Ian Pring: Recent Episodes
Ian Pring
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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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
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Ryan@the300Advantage.com 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
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 Jshuffordjr@gmail.com
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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,
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 –
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 – ROrtega@bandeappraisal.com 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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Hear "Heavy Man" Jay Contino share his 20+ years of IA experience on how to write heavy equipment claims, how to get what you need on a heavy inspection, what software to use, and what he wished he had learned early on.
Name - Jay Contino
Company - Basset Services
Location - Horse Shoe, NC
Superpower - Heavy Lifting
Contact - jay@bassetservices.com & 828-674-3645
TruckWriter Estimator - https://twesoftware.com/ 713-574-7785 David Jimenez
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Hear why you now is a great time to become an independent adjuster, learn how to expand your book of business, and stay relevant in the industry with CEO and industry leader Ernie Bray. Ernie is the CEO of 6-time Inc 5000 winner ACD. (Auto Claims Direct)
"Mr. ACD", Ernie Bray shares his IA story and discusses the future of the claims industry with IA Path's Chris Stanley.
Name - Ernie Bray
Company - ACD or Auto Claims Direct Superpower - Business Development Contact - ACDCorp.com & 888-403-4223
Find out how to infiltrate your industry, how to awake your potential, what are the two things you must care about, and how not to limit yourselves as an auto damage appraiser.
"Mind Man", Miguel Garcia, shares his insider secrets of how to get farther in the auto damage industry.
Name - Miguel Garcia
Company - Garcia Mobile Collision Estimates
Location - Broken Arrow, OK
Superpower - Mind Reading
Contact - 918-500-6239
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Find out why you should think about writing letters to the adjuster, how to manage the chaos, and how to help people get a piece of themselves back as we call and talk with Shawn Parsons who is the "Everyday Man"
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Whats the "snowball effect?" Why can't you think of yourself as an appraiser? And what does Jeremy Shaw have in common with Drew Bledsoe?
Find out as we call and talk with Jeremy Shaw the" Early Riser"
Name - Jeremy Shaw
Company - Shaw Appraisal Services
Location - Abilene, TX
Superpower - Early Riser
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In this episode, Chris breaks down how he feels about each software in the different categories that actually affect his day to day work.
We all have to use an estimating system to write our estimates and it can make or break you as an adjuster. Make a wise decision that will help you in your journey
Todays episode is an interview with Amanda Hughes of the Doan Group. You'll hear what the Doan Group wants and desires out of their auto damage appraisers. At the end of the episode I give you 5 practical steps you can apply today to become a more valuable auto damage appraiser.
This episode answers the common questions behind the pay of an auto damage appraiser or independent auto claims adjuster.
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The Independent Truth Behind an Independent Appraiser or Claims Adjuster Salary
Earning a living, making the cash, bringing home the bacon, and making it rain are all different ways to say, "making money." It's why we do what we do or why we are interested in doing something different.
People want to know before they get involved in a new career, job, or even helping out a buddy, "what will I get paid?"
In this post I'm going to walk you through the “independent truth about the pay of an auto damage appraiser and independent auto claims adjuster.”
AVG per year of a Claims Adjuster $63,000
The average per year is in the ballpar
We all know you should learn from your mistakes... right? Well sometimes the mistakes we make are not as obvious in the claims adjusting world and the feedback loop leaves something strong to be desired, but the answer of how to improve your claims may be right under your nose.
Chris covers the best way he believes you can improve your writing and confidence as a writer in episode 41 of the Independent Adjuster Podcast.
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You want to make headway in your career, you are working hard, but how can you get momentum? How can you get further..... faster? Networking is the best way to make progress in the insurance industry.
You must know how to do networking properly and on this episode, Chris gives 5 things he believes you need to be while networking.
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This is one of the first episodes from the IA Path Podcast. I included 2 episodes that were back to back.
In this episode, I cover the 4 essential elements to an inspection and conversation and demonstrate it in a hilarious conversation with an insured who tells their story about The Diabetes, The Deer, and Jesus
The number one tool is often overlooked and forgotten about, but it's the foundation of being a good auto hail adjuster.
Chris breaks down the 3 steps to using the PDR and Hail Matrix properly.
Using a PDR Matrix is as easy as 1,2,3
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Determine the Panel
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Determine the Count
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Determine the Size
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Chris gets excited and lays it out there telling you to quit waiting around for work to come to you... go get it!
What does it really mean to "own your business."?
New short quick format in between full length episodes. Thoughts and quick episodes from Chris Stanley.
Chris gives his takeaways from the new groundbreaking book in the insurance industry, Insuring Tomorrow by Tony Canas and Carly Burnham.
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5 Takeaways from Insuring Tomorrow
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There is a need for talent in the insurance industry
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The insurance industry is stuck in it's old ways (surprise)
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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- Getting Adjuster license (1 month)
- 40-hour study
- Test
- Admin, fingerprints etc
- Learn basics of hail adjusting (1 – 2 months)
- Auto Basics
- Hail damage 101
- Estimating system
- Sign up for the major 5 companies and attend orientation (1 – 2 months)
- Pilot Catastrophe
- EA Renfroe
- Worley
- Eberle
- CNC Adjusting
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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PDR Time Lapse Video
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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Also check out HailAdjustersPlaybook.com and on Tuesday May 2nd get the Hail Adjuster's Playbook ebook on Amazon.
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.
Free eBook "5 Steps to Becoming a Hail Adjuster"
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
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You Don't Have Startup Cash
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You Have Wrong Expectations
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You are Waiting for the Lottery Ticket
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You Won't Survive the Valley's
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You're Not Controlling Your Expenses
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In this episode Chris walks you through how to become an auto damage appraiser or adjuster and how to earn a paycheck.
Also, he name drops a few companies that will give you a shot even though you don't have experience.
If you are serious about wanting to become an auto damage appraiser or adjuster visit IAPath.com to sign up for the "Learn to Be an IA" Online Course.
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Chris gives real-life. proven insider secrets to getting more catastrophe work.
Chris makes the big announcement that the very first IA Path Course, "Learn to Be an IA" online course is now available!
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Email Chris@IAPath.com for help or getting connected to small or PDR companies
Big 5 Catastrophe Companies
Pilot Catastrophe
Worley Cat
EA Renfroe
CNC Adjusting
Eberle Claims
Episode 22 covers scoping the damage of the vehicle. Chris covers some of the benefits, but also gives a method of how to approach writing your notes so that it makes it easier when you return to your estimating system.
BONUS - Download the IA Path Scope Sheet by clicking HERE
Episode 21 is all about photos. From the required photos of most insurance companies, total loss photos, IA Path's recommended photos and process to ensure you NEVER MISS ANOTHER REQUIRED PHOTO AGAIN!
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Lt Front Corner
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Rt Front Corner
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Rt Rear Corner
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Lt Rear Corner
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License Plate
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Vin
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Odometer
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Dash (w/radio)
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Headliner
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Driver Door and Front Seat
Today I talk about the essential tools of a modern auto damage appraiser.
- Mile Tracking Software - Mile IQ
- Map Software - Badger Mapping
- Laptop - Microsoft Surface
- Phone - Smart Phone
- Internet Connection - Mobile Hotspot
- Vehicle - Reliable Vehicle
- Estimating System - CCC1, Audatex, Mitchell
Episode 20 covers that as an inexperienced appraiser or adjuster that you should only write what you can see.
In episode 19 of the IA Path Podcast, Chris reassures you that estimatics is not rocket science, that keeping it simple is the cornerstone of estimating, and that you can write an estimate.
Steve Benson CEO of Badger Mapping shares what his experience as an adjuster, sales rep, and now CEO has taught him about the importance of focusing on the moment.
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This is a hilarious conversation that includes the 4 key elements of a successful inspection conversation.
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Introduction
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Their Story
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Confirm the Damage Area
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Set Expectations
In this episode, Chris guides you through the 4 key elements of a successful inspection conversations.
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Introduction - Who you are and who you work for
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Their Story - Ask them for their story. You will learn a lot of the information you need for the inspection through the story.
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Confirm the Damage Area - Confirm the damage area to make sure you don't write up the wrong damage.
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Set the Expectations - Set the expectations of what is going to come next.
Episode 15 brings the sports arena to auto damage appraising. Focusing on the important of a good status and the difference between good and bad status'.
In this episode, I go over the insured and the claimants in an auto claim. I also cover the mindset behind each of them and the different coverage types in a claim.
Learn what may save you in a fire, where your cars skirt is, and the real purpose of a cowl.
In this episode, I go through the different people that you may work with at Independent Appraisal Companies.
Today I talk about the essential tools of a modern auto damage appraiser.
- Mile Tracking Software - Mile IQ
- Map Software - Badger Mapping
- Laptop - Microsoft Surface
- Phone - Smart Phone
- Internet Connection - Mobile Hotspot
- Vehicle - Reliable Vehicle
- Estimating System - CCC1, Audatex, Mitchell
Episode 09 breakdowns a day in the life of an adjuster. Specifically me, Chris Stanley, and what my day looks like. It's a lot to get talked about in 5 minutes. Put together with me having WAY TOO MUCH coffee during the day I talked a lot faster than previous episodes, but hey its real and it's me.
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5pm-5:30pm Receive & Map Claims
5:30pm-6pm Make Phone Calls
Next Day
6-8am Prepare for Day
8-9am Drive to first claim
9-3pm Claim every half hour (appointments given two hour windows)
3-4pm Drive Home
4-7pm Input Claims (possibly break for dinner and resume afterwards)
Roughly a 12 hour day if I'm busy with 10+ claims
8 hours if its 5ish claims.
In episode 08 Chris talks about two more parts of the front of your vehicle, the grille and the headlights.
Episode 06 covers how to make it easier to call & set appointments. Chris offers tips he has learned from 8 years of experience.
In episode 05 you'll learn what Jesus has in common with a bumper cover. Listen to learn that along with the 3 major parts of a front bumper.
In episode 07 I go over the major players you work with at a body shop. Discover how to connect with them, their mindsets, and what their role is within the shop.
In this episode we cover 3 of the major perks and 3 of the major cons of being an auto damage appraiser.
In episode 3 of the IA Path Podcast we continue to help you answer the question, "Do I want to be an auto appraiser?" Here in part 2, we talk about the different pay that is available whether you work the job as a career, part-time, or as a part of the gig economy.
This is Part 1 of a 3 part series entitled, "Do I wanted to be an auto appraiser?" Today we will talk about the some of the options that present an auto damage appraiser. Career, part- time, and the gig economy are all options.
In episode 1 of the IA Path Podcast I go over some of what is involved with being an auto damage appraiser and dispell from of the myths about what requires to be one.
In this 00 episode I cover some of the reason I've started a podcast for and about Auto Damage Appraisers.