Ready to stop gambling with your career and start winning? The Independent Adjuster Podcast is where Pathfinders like you find clarity, take action, and escape the traditional grind of the adjuster industry. Host Chris Stanley redefines success with the EXP Free Path, teaching you how to think differently, act boldly, and claim your future without waiting for luck or experience. It’s time to build a career that works for you, one episode at a time.
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ClaimsMate's mission is to provide homeowners, business owners, and commercial property owners with information, tips, resources and knowledge about insurance claims and insurance adjusting. Hear key information from well-experienced public adjusters in these podcasts brought to you by ClaimsMate Public Adjusters in Houston Texas. Public Adjusters are state licensed insurance claim specialists that assist insured homeowners and business owners with property damage claims such as hail damage, ...
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IA Playbook Pt 5 - EXP Free Roadmap (Audiobook)
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8:52The episode explores the IA Advantage & the EXP Free Roadmap, a mindset shift that empowers independent adjusters to focus on daily auto claims for career success. By emphasizing local competition, affordability, and flexibility, listeners learn how to take control of their path and thrive in the industry. • Introduction to the IA Advantage and its…
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IA Playbook Pt 4 - Adjuster Lottery (Audiobook)
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6:36Independent adjusting can feel like a lottery, with many new professionals struggling to navigate the traditional path dominated by high-stakes competition and financial barriers. Exploring alternatives can provide a clearer roadmap to success that enables direct engagement and career satisfaction. • The traditional IA path is fraught with challeng…
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IA Playbook Pt 3 - Types of Adjusters (Audiobook)
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12:58This episode explores the various paths within the insurance adjusting industry, detailing the roles of company adjusters, public adjusters, and independent adjusters. We dive into how adjusters are compensated, the types of claims they handle, and how to identify which path suits you best in your career. • Overview of types of adjusters: company, …
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New IA Playbook Pt. 1: Introduction (Audiobook)
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11:06Discover how to break into the independent adjusting industry without prior experience through our innovative EXP-Free Roadmap. This episode is the kick off to the newly revised and completely re-written Independent Adjuster's Playbook.Oleh Chris Stanley
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New IA Playbook Pt 2 - What is an Adjuster (Audiobook)
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6:11We explore the essential elements that define a career as an independent adjuster, discussing the roles, responsibilities, and skills required. You'll gain insight into the necessary steps to navigate this career path and understand key concepts that can lead to success. • Examination of what defines an independent adjuster • Overview of the core a…
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What to Do When You Have an Adjuster License but No Work
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8:51New adjusters often find themselves wondering how to translate their licenses into actual job opportunities. This episode highlights the importance of proving competency through certifications and real-world experience to successfully secure work in the independent adjusting field. • Understanding the challenges faced by new adjusters • The misconc…
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The 2 Things That Affect How Successful You'll Be as an IA (Don't worry you can do something about it)
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9:56This episode reveals the fundamental factors that determine the income potential and workload for Independent Adjusters, focusing on the significance of market conditions and effective marketing strategies. The discussion includes insights on market expansion, realistic income expectations, and the importance of persistence in outreach efforts, ult…
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How to Make Exponentially More Money & Know When to Raise Your Rates
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6:15This episode explores the considerations independent adjusters must ponder when contemplating raising their rates. Listeners learn how market demand and workload should influence pricing decisions rather than arbitrary increases. • Understanding the payment structures for independent adjusters • Key indicators suggesting a rate increase is appropri…
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NACA 2025: IA Path Preview and Why You Should Attend
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9:11The episode explains the significance of attending the National Association of Catastrophic Adjusters Conference, emphasizing the potential networking and educational benefits. Personal experiences and details about the IAPath team’s involvement highlight the value of participation while addressing the costs associated with the event. • Introductio…
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Can California Wildfires Be Your Big Break?
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7:20The episode delves into the complexities of starting a career in insurance adjusting amidst the significant wildfire season in California. We discuss the barriers for newcomers, including licensing challenges, competition with veteran adjusters, and alternative paths to gain experience within the industry. • Overview of current wildfire events and …
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The Day I Realized Experience Requirements Were a Joke
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7:55This episode reveals the misconceptions surrounding the experience requirement in independent adjusting, challenging the notion that prior experience is essential to enter the field. It discusses various paths for newcomers, emphasizing mentorship, training, and resilience as critical components to successfully breaking into the industry. • Address…
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Unveiling the Pathfinder Manifesto
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10:15This episode marks a fresh start for the Independent Adjuster Podcast, where we introduce exciting new directions for IA PATH and the concept of the Pathfinder. Through an innovative EXP-free career path model, we empower independent adjusters to break free from traditional experience requirements and take control of their careers. • Celebration of…
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Future of Collision Repair and Estimating Through the Eyes of Crash Champions CEO Matt Epert
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26:58In this must-listen episode, we sit down with Matt Epert, CEO of Crash Champions, the third-largest body shop chain in the nation, to uncover the future of collision repair and what it means for independent adjusters and estimators. Matt breaks down how he grew from a single shop to a 600-location powerhouse, and what that explosive growth means fo…
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4 Keys to Unlocking a 6-Figure Adjusting Career This Hurricane Season
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2:28:19Chris Stanley and Mathew Allen of AdjusterTV dive deep into what it takes to make it big this hurricane season as an independent adjuster. This 2 1/2hr special covers most things a new adjuster needs to know to be successful including a full hour of live Q&A! The first part of the presentation covers the 4 keys. Then Mathew Allen talks about his pr…
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How to Avoid Being Blacklisted by IA Firms as a New Independent Adjuster
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6:39One of the worst things to happen to a new independent adjuster or appraiser is to be blacklisted. This is where one or more IA Firms or an insurance company list that an individual should not be given any work... period. If the new person truly offends them they may share with other firms their dislike for the individual and it affects you potenti…
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How to Break Down the Door to the IA Industry (Even if You Are in a Competitive Market)
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56:26What drives a successful career change? From West Texas insurance agent to a thriving independent adjuster in the bustling Dallas-Fort Worth area, Travis's story is a masterclass in perseverance and strategic planning. Tune in as Travis reveals his heartfelt motivations behind leaving sales to genuinely help people, his initial trepidations, and th…
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Behind the Scenes of the Auto Claims Universe and SCA
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15:44Embark on a captivating expedition into the heart of the auto claims universe with John Gironda from SCA Claims Services. Max Olson navigates through John's enthralling story, illustrating SCA's extraordinary ascent from its modest beginnings to a colossal claims management leader. Travel with us as we unveil the intricate layers of an industry in …
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Collision Estimator Salary and Pay Structure
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23:30Embark on a journey through the financial intricacies of body shop estimating with the guidance of industry sage, Mark Passmore. Unlock the secrets to boosting your earning potential in this competitive field as Mark, my father-in-law and mentor, lays bare the pathway to climbing from starter salaries in the $40,000 range to commanding figures that…
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Why Becoming a Body Shop Estimator May Be a Great Decision
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20:39Learn why becoming a body shop estimator may be a great decision in your auto estimating career. While becoming an independent adjuster or appraiser is the perfect career fit for many, others may enjoy working at a shop better. Some people may find that using their skill to write auto damage estimates as a collision estimator may be a better fit fo…
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How to Track the Storm: Best Hail Reporting Apps & Resources for Independent Adjusters
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6:07Ever wondered how to decode the chaos of hail season into a successful stint as an independent adjuster? This episode is your essential guide to mastering hailstorm tracking and turning severe weather into promising job opportunities. With my firsthand experience and some nifty tools like CoreLogic and Stormersite.com, you'll learn how to pick out …
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Unlocking the One-Two Punch Strategy for Independent Adjusters
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18:25Today I want to share some “One-Two Punch” strategies for independent adjusters. (if you want to listen to the extended audio version of this newsletter you can check out our Independent Adjuster Podcast along with the 3 The One-Two Punch Strategy: Your Blueprint for Success For many stepping into the realm of independent adjusting, the big questio…
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IA Path Live Event Presentation: Part 2
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17:00Have you ever found yourself stretched too thin, saying yes to everything and everyone? It's a trap many of us fall into, and in our latest podcast, we unpack the art of the gracious 'no.' With a candid recount of my own experiences and the wisdom imparted by my mentor, Brad Fancher, we delve into the necessity of setting boundaries for a healthier…
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IA Path Live Event Presentation: Part 1
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25:11Don't miss this replay of our first ever in person event! Imagine stepping into a life where your career aligns perfectly with your deepest values and desires. That's the transformational journey we're guiding you through in today's episode, sparked by the catastrophic auto adjusters boot camp with Kobe Hearn and Ashley Kiderman. We put fresh talen…
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IA vs AI - The Future of Claims
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27:56Today Darren Bloomfield interviews Chris Stanley on the Insurance Nerds podcast "A Day in the Life". They talk about a whole host of topics, IA vs AI Future of Claims How to have work life balance What it's like working remotely from a school bus and sailboat and much much more Check out Darren's podcast as well as all the other great Insurance Ner…
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How to Get Work This Hail Season
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22:40We are quickly approaching hail season so today I’m going to talk to you about the independent adjusting companies you should be onboarding with, so you have a shot at getting work this hail season. While hailstorms don’t grab the mainstream headlines like a major hurricane, independent adjusters and auto damage appraisers often get more work oppor…
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How to Complete a Desk Auto Liability Investigation
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16:39Auto liability claims are a great way to get additional work and deployments as an independent adjuster. In this podcast, Chris Stanley walks you through how to complete an auto liability claim as an independent adjuster step by step. What are Auto Liability Claims? Most of us don’t understand liability claims. As a result, we miss out on great wor…
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Steps to Complete an Auto Damage Claim
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21:25Today we dive into what are the steps of an auto damage claim and what our role is as independent adjusters and appraisers. There are ten steps to an auto damage claims and 14 things we must do to complete our part of those 10 steps. I'll break it all down in this episode and you can see visuals that go along with the episode at https://iapath.com/…
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Independent Adjuster Calendar - What to Expect or Do Each Month as an Independent Adjuster
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30:26Don’t you wish there was an independent adjuster calendar that would clue you in on what to do each month? I’ve been getting a few questions around “How long does it take to get started?” or “Work slowed down, is that normal?” I figured giving you a month by month breakdown of what I’ve seen over the last 13+ years in our industry and what I’ve see…
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Ex Police Officer Find Success in 2nd Career as an Auto Damage Appraiser
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22:53Chad Burnett graduated from IA Path in September of 2021 and immediately began getting work as an adjuster. He had been a police officer for 21 years and transitioned into this new career. He loves the work he is doing now as an IA. Chad became an insurance adjuster because he wanted a change of pace after 20 years as a police officer. He knew he c…
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Transitioning from Medical Billing to Independent Adjusting With Creston Haverstraw
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23:18Today Chris Stanley interviews Creston Haverstraw about her IA journey. Creston started as an independent adjuster 7 months ago and has taken off like a rocket ship. Learn from her story how you can get working and how to be successful as an independent adjuster. Some highlights from this episode are, Hear how Creston completed her pre-licensing in…
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CYL - How to Use Being an Insurance Adjuster to Get What You Want PT. 3
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20:20In this finale of the "How to Use Being an Insurance Adjuster to Get What You Want" Chris Stanley breaks down the final step of his goal setting framework. He also discusses the tools we have to accomplish anything in life and which is the most valuable. I hope you'll listen and be inspired to set intentional goals for 2023.…
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CYL - How to Use Being an Insurance Adjuster to Get What You Want PT. 2
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13:33In this episode Chris Stanley continues his presentation on How To Use Being an Insurance Adjuster to Get What You Want Out of Live. He dives into setting milestones and goals for your life based on the direction and dream life you determined.
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CYL - How to Use Being an Insurance Adjuster to Get What You Want PT. 1
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13:00This episode is part 1 of a presentation Chris Stanley did 1 1/2 years ago at the IA Job Fair. In it, he lays down the first part of a framework for how you get what you want out of life as an independent adjuster.Oleh Chris Stanley
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Today Chris asks you the question we all should answer. "Where is it you are trying to go? What is your dream life?" Chris helps you go through the thought process of how to figure it out so you can then figure out how to get there.Oleh Chris Stanley
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CYL - The Characteristics of Life Currencies & How They Can Help You Claim Your Life
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27:40Today Chris dives deep into each Life Currencies and explores how you can use these different currencies to claim your life.Oleh Chris Stanley
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CYL - How You Purchase Anything in Life
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14:20To claim your life, you've got to be able to achieve or purchase what you want out of life. Today Chris unveils his new way of thinking about how we purchase things we want in life. He calls it the 4 Life Currencies. - Time - Energy - Money - RelationshipsOleh Chris Stanley
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CYL - Claim Your Life Introduction
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11:59Today Chris Stanley starts a new series on the podcast. In this first episode Chris explains about Claim Your Life and what to expect over the next few episodes. If you are looking to live a great life and to claim your life with independent adjusting you don't want to miss this series!Oleh Chris Stanley
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IA 265: Step 8 - Get Work by Getting on Rosters
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18:24In the conclusion of the revised IA Path series Chris dives into getting on rosters. In the episode Chris tackles What does getting on a roster mean? How many rosters should you get on? What is the best way to blow an opportunity How to combine everything you've done in your journey to make this easy Don't miss this final step of how to get work as…
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IA 263: Step 6 - Network Your Way to Work as an Adjuster
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20:01It 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.Oleh Chris Stanley
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IA 262: Step 5 - How to Make a Resume Work For You as an Adjuster
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14:33Chris 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.…
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IA 261: Step 4 - Adjuster Certifications That Matter for New Adjusters
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15:30What 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.Oleh Chris Stanley
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IA 260: Step 3 - What Every New Independent Adjuster MUST Do Before They Can Receive Work
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11:53What 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, Settin…
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IA 259: Step 2 - Training Every New Adjuster Needs to Get Working Fast
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15:14In 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…
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IA 258: Step 1 - Adjuster Licensing Secrets
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17:42Step 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 licen…
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IA 257: The 8 Steps (and Best Way) to Get Work as an Independent Adjuster - The New IA Path
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15:24Chris 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 Adjust…
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IA 256: Final Episode Part 2: What is Next?
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6:46Chris 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 Adjuste…
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IA 255: Final Episode Part 1 - Why Is This the Last Episode?
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13:49The 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.Oleh Chris Stanley
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IA 248: Why Right Now is the Best Time in History to Become an Independent Adjuster
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19:29Chris 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 Adjuste…
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IA 246: What Does a Liability Adjuster Do?
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4:39What 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.Oleh Chris Stanley
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