Beyond the Sketch
Beyond the Sketch is built for adjusters, roofers, and insurance carriers who want to stay ahead of what's next in property intelligence. Hosted by Brittany Harris of Sketch My Roof, this show goes beyond roof measurements to uncover the people, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of insurance, claims, and construction. Each episode features conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers who are redefining how we think about property data, technology, and customer experience.
Episodes
11 episodes
EP. 11 - From Combat to Claims: How a Marine Plans Like Lives Depend On It
Adrian Valdez spent 20+ years in military operations. Now he's applying battlefield planning to insurance claims. Learn why "one bullet at a time" beats multitasking, how to plan backwards, and why your claim process needs a rock drill.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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18:31
From TEDx Speaker to PLRB President & CEO Bryan Falchuk: Do A Day Philosophy and Insurance Evolution
In this episode of Beyond the Sketch, Brittany Harris (Sketch My Roof) sits down with Bryan Falchuk, TEDx speaker, bestselling author of "Do A Day," and President & CEO of PLRB. Brian shares how his "Do A Day" philosophy helps insurance pro...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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30:20
300 Emails and All In: How Julian Badillo Built His Adjusting Career
Julian Badillo didn't take the traditional path to becoming one of the youngest NACA board members and an Xactimate Mobile trainer for Pilot Catastrophe—he sent 300+ emails in a single month, turned grief into purpose, and bet on himself when o...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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28:35
In Honor of the Last Day of Hurricane Season: A Conversation with Hurricane Hal
Hurricane season officially ends today, and while 2025 didn't bring a U.S. landfall, we're closing it out with the real deal: Dr. Hurricane Hal Needham.In this episode of Beyond the Sketch, Dr. Needham breaks down what it actually takes ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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19:59
Burnout Isn't the Problem, Your Nervous System Is w/ Chelsy Bell Carpenter
Burnout Isn't the Problem, Your Nervous System IsThink you can power through burnout with a vacation or a long weekend? Think again. Chelsy Bell Carpenter, former large-loss adjuster turned burnout recovery expert, reveals why you...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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24:01
30 Years of Insurance, Zero Apologies: Michelle Raue on What's Next
SummaryIn this episode of Beyond the Sketch, Brittany Harris interviews Michelle Raue, EVP and Chief Claim and Transformation Officer at Preferred Mutual. They discuss Michelle's journey in the insurance industry, her insights on innova...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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29:14
Adjusters Got Lazy and Created Their Own Replacement w/Mike Fannon
"I make more money if I find damage. I WISH that roof blister was hail."If you're an adjuster complaining about no work, this episode will either motivate you or piss you off. Either way, you need to hear it.KEY TIMESTAMPS:
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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32:32
Beyond The Sketch Ep. 4 | Training Is Not A Department w/ Erika Duda
In this episode of Beyond The Sketch, Brittany Harris sits down with Erika Duda — CEO and Founder of InsureQuest — to unpack one of the most overlooked growth multipliers in the insurance world: training.Erika challenges the old...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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19:06
The Hustler’s Formula ft Dashawn Bryant X Roof Hustlers X Brittany Harris
In this episode of Beyond the Sketch, Brittany Harris sits down with Dashawn Bryant — better known as @RoofHustlers to break down the mindset, structure, and systems that turn raw hustle into sustainable success.Dashawn shares h...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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24:29
From Digital Transformation to Why Smart Leaders Let Their People Shine w/ Ema & James Roloff
In this episode of Beyond the Sketch, Brittany Harris of Sketch My Roof sits down with Ema and James Roloff for an insightful conversation about leadership, visibility, and the power of personal brands in the modern workplace.Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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33:31
Beyond the Sketch Ep. 1 | A Claims Convo with Neil Baumann
In the debut episode of Beyond the Sketch, Brittany Harris of Sketch My Roof sits down with Neil Baumann, a career adjuster who has seen it all in claims. Neil built his expertise in the field and went on to launch Parrot Key Training,...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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53:05