The DYOJO

Helping contractors shorten
​their DANG learning curve. ​

Who is Jon Isaacson / The Intentional Restorer?


Jon Isaacson, The Intentional Restorer, is a contractor, author, and host of The DYOJO Podcast. The goal of The DYOJO is to help growth-minded restoration professionals shorten their DANG learning curve for personal and professional development. You can watch The DYOJO Podcast on YouTube on Thursdays at 9am PST or listen on your favorite podcast platform.
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Jon Isaacson has been in the skilled trades for over 20 years. His introduction to property restoration started with an advertisement in the local paper for a carpet cleaner position with a franchise operation. Jon was hired as a remediation technician for a new mold department that was forming during the "mold is gold era." With a young family, he sought every opportunity for additional training and overtime, which exposed him to water damage mitigation, fire damage cleaning, contents pack-outs, and repairs. Jon has helped start, grow, and revive various divisions including full service, mitigation, abatement, remodeling, and repairs. He is currently the Vice President of Operation for ARES Restoration in Puyallup, WA. 
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  • Customized remote and on location training sessions
  • Freelance writing for your website, blog or publication
  • Business coaching and consulting
  • ​Xactimate estimating assistance for insurance claims

Jon Isaacson


Jon Isaacson is an author from Tacoma, Washington (The Grit City). Known as The Intentional Restorer, he has written for several trade publications including a monthly column for Restoration and Remediation Magazine (R&R) by the same name.
  • He published his first book, Be Intentional: Estimating, in 2020. This book is written to help property restoration professionals write better estimates, leading to better outcomes, during the insurance claims process. While the content of this book is designed to directly impact the water and fire damage estimator, the principles in this book extend to the skilled trades as a whole. Perspectives from this book will help professionals who want to grow their own career as well as managers and owners who want to develop their teams.
  • Jon's second book, Be Intentional: Culture, is a collaborative work with several talented co-authors discussing how the small things either enhance or undermine your efforts to build a thriving workplace culture. Written from the perspective of real world leaders sharing their own experiences, this book provides actionable insights for professionals at every level and in any organization.
  • Mr. Isaacson is the host of The DYOJO Podcast. If you are in the property restoration industry and want to learn more about becoming an intentional restorer, enter The DYOJO. Jon speaks, writes, and coaches through his organization The DYOJO helping the skilled trades to shorten their DANG learning curve for personal and professional development.

Jon Isaacson Guest Appearances

The DYOJO


The DYOJO is The Do Your Own Job Dojo. 

The DYOJO is a coaching firm that specializes in helping start-up phase owners and growth-minded restoration professionals to shorten their DANG learning curve for personal and professional development. 

​The idea being that the best thing that anyone can do to benefit themselves, their team, and their organization starts with doing your own job. In the dojo we train our mindset and habits for success. 
Our goal is to help you connect, collaborate, and conquer your goals. We will help you build clarity, consistency, and accountability within your organization. 
Testimonials for The DYOJO:

 "Some of his strengths that I have observed firsthand are: project management, a high level of customer engagement, and a vast knowledge of facilities and construction/repair methods." - Rex F, Director of Facilities


"I thoroughly enjoyed my time working Jon and came to know him as a truly valuable asset.. He is honest, dependable and incredibly hard working. Beyond that, he is an impressive rapport builder who is always working to ensure the highest standards of customer service." - Kirk M, insurance adjuster

"His knowledge in this field tops all others I've worked with in the past." ​- Lea P, Business Owner & Property Manager

"Your insights around working with a team, training, incentive ideas, Xactimate line items, etc. were the most valuable to us. I did use your tools around working together and I think this has strengthened us. Timeless stuff." - Ben M, property restoration