It isn't about who you know, it's about who you are getting to know.
Chris breaks down what networking is and how to do it well as an independent adjuster.
If you are looking for more work as an IA this episode is a must listen.
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We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
Chris challenges what a resume is and why the way you think about it is wrong.
Learn exactly what adjuster hiring managers and recruiters are looking for in adjuster resumes.
This information comes from interviews with 12 adjuster hiring managers and recruiters from the industry.
Learn what your resume should look like.
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
What certifications should a new independent adjuster consider getting?
Which certifications are valued by IA Firms and which are a waste of time?
Chris breaks down the certifications he recommends based on his 13 years experience and his conversation with 40+ IA Firms.
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
What do you need to do to be able to get work as an independent adjuster?
You've got a license, you know how to do the job thanks to your adjuster training, but before you can begin working claims you've got to set up your business.
In this episode Chris Stanley walks you through exactly what you need to do to complete Step 3 of the IA Path, Setting Up Your Business.
Step 1: Licensing
Step 2: Training
Step 3: Setting Up Your Business
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
In this episode Chris Stanley talks about the training that every new adjuster should get if they want to get working fast.
He breaks down the different types of trainings and which ones are the most important.
Training mentioned in this episodes are,
- Xactimate
- CCC One
- Mitchell
- Symbility
- Auto Damage Scoping
- Adjuster Skills Training
- Claim Closing
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
Step 1 of the Independent Adjuster Path is... Licensing
Today Chris tells you what you need to know about licensing, including some little known things about getting licensed.
He covers,
- How you can start working as an IA WITHOUT a license
- What State license to get if your state doesn't have an adjuster license
- What the most valuable adjuster licenses are and who should get them
- What states require an auto damage appraisers license
- What the heck is adjuster licensing reciprocity
- How to get FREE CE Courses to keep your license up to date
At IA Path we'll pay for your Adjuster Pre-licensing or Exam Prep when you enroll in our Mentorship program. You can find out the details by clicking HERE.
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
Chris starts off season 6 with a bang of huge announcements and updates.
He goes through the entire new IA Path (which used to be known as the roadmap) and explains why it is so important to have a plan to get work.
With this path clearly laid out Chris makes a case that this is the best way for any new adjuster to get work.
Join our Virtual Adjuster Mentorship by heading to IAPath.com
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
Chris reveals what is next for IA Path and the Independent Adjuster Podcast and surprise this ISN'T the last episode of the podcast, just of season 5.
In this episode, he reveals some upcoming news and teases about what will be announced on the next episode, the first episode of season 6 of the Independent Adjuster Podcast.
Join our Virtual Adjuster Mentorship by heading to IAPath.com
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
The Final Episode of the Independent Adjuster Podcast?
Find out why Chris is declaring this the end of an era and what is changing at IA Path and how we are looking to help you as an adjuster get work.
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
Finishing up this podcast series, Koby Hearn dives into one of the hardest walls for adjusters to figure out... the Frustration wall.
First it is the experience requirements, then it's the wall of overwhelm, and now it's being frustrated with your spot in the industry, or your situation, or the industry as a whole.
How can you work past it and what should you do when you hit this wall to claim your life?
Find out in this concluding episode.
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
Koby Hearn continues his explanation of the three walls that all adjusters and appraisers hit when getting started.
The last episode discussed the first wall, experience requirements. In this episode, Koby explains once you get through that first wall you'll soon find yourself facing an impenetrable wall, the wall of overwhelm.
Koby explains why it happens and most importantly what to do when you face this wall in your career.
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
Koby Hearn breaks down the wall that every new adjuster faces... experience requirements.
We all know we will face things we have to overcome and in this three-part series, Koby Hearn gives us a heads up of the 3 walls you will be facing in your independent adjusting career.
Part 1 is all about how to get started and break into the independent adjusting industry.
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
Koby Hearn wraps up his epic series on Life, Liberty, and Opportunity for independent adjusters and auto damage appraisers, with a podcast about how to earn more by leveraging your experience.
All independent adjusters want to earn more in their career, we think we deserve to get paid more, but how do you ask firms for a raise? When should you? How do you get more per claim or a higher fee schedule from an independent adjusting firm?
Koby talks about that and a whole lot more.
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
In this episode, Koby Hearn explains some different tactics and approaches of how to get more work by signing up for more independent adjusting firms.
But how do you know if they are a good fit for you and your business? How do you know if you'll enjoy working for them? Do you really need to onboard one firm at a time or should you contact lots of companies?
Koby shares his experience and insight and helps you get to work as an independent adjuster.
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
Koby Hearn explains exactly what you should be tracking in your adjusting or appraising business.
Most of us don't know what to track, what's important, what isn't?
Koby lets you know.
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
Chris Stanley goes over all the major changes that have happened over the last few years that have made it an easier and better time to become an independent adjuster than at any other time in history.
There are 3 overarching reasons Chris lists in this episode with many subpoints and resources,
- Easy to Find Information About Adjusting
- More Adjuster Career Options Than EVER Before
- A Level Playing Field for New and Veteran Adjusters
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
What is the difference between a liability adjuster and a desk adjuster? Is there a difference?
Tinecia Johnson answers those questions plus tells us exactly what a liability adjuster actually does.
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
Today Koby Hearn dives into a topic few can discuss. The difference between being an individual IA that works for multiple companies and owning a franchise of one particular company.
Koby has had success doing both and speaks to the pros, cons, and things you should consider.
If you need help getting work head to IAPath.com and click the "How to Find Work" button for a free video course.
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
Koby Hearn drops a ton of inspiring advice that'll help you decide what you want your life to look like in our industry.
If you have been wondering what your life should look like, or wishing you had someone to help you make decisions in our industry this episode is a MUST listen.
If you are interested in our Virtual Adjuster Mentorships check them out at Training.IAPath.com
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
On today's special edition of the Independent Adjuster Podcast Chris Stanley & Jeremy Shaw (along with 2 special guests) answer the #1 questions listeners have about creating their business as an independent adjuster. This is part 1 of a 3 part series. Below is the questions answered on the podcast.
What is the most important skill set or talent needed to be successful in this industry?
What are the best routes to take entering the IA world when you don't have the experience?
How do I transition from being a shop estimator to the 'other side'...working for myself?
Is it best to start out gaining experience as a staff adjuster? If so, how quickly should we be able to go independent? Ie, what kind of experience and how much experience is enough to be a viable IA?
Do you need certification from a course, and a license from your state to start working as an adjuster?
What and how many licenses do I need?
What states require you to have an auto damage appraiser license?
What do I do after getting my adjusters license?
What is required to become an appraiser? Do I need schooling, certification? What insurance is required?
Initial steps to get started? The best way to transition from a staff adjuster to independent adjuster?
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
Today Chris Stanley celebrates the 5 year anniversary of the Independent Adjuster Podcast.
To celebrate he discusses the 15 big lessons and takeaways that stood out to him when he thinks back across 5 years behind the microphone.
Learn how to become an independent adjuster with our step by step guides at IAPath.com
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
In this episode, Koby Hearn tackles how to be one of the BEST in the industry.
With tips on how to stand out from the rest of the adjusters and appraisers, you are competing with you are for sure not wanting to miss this episode of the podcast.
Learn How to Be a Success Adjuster By Checking Out the Successful Adjuster's Playbook at SuccessfulAdjustersPlaybook.com
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
Today Brad Fancher makes his podcast host debut on the Independent Adjuster Podcast. Brad if the auto and heavy equipment expert & instructor at IA Path and wants to talk to you about why you should be accepting heavy equipment claims.
Brad gives practical advice and lots of motivation for you to increase your income and bring more value to your customers.
If interested in learning how to handle heavy equipment claims and becoming certified check out IA Path's Training and Mentorship at https://training.iapath.com/bundles/heavy-RV
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
Today Chris interviews Anthony Guarnera of IA Connection about his history in our industry and about the exciting topic of how to get work directly from an insurance company.
Developing the connection directly to a carrier proves challenging, but Anthony has some tips to share about how you can develop relationships with insurance companies.
Check out IA Connection at https://www.iaconnection.com/
Check out our free video training series walking you through every step of your adjuster journey at IAPath.com
We know that becoming a successful independent adjuster can be hard and lonely.
When you join IA Path you get everything you need to succeed, including
- mentorship
- on-demand adjuster training
- community
Along with 500 other adjusters who are walking the same path that you are. And we'd love to walk this journey with you.
You can join at IAPath.com
IA 263: Step 6 - Network Your Way to Work as an Adjuster
20:34
IA 262: Step 5 - How to Make a Resume Work For You as an Adjuster
15:06
IA 261: Step 4 - Adjuster Certifications That Matter for New Adjusters
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IA 260: Step 3 - What Every New Independent Adjuster MUST Do Before They Can Receive Work
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IA 259: Step 2 - Training Every New Adjuster Needs to Get Working Fast
15:47
IA 258: Step 1 - Adjuster Licensing Secrets
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IA 257: The 8 Steps (and Best Way) to Get Work as an Independent Adjuster - The New IA Path
15:58
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IA 256: Final Episode Part 2: What is Next?
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IA 255: Final Episode Part 1 - Why Is This the Last Episode?
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IA 254: 3 Walls Adjusters Face Part 3 - Frustration
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IA 253: 3 Walls Adjusters Face Part 2 - Overhelm
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3 Walls Adjusters Face Part 1 - Experience Requirements
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IA 251: Onboarding With IA Firms Pt 2 - Getting Paid More as an Independent Adjuster by Leveraging Experience
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IA 250: Onboarding With New IA Firms Pt. 1 - Finding a Good Fit
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IA 249: What to Track in Your Adjusting Business
32:55
IA 248: Why Right Now is the Best Time in History to Become an Independent Adjuster
20:03
IA 247: Parts of A Policy_ DICE
6:12
IA 246: What Does a Liability Adjuster Do?
5:13
IA 245: Franchise Owner vs Independent
44:24
IA 244: Life, Liberty, and Opportunity
38:59
IA 243: (Re-publish) Ultimate IA Q&A Pt. 1
52:40
IA 242: 15 Adjuster Lessons That Dominated 5 Years on the Podcast
28:48
IA 241: Master Your Craft and Be in the Top 10 Percent
39:54
IA 240: Why You Should Say YES to Heavy Equipment Claims
23:18
IA 239: How to Get Work Directly from an Insurance Company
33:21