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We all know you should learn from your mistakes... right? Well sometimes the mistakes we make are not as obvious in the claims adjusting world and the feedback loop leaves something strong to be desired, but the answer of how to improve your claims may be right under your nose. Chris covers the best way he believes you can improve your writing and confidence as a writer in episode 41 of the Independent Adjuster Podcast.   Interested in becoming an Auto Damage Appraiser? Check out Crash Course and learn how to be an independent auto damage appraiser or adjuster in 30 days or less at AutoCrashCourse.com Want to become a catastrophic adjuster? Get our free guide, "5 Steps to Becoming a Catastrophic Adjuster," by visiting IAPath.com   Today's Show is sponsored by Livegenic. Find out more about Livegenic by visiting

You want to make headway in your career, you are working hard, but how can you get momentum? How can you get further..... faster? Networking is the best way to make progress in the insurance industry. You must know how to do networking properly and on this episode, Chris gives 5 things he believes you need to be while networking. Today's episode is brought to you by Livegenic - check out Livegenic HERE   Interested in becoming a Catastrophic Adjuster? Visit IAPath.com to get the "5 Steps to Becoming a Cat Adjuster" guide.

This is one of the first episodes from the IA Path Podcast. I included 2 episodes that were back to back. In this episode, I cover the 4 essential elements to an inspection and conversation and demonstrate it in a hilarious conversation with an insured who tells their story about The Diabetes, The Deer, and Jesus

The number one tool is often overlooked and forgotten about, but it's the foundation of being a good auto hail adjuster. Chris breaks down the 3 steps to using the PDR and Hail Matrix properly. Using a PDR Matrix is as easy as 1,2,3 1. Determine the Panel 2. Determine the Count 3. Determine the Size   Today's episode is brought to you by Badger Mapping - Get 2 free months by visiting IAPath.com/badgermapping   Get a copy of the hail matrix and other resources mentioned (including the audio verion of Chris' Amazon #1 Best Selling book the Hail Adjusters Playbook) by visiting HailAdjustersPlaybook.com

Chris gets excited and lays it out there telling you to quit waiting around for work to come to you... go get it!

 What does it really mean to "own your business."? New short quick format in between full length episodes. Thoughts and quick episodes from Chris Stanley.

Chris gives his takeaways from the new groundbreaking book in the insurance industry, Insuring Tomorrow by Tony Canas and Carly Burnham. Get the book by visiting INSNerds.com or searching on Amazon. Learn how to be a catastrophic auto adjuster with Hail Score Todays Episode is brought to you by Livegenic.  Check out Livegenic's full suite of real-time collaboration tools to help you streamline your loss documentation at IAPath.com/Livegenic   5 Takeaways from Insuring Tomorrow 1. There is a need for talent in the insurance industry 2. The insurance industry is stuck in it's old ways (surprise)

Hello and welcome to the independent adjuster podcast this is episode 36. I hope you enjoyed the new intro. I feel pumped up and ready to help guide you on the path as an IA I am asked all the time, can you help me become an IA, tomorrow?   Learn Hail Adjuster by visiting HailScoreCourse.com Get my Amazon #1 Best Seller Hail Adjusters Playbook Audio version free by visiting HailAdjustersPlaybook.com   Getting Adjuster license (1 month) 40-hour study Test Admin, fingerprints etc Learn basics of hail adjusting (1 – 2 months) Auto Basics Hail damage 101 Estimating system Sign up for the major 5 companies and attend orientation (1 – 2 months) Pilot Catastrophe EA Renfroe Worley Eberle CNC Adjusting

In episode 34 Chris brings to light that to become a competent hail adjuster or auto damage appraiser that writes hail claims, you must have a foundational knowledge of the paintless dent repair process. Chris walks you through the hail repair process and operations. Get Chris' new Amazon Best Selling book, Hail Adjuster's Playbook below Hail Adjuster's Playbook on Kindle Hail Adjuster's Playbook Audiobook (FREE!)   PDR Time Lapse Video

Today on episode 33 Chris interviews Jason Heenan, co-owner of Royal Adjusting Services and the host of the Adjuster Talks podcast. Jason gives good advice on how to transition from auto to property as a catastrophic adjuster. A lot of good information for anyone wanting to get into the property catastrophe arena. Connect to Jason by finding him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jason.heenan.7 or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-heenan-b389012a/   This episode is brought to you by Livegenic, check out their software and new automatic measurements by visiting Livegenic.com Also check out HailAdjustersPlaybook.com and on Tuesday May 2nd get the Hail Adjuster's Playbook ebook on Amazon.

Chris records fromWest Palm Beach FL (wind effects are real) about how approaching relationships in the auto damage appraising or catastrophe adjusting world, will kill your career, relationships, and family.

Chris interviews Jesse, a veteran teacher turned catastrophic adjuster. Hear how it has changed he and his families life. Free eBook "5 Steps to Becoming a Hail Adjuster"

Chris tells the 5 steps to becoming a hail adjuster. He also reaveals that he is nearing completion of a full length book on the topic.  Includes a portion from his book and the entire reading of his new short ebook "5 Steps to Becoming a Hail Adjuster"

Chris covers one of the hardest aspects of being a day to day collision auto damage appraiser or adjuster, expanding. It's hard to expand without exploding from overwhelm. Get tips on how you can have a controlled expansion and not lose your reputation.  This episode is sponsored by Badger Mapping. Get two free months at Get two free months   Get started as a catastrophic adjuster with IA Path's Hail Score Course Earn $500 a day

In episode 27 I guide you on a path to discover a new adjuster super power. Once you discover this ability inside of yourself you will be able to estimate hail damage properly. This will help you increase your income and help you break into the world of catastrophic adjusting.  Livegenic is today's sponsor. Real-time collaboration for insurance. Get a free trial at IAPath.com/Livegenic   $500 a day? Hail YEA!  Score $500 a day catastrophe deployment with IA Path's newest course "Hail Score" Learn more HERE

Chris talks about how technology is making adjusters more valuable. Many adjusters are unaware of the amazing opportunity right in front of them

Listen as Chris shares the 5 reasons catastrophic adjusters don't make it and what you can do to avoid those pitfalls.  This episode is brought to you by Livegenic "See What the Customer Sees" See it at IAPath.com/Livegenic   5 Reasons You Won't Make It as a Catastrophic Adjuster 1. You Don't Have Startup Cash 2. You Have Wrong Expectations 3. You are Waiting for the Lottery Ticket 4. You Won't Survive the Valley's 5. You're Not Controlling Your Expenses   Need a financial fresh start? Need help with your finances? Visit MooreMoneyStrategies.com   Get on AR Direct's catastrophe roster & score a catastrophe deployment with IAPath's new class "Hail Score". Visit IAPath.com

In this episode Chris walks you through how to become an auto damage appraiser or adjuster and how to earn a paycheck. Also, he name drops a few companies that will give you a shot even though you don't have experience. If you are serious about wanting to become an auto damage appraiser or adjuster visit IAPath.com to sign up for the "Learn to Be an IA" Online Course.   Today's episode was brought to you by Badger Mapping. Click for a free 2-month free trial!

Chris gives real-life. proven insider secrets to getting more catastrophe work.   Chris makes the big announcement that the very first IA Path Course, "Learn to Be an IA" online course is now available!  Visit IAPath.com Email Chris@IAPath.com for help or getting connected to small or PDR companies Big 5 Catastrophe Companies Pilot Catastrophe Worley Cat EA Renfroe CNC Adjusting Eberle Claims

Episode 22 covers scoping the damage of the vehicle. Chris covers some of the benefits, but also gives a method of how to approach writing your notes so that it makes it easier when you return to your estimating system. BONUS - Download the IA Path Scope Sheet by clicking HERE