The Independent Adjuster Podcast (IA Path)

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?

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1. Getting Adjuster license (1 month)
   1. 40-hour study
   2. Test
   3. Admin, fingerprints etc
2. Learn basics of hail adjusting (1 – 2 months)
   1. Auto Basics
   2. Hail damage 101
   3. Estimating system
3. Sign up for the major 5 companies and attend orientation (1 – 2 months)
   1. Pilot Catastrophe
   2. EA Renfroe
   3. Worley
   4. Eberle
   5. CNC Adjusting
4. Wait for perfect storm and deployment (1-6 months)

My conclusion is 6 months is needed to properly get trained, licensed, on rosters, and be ready. The hail season starts for March 1st, start getting ready in the summer/fall of the previous year.

5 Takeaways

1. Start NOW (at least 6 months before the next hail season)
2. Be ready to spend 6+ months pursuing this part time
3. Treat this as your business (Because it is)
4. Don’t just apply for the big 5
5. Learn the skills needed to earn repeat deployments

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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.

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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

or LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-heenan-b389012a/

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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

Listen as Chris shares the 5 reasons catastrophic adjusters don't make it and what you can do to avoid those pitfalls. 

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5 Reasons You Won't Make It as a Catastrophic Adjuster

1. You Don't Have Startup Cash

2. You Have Wrong Expectations

3. You are Waiting for the Lottery Ticket

4. You Won't Survive the Valley's

5. You're Not Controlling Your Expenses

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