In this episode of AdjusterTV Radio, learn exactly what the best independent adjusters do to earn the big bucks - including getting started right, how much money should you save, the best way to train, building relationships and networking, and so much more.

RUNDOWN:

What is an independent adjuster?

The different types of adjusters:

• property
• auto
• cat
• daily
• additional types:
• commercial
• farm ranch
• condo
• contents
• heavy equipment
• RV
• liability

Desk roles:

• file review
• QA
• writer

description of typical path - how to get started

• finding out about this career
• decide if its right for you or not

prep for work:

• licensing
• training and certifications
• networking
  • NACA, catcon, midamcat, pacesetter, eberl, etc.
• gear
• storms
• virtual work

How the work part of this work works - aka having proper expectations:

• storms happen when they happen - you could be in the middle of getting ready or all done and sitting around waiting
• second deployment is key
• how to actually get your second deployment (and third and so on)

Career-building:

• saving for your first/second deployments
• building a career
• how long does it actually take to start making good money - volume.

How the best adjusters work:

• mindset - delayed gratification and service
• willingness to go above and beyond ALWAYS
• willingness to adapt, grow, and build skills
• ambition - they don't stay in one role their entire career
• professionalism - this means leaving the ego at home
• listen more than they talk
• punctual
• serving the customer first before themselves - who is the customer?
• organized and efficient
• never multitask > LEARN WHY

The best adjusters treat their career like a business:

• sales
• marketing
• accounting
• continuous improvement
• short and long-term plans for growth and advancement

This episode of AdjusterTV is brought to you by:

Pacesetter Claims Service

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