Be Intentional: Estimating (2020)
By Jon Isaacson

Developing the right mindset and habits for yourself and your team to succeed with estimating property insurance claims.  

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. 
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• ​5 star reviews on Amazon
• Available in Kindle and paperback through Amazon
• Contact The DYOJO about discounts when you bulk order for your team

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
  

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• "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
  

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• "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

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• "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

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• "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
  

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• "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 book 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:

• Better communication with the carriers
• Better scope discussions with the adjusters
• Better outcomes for clients and🛠 Better (clearer) production process
• Leading to better profitability for contractors.

“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