Be Intentional: Estimating - Book 1 from The DYOJO
Insurance Claims Estimating
Are you a contractor who has just received your first opportunity to perform an insurance claims repair BUT the insurance company is demanding that your estimate be broken down or submitted in an estimating software called Xactimate?
The DYOJO can help you to:
1. Build the skillset for writing consistent estimates so that you can produce better project outcomes and profitability
2. Train you to utilize Xactimate or other means to participate in insurance claims mitigation, restoration, and repairs
3. Develop a better process for overall profitability from project scoping, cost estimation, project management, and collections tracking
The DYOJO can help you to:
1. Build the skillset for writing consistent estimates so that you can produce better project outcomes and profitability
2. Train you to utilize Xactimate or other means to participate in insurance claims mitigation, restoration, and repairs
3. Develop a better process for overall profitability from project scoping, cost estimation, project management, and collections tracking
Estimating Training & Skills Development
- Are YOU a professional in the skilled trades who wants to advance your career through estimating?
- Are YOU a new estimator who could use some additional direction on how to develop as a leader in this role?
- Are YOU a manager or business owner who oversees training and development for your team?
THIS is a book for YOU!
Be Intentional: Estimating (2020)
By Jon Isaacson, The Intentional Restorer
Developing the right mindset and habits for yourself and your team to succeed with estimating property insurance claims.
- Xactimate estimating help
- Estimating water, fire, and repairs estimates
- Insurance claims estimating
BOOK #1 - Be Intentional: Estimating (2020)
The first book from Jon Isaacson, The Intentional Restorer, features means and methods to develop an estimating process that will help contractors reach more consistent outcomes in their projects.
- Available in Kindle and paperback through Amazon - current retail is $18.88
- Purchase a SIGNED copy directly from The DYOJO
- Contact The DYOJO about discounts when you bulk order for your team
Construction & Renovation Estimation
What are readers saying about Be Intentional: Estimating?
- "The book "Be Intentional: Estimating" by Jon Isaacson not only teaches the importance of estimating, but also how to make a restoration business run as smoothly as possible." - Tiffany
- "It is not the most refined publication I have ever consumed, but that never slowed down the author, nor should it encumber you carving out 4 hours to dive into this fresh new publication. It won’t make you worse at your job and it will likely create space for you to enjoy your career just a little bit more." - Mark Whatley
- "Can't believe I'm learning estimating tips from a restoration contractor. Everyone who writes property damage estimates can learn something from this book." - Chris Stanley
- "This book is a collection of over 15 years of experience in easy to digest processes to help you on your own journey, either from the beginning or end in property restoration. Jon has a unique ability to make you feel like your the only person in the room when you have a question, and it shows here in this book." - Greg Power
- "Jon has been in the restoration industry for many years. He has mentored so many industry professionals and made a significant impact on the current claims environment in the Pacific Northwest. This book will help simplify claims understanding and improve even the most seasoned veteran in claims handling." - Tye Panzone
- "The dumbest book I ever read (all the way through) on this topic. If you are in the property damage estimate writing business, this book is helpful." - Kaitlyn Klepzig
What is this Be Intentional: Estimating about?
Do you wonder why your construction projects struggle to make money and your company is always in the red?
Could it be that your estimating strategy consists of throwing a bunch of line items against the wall and hoping they stick?
Poorly written estimates lead to all kinds of issues including low profits, stressed out production teams, unhappy customers and under-performing organizations. Whether you are struggling to compose profitable water damage (mitigation) projects, fire damage claims or construction repairs, this book will help you to stop the madness.
I believe my new book, Be Intentional: Estimating can help you and your team develop a better plan for approaching estimating and achieving your goals. You are closer than you think. Stop weighing down yourself and your profits with bad processes.
Do yourself and your team a favor and give my book a read. It's priced to be accessible and packed with value! Available in Kindle and paperback from Amazon as well as bulk purchase through The DYOJO.
Develop the right mindset and habits to help you and your team succeed with estimating insurance claims.“This book will help simplify claims understanding and improve even the most seasoned veteran in claims handling.” High praise from an industry professional who has helped build MaxCare of washington into a perennial leader for customer satisfaction and Contractor Connection awards.
Thank you Tye Panzone for the kind words in support of my book Be Intentional: Estimating.Telling the story of the loss leads to:
“I can’t believe I’m learning learning estimating tips from a restoration contractor.”How’s that for an endorsement from Christopher Stanley of IA Path who mentors insurance adjusters and has written 9 books himself.
“This book will give you a solid mindset about writing property estimates.As a mentor of insurance adjusters much of this book is applicable to adjusters as well as contractors.”
I’m glad Christopher sees this, one of my goals was to help all parties arrive at better outcomes through better communication in the claims process. “Sure a few things we adjusters can’t apply directly but this book is well written and entertaining. Everyone who writes property damage estimates can learn something from this book.” Thank you for your kind comments and support.
If you haven’t yet heard, my book Be Intentional: Estimating is available in Kindle and paperback through Amazon. My goals with this book and The DYOJO Podcast is to help you shorten your DANG learning curve for professional development.
Do you wonder why your construction projects struggle to make money and your company is always in the red?
Could it be that your estimating strategy consists of throwing a bunch of line items against the wall and hoping they stick?
Poorly written estimates lead to all kinds of issues including low profits, stressed out production teams, unhappy customers and under-performing organizations. Whether you are struggling to compose profitable water damage (mitigation) projects, fire damage claims or construction repairs, this book will help you to stop the madness.
I believe my new book, Be Intentional: Estimating can help you and your team develop a better plan for approaching estimating and achieving your goals. You are closer than you think. Stop weighing down yourself and your profits with bad processes.
Do yourself and your team a favor and give my book a read. It's priced to be accessible and packed with value! Available in Kindle and paperback from Amazon as well as bulk purchase through The DYOJO.
Develop the right mindset and habits to help you and your team succeed with estimating insurance claims.“This book will help simplify claims understanding and improve even the most seasoned veteran in claims handling.” High praise from an industry professional who has helped build MaxCare of washington into a perennial leader for customer satisfaction and Contractor Connection awards.
Thank you Tye Panzone for the kind words in support of my book Be Intentional: Estimating.Telling the story of the loss leads to:
- Better communication with the insurance carriers when composing claims estimates
- Better scope discussions and Xactimate clarity with the adjusters
- Better outcomes for insurance claim repair clients
- Clearer water and fire damage and repairs production process
- Leading to better profitability for property restoration contractors working on insurance claims
“I can’t believe I’m learning learning estimating tips from a restoration contractor.”How’s that for an endorsement from Christopher Stanley of IA Path who mentors insurance adjusters and has written 9 books himself.
“This book will give you a solid mindset about writing property estimates.As a mentor of insurance adjusters much of this book is applicable to adjusters as well as contractors.”
I’m glad Christopher sees this, one of my goals was to help all parties arrive at better outcomes through better communication in the claims process. “Sure a few things we adjusters can’t apply directly but this book is well written and entertaining. Everyone who writes property damage estimates can learn something from this book.” Thank you for your kind comments and support.
If you haven’t yet heard, my book Be Intentional: Estimating is available in Kindle and paperback through Amazon. My goals with this book and The DYOJO Podcast is to help you shorten your DANG learning curve for professional development.
Be Intentional: Estimating by Jon Isaacson has several 5 Star Reviews:
"I can't believe I'm learning estimating tips from a restoration contractor." - Chris Stanley
"This book was both fun and educational to read, it should be in every restorers library next to the standards." - Randy Carley
"The book no only teaches the importance of estimating, but also how to make a restoration business run as smoothly as possible." - Tiffany Acuff
This book includes topics such as:
Preface
If I can do it, so can you.
Chapter 1
Is this a stupid book or a dumb book?
Chapter 2
The Three R’s of Mastering Xactimate for Beginners
Chapter 3
Learning from Rejection, Repetition and Relationships
Chapter 4
The 10 Commandments of Xactimate Estimating Success
Chapter 5
Commandment 1 - Thou Shalt Sketch Accurately
Chapter 6
Commandment 2 - Thou Canst Not Take Too Many Photos
Chapter 7
Commandment 3 - Thou Shalt Label Thy Photos Descriptively
Chapter 8
Commandment 4 - Thou Shalt Utilize Thy F9 Notes
Chapter 9
Commandment 5 - Thou Shalt Document Thy Initial Findings
Chapter 10
Commandment 6 - Thou Shalt Update Thy Adjuster in Real Time and Document Consistently
Chapter 11
Commandment 7 - Thou Shalt Learn Thy Carrier’s Guidelines
Chapter 12
Commandment 8 - Thou Shalt Know Thy Line Items (Apply Thyself to Understand the Process of Line Item Approvals)
Chapter 13
Commandment 9 - Thou Shalt Know Thy Line Items (Thou Shalt Understand Thy Line Item Descriptions)
Chapter 14
Commandment 10 - Thou Shalt Learn to Master the Trifecta of Service, Expedience and Accuracy
Chapter 15
Insurance Claims Estimating Mastery Starts with Knowing the Guidelines of Xactimate
*The 10 Commandments of the Status Quo
Chapter 16
What Can We Do To Make It Better?
Chapter 17
Habits of Xactimate Estimating Proficiency
Chapter 18
Help! Claims Review Shredded My Estimate
"I can't believe I'm learning estimating tips from a restoration contractor." - Chris Stanley
"This book was both fun and educational to read, it should be in every restorers library next to the standards." - Randy Carley
"The book no only teaches the importance of estimating, but also how to make a restoration business run as smoothly as possible." - Tiffany Acuff
This book includes topics such as:
Preface
If I can do it, so can you.
Chapter 1
Is this a stupid book or a dumb book?
Chapter 2
The Three R’s of Mastering Xactimate for Beginners
Chapter 3
Learning from Rejection, Repetition and Relationships
Chapter 4
The 10 Commandments of Xactimate Estimating Success
Chapter 5
Commandment 1 - Thou Shalt Sketch Accurately
Chapter 6
Commandment 2 - Thou Canst Not Take Too Many Photos
Chapter 7
Commandment 3 - Thou Shalt Label Thy Photos Descriptively
Chapter 8
Commandment 4 - Thou Shalt Utilize Thy F9 Notes
Chapter 9
Commandment 5 - Thou Shalt Document Thy Initial Findings
Chapter 10
Commandment 6 - Thou Shalt Update Thy Adjuster in Real Time and Document Consistently
Chapter 11
Commandment 7 - Thou Shalt Learn Thy Carrier’s Guidelines
Chapter 12
Commandment 8 - Thou Shalt Know Thy Line Items (Apply Thyself to Understand the Process of Line Item Approvals)
Chapter 13
Commandment 9 - Thou Shalt Know Thy Line Items (Thou Shalt Understand Thy Line Item Descriptions)
Chapter 14
Commandment 10 - Thou Shalt Learn to Master the Trifecta of Service, Expedience and Accuracy
Chapter 15
Insurance Claims Estimating Mastery Starts with Knowing the Guidelines of Xactimate
*The 10 Commandments of the Status Quo
Chapter 16
What Can We Do To Make It Better?
Chapter 17
Habits of Xactimate Estimating Proficiency
Chapter 18
Help! Claims Review Shredded My Estimate
The DYOJO Way: developing Intentional Restorers at every level:
- Career development for property restoration technicians
- Leadership skills development for property restoration managers
- Estimating and project management best practices for estimators
- Process improvement for property restoration owners
- List of RESTORATION RESOURCES (in alphabetical order)
