Estimate Mastery, The Podcast
Welcome to the Estimate Mastery Podcast. Our Host Alena Wilson talks about all things Xactimate and what Contractors in the restoration industry should be paying attention to right now. The experience that Alena has in the insurance industry makes her an invaluable resource to contractors who are performing repairs for insurance proceeds.
Episodes
20 episodes
Roofing Secrets Revealed! One on One with Dmitry Lipinskiy from Roofing Insights!
I’m excited to share with you an interview that I held with Dmitry Lipinskiy from Roofing Insights yesterday!You can follow Dmitry here:@RoofingInsights3.0https://www.mymarketingfitness.com/To Discover More how Estim...
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Episode 18 - Why You Should Pay Attention to Solar
Your host, Alena Wilson, interviewed William Beliles, owner of Pro Terra Solar Technologies, to discuss the solar industry and it's impact on roofing contractor's businesses. There's a lot of misconception about solar in the roofing indus...
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Episode 18
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25:20
Episode 17 - Using Tech To Keep Photos Organized
In this episode, Alena Wilson interviews Nick Brouillette from CompanyCam to talk all about how valuable photos of the job can be. They also discuss how automation of the photo documentation process cuts hours and hours of contracto...
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Episode 16 - Alena & Josiah talk with Garrett Kurtt of OneClickCode
Alena & Josiah talk with Garrett Kurtt of OneClickCode. They discuss what they do, what they want to do, and what is coming up for OneClickCode!
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Episode 16
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17:44
Episode 15 - Women in the Industry
Alena, Alicia, and Josiah talk about women in the roofing industry. The discussion also talks about how the industry is currently evolving.
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Episode 15
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30:55
Episode 14 - Conversation with Nick Sharp
Our Host Alena Wilson and Nick Sharp discuss a various range of topics affecting the Xactimate and Mitigation industries.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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33:42
Episode 13 - Valuable Hurricane Discussion
Alena and Josiah discuss what it is like working in an area affected by a catastrophic hurricane. Josiah talks about what it is like working a hurricane as a staff adjuster and a building consultant. The conversation shifts into what we c...
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Episode 13
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34:25
Episode 12 - Xactimate News Update
Alena and Josiah talk about the updates that Xactimate has rolled out throughout 2022, and it is a really interesting conversation with items that have been added this year!
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33:27
Episode 11 - 5 most missed mitigation line items
Alena and Josiah discuss the 5 most commonly missed mitigation line items!
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25:30
Episode 10 - What is your reputation worth?
Alena, Josiah, and Todd, discuss the importance of using your tools to make the your company the profits it deserves when working with insurance carriers.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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19:43
Episode 9 - How to get O&P paid on your supplements!
Alena and Todd talk about the methods on getting Overhead and Profit paid by the insurance carriers when supplementing. Definitely a conversation that you are going to want to check out!
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18:50
Episode 8 - Are your photos good enough?
Alena and Josiah discuss the art of photos and how important they are to your supplements! They also talk about what photos you should be taking, and what apps make your life a lot easier.
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29:57
Episode 7 - 5 Most Commonly Missed Interior Items
Alena and Josiah discuss the most commonly missed Xactimate interior line items, and the reasoning behind them being missed! Come and check it out!
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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35:12
Episode 4 - Let's get certified!
Alena Wilson and Todd Beckman talk about the advantages of being Xactimate certified. Come and to multiple Xactimate Certified Trainers discussing why it is so important to be Xactimate Certified!
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Episode 5
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16:10
Episode 5 - Lump Sum Pricing!
Alena and Josiah talk about what Lump Sump pricing is and how it is changing the industry!
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14:35
Episode 3 - How To Leverage Whitepapers To Get Paid O&P
Alena and Josiah dive into the whitepapers that have been published by Verisk to outline how certain items should be handled when estimating with Xactimate.
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18:49
Episode 3 - 5 Most Commonly Missed Roofing Line Items
Alena and Josiah discuss which line items most roofers are not putting on their Xactimate estimate. They discuss why the line item needs to be included, and when it should be included. Also, there are a couple of bonus items. ...
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Episode 3
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23:09
Episode 2 - The DMO vs RFG Debate!
Alena and Josiah go through the what is up with the DMO vs RFG debate that has been ongoing for years. We talk about what Verisk has said when discussing this particular topic.
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Episode 2
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Episode 1 - The Pilot (Who we are, were we are from, and where we are going)
Our hosts, Alena Wilson and Josiah Hollibaugh, discuss how they got started in the insurance contractor industry. Alena with 12 years of experience and Josiah with 16 years of experience give you some background on previous work experienc...
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