The Independent Adjuster Podcast (IA Path)

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 pod...

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 claim...

2020 is coming up fast! Most people wait until January to set goals, but Chris explains why he believes that its too late to set goals once January hits. Chris also gives his four-step process to setting goals. Recap & Review Identify the Mission Determine the Measurements Get Accountability   Podcast Sponsor ACD  –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where y...

Chris discusses the thing that causes independent adjusters to be successful. There are many characteristics that cause an IA to be successful, but what drives them all? Which is the most important? Chris lays out EXACTLY what he thinks it is and gives you some things to do to improve it in you on this episode of the Independent Adjuster Podcast.   Podcast Sponsor ACD  –If you are an IA looking fo...

Today Chris tackles a question students and veteran adjusters and appraisers ask... "Should I write my estimate on-site?" Chris has a strong opinion and isn't afraid to share it. He goes over what has worked for him and why he believes this is such an important question and can change your life!   Podcast Sponsor ACD  –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to di...

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 lo...

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 yo...

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 podca...

Ernie Bray is an award-winning entrepreneur in our industry. He builts technology solutions for the industry as well as having built a very successful independent appraisal firm. Hear from him what it takes to build a successful business that lasts in this the final part of the IA Path IA Summit,   Podcast Sponsor ACD  –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where...

We continue the celebration of being an IA from our quarterly online seminar, the IA Summit, with Ben Baker. Ben is an expert on building your personal brand. This is different than building a successful business, but building a successful business starts with YOUR personal brand.   Podcast Sponsor ACD  –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are...

We continue the celebration of being an IA from our quarterly online seminar, the IA Summit, with Mathew Allen of AdjusterTV. Matt comes to present "How to Survive Getting Started." He wants to equip you, to be successful as you begin your journey.   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...

This episode is all about how HARD it is to be an IA. In this recorded speech Chris Stanley shares his IA story, failures, succeses, and truths that has never been public before from the IA Path IA Summit on September 24th 2019. Don't miss part 1 of the IA Summit!   Podcast Sponsor ACD  –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are coming from,...

3 successful daily IA's tell-all about their journey to becoming successful WOMEN independent adjusters and how it's like to be a woman in independent adjusting. They also share with you what they would go back and tell themselves before they got started. Learn from these three IA Path graduates what it takes to be an IA and see if it is right for you!   Podcast Sponsor ACD  –If you are...

Getting started is just the beginning! In this podcast, Chris talks about the lifecycles and stages of being an IA and how it isn't all roses. He gives helpful tips for walking through each phase and also mentions that THIS TOPIC is what the 4 keynote speakers will be talking about at the IA Summit on September 24th 2019. Lifecycles of an IA The Dip The Start The Brand The Business   Podcast...

Hurricane Dorian is off the coast and most independent adjusters are left wondering if work will ever come. Many people were put on standby, some even deployed, but most are still sitting at home... Chris tells you EXACTLY what you should do when you don't get deployed to a hurricane. He gives you 5 things that you should focus on now that you are sitting at home... not working.   Podcast Spo...

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...

A little bit different episode today, hear behind the scenes of this last week when I was recording new independent adjuster training footage for a heavy equipment course, updates to the auto course, and also an entirely new course for hail. So in this episode, I'm joined by Max Olson. Max is a body shop estimator turned IA, storm chaser, and cameraman extraordinaire who helped produce, direc...

Whether you know if or not... you have a reputation. Today I rant on how if you don't establish a reputation in this industry you are the equivalent of the worst IA the IA Firm has ever met. I discuss how to change your reputation, network, and be a professional in this industry. WARNING: I am on a rant, did I say that already?   Podcast Sponsor ACD  –If you are an IA looking for more work, i...

Take a drive with me as I discuss why I'm driving far away for a simple and inexpensive service learn how this can increase your value as an IA. As an independent adjuster if you want to earn more money, get more claims, and be irreplaceable than this episode is for you!   Podcast Sponsor ACD  –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are comin...

When should you purchase estimating software? That is a great question and one that most new IA's wonder.  Today on the podcast Chris Stanley discusses WHEN is the right time to get the software. There is no "perfect" answer for everyone, but some good rules of thumb to follow. This applies to auto or property estimating software, Xactimate, Audatex, or CCC One.   Podcast Sponsor AC...

Today I talk about how we as IA's can survive when we get sick. Often the claim industry doesn't slow down for us, so what should we do? Practical tips and mental tips on how to handle being sick. This will happen in your career so be prepared and don't let your body get the better of you in your career.   Podcast Sponsor ACD  –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are want...

Most of the time we just fly by the seat of our pants by IA's and our schedules become a MESS. Priorities get out of shape and we soon become overwhelmed. Just like we occasionally need a trip to the barber shop, spa, or salon its time to take your schedule and give it a makeover.   Podcast Sponsor ACD  –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims...

Today I share a story about great leadership followed by confusion and its affect on me. I also share how you can and SHOULD be the guide in your claims and how this makes you invaluable.   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. Email them at Network@acdcorp.com

We all wish we were passionate about our job because the more passion we have for something the easier and more fun it is to do it, but how do we get MORE passion for something? How do we cultivate passion for our jobs, insureds, and clients? Find out on today's podcast.     Podcast Sponsor ACD  –If you are an IA looking for more work, if you are wanting to diversify where your claims are com...

As modern day Americans, we live and die by our phones, but as independent adjusters what apps should be using to make our job easier and life better? Chris Stanley runs down 10 apps he believes every IA should have on their phone.   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 A...