The Independent Adjuster Podcast (IA Path)

This episode marks a fresh start for the Independent Adjuster Podcast, where we introduce exciting new directions for IA PATH and the concept of the Pathfinder. Through an innovative EXP-free career path model, we empower independent adjusters to break free from traditional experience requirements and take control of their careers.  • Celebration of the podcast's return after a hiatus  • Shif...

In this must-listen episode, we sit down with Matt Epert, CEO of Crash Champions, the third-largest body shop chain in the nation, to uncover the future of collision repair and what it means for independent adjusters and estimators. Matt breaks down how he grew from a single shop to a 600-location powerhouse, and what that explosive growth means for YOU. If you’re an independent adjuster or a coll...

Chris Stanley and Mathew Allen of AdjusterTV dive deep into what it takes to make it big this hurricane season as an independent adjuster. This 2 1/2hr special covers most things a new adjuster needs to know to be successful including a full hour of live Q&A! The first part of the presentation covers the 4 keys. Then Mathew Allen talks about his program and how he helps new IA's, followed...

One of the worst things to happen to a new independent adjuster or appraiser is to be blacklisted. This is where one or more IA Firms or an insurance company list that an individual should not be given any work... period. If the new person truly offends them they may share with other firms their dislike for the individual and it affects you potentially throughout the industry! This list is also kn...

What drives a successful career change? From West Texas insurance agent to a thriving independent adjuster in the bustling Dallas-Fort Worth area, Travis's story is a masterclass in perseverance and strategic planning. Tune in as Travis reveals his heartfelt motivations behind leaving sales to genuinely help people, his initial trepidations, and the determined steps he took to transition into...

Embark on a captivating expedition into the heart of the auto claims universe with John Gironda from SCA Claims Services. Max Olson navigates through John's enthralling story, illustrating SCA's extraordinary ascent from its modest beginnings to a colossal claims management leader. Travel with us as we unveil the intricate layers of an industry in flux, spotlighting the breakthroughs and...

Embark on a journey through the financial intricacies of body shop estimating with the guidance of industry sage, Mark Passmore. Unlock the secrets to boosting your earning potential in this competitive field as Mark, my father-in-law and mentor, lays bare the pathway to climbing from starter salaries in the $40,000 range to commanding figures that can exceed $70,000 with time and finesse. This ep...

Learn why becoming a body shop estimator may be a great decision in your auto estimating career. While becoming an independent adjuster or appraiser is the perfect career fit for many, others may enjoy working at a shop better. Some people may find that using their skill to write auto damage estimates as a collision estimator may be a better fit for them in their life. Find out why with Chris Stan...

Ever wondered how to decode the chaos of hail season into a successful stint as an independent adjuster?  This episode is your essential guide to mastering hailstorm tracking and turning severe weather into promising job opportunities. With my firsthand experience and some nifty tools like CoreLogic and Stormersite.com, you'll learn how to pick out the hail events that scream potential work a...

Today I want to share some “One-Two Punch” strategies for independent adjusters. (if you want to listen to the extended audio version of this newsletter you can check out our Independent Adjuster Podcast along with the 3 The One-Two Punch Strategy: Your Blueprint for Success For many stepping into the realm of independent adjusting, the big question looms: How can I ensure a sustainable career wit...

Have you ever found yourself stretched too thin, saying yes to everything and everyone?  It's a trap many of us fall into, and in our latest podcast, we unpack the art of the gracious 'no.' With a candid recount of my own experiences and the wisdom imparted by my mentor, Brad Fancher, we delve into the necessity of setting boundaries for a healthier work-life equilibrium. As an Inde...

Don't miss this replay of our first ever in person event! Imagine stepping into a life where your career aligns perfectly with your deepest values and desires. That's the transformational journey we're guiding you through in today's episode, sparked by the catastrophic auto adjusters boot camp with Kobe Hearn and Ashley Kiderman. We put fresh talent through their paces and set...

Today Darren Bloomfield interviews Chris Stanley on the Insurance Nerds podcast "A Day in the Life". They talk about a whole host of topics, IA vs AI Future of Claims How to have work life balance What it's like working remotely from a school bus and sailboat and much much more Check out Darren's podcast  as well as all the other great Insurance Nerds shows on Youtube

We are quickly approaching hail season so today I’m going to talk to you about the independent adjusting companies you should be onboarding with, so you have a shot at getting work this hail season. While hailstorms don’t grab the mainstream headlines like a major hurricane, independent adjusters and auto damage appraisers often get more work opportunities from hailstorms, more consistently, than...

Auto liability claims are a great way to get additional work and deployments as an independent adjuster . In this podcast, Chris Stanley walks you through how to complete an auto liability claim as an independent adjuster step by step. What are Auto Liability Claims? Most of us don’t understand liability claims. As a result, we miss out on great work opportunities as independent adjusters. We unde...

Today we dive into what are the steps of an auto damage claim and what our role is as independent adjusters and appraisers. There are ten steps to an auto damage claims and 14 things we must do to complete our part of those 10 steps. I'll break it all down in this episode and you can see visuals that go along with the episode at https://iapath.com/auto-damage-claim/

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...

Chad Burnett graduated from IA Path in September of 2021 and immediately began getting work as an adjuster. He had been a police officer for 21 years and transitioned into this new career. He loves the work he is doing now as an IA. Chad became an insurance adjuster because he wanted a change of pace after 20 years as a police officer. He knew he could get a pension from the city, and he started l...

Today Chris Stanley interviews Creston Haverstraw about her IA journey. Creston started as an independent adjuster 7 months ago and has taken off like a rocket ship.  Learn from her story how you can get working and how to be successful as an independent adjuster. Some highlights from this episode are, Hear how Creston completed her pre-licensing in less than two weeks. What she did to get her fir...

In this finale of the "How to Use Being an Insurance Adjuster to Get What You Want" Chris Stanley breaks down the final step of his goal setting framework. He also discusses the tools we have to accomplish anything in life and which is the most valuable. I hope you'll listen and be inspired to set intentional goals for 2023.

In this episode Chris Stanley continues his presentation on How To Use Being an Insurance Adjuster to Get What You Want Out of Live. He dives into setting milestones and goals for your life based on the direction and dream life you determined.

This episode is part 1 of a presentation Chris Stanley did 1 1/2 years ago at the IA Job Fair. In it, he lays down the first part of a framework for how you get what you want out of life as an independent adjuster.

Today Chris asks you the question we all should answer. "Where is it you are trying to go? What is your dream life?" Chris helps you go through the thought process of how to figure it out so you can then figure out how to get there.

Today Chris dives deep into each Life Currencies and explores how you can use these different currencies to claim your life.

To claim your life, you've got to be able to achieve or purchase what you want out of life. Today Chris unveils his new way of thinking about how we purchase things we want in life. He calls it the 4 Life Currencies. - Time - Energy - Money - Relationships