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 Nick, may be holding you back from the truth. Be careful the truth hurts.

(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 over and over and I figured it was time I’d address it here on the podcast. I’ve missed a few weeks and I apologize. Been sick for a few weeks and we had a huge storm in Dallas, so no excuse, but I apologize for the absence and I’m back. Lots of great things happening and brewing. So I want to cover the licenses you should obtain, but first I need to tell you that.

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By the numbers and my gut, the first 5 licenses every catastrophic hail adjuster should obtain,

1. Resident State license or Indiana License
2. Texas
3. Oklahoma
4. Minnesota
5. Georgia
6. Kentucky

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 Hampton, the PDR "Boss."

Name – Ryan Hampton

Company – 300

Location – St. Louis, MO

Superpower – Connection

Contact – Ryan Hampton LinkedIn Profile

[email protected] Cell: 636-734-5470

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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 largest PDR companies.

As a former professional salesman, Joseph shares with us how to be successful as an IA in the PDR industry, the importance of first impressions, and how to make a lasting impact on anyone you meet.

Name – Joseph Heidel

Company – Hi-Tech PDR

Location – Frisco, TX

Superpower – Impression

Contact – Joseph Heidel LinkedIn Profile

Facebook Page for Hi-Tech Texas

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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.

Name – Jason Shufford Jr.

Company – Professional Auto Appraisals

Location – Brewton, Alabama

Superpower – Adaptation

Contact – Cell 251-363-0026 [email protected]

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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 influencing his industry to think differently about pricing, pushing the boundaries of what is repairable, and working to help bridge the gap from the PDR industry to other adjacent industries such as adjusters.

Name – Paul Kordon

Company – PaulKordon.com

Location – Hamilton, Virginia

Superpower – Metal Bending

Contact – Paul Kordon LinkedIn Profile, PaulKordon.com, 

Phone/Text/Facetime: 703-727-6530

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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 and an independent business owner in this podcast. We also dive into how SCA is tackling the major issue of large scale hail catastrophes in 2018.

As an appraiser you don't want to miss this great opportunity SCA is presenting to the best in the biz. Get a peak into the future as we call and talk with Tim Davis Jr.

Name – Tim Davis Jr.

Company – SCA Appraisal Company

Location – Los Angeles, California

Superpower – Regeneration

Contact – [email protected],  818-450-2712,  Tim Davis Jr. LinkedIn Profile

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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

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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 – [email protected] or Robs LinkedIn Profile

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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 interview you don’t want to miss.

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