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Porta Dryer Number 5 - Water Damage History

5/23/2024

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The water damage response and repair industry has emerged into the consumer discourse. But how many property restoration contractors are aware of the rich history of innovation and collaboration that have laid the groundwork their livelihood? In this episode we take a field trip into the past with Ron "Alfie" Alford and complete our recap of RIA 2024 with Ed Cross. ​

In Episode 118 of The DYOJO Podcast

0:00 The 5th Water Damage Air Mover Made
12:49 Robust Conversations with Xactimate
18:16 History and Headway with the AGA
28:00 Becoming a Class A Contractor with Ron Alford

​References and guest appearances for this episode include: Sgt Ed from Restoration Crosscheck, video from Ron Alford, Cliff Zlotnik, Jim Thompson, Mark Springer, Katie Smith, excerpts from Ron Alford's book How To Win The Insurance Claim Game (available on Amazon), prior episodes of The DYOJO Podcast.


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Did Xactimate Apologize to Restoration Contractors?

5/1/2024

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We recap some of the highlights from the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) Convention and Expo with our friend Ed Cross. Items of interest for property restoration contractors include an apology from the stage by Xactimate/Verisk and a face the advocate with four TPAs from the insurance claims ecosystem; Contractor Connection, Alacrity, Sedgewick, and Westhill. 

In Episode 117 of The DYOJO Podcast 
0:00 Sgt Ed Cross 
2:23 Recap of Episode 116 
3:20 Waste Diversion Tracking 
4:31 Insurance Denied by Drone 
6:09 New Position Statements from RIA 
9:46 Xactimate Apologizes to Restorers 
16:32 Weaponizing Xactimate 
24:28 RIA 2024 Highlights 

Clips were used in this Episode from 
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* InsurTech Trends, Integrations, Pricing, & More - C&R Magazine / Restoration Today Michelle Belvins interviews Aaron Brunko - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E0Ja... 

* Restoration Invoice: PAID - Restoration CrossCheck (Sgt Ed video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVSUe...

QUESTIONS:
​Are there restoration contractors in Rhode Island or South Dakota? 
Read the article in C&R Magazine
Watch the recap video on The DYOJO YouTube

Restoration Contractors from Every State
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Project Management Spreadsheets

5/1/2024

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Jon Isaacson had the honor of being selected to present The 3 P's of Project Management for multiple construction tradeshows this year. 

Friday, February 2, 2024
Pete Consigli's Winter Break 2024 (Naples, Florida) 
Jon Isaacson is Speaking on The 3 P's of Project Management for Construction Professionals 

Thursday, February 29, 2024
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders Show (Vegas, Nevada)
Jon Isaacson is Speaking on The 3 P's of Project Management for Construction Professionals 

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM CT
Restoration Industry Association (RIA) Annual Conference and EXPO (Dallas, Texas)
Jon Isaacson is Speaking on The 3 P's of Project Management for Restoration Professionals 
The DYOJO PM Project Sequencing
During these presentations, Jon shares from his over twenty years of experience in the skilled trades. He also shares principles from his third book, So, You Want to be a Project Manager? The 3 P's presentation reviews the traditional metrics of project management which require an organization to bring projects to completion ON scope, ON budget, and ON schedule. As the discussion progresses, Jon helps owners, managers, and construction professionals better prepare for consistent outcomes with the dynamics of project management. In addition to those core competencies, modern professionals have to always be learning to improve their skills with People, Process, and Projects (The 3 P's). 
The DYOJO PM Project Tracking
The two resources that attendees most ask for after the attend the 3 P's of Project Management presentations are The DYOJO Production Sequencing and Project Tracking spreadsheets (see images above). If the reader is interested in these resources they should check out Jon's books, So, You Want to be a Project Manager (production sequencing) and How to Suck Less at Estimating (project tracking). How to Suck Less at Estimating is also a six module course available through Restoration Technical Institute. Contact The DYOJO today to discuss these resources. 
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    Book #4 - AVAILABLE NOW - How To Suck Less  At Estimating. Habits for better project outcomes. 

    Book #4 - AVAILABLE NOW as a TRAINING COURSE through our friends at Restoration Technical Institute

    Book #3 - So, You Want To Be A Project Manager? is designed to help contractors with the mindset and habits for success in this role. 

    Book #2 - Be Intentional: Culture, is a collaborative publication discussing how the small things enhance or undermine your efforts to build a thriving culture. 

    Book #1 - Be Intentional Estimating, is the 5 star rated book that helps estimators produce more consistent outcomes in the insurance claims process. 

    ​Jon is the host of The DYOJO Podcast, helping the skilled trades to shorten their DANG learning curve for personal and professional development. 

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