The Independent Adjuster Podcast (IA Path)

Today on the podcast my guest is X-Ray, not only is his superhero alias X-Ray but he is offering you the opportunity to be granted X-Ray powers yourself. John Renstrom is the Co-Owner of Mobile Tech RX, A mobile app & software that allows adjusters and PDR technicians to write hail estimates faster and easier than ever before. Mobile Tech RX is the easiest way to write a hail estimate, that I...

Today on the podcast I am joined by a man determined to become an auto adjuster. Now my guest Derek Blanton, is already working in an IA capacity as a independent appraiser, but his ambitions don’t stop there. Derek is taking courses in his pursuit of a college degree, he’s taken the Auto Adjuster’s Boot Camp from IA Path, and he doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. He has an iron will and is w...

Today on the podcast I am very excited to interview an insurance industry leader, fellow podcaster, and member of the INS Nerds Super Troup, the elder and councilor of their group, Nick Lamparelli Nick and his group of super nerds are helping guide the next generation of insurance professionals from avoiding the pitfalls, not hitting dead ends, and on finding purpose in their career. Therefore I d...

Today on the podcast we will be talking to James Nichols who is a 1st year IA who is thriving after Irma. After getting thrown into Irma to write property claims James found himself wanting to make this a steady career and refuses to be an IA that is one storm and done. I believe after this last huge hurricane year there are many IA’s needing to hear this episode. Hear how James transitioned from...

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 t...

Steve Benson is the Founder and CEO of Badger Maps, the #1 route planner for field salespeople. After receiving his MBA from Stanford, Steve joined Google, where he became Google Enterprise's Top Sales Executive in 2009. In 2012 Steve founded Badger Maps to help field salespeople be more successful with multi-stop route planning . He also hosts the Outside Sales Talk podcast where he intervie...

“There is no such thing as work-life balance. Everything worth fighting for unbalances your life.” Now I  definitely think it is worth being an independent adjuster, but our families are worth ten times more!  How do we struggle through this? An honest article by Chris Stanley

Many independent insurance adjusters are faced with a confusing and important question… “what adjuster license should I get?” The answer to this question changes quite a bit based on where you live, your goals, the time of year, and if this is your first or fifth adjuster license. Rest easy, if you are asking the question, “what adjuster license should I get” at any stage in your career I have som...

Today our guest works behind the scenes, working numbers, coding, and making sure your claims are there when you need them. He is a leader in the technology development for IA’s his name is Andre Shervanian and he is the CEO of Claim Leader who, according to their own competition is the leading claim management platform for Auto IA’s Mr. Shervanian was an IA just like us and decided to help IA’s e...

Today on the podcast I’m joined by two guests that are here to discuss IA’s and Heavy Truck Claims Jay Contino has been a guest on the podcast before and has over 20 years in the field writing heavy claims and David Jimenez is a former heavy truck IA and creator of the Truck Writer Estimator software. Now you’ll hear that David coded this amazing program himself! Completely awesome, Both of these...

Have you ever felt threatened by our industry changing? You know as an auto damage appraiser and adjuster with the photo apps, technology and owners taking photos of their own vehicle, its changing, and even eliminating some jobs, it can be scary. My name is Chris Stanley and I think it’s time we added a new revenue stream to your business, heavy truck and trailer claims.

A true story and audio article from Chris Stanley about the day his lost his shirt as a catastrophic independent adjuster.

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 y...

Audio article by Chris Stanley giving you the 5 most common reasons people don't make it as a catastrophic 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 stru...

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 Nic...

(Due to Easter Weekend I have taken this week off from new episodes, but we have 4 amazing guests lined up for April! Stay Tuned!)   IA 32 How to Get More Deployments as a Hail Adjuster Without Breaking the Bank on Licenses Today on episode 32 I wanted to share with you, How to Get More Deployments as a Hail Adjuster Without Breaking the Bank on Licenses. I’m asked about what licenses to obtain ov...

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 H...

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 larges...

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....

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...

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 a...

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.c...

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...

Today on episode 35 we are going to talk about millennials in claims adjusting. Hear the Superman of insurance and expert on millenials in the insurance industry... Tony Canas. You will hear how Tony puts me on the couch and reads my mail as a millennial, live on the air. Tony talks about how millennials could benefit the insurance industry and be benefited by the insurance industry. This is an in...