or auto damage appraiser and how to overcome them.He shares from his own personal experience and from helping mentor hundreds of adjusters and appraisers as a mentor at IA Path.Beat the 3 walls by listening to this episode and applying his suggestions!Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely. When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including mentorship on-demand adjuster training communityAlong with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you. You can join at IAPath.com

Don't you wish there was an independent adjuster calendar that would clue you in on what to do each month?I've been getting a few questions around “How long does it take to get started?” or “Work slowed down, is that normal?”I figured giving you a month by month breakdown of what I've seen over the last 13+ years in our industry and what I've seen our 750+ adjusters and appraisers in our IA Path Community experience, may help you have proper expectations and be able to create a plan.I'll give some tips on what you should be doing month to month for both new and working IA's.Ready? Let's do this!Download the Calendar by Clicking HERECheck out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely. When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including mentorship on-demand adjuster training communityAlong with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you. You can join at IAPath.com

In this episode of Adjusting to 6 Figures Podcast, Jeremy invites Michael Mikula, an independent adjuster and graduate of the Veteran Adjusting School (VAS).  Michael Mikula shares a military veteran's strengths in the independent adjusting industry and how those strengths are easily transferred from the military lifestyle into this job without any training at all. He also shares his thoughts about Financial freedom, achieving success thru becoming the version of yourself you envisioned years before, finding yourself by suffering, and sacrificing for a purpose you believed in because you had the courage to believe in yourself. These kinds of freedoms are truly enlightening. Mikula talks about the feast and famine and how military veterans are not accustomed to this and maybe discouraged by it but by using their strengths they can overcome the famines by planning, saving, and taking financial classes to better understand how to run a sole proprietorship. Jeremy also shares his experience as an independent insurance adjuster and discusses how to be successful in this industry. He also shares his thoughts on the success rate of military veterans as compared to civilians. What You Will Learn: ► Benefits of financial freedom ► How to be a successful Independent Adjuster? ► How the military veterans can be successful in business life? Resources: Michael Mikula Linkedin

Christy's Questions:If there's an event like a hurricane, and 50 IA firms are calling / emailing… what do I do? Are the IA firms that I turn down going to be mad and take me off their roster?As a new IA should I go ahead and take an hourly position during an event?New IAs agreeing to lower pay seems like a huge point of contention with the seasoned IAs. Doesn't it wind up drag down everyone's pay?If I am working daily claims, and a storm hits, how do I shut off new claims and tell the IA firm I've been running dailies for “sorry gotta go!” Will they ever give me dailies again?How do I know which IA firm to focus on? They all talk a good game… how does a new IA avoid the pitfalls and traps of dealing with shady IA firms?  Considering all of a CAT Field IA's daily expenses while on site, does a remote adjuster end up making (and keeping) just as much income as a Field IA?Would it be a smart move as a new IA, to forget about Field at the very beginning and focus on Desk? It seems to me a new IA could learn a hell of a lot of X1 experience by looking over other Field X1 work and learn what both a good file looks like and a bad file looks like, then take that info out in the Field in 6-8 months.Was it a waste of time for me to get certification after certification after certification? Do IA firms really even look at any of that?As a brand spanking new IA, with so many other things to learn, would it make sense for me to put in the time, take the NFIP classes, and get my NFIP Mentorship going now?Thank you for being an AdjusterTV Radio listener! Please visit adjustertvplus.com and use coupon code PODCAST for a free month of the best new adjuster training videos. New videos arrive every month!

You finally made it on your first deployment as an Independent Adjuster when all the sudden you realize, "Hey... this is harder than I thought!"The panelists,Chris StanleyJason Heenan(Everyone else is working the storm!) Break down how to handle a deployment on a major event, including tricks for making a great first impression, advise on how to schedule your days to not get overwhelmed, and much much more. Listen to this episode and get some insight from veterans with 35 years of combined experience._____________________________________________________________________________________Join the Royal Adjusting Services roster at RoyalAdjustingServices.comDownload the "Steps to Becoming an Adjuster Guide" Free 7 Day Trial to the IA Path Adjuster Mentorship Community at AdjusterTalk.show

One of the trickiest things we face as an IA is managing a healthy lifestyle while being on the road and swamped with claims.In today's Adjuster Talk podcast episode our panelists will discuss their strategies for staying on top of their diet and mental health while working in the field or at the desk. The panelists on today's episode areChris Stanley of IA PathJason Heenan of Royal Adjusting ServicesTinecia Johnson of IA Path & JTL Appraisal GroupMax Olson of IA Path and MDO Adjusting They discussWhat their favorite road trip food isSuggestions for what to eat and what to avoid How to make sure your mental health is taken care of when swamped with claims The proof is in the pudding, these tips for managing your health as an IA will help you feel better AND be a better adjuster. _____________________________________________________________________________________Join the Royal Adjusting Services roster at RoyalAdjustingServices.comDownload the "Steps to Becoming an Adjuster Guide" Free 7 Day Trial to the IA Path Adjuster Mentorship Community at AdjusterTalk.show

What really scares you in life?  Snakes?  Spiders?  Getting your file rejected by QC? In today's Adjuster Talk podcast episode our panelists will discuss their fears in adjusting and beyond.The panelists on today's episode areChris Stanley of IA PathJason Heenan of Royal Adjusting ServicesBrad Fancher of IA Path & Allen AdjustingMatt Allen from AdjusterTVThey discussWhat is your biggest fear in life overall?The time when Matt almost got in a head on collisionHow to not freak out when getting started as an IA Gaining experience and knowing when it's time to ask for help New adjusters wonder no more! Find out how to navigate the fears you may have an independent adjuster, listen now._____________________________________________________________________________________Join the Royal Adjusting Services roster at RoyalAdjustingServices.comDownload the "Steps to Becoming an Adjuster Guide" Free 7 Day Trial to the IA Path Adjuster Mentorship Community at AdjusterTalk.show

Getting a ton of claims is AWESOME... until you realize you haven't had any time to spend with your family. In today's Adjuster Talk podcast episode our panelists will try and answer that very tough topic.The panelists on today's episode areChris Stanley of IA PathJason Heenan of Royal Adjusting ServicesBrad Fancher of IA Path & Allen AdjustingTinecia Johnson of IA Path & JTL Appraisal GroupThey discussWhat surprised us the most about becoming an IA Real life examples of when our panelists let claims overtake their lifeHow to say NO! Tips on how to structure your business and claim your life Find out the best tricks to balance work and home life as an independent adjuster, listen now._____________________________________________________________________________________Join the Royal Adjusting Services roster at RoyalAdjustingServices.comDownload the "Steps to Becoming an Adjuster Guide" Free 7 Day Trial to the IA Path Adjuster Mentorship Community at AdjusterTalk.show

Being a business owner is hard, being an independent adjuster that owns their own business may be even HARDER!But what is the hardest part? That is what we asked our panelists of veteran adjusters in this episode of the Adjuster Talk Podcast.You'll never believe some of the stories that come out in this episode!The panelists on today's episode areChris Stanley of IA PathJason Heenan of Royal Adjusting ServicesBrad Fancher of IA Path & Allen AdjustingTinecia Johnson of IA Path & JTL Appraisal GroupThey discussWhy being an independent adjuster is so hardHorror stories from being an adjusterGetting guns pulled on themJerry Springer style claimsHow to manage the stress of being an IAThe complicated nature of claimsThis episode is so action packed and entertaining, don't miss it!_____________________________________________________________________________________Join the Royal Adjusting Services roster at RoyalAdjustingServices.comDownload the "Steps to Becoming an Adjuster Guide" Join the IA Path Community for on demand adjuster training, access to mentors, and a community of over 500 adjusters.

It is the question every new adjuster asks, "How much money will I make?"In today's Adjuster Talk podcast episode our panelists will try and answer that very tough question.The panelists on today's episode areChris Stanley of IA PathJason Heenan of Royal Adjusting ServicesBrad Fancher of IA Path & Allen AdjustingTinecia Johnson of IA Path & JTL Appraisal GroupThey discussHow much they each made their first year as independent adjustersHow much you can expect to make as a new independent adjusterHow to answer this awkward question when a family member asksWho in the world is Uncle Hank?New adjusters wonder no more! Find out how much you will make in your first year as an independent adjuster, listen now._____________________________________________________________________________________Join the Royal Adjusting Services roster at RoyalAdjustingServices.comDownload the "Steps to Becoming an Adjuster Guide" Join the IA Path Community for on demand adjuster training, access to mentors, and a community of over 500 adjusters.

Getting fired is never fun, but as an Independent Adjuster being blacklisted by a major insurance carrier feels like a death sentence to a new adjuster.Today on the Adjuster Talk Podcast, the adjuster panelists discuss getting fired as an independent adjuster.The panelists on today's episode areChris Stanley of IA PathJason Heenan of Royal Adjusting ServicesBrad Fancher of IA Path & Allen AdjustingThey discuss,If they've ever been fired or blacklistedIf it is a career enderHow to avoid being blacklisted or firedPlus stories from their adjusting career to help youIf you've been blacklisted or you are scared of being fired as an independent adjuster, this episode is for you!_____________________________________________________________________________________Join the Royal Adjusting Services roster at RoyalAdjustingServices.comDownload the "Steps to Becoming an Adjuster Guide" Join the IA Path Community for on demand adjuster training, access to mentors, and a community of over 500 adjusters.

IA Path relaunches the Adjuster Talk Podcast with a new podcast format.The format will be a panel of successful adjusters answering the biggest questions that you have or will face in your career.Today's  topic is "How Much Money Does an Independent Adjuster Need to Get Started?"The panelists on today's episode areChris Stanley of IA PathJason Heenan of Royal Adjusting ServicesBrad Fancher of IA Path & Allen AdjustingYou'll hear from themHow broke each panelist got in their adjusting careersHow much money you can expect to spend in your first year as an adjusterThe ideal amount to have saved to be ready for your new adjusting businessThe least amount you can expect to spend to get startedThe cost difference of getting started in auto and property claims_____________________________________________________________________________________Join the Royal Adjusting Services roster at RoyalAdjustingServices.comDownload the "Steps to Becoming an Adjuster Guide" Join the IA Path Community for on demand adjuster training, access to mentors, and a community of over 500 adjusters.

What do you need to do to be able to get work as an independent adjuster?You've got a license, you know how to do the job thanks to your adjuster training, but before you can begin working claims you've got to set up your business.In this episode Chris Stanley walks you through exactly what you need to do to complete Step 3 of the IA Path, Setting Up Your Business.Step 1: LicensingStep 2: TrainingStep 3: Setting Up Your BusinessCheck out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely. When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including mentorship on-demand adjuster training communityAlong with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you. You can join at IAPath.com

Chris starts off season 6 with a bang of huge announcements and updates.He goes through the entire new IA Path (which used to be known as the roadmap) and explains why it is so important to have a plan to get work.With this path clearly laid out Chris makes a case that this is the best way for any new adjuster to get work.Join our Virtual Adjuster Mentorship by heading to IAPath.comCheck out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely. When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including mentorship on-demand adjuster training communityAlong with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you. You can join at IAPath.com

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Koby Hearn wraps up his epic series on Life, Liberty, and Opportunity for independent adjusters and auto damage appraisers, with a podcast about how to earn more by leveraging your experience.All independent adjusters want to earn more in their career, we think we deserve to get paid more, but how do you ask firms for a raise? When should you? How do you get more per claim or a higher fee schedule from an independent adjusting firm?Koby talks about that and a whole lot more.Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely. When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including mentorship on-demand adjuster training communityAlong with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you. You can join at IAPath.com

If you've already decided that you want to become an adjuster, yet you find yourself struggling to decide which road to take, I'm here to – at least try to – help you determine which career path might be the best choice for you personally. Published on our #Youtube channel on Sep 2, 2020

Chris Stanley goes over all the major changes that have happened over the last few years that have made it an easier and better time to become an independent adjuster than at any other time in history.There are 3 overarching reasons Chris lists in this episode with many subpoints and resources, Easy to Find Information About AdjustingMore Adjuster Career Options Than EVER BeforeA Level Playing Field for New and Veteran Adjusters

This week, Jeremy picks up the mic to answer your questions that he has received in his Facebook Group about working as an Independent Adjuster. He shares how he learned about the adjusting field and everything he has done since then that has proven to lead to success.  In this episode, Jeremy provides actionable next steps that you can use to improve your career.   What You Will Learn: How to become an invaluable resource in your work The 5 Struggle Points Adjusters face How To Find Work How to write comprehensive estimates How to get better at Xactimate How to write for property damage repairs Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/successfuladjusters https://www.adjuster-university.com/

In this episode, Alan and Co-host Jason Dyson discuss what it means to title yourself as an Independent Adjuster, what responsibility's come with that title, and the message behind what's expected of you to be a successful. This episode stems from many discussions with some of the industry's leading field managers. For a new adjuster or someone considering getting involved, this could be the information that sets you apart.

In this episode of AdjusterTV Radio, Matt and James talk Personal Finance as an Independent Adjuster.DisclaimerQuestions from YouTubeBad cat adjuster jokesSteps to becoming a cat property adjusterWhat license should you get first? And what licenses should you get next?How state adjuster license reciprocity worksHow emergency state licenses workHurricane forecastsWhat is the path to becoming a cat property adjuster that reduces dead endsSetting proper expectations for transitioning into claimsHow Inspectors on Demand worksGetting started in autoRUDHow to make money while you're waiting for a cat deploymentHow to quit your day job after you've decided to become an IAWhat if a deployment is canceled and you just quit your day jobHow to be realistic about changing careers into independent adjustingHow much should you have saved before you transition to independent adjustingThe importance of being on the same page with your spouse or significant other during a career changeGetting on rosters and which adjuster schools and certifications should you getWhat is the first call list and how do you get on itHow IA firm carrier certifications and other trainings are actually informal job interviewsState Farm certificationListen more than you talkWhy you MUST networkProtect your cat earningsPost deployment recovery and relaxation strategiesHire a CPA1099 vs W2Tax advice that you should ignoreMatt got audited by the IRS.. twiceJames looks at cars with tape all over themDid you know you can WATCH every AdjusterTV Radio episode ad-free at AdjusterTVPlus.com ?

Last week was all about Chris Stanly. Now, it's Jeremy Rettig's turn.    Chris takes the reins for today's episode to interview Jeremy. Today, Jeremy is a professional with more than a decade of experience as an Independent Adjuster. As the Founder of Adjuster University, he has proven himself as an expert in his field, but it wasn't always smooth sailing. From bouncing between various elementary schools to flipping Nathan's hot dogs and selling drugs to a successful business and committed father, Jeremy's journey has had a lot of twists and turns. Listen in as Jeremy surprises Chris with new stories about the wrestling website he used to run and shares a couple close call experiences from his dealing days.    Growing up bullied and dropping out of school can leave lasting baggage to work through, but Jeremy is a perfect example of how a 6 figure mindset can turn everything around. This episode dives into the catalyst to Jeremy's new reality, the hurricane of road blocks in his way, and a whole lot of gems you can take with you moving forward.   Key Topics: Getting into insurance adjusting Is adjusting too good to be true? Are you settling? There is no security in any role You are the average of the 5 people you hang around most Links: www.instagram.com/jeremy.rettig https://www.adjuster-university.com/

Don't like ads?  Become a member for ad-free viewing at adjustertvplus.comMatt and James tackle your questions and tell some stories from the road.William W. says:  "I got [reprimanded] for writing an estimate that closely matched what a roofer's estimate actually came in at. It was a good and accurate estimate, but I had to tweak the XM8 criteria in order to get something closer to real world costs.But that got me thinking about how objective the pricing data is in XM8 and how much the carrier would be charged for estimates that would not require supplements. To re-phrase: accurate estimates increase an IA's fee tiers.  Those estimates would be a bit subjective and therefore cost more compared to the base level objective XM8 pricing data that we all know can be a bit low. When a contractor tells the carrier the actual costs, that estimate is not subject to fee tier increase.  So is it wrong to assume that by extension, the most advantageous thing (for the carrier), would be for me to write an estimate for one dollar above deductible, then the contractor could describe the actual costs that XM8 (and file reviewer) would not allow? Afterall, the carrier really doesn't have to pay the IA for a contractor submitted supplement."Justin W. has several questions, including:  Planning and executing for a deployment:Can you walk us through the deployment planning process, how you organize this? What has worked for you and what do you feel will continue to work in the future?Can you walk us through the deployment execution process, how do you execute?  What has worked for you and what do you feel will continue to work in the future?Do you ramp up the number of claims to perform per day as the deployment moves along on all deployments? (Example: I watched a video covering a 4-day work cycle. Starting a deployment with 2 claims per day than ever week after adding 1 more claim per day until reaching the max threshold for claims per day.)What does a typical day look like in the peak timeframe of a CAT deployment? (When the machine is firing on all cylinders) Would it help to look at this on an hourly breakdown basis? What is the breakdown of a 12 to 16-hour workday? How many claims within the day? Does the workday consist of an even balance of drive time, appointments, scoping, report writing, etc? Or is there more time devoted in a day to one particular area? Any examples would be very helpful.Would you say this is the most difficult part of the job? What do you think are the most difficult parts of the job as a whole?How do you balance work, personal errands, and family time?Jason M. - Can you talk about how to prepare and equip when called on a CAT that's a few hundred miles away by flight?Anonymous - I had a insured contact me through text message and asked me to “yank the shingles off the roof, before my adjuster gets here." He thought I was his contractor. And when I got out there it was pretty apparent that some of the damage was new. How do you handle that situation with the member? Do you just act like you never received the message?Story from Matt - How to deal with dogs - Beagle escaping and the dog pack that tried to get him in Omaha.

In this wind filled episode, Chris Stanley, on his boat, fills us in on what will be changing with the podcast for the foreseeable future. Hear what to expect and why it matters to you and your adjusting career.

AdjusterTV Radio - A video podcast that airs bi-weekly starting early February 2021 and feature hosts Matt Allen, James Mathis, and others.  The format is casual, informal, and occasionally irreverent (but still family-friendly).  The topics will appeal to more veteran adjusters and those who are already invested in the industry as well as folks new to the industry.We talk about:ScopingXactimateCustomer interactionsContractor negotiationsIndustry newsStories from the roadViewer questions...and some of the worst dad jokes you've ever heardWatch ad-free on adjustertvplus.com

Welcome to the all new AdjusterTV Radio podcast.  Matt and James tackle your questions and tell some stories from the road.Viewer questions:Chuck C. asks - preparing for deployment: what NOT to forget..  who what where when of asking for help on deployment..  support for newbies just starting daily claimsKelly P. asks - A good topic for newbies and some seasoned ones, would be working with PA's, working with roofers, etc, and if you get a liability claimed thrown at you, then probably how to work with lawyers on the opposing side.Matt shares his experience as a rooferWant your question answered on the show?  Submit at adjustertv.com/contact

Being an insurance adjuster is a great career, but should you be considering becoming an independent or a company insurance adjuster? Chris dives into this huge decision in your career and goes over the benefit and drawbacks of each so you can make a good decision for you and your family. If you are interested in becoming an adjuster at an insurance company. Check out what Chris & his co-author John Bachmann learned through their interviews with the hiring managers of insurance companies by grabbing their Amazon Best-Selling book, Insurance Company Adjuster's Playbook on Amazon or at IAPath.com/books/ If interested in starting your own Independent Adjusting business you should take a look at the Independent Adjuster's Playbook.

I get asked all the time if you can get started working as an independent adjsuter or appraiser while only doing it part-time. So today I interview Brad Fancher who started part-time and who shares how their first two years have gone and how he feels about the industry looking back. Learn More about the Mentorships and Certifications by Heading to Training.IAPath.com Check out our video show at IAPath.com/videos/

On this episode of The Entreprenudist Podcast, I talk to the Commerical Claims advocate, Vince Perri. We Talk about: 0:00  Intro 0:57  What's the difference between a Staff Adjuster, Independent Adjuster, and a Public Adjuster? 5:18  Interview Starts. 5:35  Who is Vince Perri, and what does he do? 6:06  What is the Commercial Claims Advocate? 10:26  What is a Thought Leader? 12:20  How to decrease you cost of acquiring a new customer? 13:51  Why should you put your content on multiple social media platforms? 16:08  Why should professionals get on LinkedIn? 16:58  LinkedIn vs Facebook? 18:11  How to pick a good Virtual Assistant? 20:52  Should you give potential new hires a personality assessment? 24:41  Why should you know your own strengths, and weaknesses before you hire an assistant? 25:54  Why does Vince Perri give away all of his best “secrets” for free? 29:43  What was Vince Perri's awakening experience? 33:59  Why did Vince Perri become a Public adjuster? 39:33  Vince Perri does is best Jerry Maguire impression. 42:56  Vince Perri's first experience working for a Public Adjusting Firm. 46:58  The benefit of failure. 49:36  Should you write down your Key Performance Indicators? 53:00  What are some of Vince Perri's personal affirmations? 53:54  Why you should tell yourself daily affirmations? 56:02  How Vince Perri made $150,000 in just fifty hours? 58:16  Did Vince Perri ever think about stopping Public Adjusting? 59:30  Does having a lot money fix all of your problem? 1:02:29  Vince Perri's Amazon store. 1:04:00  Who did Vince Perri get his entrepreneurial spirit from? 1:06:37  What's the difference in salary between building your skillset as an employee, and a business owner. 1:11:18  Vince Perri's passion for travel, and photography. 1:18:15  Talking to passengers on a plane. 1:19:10  Getting out of your comfort zone. 1:19:54  The United States Citizenship lottery. 1:23:14  Vince Perri's last words to The Entreprenudist Podcast. 1:24:49  How to get in touch with Vince Perri? 1:26:49  How to monetize your passions. 1:32:49  My new Life Coach website www.RightLifeCoach.com   Vince Perri:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnL7u1fPYx6FNCkCRFtlvFw   Get more from Randolph Love III: https://linktr.ee/randolphchfc Download or stream "Couple Hundred Grand":  https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/randolphlove/couple-hundred-grand Need a Life Coach?  Visit https://www.rightlifecoach.com/

Today Chris interviews one of the leader experts on sales and former adjuster, Steve Benson of Badger Mapping. With Covid 19 and all the challengers independent adjusting business owners face, Chris asks Steve how veteran salesman are tackling a changing world. Together they help apply this advice to how you as an independent adjuster can adapt to ever-changing world and make more sales for your company. Learn More about the Auto Mentorship by Heading to IAPath.com/auto Check out our video show at https://iapath.com/auto-ia-show/

    Charles Alexander is a video content creator and owner of Your Charles Alexander, a company that focuses on video marketing services. They offer explainer videos for those working in finance, insurance, and those in an advisory role. Charles is known as an expert when it comes to social media marketing, email marketing, and business development. He is also appointed Director of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center.   Charles joins me to discuss the impact video has brought to lead generation and marketing. He describes his journey and how he became a full-time video content creator and explains how critical video marketing has become since websites became a mainstay of any brand and company. Charles also shares his thoughts on automation and outsourcing as well as advice on how to make the best videos - especially the first one.     "There's never a perfect way to get started than just to get going."- Charles Alexander       This week on Adjuster Talk:   Charles' experience as a small business coach and explainer video creator. Why many businesses fail and close after the first five years. Why hard work alone is no longer viable if you're chasing success. Marketing techniques, websites, and the type of video you should publish. His thoughts on outsourcing and the automation he's applied in his business. Why video is like exercise equipment. Charles' advice on getting started with making video.     Resources Mentioned:   Vyond Deep Work by Cal Newport     Connect with Charles Alexander:   Your Charles Alexander LinkedIn         Connect. Share. Inspire.   Thanks for tuning in to the Adjuster Talk podcast with your host, Jason Heenan! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes to subscribe to the show and leave an honest review. You can also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Getting work as an independent adjuster requires a lot of patience, hard work, and networking... but how do we DO IT?What is the process that we go through and how do we get an IA Firm to take notice of us? Using Donald Miller's framework of the 3 Stages of a Relationship, Chris Stanley goes through and applies this to us as independent adjusters and appraisers so we can better understand how to get work. Grab the Networking Adjuster's Playbook HERE Check out our video episodes at https://iapath.com/auto-ia-show/ Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand then you should check out ACD. Email them at Network@acdcorp.com

I get asked EVERY week, what is the difference between an appraiser and an adjuster? In this episode, I'll dive into that so you can make a decision if you want to become an adjuster or an appraiser.... or both. Check out our video episode at https://iapath.com/auto-ia-show/ Choose Your 90 Day Mentorship Path at IAPath.com Download the Independent Adjuster's Playbook Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand then you should check out ACD. Email them at Network@acdcorp.com

When inspecting a person's car, you need to be careful not to cause them to complain about you. Proper respect for a person and their car is called "Inspection Etiquette" and that is what we talk about on today's podcast. Check out our video episode at https://iapath.com/auto-ia-show/ Choose Your 90 Day Mentorship Path at IAPath.com Download the Independent Adjuster's Playbook   Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand then you should check out ACD. Email them at Network@acdcorp.com

As catastrophic independent auto adjusters and appraiser, we are faced with many challenges, but one of the biggest is seeing hail damage on vehicles while inspecting them outside in the sun. On today's episode Chris Stanley shows catastrophe and daily adjusters the difference between scoping with the naked eye, using a reflector sheet and scoping with a reflector board. Find out how to scope hail damage like the pros with today's episode. Choose Your 90 Day Mentorship Path at IAPath.com Download the Independent Adjuster's Playbook   Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand then you should check out ACD. Email them at Network@acdcorp.com

Your independent adjuster pay is determined greatly by two factors, the price that you charge and the loyalty that you earn. If you've ever felt like you are getting paid too little as an independent auto damage appraiser or adjuster, this episode is FOR YOU! When you are first starting out it can make perfect sense to charge less, take lower-paying deployments or claims, just so you can get an opportunity to prove yourself. The hard part becomes raising your price to where you are no longer a bargain and pursuing higher paying opportunities and firms. For daily auto claims many IA's get start handling claims with great companies that give them wonderful opportunities, but they soon find out if they can't raise their prices, they'll not be able to sustain the volume required to earn their income year-round. This is the point where being able to raise your prices is critical, but how do you do that? When is the right timing to increase your rates? When do you know if you should raise your rates and how do you know you won't sabotage your own income by changing them? Choose Your 90 Day Mentorship Path at IAPath.com Download the Independent Adjuster's Playbook   Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand then you should check out ACD. Email them at Network@acdcorp.com

In the conclusion of our 4 parts series "How to Become an Independent Adjuster in 2020" Chris Stanley walks you through the actual steps, he teaches the students of his high-end mentorship programs. Whether you are interested in traveling, handling local daily claims, auto or property this episode will tell you what you can do to end up where you want to go. Choose Your 90 Day Mentorship Path at IAPath.com Download the Independent Adjuster's Playbook   Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand then you should check out ACD. Email them at Network@acdcorp.com

You need to change your strategy if you want to become an independent adjuster in 2020. To understand how to change your strategy and how to play the game you FIRST must understand the rules of the game. In this episode, Chris covers the five major rules to become an IA and how to use them to your advantage. Choose Your 90 Day Mentorship Path at IAPath.com Download the Independent Adjuster's Playbook   Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand then you should check out ACD. Email them at Network@acdcorp.com

You know you want to become an independent adjuster, but do you know what is ACTUALLY going to take to become a successful IA? On today's podcast, Chris Stanley dives into the four major things you need your expectations adjusted on so you can have success in this career of independent adjusting. He covers,  The Pay of an Independent Adjuster How Long it Takes to Become an Independent Adjuster How Difficult it Can Be to Become an Independent Adjuster How Much it Costs to Become an Independent Adjuster Choose Your 90 Day Mentorship Path at IAPath.com Download the Independent Adjuster's Playbook   Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand then you should check out ACD. Email them at Network@acdcorp.com

Do you want to know how to become an independent adjuster? Of course, you do! That is why you are listening to this podcast. Already working, but want to transition?   Chris Stanley walks you through becoming an independent adjuster, by FIRST identifying where you want to end up and asks you the questions so you can answer the questions yourself and get started on your journey. Choose Your 90 Day Mentorship Path at IAPath.com Download the Independent Adjuster's Playbook   Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand then you should check out ACD. Email them at Network@acdcorp.com

What did IA Path do in 2019? What is IA Path planning to do in 2020? In the last episode of season 3 of the Independent Adjuster Podcast and of 2019, Chris Stanley walks through the numbers of IA Path and shares what plans IA Path has in 2020. Choose Your 90 Day Path at IAPath.com Download the Independent Adjuster's Playbook Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand then you should check out ACD. Email them at Network@acdcorp.com

The dream of owning your own business, being an independent adjuster, not having a boss, no clocking in, and being an adjusterpreneur is a great dream... but often it comes with long hours, claims consuming your time and can become a nightmare to some who want a consistent schedule. Can you control your business enough to maintain a 9-5 schedule as an IA? That is what Chris talks about on this podcast. Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand then you should check out ACD. Email them at Network@acdcorp.com

Becoming an independent adjuster is hard! That is why Chris explains why you shouldn't try to become an independent adjuster on your own. He dives into the importance of community and learning from others and offers six compelling reasons why you should be more connected to others.   Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand then you should check out ACD. Email them at Network@acdcorp.com

We MUST wear lots of hats as a business owner in the independent adjusting and appraising field. These hats vary as much as the claims that we inspect each and every day. Today Chris goes over the different hats and challenges you to put on the hat you've been forgetting to wear. Get ready because this could change the way you look at your business!   Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand then you should check out ACD. Email them at Network@acdcorp.com

Do you want to earn and KEEP more money as an independent adjuster? OF COURSE YOU DO!  Then listen to today's podcast episode where Chris Stanley dives into a few different ways you can increase your profitability NOW as an independent adjuster.   Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand then you should check out ACD. Email them at Network@acdcorp.com

We need to ask ourselves A LOT of questions as independent adjusters that own our own businesses... but today's comes from a business building expert Donald Miller of Storybrand. He tells his audience to ask themselves a very specific question and Chris decides to turn and ask you the same question. Find out what the most important question you can be asking yourself is.... today on the podcast.   Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand then you should check out ACD. Email them at Network@acdcorp.com

The number one enemy of the independent adjuster is trying to stop you from being successful, from holding you back from a great career, happy family, and fulfilling life. Will you let this enemy stop you? The first and often biggest battle is correctly identifying the enemy and their location and I do both of these for you on today's episode. Books Mentioned in this Podcast Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday Independent Adjuster's Playbook (2nd Edition) by Chris Stanley     Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand then you should check out ACD. Email them at Network@acdcorp.com

I get the question all the time, "How long does it take to become an independent adjuster." Most new IA's UNDERESTIMATE how long it will take and how much it will cost to get started. These wrong expectations RUIN a potentially great career in adjusting because great people become frustrated and leave our industry. I'm going to tell you the best case scenario timeline of how long it'd take and how much it'll cost. Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand then you should checkout ACD.

This is a special edition of the Independent Adjuster's Podcast, a replay of IA Path's live event the, IA Summit. This is part 3 of 3 and today we tune in to hear what Ernie Bray, the CEO of ACD has to say about "How to Build a Successful IA Business."  If anyone knows how to go from being a single IA to being a top company it is him. Let's tune in to hear Ernie Bray.   Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand then you should checkout ACD.

This is a special edition of the Independent Adjuster's Podcast, a replay of IA Path's live event the, IA Summit. This is part 2 of 3 and you'll hear Andrew Shervanian talk about the "Future of the IA in Claims" and Ken Wittich of TheBestIRS talk on "How to Look and Act Like an IA."   Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand then you should checkout ACD.

This is a special edition of the Independent Adjuster's Podcast, a replay of IA Path's live event the, IA Summit. This is part 1 of 3 and you'll hear John Bachmann of claims YouTube fame discuss the "Vowels of a Claim" and Mathew Allen talk about, "All of Your Training and Licenses are WORTHLESS as an IA Unless You Have This One Thing."   Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand then you should checkout ACD.

In this episode, Chris Stanley talks about the 4 Milestones that you should celebrate as you become an independent adjuster. Also discussed why milestones are important in our life and why you should create milestones in your own career and life.   Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand then you should checkout ACD.

If you are wanting to handle catastrophic claims and are looking to work hail claims you'll want to catch part 1 of the Hail Season Orientation. Let's listen in on part 1 of the Independent Adjuster's Hail Season Orientation.     Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand

Today we are talking with the CEO of ACD, Ernie Bray. Ernie is joining us for the second time on the podcast to discuss how YOU can separate yourself from the rest of the IA's in the industry. We discuss networking, workflows, outreach, quality and MORE! Ernie tells you exactly what he and his team are looking for. Since they are one of the largest independent appraisal companies in the industry maybe we should pay attention! Name - Ernie Bray Company - ACD or Auto Claims Direct Location - Carlsbad, CA Superpower - Business Development Contact - ACDCorp.com & 888-403-4223 Get your FREE copy of Chris' #1 Best Selling book the Independent Adjuster's Playbook at IAPlaybook.com   Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand what type of claims you are working then you should check out ACD.

Today we are discussing what it is like to be a woman in the IA Industry with Colleen Davis of SCA Appraisal Company (Soon to be SCA Claims). Colleen discusses how she got started and how it has been not only for her but for the other women in the SCA network. We also dive into Networking.  The 2nd part of this interview is a part of the Networking Adjuster's Black Box interviews where I video interview over a dozen industry leaders about networking. Look for this and the Networking Adjuster's Playbook to be released in February. Name – Colleen Davis Location – Tuscan, Arizona Contact - Colleen's LinkedIn Profile Email: cdavis@sca-appraisal.com   Get your FREE copy of Chris' #1 Best Selling book the Independent Adjuster's Playbook at IAPlaybook.com Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand what type of claims you are working then you should check out ACD.

Listen in on a call I have with brand new IA Karl Lammer. He recently attended Vale Training Solutions 2 week Auto Estimatics course and he has questions about the next steps in his career and how to set and raise his prices as an auto IA. Don't miss our first IA Discussion format and all the great information in it.   Get your FREE copy of Chris' latest book the Independent Adjuster's Playbook at IAPlaybook.com Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand what type of claims you are working then you should check out ACD.

Welcome to season 3 of the Independent Adjuster Podcast. Join me today as we ask the question "who is John Bachmann and why does he love insurance SO MUCH?" John has a Youtube channel and tons of passion for insurance. HIs love for insurance is infectious and inspiring. Find out why he thinks you should love working in insurance as much as he does! Name – John Bachmann Location – Boston, Massachusetts Superpower – Passion Contact - John's LinkedIn Profile YouTube: Johns YouTube LinkedIn: /johnbachmann Twitter: @johnbachmann80 Instagram: /johnbachmann1980 Facebook: /john.bachmann1 Get your FREE copy of Chris' latest book the Independent Adjuster's Playbook at IAPlaybook.com Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand what type of claims you are working then you should check out ACD.

Join me today as we go through the IA journey of Mathew Allen the creator of AdjusterTV. Mathew was producing at the Food Network and left to start producing claims. Nearly 20 years later Mathew walks us through what it was like and how you can produce success in your own journey. Name – Mathew Allen Company – AdjusterTV Location – Flower Mound, Texas Superpower – Sticky Hands (Stick to it ness?) Contact - Mathew's LinkedIn Profile https://www.adjustertv.com/ Get your FREE copy of Chris' latest book the Independent Adjuster's Playbook at IAPlaybook.com Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand what type of claims you are working then you should check out ACD.

On this episode of the Independent Adjuster Podcast, Chris Stanley is not the host.... the tables have been turned he is instead the guest. Special guest host Jon Nastor of the world-renowned podcasts, Hack the Entrepreneur & The Showrunner interviews Chris Stanley to celebrate 100 episodes & 2 years of the Independent Adjuster Podcast. Name – Chris Stanley Company – IA Path Location – Seas Unknown Superpower – Simplicity Contact – Chris' LinkedIn Profile Chris@IAPath.com Get your FREE copy of Chris' latest book the Independent Adjuster's Playbook at IAPlaybook.com Podcast Sponsor ACD –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from, and expand what type of claims you are working then you should check out ACD.

Happy 2 year anniversary of the Independent Adjuster Podcast! To celebrate Chris is launching his new book and reading a sample each day for the podcast listeners. This episode covers "The Wrong Way to Become an Independent Adjuster and The Typical Way of Thinking." Subscribe to the podcast to get all the rapid-fire episodes delivered as they release. WE WILL BE PULLING THESE DOWN after the celebration week. You can get your copy of the physical edition of the book for FREE at IAPlaybook.com (just pay shipping) and at checkout, you have the option to add the entire audiobook.  If you'd like the Kindle edition you can grab that by clicking HERE.   Sponsor This episode of the Independent Adjuster Podcast is sponsored by ACD a top independent auto appraisal company. Email them at Network@ACDCorp.com They want to work with you if you have what it takes, but do you?

Happy 2 year anniversary of the Independent Adjuster Podcast! To celebrate Chris is launching his new book and reading a sample each day for the podcast listeners. This episode covers "The income and day in the life of an independent adjuster." Subscribe to the podcast to get all the rapid-fire episodes delivered as they release. WE WILL BE PULLING THESE DOWN after the celebration week. You can get your copy of the physical edition of the book for FREE at IAPlaybook.com (just pay shipping) and at checkout, you have the option to add the entire audiobook.  If you'd like the Kindle edition you can grab that by clicking HERE.   Sponsor This episode of the Independent Adjuster Podcast is sponsored by ACD a top independent auto appraisal company. Email them at Network@ACDCorp.com They want to work with you if you have what it takes, but do you?

Happy 2 year anniversary of the Independent Adjuster Podcast! To celebrate Chris is launching his new book and reading a sample each day for the podcast listeners. This episode is the Introduction and the chapter that covers "What is an Independent Adjuster." Subscribe to the podcast to get all the rapid-fire episodes delivered as they release. WE WILL BE PULLING THESE DOWN after the celebration week. You can get your copy of the physical edition of the book for FREE at IAPlaybook.com (just pay shipping) and at checkout, you have the option to add the entire audiobook.  If you'd like the Kindle edition you can grab that by clicking HERE.   Sponsor This episode of the Independent Adjuster Podcast is sponsored by ACD a top independent auto appraisal company. Email them at Network@ACDCorp.com They want to work with you if you have what it takes, but do you?

Today's episode is the audio version of the introduction to the Independent Adjuster's Playbook. Just got this back from the editor and we'll probably redo the take for the final audiobook but I was so excited I had to share it with you the listener. You can pre-order your free copy of the Independent Adjuster's Playbook at IAPlaybook.com Enjoy! Introduction You (yes, you!) can become an independent auto adjuster if you are able to apply the principles and strategies included inside of this book.  My life completely changed after I became an independent auto adjuster, and I am certain it will change your life as well.  For over a decade, being an adjuster has empowered a life that my wife and I had previously only dreamed about. We thought that we needed stacks of cash and would have to wait until retirement to achieve the things we wanted, but we were wrong. Travel, adventure, purpose, and a secure career have all become the norm for our young family, and we have not had to sacrifice who we are in the process. Looking back, I remember how I was NO ONE and how I had NO SKILLS that you would think an auto adjuster would need. I had never worked on a car, never changed my own oil, and my stellar warehouse career (of throwing boxes for a living) was completely unrelated to being an adjuster. Truly, if I have found and achieved a successful career in this fascinating industry, anyone can. I've handled claims locally in my state, traveled across the country chasing hail storms, shown up in the aftermath of catastrophes (like hurricane Sandy) and have been able to connect to people whose lives have been shaken by nature's awesome and terrible power. I have seen the tremendous damage a storm can cause and have heard the stories from people…… REAL PEOPLE, about how their lives were shattered, and I even got to enjoy playing a small part in their life's restoration. In short, it is an exciting career that pays well while still giving you freedom. However, this is only true if you are able to unlock the many doors that stand between you and the life you have always wanted. A typical scenario for many new adjusters attempting to enter into the industry is finding themselves overwhelmed, confused, misled, and walking for months or years in circles still trying to find a solid way into the industry.  Sadly, because of this difficulty and confusion, many new adjusters give up. I am here to tell you that the code is cracked inside of this book. This book is about my own experiences and the experiences of dozens of others that I have either interviewed on my podcast (The Independent Adjusters Podcast) or have worked closely with inside the adjusting world. Having heard their stories of how they successfully navigated the industry, I found the correlations between all of our success stories and have created a roadmap for you to follow that will exponentially increase your chances of success in this industry while removing the guesswork from your new career. There are three main parts to this book. The first section is called “The Decision”. Inside this first section, we will cover what exactly an adjuster is and will correctly set your expectations about the career, allowing you to make an educated decision on whether to pursue insurance adjusting as a career. Part two of the book is “The Strategy”. Here, I will show why the typical way (that is spouted on the Internet) of thinking about becoming an adjuster is highly flawed. I will also discuss the overall strategy that you will need to employ for your new career and why it is important to your success. The final part of the book is “The Roadmap”. The Roadmap is a list of the steps that you will need to take along with the instructions to accomplish each step. Rather than leaving you to try and figure this process out on your own, I knew I needed to create this step by step guide for you to follow. The Roadmap is the playbook that other successful adjusters, including myself, have followed to find success and a fulfilling career in insurance adjusting. This book is not just an interesting or fun explanation of a job, it is a call to action. Either to embrace your dreams of becoming an adjuster or to abandon them.  See, as independent adjusters and appraisers, we can't hide behind corporate logos, processes, and profits. We are spending our own money and putting our reputation on the line. We have to figure out how to get work, assignments, and of course, more income. All of this needs to be accomplished without wasting time or money. These are the questions and issues at hand, and this book will guide you to the answers. My name is Chris Stanley, and this is the Independent Adjuster's Playbook. Join myself and other independents on our path to non-corporate success in the insurance industry…… WE ARE IA's!

On this episode, Chris Stanley & Jeremy Shaw discuss the new book that Chris has written called the Independent Adjuster's Playbook. This book is the step by step guide to becoming a successful independent adjuster. A new adjusters orientation to the IA industry. Hear about how to get the book and a special offer and opportunity is revealed. Pre-Order a copy of the Independent Adjuster's Playbook by going to IAPlaybook.com   Sponsor This episode of the Independent Adjuster Podcast is sponsored by ACD a top independent auto appraisal company. Email them at Network@ACDCorp.com They want to work with you if you have what it takes, but do you?

Today we continue our discussion about "...a day in the life of an independent adjuster" , specific scenarios for new job opportunities, and why we're so bullish and stoked about creating a platform that will help these guys scale and level up their game. Enjoy!

We're only as good as our adjusters! Our entire business revolves around these guys. Our sun rises and sets with them and so should yours. We deep dive into current state changes happening and dynamics that play into why we believe the future looks really bright for this group of professionals and business owners in the insurance space.   Enjoy!

Hey It's Chris Stanley and welcome to the independent adjusting podcast. Today's episode is all about knowing whether you personally as an individual should invest in becoming an independent adjuster. maybe you aren't sure if you should invest in becoming an independent adjuster. There can be a lot of time and money invested into being an independent adjuster. So I'm going to give you ten things that I thought of that could be signs you are ready to invest in becoming an independent adjuster. If you are meeting most of the following criteria, then you may be poised to make a run at having a career in independent adjusting. This episode of the Independent Adjuster Podcast is sponsored by ACD a top independent auto appraisal company. Email them at Network@ACDCorp.com They want to work with you if you have what it takes, but do you? That is the point of this very episode. 1.      You Want to Own Your Own Business Many people don't realize it, but as an independent adjuster you are creating your own business. If you don't have the ambition or want the responsibility of owning a business it could be a big hurdle to overcame in your journey. You are a 1099 contractor for most companies and that means you are responsible for taxes, accounting, invoicing, revenue, profit, and other not fun words that we must use as business owners.   2.      You Have Initiative Taking initiative and being a self-starter is one of the biggest requirements of being an independent adjuster. You don't have bosses checking your cubicle every few minutes to make sure you are doing what needs to be done. There isn't a daily pow wow with the team to check the progress of the project. Look through your past have you started doing things that needed to be done even if there was no direct monetary gain from the project? If you have the get it done bug you'll be far more likely to be successful as an independent adjuster.   3.      You are Passionate Enjoying your job is always a good thing, but do you have passion for becoming an adjuster, or do you have passion for any career task that you determine to take on? Being passive and lackluster in attitude and energy can be a recipe for failure. Starting as an independent adjuster is much like being an entrepreneur, you can't expect to have overnight success. This can make it financially, mentally, and emotionally difficult to push through the tough times if you aren't passionate about the career you are pursuing.   4.      Your Spouse is Annoyed at How Much You Talk About… My poor wife has had to endure many career shifts, crazy ideas, and my obsession of whatever I was tackling. There is really no other word that accurately describes what it takes to enter a new and highly competitive industry. If your spouse is jealous of how much time you are spending on researching, training, & pursuing your career in independent adjusting, you may be on the path to success…… and marriage counseling. Make sure you buy some roses for the wife or bring a 6 pack home for your husband the next time you have to take a Crash Course class with me, because I won't be going to counseling…. again. YOU CAN'T MAKE ME!   5.      You Work Hard We all think that we are hard workers, but it just isn't the case. Most of the work force when looked at objectively is giving a slack performance when compared to the superstars of their respective fields. The people who excel at __________ (fill in the blank job) typically are excelling not because they have a special talent, but because they work harder. When I worked at Wal-Mart Distribution I was the short, overweight, no muscles 5ft 8 young man, when compared to other workers who appeared to be lifetime members to Golds Gym, I should have been the bottom producer. Yet, I was able to set records in my department because I worked HARDER and SMARTER. When you determine your own success, you must give it your all and put in the hard work to become the successful independent adjuster you want to become.   6.       Won't Take “No” for an Answer If you give up easy, then give up now! Becoming an independent adjuster is a challenge and you will hear no or even worse hear nothing many times before you hear, “YES!” or “You are DEPLOYED!”. With red tape in the insurance industry, long term runaways to getting on rosters, and a lot of training and networking you'll need to do, it will be a test of your resilience and patience. Get ready for big rewards when you get the “YES!”, but be even more ready to hear no and not accept it. If you keep hearing no when applying for companies download my 101 Adjusting Rosters by clicking HERE so you can hear no for a long time before your run out of companies to contact.   7.      You Love Helping Others Being an independent adjuster is about helping individuals and families get back on their feet after a traumatic event. Whether they've damaged their car or lost their house in a flood, these people need help. If you haven't learned to enjoy helping others, then you may NOT enjoy being an independent adjuster. You'll constantly be looking to shortcut the most important part of your job, connecting with the people involved. Yes, many people become an IA (independent adjuster) because they want to make money, but if that is all that is driving you then drive yourself onto another career, because you will likely not find success with that motivation. Don't believe me? This principle applies to not just adjusting, but to insurance in general. Checkout the articles on INSNerds.com section of “Why I love Insurance” and I'd challenge you to see a single person mentioning money as why they love working in insurance.   8.      You Have People Skills I can imagine an adjuster who sits in a cubicle all day, talks on the phone like those DRY EYES commercials and stamps “Deny” on papers that are placed in front of them, but my imagination and the reality of what it will be like for you as an independent adjuster are incompatible. Your entire job is based on a single word, “communication.” Which is laughable because I say jokingly I am the worst 1 on 1 communicator on the planet, which is my exaggerated way of saying I still need to work on my skillset. As an adjuster you must adjust the owner's expectations by communicating the claims process, you must communicate the damages you observed through an estimate, and you must communicate your thoughts on the entire loss through your summary/appraisal report. If you don't get along with people, then they probably won't get along with you as an independent adjuster.   9.      You Have Margin In a quote from the book Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives, Richard Swenson, M.D. describes margin like this: “Margin is the space between our load and our limits. It is the amount allowed beyond that which is needed. It is something held in reserve for contingencies or unanticipated situations. Margin is the gap between rest and exhaustion, the space between breathing freely and suffocating.” If you don't have margin in your life then a big part of your journey to becoming an IA needs to be learning how to create margin. There is an excellent article by Michael Hyatt on this matter and obviously the book quoted above would be great for you to read as well. Margin is important as an independent adjuster, because we are dealing with catastrophes on large and small scales and need emotional and mental margin to handle the stress. We are also business owners and a business with no financial margin is a business ready to collapse at the first moment things go wrong. (and they will!) You will be investing a large chunk of time into training and if you don't have space in your life it may come crumbling down around you.   10.  You Have Computer Skills This is probably the most intimidating for people, but don't close the screen and go back to working at your old job just yet. This is the least important of the 10 things listed, but if you already have strong computer skills and are comfortable at a computer you are at a huge advantage. If you are not computer savvy you can acquire these skills, but you must also have many of the qualities listed above to push through the hard work with passion and not find yourself unable to perform a job due to lack of computer knowledge.   Now I hope that this list helps you better understand what it takes to become a successful independent adjuster and be better prepared for your journey. If you need help getting started and don't know what your next step in the journey should be, feel free to schedule a 15-minute Q&A Call with me and I'd be happy to give you custom advice on how to get started. You can schedule a time with me by clicking HERE. Remember to Claim Your Life & Your Future, It Starts NOW! Your Guide, Chris Stanley

17,732 adjusters did this one thing... This is part 2 of a of a special series of 5 podcasts called, “The Top 5 Ways to Get More Catastrophe Work as an Independent Adjuster” and is sponsored by ACD, It is a BIG number. They all did this one thing... did you? And if you did where does that leave you? According to the Texas Department of Insurance in 2017 17,732 adjusters received their Texas All Lines license..... (feel free to read that again if you'd like) Now it is a shocking statistic and I hope you are feeling the weight of those numbers. Did you receive your license in 2017? Maybe you got it in 2016 and you are in front of those 17k other adjusters in terms of seniority, but 2016 was only a little better for you, 13,575 got their license in that year. It's safe to say over 10k adjusters receive a Texas all lines license a year (over 7500 in the first 4 months of 2018!) Now all of those aren't independent adjusters, but the reality is, everybody and their mother and their school teacher has an adjuster license. It is a tough and painful 40 hours of studying and then a brutal and boring test and you should be proud for getting your adjuster license, but in the catastrophe adjusting world it's par for the course and just the beginning of getting work. OK now that we know.... you are one of MANY licensed adjusters (in Texas, Florida or Indiana don't get caught up on specifics) we need to have the conversation about how do we stand out from those other 17,000 adjusters who got licensed in Texas last year. In yesterdays email I promised I would address the question, "How do we prove that we are better money makers?" Remember IA Firms are bringing us in to make money off of us and thus we need to cost less and make them more money so they'll deploy us more so we can make more $$. (It's all about the money it seems) Insurance companies are the ones dictating how many people may be used for a given catastrophe event and what state they will be working out of. To legally allow you to work for those companies in most states you must have an adjuster license in the state to even be considered for most of the available positions. Texas is great for hail storms and Houston can have flooding events, but there are many other types of storms around the country that once again we can use to increase our chances of deployment. If you are sitting on JUST A TEXAS/FLORIDA LICENSE you may be sitting at home because there is no reason to consider you for any storm outside of those states. Yes companies can apply for you to get an emergency license in other states, but that is only if a state of emergency has been declared and that costa the IA Firms time to apply for you and the fee for application, which costs them MORE money. Remember our goal is to cost LESS. Also, the more IA's they have available in specific states where the catastrophes occur the more spots they may be able to fill.... making them more money. You are probably tracking with me and where I'm about to go, but for clarity's sake I hope you are seeing this picture and business as a numbers game, because frankly it is. It's all about the numbers and if you want the numbers on your side you need to do the things that'll give you an advantage. So my #2 Tip for getting more catastrophe work is.... #2 Get More Licenses I'm sure you are sick of hearing this, but it is a good piece of advice. Now which licenses should you get? Where should you start? Are there states that are more valuable than others? OF COURSE! We'll talk about which states to get tomorrow and I'll have a third tip for you. First though I want to challenge you to get 2 new adjuster licenses each month until you get work. Just 1 a month if that is all you can do, it'll help! Michigan is only $12 I think.... OK save that for a rough month! Most licenses aren't that expensive once you have your first license and it'll serve you for years to come. Once you get your first deployment I'd encourage you to invest money back into getting as many licenses as possible. With $2000 in licenses invested you can be in the 90+% group of adjusters and be with the cream of the crop. Your Guide, Chris Stanley P.S. This isn't all there is to getting work, but hey its just the first two tips! Just a quick reminder #1 - Get on more rosters #2 - Get more licenses If you haven't gotten your initial adjuster license or need any adjuster licencing courses you can save 20% at AdjusterPro by being a part of our membership community, the League of IA's. Check it out at the LeagueofIAs.com for training, tools, community, and other great discounts like AdjusterPro!    

This is part 1 of a of a special series of 5 podcasts called, “The Top 5 Ways to Get More Catastrophe Work as an Independent Adjuster” and is sponsored by ACD, If you aren't aware of it yet, your career choice of being an independent adjuster can be a tough and lonely road at times. Waiting for calls, waiting for orientations, waiting for deployments.... then when mother nature isn't dishing out its normal dose of chaos it becomes even tougher to financially survive by having only limited possibilities of work. Over the next 5 days I'm going to give you my "Top 5 Ways to Get More Catastrophe Work." The problem we are faced with is REAL, but the question is simple, "How do you find more work as an independent adjuster?" To determine how we find more work, we need to determine why someone would want to give us work. Then we can come up with a few ways that will give us the edge and give the companies and recruiters reason to pause and choose us.   The Reasons Why The reason why IA Firms are wanting to deploy you is to make money. They have requests from an insurance company for assistance with a project. It could be a request for 10 or 100 people, but either way the IA Firm makes money when you make money. Insurance companies pay the IA Firm for the services you perform and on average/typically the IA Firm keeps 40% of the money and gives you 60%. With that 40% the IA Firm still has to pay for expenses (just like you). It costs the IA Firm money to find you, support you, train you etc. We get the point, they are spending money to make money. So can we then assume that if you cost less money to deploy/support and earn them more money then you'll have an advantage on being chosen for a deployment? I say "YES!" So how do we show that advantage on paper, that is in a stack of other papers or on a digital computer screen? How do we prove that we are a better money making machine for the IA Firm than the the next guy? It feels like this is a never ending pursuit of questions.... right? It does feel this way, but it is these questions that will take you from being another number on a roster to being a superhero A-list adjuster who is called over and over again. Tomorrow I'm going to tackle the "How do we prove that we are better money makers" question, but right now I want to give you something applicable and 1 of the top 5 ways to getting more catastrophe work.   I mentioned earlier in the email that it gets tough when there are limited possibilities of work. Any IA with a license can get deployed when a major storm like Harvey, Katrina, or Sandi hits, it's the rest of the time that I'm talking about. When it isn't an adjuster gold rush how do we position ourselves for success? As an IA you are a business, and as a business you are playing a numbers game. If Catastrophe Company A has 50 spots for adjusters in the upcoming month, how do you become one of those 50? In essence that is what people are saying when they email asking, "Pilot has me on their roster, but how do I get deployed NOW!?" Truth is I don't know if you can become one of the top 50 for Pilot... right now any ways. What we need to do it work with better #'s so we can make more $$$. Instead of being consumed with being the top person at Pilot (which is a great goal) let's look at increasing the odds of success. If every major CAT company has 50 spots to fill in a month and there are 5 major companies, lets get on all their rosters. That'll give us 250 spots that we could be a candidate for instead of 50. A 5x greater chance of being deployed. Now we are talking! What if you didn't stop at the top 5? What is you got on the top 20 Cat companies?  They probably don't all have 50 spots, but what if the next 15 had 20 spots?  That is now 550 spots available! So to speak clearly my first tip for getting more catastrophe work is to... #1 - Get on More Catastrophe Rosters This may seem trivial and simple, but this single tip and you taking action on it could be the difference between you working this year and sitting at home watching the weather channel wishing you were deployed. Most IA's I talk to have never even gotten on and qualified to be on all top 5 rosters. If you are serious about becoming a successful IA then I challenge you to do something...... Submit a roster/application a day.... just 1 a day until you get deployed. You can even take weekends off! Submit 5 applications a week until you are working. Email me back if you take me up on this challenge and let me know if you need a list of companies to apply to. Your Guide, Chris Stanley P.S. I'll see you tomorrow and we'll talk about my #2 tip and that question of "How do we prove that we are better money makers?"

Hurricane Predictions vs. Reality – Through the Lens of an Independent Adjuster   Because we're living in a technological age, it's easy to assume that we understand almost everything about the world around us. However, while we have the sum of human knowledge at our fingertips, there's one area where we still have a lot to learn - the weather.   Unfortunately, weather patterns matter a lot more than just deciding on whether you need a coat or shorts when you go outside. Storm systems like hurricanes and tornadoes can do severe damage, so it's necessary to understand how to predict them. This also greatly affects our jobs as independent adjusters.   Many times the industry gets excited about a great prediction of what to expect from the coming hail storm or hurricane season, but how are the predictions doing verses the reality?   Today I want to look at hurricane predictions for the last five years and compare them to the actual results. We have mountains of data about hurricanes, but are we putting it to the best use and can you actually plan anything around these predictions? Let's find out.   How are Hurricanes Predicted? For the most part, scientists are only able to make predictions based on past trends. While current weather data (temperature, wind speeds, etc.) can help inform their decision, the best way to predict new storms is to see what happened in years past.   The other factor is what's considered a “normal” hurricane season. Before, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) used data from 1950-2000 to determine that an average season would see 11 named storms, six hurricanes, and two significant hurricanes. However, the new model is based on data from 1981-2010, which paints a different picture.   Now, an average hurricane season is listed as 12 named storms, six hurricanes, and three major hurricanes. Not a huge difference statistically, but one extra major storm can mean millions more in damages, so it's a pretty drastic change overall.   Is This Data Accurate? Let's Compare the last fast years   2012 Predictions 50% chance of a normal season 25% chance of an above-normal season 25% chance of a below-normal season   9-15 named storms 4-8 hurricanes 1-3 major hurricanes   2012 Actual Apparently, the 25% chance of an above-normal season was enough, as this year saw an abundance of storms and hurricanes. In this case, NOAA came up short.   19 named tropical storms 10 hurricanes 2 major hurricanes (including Sandy)   2013 Predictions 2012 made NOAA reconsider their forecast models, so they were a bit more liberal for this year.   70% chance of above normal season 13-20 named storms 7-11 hurricanes 3-6 major hurricanes   2013 Actual Fearing the worst, this season turned out to be one of the quietest and least active in history. In fact, it was the lowest number of hurricanes since 1982.   15 tropical storms 2 hurricanes No major hurricanes   2014 Predictions As we can see, looking at past data can skew results in one way or another. In 2014, the season was considered average based on the low results of 2013.   70% chance of a normal season 8-13 named storms 3-6 hurricanes 1-2 major hurricanes   2014 Actual This year was much lower than average, although there were still two major hurricanes (Edouard and Gonzalo)   3 named storms 4 hurricanes 2 major hurricanes   2015 Predictions Because of the previous two years, this outlook was optimistic.   70% chance of a below normal season 6-11 named storms 3-6 hurricanes 0-2 major hurricanes   2015 Actual 8 named storms 2 hurricanes 2 major hurricanes   2016 Predictions Because the last few years were kind of all over the place, NOAA took a much more conservative view of the upcoming hurricane season.   45% chance of a normal season 30% chance of an above-normal season 25% chance of a below normal season   10-16 named storms 4-8 hurricanes 1-4 major hurricanes   2016 Actual This year saw an abundance of major hurricanes, including Gaston and Matthew, the latter of which caused significant damage and a cost of around $10 billion. Unfortunately, as 2017 would prove, this could become the new normal.   9 named storms 3 hurricanes 4 major hurricanes   2017 Predictions This year was a pretty crazy year for storms and hurricanes, and NOAA predicted that it was likely to be an above-normal season. They just didn't know how right they were going to be.   45% chance of an above-normal season 35% chance of a normal season 20% chance of a below normal season   11-17 named storms 5-9 hurricanes 2-4 major hurricanes   2017 Actual We saw the likes of hurricane Harvey, Irma, and Maria all strike within close proximity of each other, and we're still seeing the aftermath of the damage caused by them. This year was one of the worst on record, especially considering the outcome of the previous four years.   8 named storms 7 hurricanes 3 major hurricanes   Bottom Line - Are Hurricane Forecasts Accurate? Overall, it seems as if NOAA knows what it's doing, and its models are about as accurate as we can get. While there can be some disparity between the numbers, the fact is that the weather can change on a whim. Some storms will turn into hurricanes, while others will dissipate before they make landfall.   However, if the past two years are any indication, we could be looking at stronger storms, which could spell disaster for those living in the pathway of these hurricanes. According to this year's projections, we could be looking at seven named storms, four hurricanes, and three major hurricanes.   So what is conclusion in how this plays into whether you will have a busy season as an independent adjuster?   Even if NOAA gets the prediction right….. no one can predict how many adjusters will be needed because we can't predict how much damage will be caused, how many home will be destroyed, and how many lives disrupted.   While we as independent adjusters can't plan on the weather, people plan on us being super heroes and coming to help them when the need does arise, so let's be ready this storm season, bags packed, trained up, and ready to go because……   WE ARE IA's!   Your Guide, Chris Stanley   Sources: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/04/05/busy-hurricane-season-forecast-2018/484861002/ http://web.mit.edu/12.000/www/m2010/teams/neworleans1/predicting%20hurricanes.htm https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/index.php?season=2017&basin=atl http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlooks/hurricane-archive.php  

Dr. Dan has two PHD's, is a lifelong entrepreneur, Christian Family counselor, pastor of a church of over 3000 people, a student of the human mind and the effects on it….. but the reason  I am most honored to have him on today because he is my father. Dr. Dan Stanley is coming on to answer one very important question that I asked him, “Are we losing our minds?” His answer may or may not surprise you, but the STATISTICS, REASONS WHY AND most importantly what we can do to better IN our own lives is why you need to pay attention My hope is that this episode will help you have a better tomorrow by discussing how our physical, emotional, mental, and even spiritual health all have an impact on us. If all of that isn't enough to keep your earbuds tuned in he also answers a lifelong mystery and question I've had…. Why do we yawn? Name – Dr. Dan Stanley Company – Rockfish Church Location – Raeford, NC Superpower – Support Contact – drstanley@rockfishchurch.com Rockfish Church website Podcast Sponsor LeagueofIAs.com – Unlock your adjusting superpowers with over $2000 in training, tools, discounts, and community for $50/month. Get your free guide to the first 5 Steps to Becoming an Independent Adjuster

Today is an extra special podcast. A few episodes back, episode IA 55 I spoke with the “Road Warrior” Jason Shufford. During our conversation, Jason mentioned his mentor, Terry Threats. Well, today Terry is joining us to share his IA story. Terry has a big heart and a big story. He shares how he survived the economic downturn in 2008, upset claimants with guns, and learned how to overcome the struggles with clear communication and common sense. Name – Terry Threats Company – Executive Auto Appraisal Location – Enterprise, Alabama Superpower – Integrity Contact – Terry Threats LinkedIn Profile terry@executiveautoappraisal.com Audible Free Trial (use to get Rich Dad Poor Dad FREE!) Rich Dad Poor Dad Podcast Sponsor LeagueofIAs.com – Unlock your adjusting superpowers with over $2000 in training, tools, discounts, and community for $50/month. Get your free guide to the first 5 Steps to Becoming an Independent Adjuster

We all do it, believing in things that aren’t true. As kids, we were told that Santa Clause, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and wrestling were all real. (hope no kids are reading this!) IT WAS A LIE, a myth, a fun thing to believe, but far from the truth. Today I’d like to quickly bust some myths that you may still believe in as an independent adjuster. These myths, just like good ol Saint Nick, may be holding you back from the truth. Be careful the truth hurts.

We all do it, believing in things that aren't true. As kids, we were told that Santa Clause, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and wrestling were all real. (hope no kids are reading this!) IT WAS A LIE, a myth, a fun thing to believe, but far from the truth. Today I'd like to quickly bust some myths that you may still believe in as an independent adjuster. These myths, just like good ol Saint Nick, may be holding you back from the truth. Be careful the truth hurts.

Ryan Hampton , "Boss," is quickly becoming the father of the ever growing PDR family. Unlike the mafia "bosses" of old Ryan may be the nicest person you'll ever meet. Hear Ryan share his story, his regrets, his purpose, and passion. Ryan shares how putting family first is the key to a successful career and satisfying life. Now it's time to call and to talk with Ryan Hampton, the PDR "Boss." Name – Ryan Hampton Company – 300 Location – St. Louis, MO Superpower – Connection Contact – Ryan Hampton LinkedIn Profile Ryan@the300Advantage.com Cell: 636-734-5470 PDRMobile.com Podcast Sponsor LeagueofIAs.com – Unlock your adjusting superpowers with over $2000 in training, tools, and discounts for $50/month. Get your free guide to the first 5 Steps to Becoming an Independent Adjuster

Being a go-getter and hustling is a great way to improve your odds of success as an IA. Joseph Heidel has quickly grabbed onto this concept. Joseph Heidel has risen from being a typical IA in Pilot orientation (where I met him) to rising through the ranks of our industry. He now finds himself as the National Operations Manager of Hi-Tech PDR overseeing multiple states for one of the nations largest PDR companies. As a former professional salesman, Joseph shares with us how to be successful as an IA in the PDR industry, the importance of first impressions, and how to make a lasting impact on anyone you meet. Name – Joseph Heidel Company – Hi-Tech PDR Location – Frisco, TX Superpower – Impression Contact – Joseph Heidel LinkedIn Profile Facebook Page for Hi-Tech Texas Podcast Sponsor LeagueofIAs.com – Unlock your adjusting superpowers with over $2000 in training, tools, and discounts for $50/month. Get your free guide to the first 5 Steps to Becoming an Independent Adjuster

As an IA doing daily claims you tend to get a lot of windshield time, today's guest is even more extreme than most, he is the “Road Warrior” Jason Shufford is an IA out of Brewton Alabama who tends to spend his time driving, driving, and more driving, and when he isn't driving he a true eye and talent for art. Jason shares his story today as an inspiration and encouragement to all of us listening. Name – Jason Shufford Jr. Company – Professional Auto Appraisals Location – Brewton, Alabama Superpower – Adaptation Contact – Cell 251-363-0026 Jshuffordjr@gmail.com Jason Shufford Jr. LinkedIn Profile Podcast Sponsor LeagueofIAs.com – Unlock your adjusting superpowers with over $2000 in training, tools, and discounts for $50/month. Get your free guide to the first 5 Steps to Becoming an Independent Adjuster

Paul Kordon is a crossover from..... the dark side. As a paintless dent repair technician Paul is coming to educate, inform, and rescue us from some of the common mistakes and misconceptions we adjusters have when it comes to PDR.  Paul, or I'll call him, “Flash Kordon”, is a 20 year PDR technician, influencer in his industry, and creator of the very first retail side panel PDR matrix. His work is influencing his industry to think differently about pricing, pushing the boundaries of what is repairable, and working to help bridge the gap from the PDR industry to other adjacent industries such as adjusters. Name – Paul Kordon Company – PaulKordon.com Location – Hamilton, Virginia Superpower – Metal Bending Contact – Paul Kordon LinkedIn Profile, PaulKordon.com,  Phone/Text/Facetime: 703-727-6530 Download Paul Kordon's Side Panel PDR Matrix Mobile Tech RX - Click HERE to check out the leading PDR Estimating Software Podcast Sponsors LeagueofIAs.com – Unlock your adjusting superpowers with over $2000 in training, tools, and discounts for $50/month. Get your free guide to the first 5 Steps to Becoming an Independent Adjuster

February was Insurance Careers Month. In this episode of Profiles in Risk, I spoke with Chris Stanley, someone who is literally helping people to build an insurance career. Chris is an author, independent adjuster and the founder of IA Path, an online training company helping those who would like to build their own Independent Adjuster or Appraiser business. We discussed how to become an IA & more importantly, what successful IA's do and DON'T do. MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Jon Nastor & ProductivityJon & Jerod Morris' Showrunner Podcast CONNECT WITH CHRIS STANLEY:IA Path SiteLinkedInTwitter

Tim Davis Jr. may be the "Junior" of the SCA Tim's, but he is no junior as an influence on the industry. He is the president of SCA Appraisal Company, one of the largest and long standing appraisal companies in the industry. He has helped SCA scale from being a Southern California regional IA firm to being a nationwide powerhouse. Hear Tim give the secret sauce to success as an IA and an independent business owner in this podcast. We also dive into how SCA is tackling the major issue of large scale hail catastrophes in 2018. As an appraiser you don't want to miss this great opportunity SCA is presenting to the best in the biz. Get a peak into the future as we call and talk with Tim Davis Jr. Name – Tim Davis Jr. Company – SCA Appraisal Company Location – Los Angeles, California Superpower – Regeneration Contact – twp.davis@sca-appraisal.com,  818-450-2712,  Tim Davis Jr. LinkedIn Profile Podcast Sponsor LeagueofIAs.com – Unlock your adjusting superpowers with over $2000 in training, tools, and discounts for $50/month. Get your free guide to the first 5 Steps to Becoming an Independent Adjuster

Learn how to hustle your way to being an IA, finding extra income, or how to pursue your dream career with Nick Loper. Nick is an expert in the art of side hustling, therefore he is"The Hustler" Name – Nick Loper Company – SideHustleNation.com Location – Livermore, California Superpower – Hustle Contact – SideHustleNation.com/ideas or Nicks LinkedIn Profile Podcast Sponsor LeagueofIAs.com – Unlock your adjusting superpowers with over $2000 in training, tools, and discounts for $50/month. Get your free guide to the first 5 Steps to Becoming an Independent Adjuster

Learn how to hustle your way to being an IA, finding extra income, or how to pursue your dream career with Nick Loper. Nick is an expert in the art of side hustling, therefore he is"The Hustler" Name – Nick Loper Company – SideHustleNation.com Location – Livermore, California Superpower – Hustle Contact – SideHustleNation.com/ideas or Nicks LinkedIn Profile Podcast Sponsor LeagueofIAs.com – Unlock your adjusting superpowers with over $2000 in training, tools, and discounts for $50/month. Get your free guide to the first 5 Steps to Becoming an Independent Adjuster

Hear the “Bounce Back King” Rob Ortega challenge all of us on staying positive in the claims industry as a claims adjuster. Hear how he bounces back day after day, situation after situation to stay on the cutting edge and achieved his long term goals. Name – Rob Ortega Company – B&E Appraisal Service Location – Tucson, Arizona Superpower – Positive Attitude Contact – ROrtega@bandeappraisal.com or Robs LinkedIn Profile BandEAppraisal.com Podcast Sponsor AutoForms.co – Total loss forms and Admin information for claims filled out…. instantly. Create your estimates and files in seconds with just an assignment PDF. Get your free guide to the first 5 Steps to Becoming an Independent Adjuster

Hear "Heavy Man" Jay Contino share his 20+ years of IA experience on how to write heavy equipment claims, how to get what you need on a heavy inspection, what software to use, and what he wished he had learned early on. Name - Jay Contino Company - Basset Services Location - Horse Shoe, NC Superpower - Heavy Lifting Contact - jay@bassetservices.com & 828-674-3645 TruckWriter Estimator - https://twesoftware.com/ 713-574-7785 David Jimenez   Podcast Sponsor AutoForms.co - Total loss forms and Admin information for claims filled out.... instantly. Create your estimates and files in seconds with just an assignment PDF. Get your free guide to the first 5 Steps to Becoming an Independent Adjuster

Hear why now is a great time to become an independent adjuster, learn how to expand your book of business, and hear how to stay relevant in the industry with CEO and industry leader Ernie Bray. Ernie is the CEO of 6-time Inc 5000 winner ACD. (Auto Claims Direct) "Mr. ACD", Ernie Bray shares his IA story and discusses the future of the claims industry with IA Path's Chris Stanley. Name - Ernie Bray Company - ACD or Auto Claims Direct Location - Carlsbad, CA Superpower - Business Development Contact - ACDCorp.com & 888-403-4223 Podcast Sponsor AutoForms.co - Total loss forms and Admin information for claims filled out.... instantly. Create your estimates and files in seconds with just an assignment PDF. Get your free guide to the first 5 Steps to Becoming an Independent Adjuster

Find out how to infiltrate your industry, how to awake your potential, what are the two things you must care about, and how not to limit yourselves as an auto damage appraiser. "Mind Man", Miguel Garcia, shares his insider secrets of how to get farther in the auto damage industry. Name - Miguel Garcia Company - Garcia Mobile Collision Estimates Location - Broken Arrow, OK Superpower - Mind Reading Contact - 918-500-6239 Podcast Sponsor AutoForms.co - Total loss forms filled out.... instantly Get your free guide to the first 5 Steps to Becoming an Independent Adjuster

Find out how to infiltrate your industry, how to awake your potential, what are the two things you must care about, and how not to limit yourselves as an auto damage appraiser. "Mind Man", Miguel Garcia, shares his insider secrets of how to get farther in the auto damage industry. Name - Miguel Garcia Company - Garcia Mobile Collision Estimates Location - Broken Arrow, OK Superpower - Mind Reading Contact - 918-500-6239 Podcast Sponsor AutoForms.co - Total loss forms filled out.... instantly Get your free guide to the first 5 Steps to Becoming an Independent Adjuster

Find out why you should think about writing letters to the adjuster, how to manage the chaos, and how to help people get a piece of themselves back as we call and talk with Shawn Parsons who is the "Everyday Man" Name - Shawn Parsons Company - Rapid Appraisal Services Location - Houston, TX Superpower - Persistence Contact - RASofHouston.com 877-754-1232 ext#3 Podcast Sponsor AutoForms.co - Total loss forms filled out.... instantly Get your free guide to the first 5 Steps to Becoming an Independent Adjuster  

Find out why you should think about writing letters to the adjuster, how to manage the chaos, and how to help people get a piece of themselves back as we call and talk with Shawn Parsons who is the "Everyday Man" Podcast Sponsor AutoForms.co - Total loss forms filled out.... instantly Get your free guide to the first 5 Steps to Becoming an Independent Adjuster by visiting IAPath.com/steps

Whats the "snowball effect?" Why can't you think of yourself as an appraiser? And what does Jeremy Shaw have in common with Drew Bledsoe? Find out as we call and talk with Jeremy Shaw the" Early Riser" Name - Jeremy Shaw Company - Shaw Appraisal Services Location - Abilene, TX Superpower - Early Riser Podcast Sponsor AutoForms.co - Total loss forms filled out.... instantly Get your free guide to the first 5 Steps to Becoming an Independent Adjuster

What is the "snowball effect?" Why shouldn't you think of yourself as an appraiser? And what does Jeremy Shaw have in common with Drew Bledsoe? Find out as we call and talk with Jeremy Shaw the" Early Riser" Name - Jeremy Shaw Company - Shaw Appraisal Services Location - Abilene, TX Superpower - Early Riser Contact - jsautoappraisals@gmail.com Podcast Sponsor AutoForms.co - Total loss forms filled out.... instantly Get your free guide to the first 5 Steps to Becoming an Independent Adjuster  

We get the great opportunity to ask some of those questions every homeowner has when it comes to adjusting the damage done to their home after a storm. Listen to Ernie Climer, Independent Adjuster help make your home the best it can be.