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Lessons learned the hard way with Andy McCabe

10/26/2020

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Andrew G. McCabe, aka The Godfather of Remote Estimating, returns to The DYOJO Podcast Episode 37 to discuss Lessons Learned the Hard Way. 

Andy was a guest on Episode 5 sharing his thoughts on innovation in relationship to his experiences with Matterport and other technological advances for construction scoping and property restoration estimating. During this Pro vs. Joe discussion, Andy shares some funny and harrowing stories, including being called in by the State of Oregon Insurance Board. Bryan digs a bit deeper into the question of whether or not contractors should charge a fee for their insurance claims estimates. 

Topics for Pro vs. Joe Episode 009 include:
  • Recent classic movie remakes including Dune, Mad Max and Blade Runner
  • Perspectives on corporate greed - Dan Price's comments on the recent Allstate layoffs
  • Public adjuster licensing, insurance claims and Andy' NOT being a contractor
  • Getting kicked out of a claims conference and knowing when contractors step outside of the grey areas

Mr. McCabe shares some funny and precarious stories from his 20 plus years in the property restoration industry to help contractors consider means to keep their focus in the right areas. The DYOJO Podcast is the INFOtainment podcast for the skilled trades. Our discussion with Andy McCabe has plenty of tips that will help our listeners to shorten their DANG learning curve for personal and professional development. 

Hosts & Guests:
  • Andy McCabe - www.claimsdelegates.com (Bend, OR)
  • Bryan Close - www.allamericanres.com (Tacoma, WA)
  • Jon Isaacson - www.thedyojo.com (Tacoma, WA)
  • The DYOJO Podcast on Youtube and Spotify - www.thedyojo.com/listen

The DYOJO Podcast - the INFOtainment podcast for the skilled trades. Helping you shorten your DANG learning curve. WATCH on The DYOJO Youtube or LISTEN on Apple and/or Spotify. Please subscribe, like and share with your network.
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"Go learn it" and 20 years of business startup lessons with Lisa Lavender

10/18/2020

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Lisa Lavender, like many in the skilled trades, wears SEVERAL hats.

On Episode 36 of The DYOJO Podcast she shares some of her keys to success and the lessons learned along the way of her 20 plus year career in construction and training. 

Lisa has a monthly column in Restoration and Remediation Magazine (R&R), Restoring Success, where she regularly drops tidbits of wisdom on her readers. Her passion for the property restoration industry, training the next generation of leaders and continuing to build a strong culture is apparent in everything she does. 

Here are just a few of the highlight of her career:
  • Co-founder and COO of Berks Fire Water Restorations Inc. (20 + years)
  • Co-founder and COO of Restoration Technical Institute (8 + years)
  • VP of Operations Design for iRestore Restoration Software (3 years)

Lisa brought her accounting background to the trades and spent years learning in the school of hard knocks how to build a company that was competitive in the market as well as thriving with a strong internal culture. She loves to share the lessons she has learned and the insights she has gathered from her experiences as well as the input of her vast network.

Her monthly column, Restoring Success, releases the first Friday of every month in R&R Magazine. Recently she invited Jon Isaacson, The Intentional Restorer, to collaborate on an article Nothing is Scarier than Scope Creep. 

Lisa has plenty to say for business owners, managers and career minded professionals who are seeking the path of continuous improvement. The DYOJO Podcast is the INFOtainment podcast for the skilled trades. Our discussion with Lisa Lavender has plenty of gems that will help our listeners to shorten their DANG learning curve for personal and professional development. 

Hosts & Guests:
  • Lisa Lavender - restorationtechnicalinstitute.com
  • Jon Isaacson - www.thedyojo.com
  • The DYOJO Podcast on Youtube and Spotify - www.thedyojo.com/listen

​The DYOJO Podcast - the INFOtainment podcast for the skilled trades. Helping you shorten your DANG learning curve. WATCH on The DYOJO Youtube or LISTEN on Apple and/or Spotify. Please subscribe, like and share with your network.
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David Princeton dispels some rumors and sets the facts straight about COVID claims

10/11/2020

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They call Jon Isaacson "The Intentional Restorer", but our guest David Princeton of Claim Advocate Service, proves why Jon is not called "The Factually Accurate Restorer".

This is the second half of a discussion with David for Pro vs. Joe 008, following Pro vs. Joe 007 (aka The DYOJO Podcast Episode 32).

For this discussion, David, Jon and co-host Bryan Close review some of the recent cases involving COVID-19 insurance claims disputes between carriers and their clients. David draws deep from his well of insurance nerdery to drop some knowledge on the audience on what he knows of these recent proceedings.

As always, we have a good time while learning a thing or two. The DYOJO Podcast is the INFOtainment podcast for the skilled trades. David Princeton has become a personal and professional friend and his company Claim Advocate Service provides a valuable ally for home and business owners who are struggling to work through doubtful and disputed claims.

The DYOJO Podcast - the INFOtainment podcast for the skilled trades. Helping you shorten your DANG learning curve. WATCH on The DYOJO Youtube or LISTEN on Apple and/or Spotify. Please subscribe, like and share with your network.

Hosts & Guests:
  • David Princeton - www.losspayee.com
  • Bryan Close - www.allamericanres.com
  • Jon Isaacson - www.thedyojo.com
  • The DYOJO Podcast on Youtube and Spotify - www.thedyojo.com/listen
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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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