The Independent Adjuster Podcast (IA Path)

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 Estimato...

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. Na...

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 - Mi...

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.c...

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...

Find out how to get to work with the new need for adjusters. Hurricane Harvey and Irma are increasing the need for new adjusters and offering you the opportunity to start you adjusting career. Get the free auto flood template HERE

In this episode Chris breaks down how he feels about each software in the different categories that actually affect his day to day work.  We all have to use an estimating system to write our estimates and it can make or break you as an adjuster. Make a wise decision that will help you in your journey.

Todays episode is an interview with Amanda Hughes of the Doan Group. You'll hear what the Doan Group wants and desires out of their auto damage appraisers. At the end of the episode I give you 5 practical steps you can apply today to become a more valuable auto damage appraiser. You can check out The Doan Group HERE Want to learn how to be and become an auto damage appraiser? I created an onl...

This episode answers the common questions behind the pay of an auto damage appraiser or independent auto claims adjuster. Today's episode is brought to you by Badger Mapping. Check it out HERE The Independent Truth Behind an Independent Appraiser or Claims Adjuster Salary Earning a living, making the cash, bringing home the bacon, and making it rain are all different ways to say, "making...

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 Indepe...

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 Live...

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 IAP...

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 stream...

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.c...

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 Adjus...

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...

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 Pat...

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...

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