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Telling the Hard Stories with Jack Cameron

1/19/2021

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​South Sound Connection (SSC) LIVE - Episode 009

SSC LIVE is brought to you by The DYOJO Podcast (thedyojo.com) and All American Restoration Services (Tacoma, WA - #safety.com).

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 9am PST - LIVE www.youtube.com/thedyojo

Guest 1

Jack (John) Cameron - Tacoma Stories (Tacoma, WA)

Jack has spent years chronicling the homicides that occur in Tacoma. He also write about local businesses and books that take place in and around Tacoma. "Corruption and crime have been a part of Tacoma since its inception. There have been times when these dark elements seem to have consumed the city, but each time, Tacoma manages to come out of it and revitalize itself."

tacomastories.com

Jack was interviewed by Tacoma Daily Index and had this to say about his work, "I'm interested in what makes people desperate and what causes these violent actions," says Tacoma resident Jack Cameron who writes about homicide victims online. "More importantly, and specifically when it comes to these homicide victims, these are people who didn't want to go. It's different than a suicide. It's different than somebody dying of old age or something. Somebody else took these people out, and they didn't want to go. I think their story deserves to be told as to who they were and what happened."

Unfortunately the trend for local homicides is going up, Jack shares that in 2020 there were 30-32 (he is having trouble verifying those additional two), which is more than 2016 and 2017 combined. Many of the families that he writes about have set up GoFundMe accounts to help with burial fees, he keeps these as up to date as possible on his Tacoma Stories Facebook page. 

On the lighter side we discuss his book, Ruin Your Life, "A self help book for hooligans." 

Stay up to date with SSC LIVE 



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A Discussion Based Financial Literacy Game for Families with Korbett Mosesly

1/17/2021

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South Sound Connection (SSC) LIVE - Episode 008 - Part B

SSC LIVE is brought to you by The DYOJO Podcast (thedyojo.com) and All American Restoration Services (Tacoma, WA - allamericanres.com).

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 9am PST - LIVE

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Guest 2

Korbett Mosesly - Creator of Success Factors and Founder of Mosesly Consulting (Tacoma, WA)

Korbett was our inaugural guest and returns to tell us how his game Success Factors is doing now that copies are being distributed. We will also discuss what 2021 looks like for Tacoma Publishing.

tacomapublishing.com

Korbett shares his thoughts on:
  • Developing and distributing his game, Success Factors, the 1st round sold out and they are working on assembling the back orders for the 2nd round.
  • Financial literacy and family discussion is built into the operation of the game. Each of the components can lead to side games to discuss career opportunities and life skills with members of your family in all age categories.
  • ​The broader discussion of the tax benefits of small and family owned businesses, which Korbett is learning in real time as the game and his publishing company grow.

You can tell Success Factors was designed by a father who wants to pass his knowledge and curiosity on to his sons as it does a wonderful job of drawing out discussions related to life, career, goals, and financial literacy:
  • What makes for a good career?
  • What do various professions make in your area (QR code enabled game cards for local statistics)
  • What will your budget look like if you want to have money to save, invest, and contribute to local causes that matter to you?
  • ​What are some of the "Curve Balls" that life will throw at you? * Question cards are composed to inspire discussions such as - what is a good credit score, what affects your credit score, what are your goals for this year, etc.
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Be Intentional: Culture Authors

1/16/2021

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Be Intentional Culture, Book #2 from The DYOJO
The DYOJO publication announces book number two, Be Intentional: Culture, which is now available from Amazon via Kindle and paperback. This is a collaborative work with authors who are professionals in various industries. 

The reader knows a bad culture when we they it, yet it may not always lend itself to clear definitions. One common factor in the mindset and habits that lead to enhancing a strong and productive culture are these truths: 

  • Taking care of your culture is critical to taking care of your people. 
  • Taking care of your people is essential to taking care of your customers. 
  • Taking care of your customers is the foundation of a sustainable business. 

Therefore, developing, adapting, and caring for your culture is vital to your vitality as an organization. Your input of time, effort, and resources towards developing an intentional culture is directly linked to achieving optimal business outputs. Be Intentional: Culture digs into this subject matter, asking the question: What are some of the small things that have helped to enhance, or undermine, culture in the experiences of our talented group of authors?

Contributor Bio’s (in alphabetical order):

​Acuff, Tiffany
Technician, Property Restoration 

Technician with experience in water mitigation, fire mitigation, mold remediation, contents packing and cleaning, and tarps. Can take a customer from initial loss and lead them throughout the process to the end. I also have experience with back-end tasks, such as getting the proper paperwork and communicating in office with estimators and project managers. 

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-acuff-21a525157

Blevins, Michelle
Editor in Chief, Restoration and Remediation Magazine 
Award-winning journalist and communications specialist dedicated to top-notch, innovative writing to promote my company's brand while fostering strong B2B relationships and spreading knowledge among readers.
  • Manage all editorial content for Restoration & Remediation magazine.
  • Creating valuable, quality working relationships with industry professionals.
  • Write thought-provoking, informative, and educational content for R&R.
  • Effectively grow the R&R name through brand management via social media, website and other resources.
  • Manage all social media pages related to R&R including Facebook, Twitter, Google+, & LinkedIn.
  • Produce weekly eNewsletter containing fresh, relevant content and the latest industry news.
  • Update and maintain the R&R website including, but not limited to, stories from the latest issue, web-exclusive features, and breaking industry news.
  • Create relevant video content – including launching two new video segments in the summer of 2015.

R&R is the leading publication for professionals in the restoration and remediation industry. As the thought leader in the restoration world, R&R provides expert information on a variety of topics including forensic restoration, drying, software, thermal imaging, moisture meters, media blasting, and much more.

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." - Oscar Wilde 

​LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-blevins-821bab22
Author page at R&R - www.randrmagonline.com/authors/2080-michelle-blevins
Michelle Blevins was a guest on The DYOJO Podcast Episode 25

Draeger, Luke
Outside Sales, Aramsco 

Outside sales representative for the largest supplier to the abatement and mitigation industries. Specifically, I have extensive knowledge of equipment and supplies pertaining to the disaster restoration field, ensuring I bring a high level of service to Aramsco's valued customers.

A·nom·a·ly: "Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected."​
I think this word - "anomaly"​ - describes me well. An English major with a heart for higher education, I found myself through a series of coincidences in the field of disaster recovery.

​For eight years, I supervised and performed mitigation services in homes and businesses, encountering losses large and small. After nearly a decade of 2am phone calls, dealing with insurance claims, consoling homeowners, and swimming in lots and lots of raw sewage, I found I was ready for another challenge.

Through yet another coincidence, I found myself interviewing for the manager job at Interlink Supply of Seattle. The position proved to be one of the most challenging and rewarding of my professional life.

Following the acquisition of Bridgewater (Interink's parent co.) by Aramsco, I am taking on a new challenge as restoration sales manager for the Seattle region.

My approach to sales is unique. We hear all the time that sales is all about relationships, which is certainly true, and I greatly enjoy the relationships I'm able to cultivate each day, but I also think sales is about caring. I think sales is a lot about listening and responding with the heart of a teacher.

My truest passion is for writing. I maintain a blog at legionwriter.com, where I attempt to publish musings at least a few times a month. I also enjoy teaching others to write. I volunteer as a tutor through the King County Libraries.
Some day, that novel I've been pecking away at for six years will see the light. Some day.

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/luke-draeger-892b4022
Website - www.legionwriter.com

Isaacson, Jon
Host, The DYOJO Podcast & author, Be Intentional: Estimating

For nearly 20 years Jon Isaaacson, The Intentional Restorer, has exemplified consistent achievement in leadership roles within the skilled trades including property restoration, construction, and abatement.

As a business coach, Jon is able to assess issues, identify creative solutions, and implement processes that drive long term success in an organization. You can read his monthly column, The Intentional Restorer, in Restoration and Remediation Magazine (R&R). 
​
Jon regularly speaks, writes, and consults through his organization
The DYOJO. He is the host of The DYOJO Podcast and recently published his first book Be Intentional: Estimating.  


LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jon-isaacson-izvents
Website - www.thedyojo.com
The Intentional Restorer monthly column - www.randrmagonline.com/topics/4576-the-intentional-restorer
The DYOJO Podcast - www.thedyojo.com/listen

Lavender, Lisa
Chief Operating Officer (COO), Restoration Technical Institute (RTI) and Berks Fire Water Restorations, Inc.

Restoration Professional that is passionate about serving others. As Chief Operating Officer of a full service restoration company and training center, manages daily operations so as to deliver services that have a positive meaningful impact on the lives of others. 

RTI
Oversees operations of Technical Training center serving restoration, insurance, construction, cleaning and related technical industries. We BELIEVE in inspiring happiness, pride, and innovation in others.

Berks
Oversees the day to day operations of Berks Fire Water Restorations, Inc.℠, a local provider that specializes in the restoration and reconstruction of residential and commercial properties damaged by fire, mold, sewage, smoke, storm, water, wind, or any other damage. Our complete restoration approach involves the coordination and supervision of every facet of the project, ensuring the best possible service. We deal directly with the insurance provider, helping to satisfy the needs of the property owner.

We are fully staffed with a team of restoration technicians, carpenters and tradesmen, providing 24 hour/7 day emergency service with a one hour response time.

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/llavender
Restoring Success monthly column - www.randrmagonline.com/topics/4578-restoring-success
Lisa Lavender was a guest on The DYOJO Podcast Episode 36; you can read her monthly column Restoring Success in Restoration and Remediation Magazine (R&R)

McCabe, Andrew
Large Loss Claims Consultant & Xactimate Estimator, Claims Delegates & author, The 24 HR Tech

Andy has spent 20 years in the property damage restoration industry. He is an experienced water damage expert and licensed claims adjuster. He specializes in property damage insurance claims resolution and complex building envelope issues. Andy settled in Bend, OR which serves as his base of operations for national consulting operations.

"The simplest solution is the best solution." - Andy's derivative of Occam's Razor

Everyone has their own way of doing things. I'm always looking for the "right" way. That isn't always the popular choice. I would rather "get it right" than to be right. I'm poised to set the world on fire. I've been burnt along the way, but that just builds character. Don't you think?

I'm a property and casualty (P&C) claims expert, licensed property adjuster and Xactimate professional. I have served as an expert witness and appraiser in contractor disputes and insurance claim arbitration situations. My favorite thing is public speaking and education. I love to teach and inspire folks to be their best.

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/andymccabe
Website - www.claimsdelegates.com
Andrew McCabe has been a guest on The DYOJO Podcast Episode 5 and 37 (Pro vs. Joe 009)

Nunery II, Leroy, Dr. 
Founder & Principal, PlūsUltré LLC

PlūsUltré LLC Background and Qualifications
PlūsUltré’s mantra of “Inspiration. Imagination. Innovation” reflects our approach to enhancing the strategic and operational capacities of educational, non-profit, and entrepreneurial entities. Our breadth of experience and competence is demonstrated through inspired, objective, and creative problem-solving. Our clients engage us because we think and act objectively and critically, and with their interests in mind.
  • Turnaround and Transformation Expertise
  • Provide support, guidance and insight to get an organization "on track"
  • Bring actual performance in line with organizational mission and expectations
  • Planning for leadership transitions, process management, and redesign of workflows
  • Growth and Replication Expertise
  • Developing new business models based on value propositions, market analysis, and modeling
  • Evaluation and operation of educational business models: CMOs, EMOs, private/independent schools, and Higher Education
  • Provide Subject matter Expertise to educational technology companies and "disruptors" in the education spac
  • Robust Network of Subject Matter Experts
  • Affiliation with deeply experienced practitioners in all areas of school/district/institutional operations and administration
  • Board Training and Consultation 
  • Optimizing effectiveness and compliance
  • Board member recruitment and selection
  • Governance training 

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/ldn2educate
Website - www.plusultrellc.net

Pasmanick, Elan
Mobile Equipment Repairs, Born to Repair

My mission is to transition the damage restoration industry to inhouse equipment repairs. Providing mobile equipment repairs for water damage equipment such as air movers and dehumidifiers. Born to Repair is also able to provide phone and video consulting to assist people outside of his service area. 

Elan is preparing an online repairs seminar as well. 

Website - www.facebook.com/borntorepairsd
Check out Elan Pasmanick’s water damage equipment maintenance and repair Tip of the Week as a regular feature on The DYOJO Podcast. 

Princeton, David
Principle Consultant, Advocate Claim Service

Specializing in Contract Analysis & Risk Management.

Results-focused strategist with 16+ years of progressive career growth in the Insurance and Risk Management field. Tenaciously persistent in determining and attaining optimal outcomes. Astute negotiator. Background includes value-added, comprehensive expertise in analyzing insurance contracts, claim practices, and managing complex claims. 

Advocate Claim Service was founded to provide policyholders with a dedicated claim professional to develop a comprehensive claim presentation strategy. While ACS does not sell insurance, we do make it work for you.  ACS's Principle Consultant, David Princeton, has resolved disputed claims resulting in total resolutions in excess of $25,000,000.

Specializing in the strategic presentation of claims, Advocate Claim Services looks to aid businesses in the presentation and resolution of doubtful and disputed claims. Our brand of advocacy focuses on the challenging claims that threaten to disrupt our clients' ability to do business.

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/davidrprinceton
Website - www.advocateclaimservice.com
David Princeton was a guest on The DYOJO Podcast Episode 1, 32 and 35 (Pro vs. Joe 007 and 008) 

Stanley, Chris
Founder, IA Path & author, Independent Adjuster’s Playbook (and many more) 

We help new adjusters get to work in 90 days with our online adjuster mentorships.

​Most new adjusters struggle to meet hiring companies' experience requirements and have no way of getting started. At IA Path we created a mentorship program that gets the experience requirements waived with over 20 companies so you can start working in the next 90 days. 

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/iapath
Website - www.iapath.com
Chris Stanley was a guest on The DYOJO Podcast Episode 38

Watkin, Jeremy 
Director of Customer Experience and Support, NumberBarn

Proven visionary leader, seasoned manager, and lifelong learner experienced in building both customer service teams and customer experience programs. Capable of creating a customer service operation from scratch and technically savvy enough to scale it with a rapidly growing business. 
  • Top 50 Thought Leaders of 2017 
  • Top 25 Thought Leaders in Technical Support and Service Management
  • Top 50 Thought Leaders to Follow on Twitter
  • Top 100 Customer Success Influencer
  • Vcare Top 50 Customer Care Influencer
  • ICMI's Top 50 Thought Leaders of 2015
  • Top 100 Customer Success Influencer
  • Top 50 Contact Center Thought Leaders on Twitter
  • Top 100 Most Social Customer Service Pros On Twitter
  • 100 Most Influential Customer Service Twitter Accounts

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jtwatkin
Website - www.customerservicelife.com
Jeremy Watkin was a guest on The DYOJO Podcast Episode 42

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Getting your organization involved in the community with Ken Brown

1/16/2021

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South Sound Connection (SSC) LIVE - Episode 008 - Part A

SSC LIVE is brought to you by The DYOJO Podcast (thedyojo.com) and All American Restoration Services (Tacoma, WA - allamericanres.com).

Recorded on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 9am PST - LIVE

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Guest 1

Ken Brown - Community Relations and Engagement, Rexius (Eugene, OR)

Ken is active in his outreach efforts and has worked hard to make the Rexius name synonymous with community service. He is also the Executive Director of The Hope Project.

rexius.com

Mr. Brown shares his thoughts on: ​
  • Knowing when and how to share what your organization is doing - navigating that line of bragging and self promotion while trying to encourage other organizations and people to get involved with great causes.
  • ​"There is always something to do." Find the projects that align with your organization's vision and the heart of your team members.
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Pairing an innovator and an integrator

1/14/2021

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Kevin Hussey, CEO & President of United Fire and Water Damage (Baton Rouge, Louisiana), joins The DYOJO Podcast to discuss his entrepreneurial journey. Kevin started his adventure in the skilled trades when he opened a carpet cleaning business in Colorado. Like many in the industry, that venture evolved into adding services for water damage mitigation and property restoration. 

Many growth minded professionals think that there is money to be made in water and fire damage restoration. They are right, but there are also many tough lessons that must be learned if you are going to be successful in building a company that will be profitable and sustainable. Kevin moved his operation to Louisiana following opportunities that presented themselves in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. 

As Mr. Hussey made roots, he continued to evolve as a person in a position of leadership and recognized his need to add an integrator. In his book Traction, author Gino Wickman talks about the importance of pairing an innovator with an integrator, "
The Visionary/Integrator relationship is a two-piece puzzle. Even the most inspiring Visionaries cannot do it all, and the ideal Integrator will fill the void, seal the gap, and complete the winning formula." Kevin shares many of his thoughts in this hiring process, joining a national network, as well as the local marketing efforts that have helped them remain independent from the preferred vendor programs common in insurance claims repairs. 

Discussion Topics from TDP 44:
  • His journey from carpet cleaning in Colorado to helping Blockbuster video recover from Hurricane Katrina
  • Meeting a “nice Southern girl” and making roots in Lousiana
  • Joining the DKI network * The challenges and advantages of hiring an “integrator” when you are an “innovator” (terminology from Gino Wickman’s book Traction: Get A Grip On Your Business)
  • The alternatives to being a “program” or “preferred” vendor for insurance companies
  • Creative ideas for generating work as an “independent” contractor working with plumbers, realtors, adjusters and more.
  • The good idea that quickly became a bad one - starting your own plumbing company as a restoration contractor
  • Using Docusketch to maximize your efficiency in estimating insurance claims
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TDP 44 Breaks and Announcements:
  • We share our first reading list for 2021
  • This must be the year of the podcast, we share several of the industry podcasts that have been created in 2020 in the opening introduction
  • If you didn’t catch it the first time, Gerrett Stier put an amazing ad together for GMS Distribution that is hilarious and informative, this is a master-class in modern advertising
  • The Intentional Restorer column in Restoration and Remediation (R&R) Magazine for January will feature a discussion of Dr. Leo Marvin’s groundbreaking book, Baby Steps, and the parallels to our professional growth in 2021
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In 2021 we will be focusing on a LIVE format and moving our release date to Thursdays at 9am PST. We look forward to our listeners being able to interact with the show more. Our first LIVE Pro vs Joe will be Saturday 1/16/11 at 8pm PST and our first LIVE The DYOJO Podcast will be Thursday 1/21/21 at 830am PST with Ken Larsen.

TDP 44 Guest:
  • Kevin Hussey - www.unitedfireandwater.com
  • The DYOJO Podcast - www.thedyojo.com/listen
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The Year of the Restoration Podcast

1/13/2021

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Our previous video provided you with some early reading suggestions from the property restoration ranks. Now its time to tickle your ears with the silky voices of podcasts made by and for property restoration professionals.
  • IAQ Radio is the OG of property restoration podcasting, they were doing live internet radio before podcast was even a thing. Cliff "the Z Man" Zlotnik and "Radio" Joe Hughes do a masterful job of weaving restoration history, building science principles, and restoration best practices into each live show.
  • GMS Podcast from GMS Distribution, Gerrett Stier does a great job of approaching the industry with genuine curiosity and drawing out the experiences of his guests.
  • Rise Up Kings Podcast from Skylar Lewis focuses on men developing the balance of faith, family, and business.
  • Get Out of the Truck video series with author and CEO Idan Shpizear discusses the key steps in the entrepreneurial journey, first getting out of the truck and second, staying out of the truck.
  • Claim Clinic with Andy McCabe, I may have been the only guest of 2020 - apparently that was enough to carry Season 2 (small jab to encourage Andy to get back to it).
  • Blue Collar Nation Podcast from Eric "the Tech Whisperer" Sprague and Larry "Pineapple Man" Wilberton reviews the lessons they learned as property restoration owners as they developed their soft skills training program Morning Tech Meeting.
  • Klark Brown just launched the Disaster Podcaster.
  • The Service Monster Podcast from Joe Kowalski
  • Independent Adjuster (IA) Podcast with Chris Stanley is an extension of IA Path's efforts to help those pursuing careers in adjusting get to work in 90 days.
  • Gordy Powell launched Bio Cast 411 which discusses all things crime, trauma, and death scene cleaning.
  • Straight Talk with Jeff Cross is a video series from ISSA which publishes Cleanfax Magazine.
  • Ask the Expert with Michelle Blevins is a video series from Restoration and Remediation (R&R) Magazine.
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Apologies if we missed you and/or your podcast, shoot us a message and a link so that we can add you to our list. If you listen and/or watch any of these podcasts be sure to subscribe, like, review, and share as these simple actions go a long way in helping the creators to better distribute their content.
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The DYOJO Podcast - www.thedyojo.com/listen ​
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