Fellowship of Construction Knowledge and Entrepreneurial Development (FoCKED)
Please RSVP for our Next Local Meeting for Washington Restoration Contractors and Insurance Professionals
MEETING 008 (MAY)
WHEN:
Tuesday, May 10th, 2022
9-10am (doors open around 845am)
WHERE:
*Click button above to REGISTER
WHAT:
Please come prepared to discuss your wins and issues with developing relationships and referrals. Rich Rye with 1800-WaterDamage is our host
WHEN:
Tuesday, May 10th, 2022
9-10am (doors open around 845am)
WHERE:
*Click button above to REGISTER
WHAT:
Please come prepared to discuss your wins and issues with developing relationships and referrals. Rich Rye with 1800-WaterDamage is our host
CALENDAR OF EVENTS (List):
MAY
May 4-6
Training
IICRC Water Damage Technician (WRT)
Contact: Luke Draeger
Location: Aramsco (Tukwila, WA)
May 10
FoCKED 008
Contact: Jon Isaacson or Rich Rye
Location: 1800-Water Damage of Seattle (Tukwila, WA)
May X-X
Training
IICRC Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT).
Contact: Luke Draeger
Location: Aramsco (Tukwila, WA)
May 16-18 combo, May 18 MIT only
Advanced Estimating Course
Contact: Ben Justesen, Enlightened Restoration Solutions
Location: Online or Just Right Cleaning & Construction (Moses Lake, WA)
JUNE
June 13-16
Training
IICRC Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT).
Contact: Jared Toppenburg (Advanta Clean)
Location: Reliable Content Services (Tukwila, WA)
June 14
FoCKED 009
Contact: Jon Isaacson or Tom Lyman
Location: Consideration Construction & Design (CCD) (Auburn, WA)
June 27-29 combo, June 29 MIT only
Advanced Estimating Course
Contact: Ben Justesen, Enlightened Restoration Solutions
Location: Online or Just Right Cleaning & Construction (Moses Lake, WA)
JULY
July 12
FoCKED 010
Contact: Jon Isaacson or Alex Sitnik
Location: Washington Restorer (Fife, WA)
July 27-29 combo, July 29 MIT only
Advanced Estimating Course
Contact: Ben Justesen, Enlightened Restoration Solutions
Location: Online or Just Right Cleaning & Construction (Moses Lake, WA)
AUGUST
August 16
FoCKED 011
Contact: Jon Isaacson or Lindsey Ward
Location: Reliable Content Services (Tukwila, WA)
*KICK OFF Party for the 3rd Annual SOCKTember NEW Sock-Raising Competition
SEPTEMBER
September 13
FoCKED 012
Contact: Jon Isaacson
Location: TBD
September 26-28 combo, September 28 MIT only
Advanced Estimating Course
Contact: Ben Justesen, Enlightened Restoration Solutions
Location: Online or Just Right Cleaning & Construction (Moses Lake, WA)
OCTOBER
October TBD
2nd Annual Insurance Professionals Costume Dance Party
Announcement of the WINNER of SOCKTember 2022
Contact: Jon Isaacson, Lindsey Ward, or Sarah Roberts
Location: Reliable Content Services (Tukwila, WA)
NOVEMBER
November 8
FoCKED 013
Contact: Jon Isaacson or Nan Gehlen
Location: Alpine
DECEMBER
December 13 - PM (TBD)
Bowling and White Elephant Gift Exchange
Contact: Jon Isaacson
Location: Dafodil Bowl (Puyallup, WA)
MAY
May 4-6
Training
IICRC Water Damage Technician (WRT)
Contact: Luke Draeger
Location: Aramsco (Tukwila, WA)
May 10
FoCKED 008
Contact: Jon Isaacson or Rich Rye
Location: 1800-Water Damage of Seattle (Tukwila, WA)
May X-X
Training
IICRC Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT).
Contact: Luke Draeger
Location: Aramsco (Tukwila, WA)
May 16-18 combo, May 18 MIT only
Advanced Estimating Course
Contact: Ben Justesen, Enlightened Restoration Solutions
Location: Online or Just Right Cleaning & Construction (Moses Lake, WA)
JUNE
June 13-16
Training
IICRC Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT).
Contact: Jared Toppenburg (Advanta Clean)
Location: Reliable Content Services (Tukwila, WA)
June 14
FoCKED 009
Contact: Jon Isaacson or Tom Lyman
Location: Consideration Construction & Design (CCD) (Auburn, WA)
June 27-29 combo, June 29 MIT only
Advanced Estimating Course
Contact: Ben Justesen, Enlightened Restoration Solutions
Location: Online or Just Right Cleaning & Construction (Moses Lake, WA)
JULY
July 12
FoCKED 010
Contact: Jon Isaacson or Alex Sitnik
Location: Washington Restorer (Fife, WA)
July 27-29 combo, July 29 MIT only
Advanced Estimating Course
Contact: Ben Justesen, Enlightened Restoration Solutions
Location: Online or Just Right Cleaning & Construction (Moses Lake, WA)
AUGUST
August 16
FoCKED 011
Contact: Jon Isaacson or Lindsey Ward
Location: Reliable Content Services (Tukwila, WA)
*KICK OFF Party for the 3rd Annual SOCKTember NEW Sock-Raising Competition
SEPTEMBER
September 13
FoCKED 012
Contact: Jon Isaacson
Location: TBD
September 26-28 combo, September 28 MIT only
Advanced Estimating Course
Contact: Ben Justesen, Enlightened Restoration Solutions
Location: Online or Just Right Cleaning & Construction (Moses Lake, WA)
OCTOBER
October TBD
2nd Annual Insurance Professionals Costume Dance Party
Announcement of the WINNER of SOCKTember 2022
Contact: Jon Isaacson, Lindsey Ward, or Sarah Roberts
Location: Reliable Content Services (Tukwila, WA)
NOVEMBER
November 8
FoCKED 013
Contact: Jon Isaacson or Nan Gehlen
Location: Alpine
DECEMBER
December 13 - PM (TBD)
Bowling and White Elephant Gift Exchange
Contact: Jon Isaacson
Location: Dafodil Bowl (Puyallup, WA)
FOCKED MEETING NOTES
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Video for interview with Ben Cushman (Olympia, WA) on the topic of Mechanics Liens for Contractors in Washington
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Video for interview with Joyce Gabriel, GM for Landall Group (Tacoma, WA) on Training Others to Use Xactimate
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Video for interview (part 1) with Roger Howson (Seattle, WA) on Insurance Claims Appraisals
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Video for interview (part 2) with Roger Howson (Seattle, WA) on Insurance Claims Investigations
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Video for discussion with Ben Justesen (Moses Lake, WA) on the topic of Overhead and Profit for Contractors
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Networking for Washington (PNW) based insurance claims professionals and contractors
Networking group for local contractors who specialize in insurance claims response and repairs, based on the West Coast.
Selective (not exclusive) Fellowship.
Gather with like minded pros who agree to contribute to this concept and do our best to keep things professionally focused - Construction Knowledge and Entrepreneurial Development.
Elevate our Construction Knowledge.
This is primarily for insurance related work (selective, but not exclusive). By joining this group you agree to give as much as you get from the group - in fact we encourage, “Give first and the get (your return on investment) will develop naturally.”
If you want to hard sell our members join another networking group. We will share in the responsibilities for hosting, developing, and sharing relevant content, and agreed costs (if necessary).
Inspire our Entrepreneurial Development.
Ideas, Processes, and Execution. Help each other grow. There is no competition and good competition is the best thing for our industry(s). Come prepared to share the lessons learned from your failures more than you brag about your successes.
Selective (not exclusive) Fellowship.
Gather with like minded pros who agree to contribute to this concept and do our best to keep things professionally focused - Construction Knowledge and Entrepreneurial Development.
Elevate our Construction Knowledge.
This is primarily for insurance related work (selective, but not exclusive). By joining this group you agree to give as much as you get from the group - in fact we encourage, “Give first and the get (your return on investment) will develop naturally.”
If you want to hard sell our members join another networking group. We will share in the responsibilities for hosting, developing, and sharing relevant content, and agreed costs (if necessary).
Inspire our Entrepreneurial Development.
Ideas, Processes, and Execution. Help each other grow. There is no competition and good competition is the best thing for our industry(s). Come prepared to share the lessons learned from your failures more than you brag about your successes.
- If you can’t handle these basic outlines, please utilize the plethora of OTHER online resources available to you.
- If you want to have some fun and help each other be the best we can be, welcome aboard.
Networking for Pacifc Northwest (PNW) based insurance claims professionals and contractors
Networking group for local contractors who specialize in insurance claims response and repairs, based on the West Coast.
WHEN:
WHERE:
WHAT:
VISION:
Meet once a month to dive into a topic. Our host will share about their unique approach to the business and provide a tour of their facility. When relevant we will have outside speakers and/or sponsors that bring value to the topic.
Through Facebook the discussion can continue among members of the group.
SOCIAL MEDIA POSTING AGREEMENT:
We want to encourage everyone to follow a precedent that all posts follow THE JEOPARDY RULES, as such all posts should be presented in the form of a question. We want to encourage DISCUSSION relevant to the day-to-day Construction Knowledge and Entrepreneurial Development of insurance claims repairs; respectful disagreement is encouraged.
WHEN:
- Once a month. 2nd Tuesday of every Month, 9-10am
- See "Events" tab in our Facebook Group for current meeting information or see below and please RSVP
WHERE:
- Rotating location (when possible) - currently hosting in-person meetings in the Tacoma, Washington area.
- Recommended (not required) that the host provides coffee and light snacks.
- Sponsors relevant to the topic will be invited to contribute.
WHAT:
- Topic driven to provide value and keep us on track.
- Discussion based; I.E. more sharing, less lecturing.
VISION:
Meet once a month to dive into a topic. Our host will share about their unique approach to the business and provide a tour of their facility. When relevant we will have outside speakers and/or sponsors that bring value to the topic.
Through Facebook the discussion can continue among members of the group.
SOCIAL MEDIA POSTING AGREEMENT:
We want to encourage everyone to follow a precedent that all posts follow THE JEOPARDY RULES, as such all posts should be presented in the form of a question. We want to encourage DISCUSSION relevant to the day-to-day Construction Knowledge and Entrepreneurial Development of insurance claims repairs; respectful disagreement is encouraged.
Resources for West Coast Restoration Contractors
Video for interview (part 2) with Roger Howson (Seattle, WA) on Insurance Claims Investigations
Video for interview with Joyce Gabriel, GM for Landall Group (Tacoma, WA) on Training Others to Use Xactimate
Video for discussion with Ben Justesen (Moses Lake, WA) on the topic of Overhead and Profit for Contractors
Video for interview (part 1) with Roger Howson (Seattle, WA) on Insurance Claims Appraisals
Video for interview with Ben Cushman (Olymipa, WA) on the topic of Mechanics Liens for Contractors in Washington
Washington State Meetings and Topics for Restoration Contractors & Insurance Professionals
Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each Month.
Watch the video below to get some immediate tips on the use of mechanics liens to help you secure payment for work completed as a contractor in Washington state.
- Physical meetings are usually held in Puyallup, Washington.
- Remote meetings will be hosted through Zoom.
- Join our Facebook or LinkedIn pages to stay up to date and check for the Eventbrite invite to confirm location:
Watch the video below to get some immediate tips on the use of mechanics liens to help you secure payment for work completed as a contractor in Washington state.
Prior education and networking events for property restoration contractors on the West Coast
April 2022 (007) Tacoma, WA - Hosted by David Kean of DLS/Arken, contractors discussion of collection issues and creative solutions, emphasis on insurance claims projects.
March 2022 (006) - Puyallup, WA - Guest speaker Ben Justesen (Moses Lake, WA) on the topic of customizing and defending Xactimate estimates for insurance claims. Thank you to our hosts, the Puyallup-Sumner Chamber of Commerce.
February 2022 (005) Puyallup, WA - Restorers Discussion
January 2022 (004) - Puyallup, WA - Presentation by Ben Cushman (Deschutes Law Group) addressing Mechanics Liens for Contractors in Washington. Thank you to our hosts, the Puyallup-Sumner Chamber of Commerce.
December 2021 - NO MEETING - We encourage you to attend the Business Roundtable hosted by The Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce. Moderated by Stephen Harrington (Cross Insurance) and Jon Isaacson (ARES Restoration)
November 2021 - NO MEETING - We encourage you to attend the Business Roundtable hosted by The Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce. Moderated by Stephen Harrington (Cross Insurance) and Jon Isaacson (ARES Restoration)
October 2021 - SOCIAL EVENT - We celebrated the finale of the 2nd Annual SOCKTember 2021 with our 1st Annual Restoration & Insurance Professionals Costume Dance Party hosted by Reliable Contents Services (Tukwila, WA)
September 2021 (003) - Puyallup, WA - Contractors discussion of issues and creative solutions going into 2022.
August 2021 (002) - Puyallup, WA - Contractors discussion regarding creative solutions for hiring employees in light of recent challenges in the workforce.
July 2021 (001) - Puyallup, WA - Contractors discussion regarding the recent updates to the IICRC S500 Water damage mitigation and restoration standards
March 2022 (006) - Puyallup, WA - Guest speaker Ben Justesen (Moses Lake, WA) on the topic of customizing and defending Xactimate estimates for insurance claims. Thank you to our hosts, the Puyallup-Sumner Chamber of Commerce.
February 2022 (005) Puyallup, WA - Restorers Discussion
January 2022 (004) - Puyallup, WA - Presentation by Ben Cushman (Deschutes Law Group) addressing Mechanics Liens for Contractors in Washington. Thank you to our hosts, the Puyallup-Sumner Chamber of Commerce.
December 2021 - NO MEETING - We encourage you to attend the Business Roundtable hosted by The Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce. Moderated by Stephen Harrington (Cross Insurance) and Jon Isaacson (ARES Restoration)
November 2021 - NO MEETING - We encourage you to attend the Business Roundtable hosted by The Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce. Moderated by Stephen Harrington (Cross Insurance) and Jon Isaacson (ARES Restoration)
October 2021 - SOCIAL EVENT - We celebrated the finale of the 2nd Annual SOCKTember 2021 with our 1st Annual Restoration & Insurance Professionals Costume Dance Party hosted by Reliable Contents Services (Tukwila, WA)
September 2021 (003) - Puyallup, WA - Contractors discussion of issues and creative solutions going into 2022.
August 2021 (002) - Puyallup, WA - Contractors discussion regarding creative solutions for hiring employees in light of recent challenges in the workforce.
July 2021 (001) - Puyallup, WA - Contractors discussion regarding the recent updates to the IICRC S500 Water damage mitigation and restoration standards
Annual Community Event - SOCKTember
Join us September 2022 for the Third Annual - The DYOJO SOCKTember NEW Sock Raising Competition. We have a LOT of fun and do a LOT of good as we compete with each other to raise NEW socks for local charities.
