The DYOJO Podcast
Podcast of The DYOJO Way for Intentional Restorers. Helping insurance claims professionals, i.e. property restoration contractors and adjusters, to shorten their DANG learning curve by developing the mindset and habits for achieving their goals.
This podcast is hosted by restorer and author, Jon Isaacson, The Intentional Restorer. Somehow we are able to gather growth-minded professionals who share the mindsets and habits that have helped them develop their careers and businesses.
This podcast is hosted by restorer and author, Jon Isaacson, The Intentional Restorer. Somehow we are able to gather growth-minded professionals who share the mindsets and habits that have helped them develop their careers and businesses.
The most mediocre podcast in the skilled trades industry.
Sponsors of The DYOJO Podcast
Restoration Industry Association (RIA) Join your fellow intentional restorers at the RIA 2022 International Restoration Convention and Industry Expo, April 11-13 at the Peppermill Casino in Reno, NV. Let them know The DYOJO sent you.
Office Services by Brandi, LLC provides unparalleled personalized bookkeeping services to a broad range of clients in many states. Brandi helps tackle the never ending list to be done in the restoration industry by handling the R&M billings, collections and many other key areas to take the burden off the owners.
Restoration Technical Institute (RTI) provides world-class training. Designed for those who serve the Restoration, Cleaning and Industries related to the Built Environment
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- New episodes are released on Thursdays at 9am PST
- The Podcast of and for intentional restorers
Watch a Recent Episode of The DYOJO Podcast
- Watch The DYOJO Podcast on YouTube
- New episodes are released on Thursdays at 9am PST
- Bonus clips are released throughout the week, often on Mondays
- The Podcast of and for intentional restorers
What is The DYOJO Podcast
We are helping property restoration technicians, managers, owners, and contractors to shorten their DANG learning curve for personal and professional development. Our awesome guests from within the property restoration industry more than make up for our lack of talent.
Topics include starting a restoration company, developing your Xactimate skills, improving the insurance claims process, employee engagement in the construction industry, and a host of other relevant discussions for growth minded property restoration professionals.
- Water damage restoration podcast
- Fire damage restoration podcast
- Insurance claims repairs podcast
- Property restoration podcast
Topics include starting a restoration company, developing your Xactimate skills, improving the insurance claims process, employee engagement in the construction industry, and a host of other relevant discussions for growth minded property restoration professionals.
- The DYOJO Podcast can be heard on Spotify, Apple, Anchor and Google podcasting platforms
- New episodes of The DYOJO Podcast premiere Thursdays at 9am PST
- You can WATCH via The DYOJO Youtube and LISTEN via Spotify and Apple podcasting platforms
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The podcast that has so many listeners saying, "What is this?"
and "How do I get this off of my podcast playlist?"
and "How do I get this off of my podcast playlist?"
Upcoming Guests and Episodes of The DYOJO Podcast
Upcoming guests and episodes of The DYOJO Podcast Season 3:
Season 3 of The DYOJO Podcast will start Thursday, July 22, 2021. Video will release on Youtube/thedyojo and audio will be distributed to Spotify, Apple, and Anchor at 9am PST.
The Xactimate Sessions
File 001 - Learning Xactimate from scratch with Greg Power
The DYOJO Podcast, Episode 65
We are kicking this season off with a multi-part series, The Xactimate Sessions, designed to help remove some of the fears and misconceptions around this prevalent software system. Read more HERE or watch the kick off video HERE.
The Xactimate Sessions will include discussions on the mindset and habits for success with estimating property insurance claims with top notch guests including:
Season 3 of The DYOJO Podcast will start Thursday, July 22, 2021. Video will release on Youtube/thedyojo and audio will be distributed to Spotify, Apple, and Anchor at 9am PST.
The Xactimate Sessions
File 001 - Learning Xactimate from scratch with Greg Power
The DYOJO Podcast, Episode 65
We are kicking this season off with a multi-part series, The Xactimate Sessions, designed to help remove some of the fears and misconceptions around this prevalent software system. Read more HERE or watch the kick off video HERE.
The Xactimate Sessions will include discussions on the mindset and habits for success with estimating property insurance claims with top notch guests including:
- Greg Power - a project manager/estimator who learned Xactimate rapidly with no prior industry experience. Greg will share some insights on how he approached learning Xacitmate which will be helpful to aspiring estimators and training managers alike.
- Chris Tilkov - a former project manager/estimator who used his experience to create Ask Aime, an industry-leading resource for expediting internal estimate reviews.
- Brian Austin - director of instructional design as Verisk, Xactware Division (the parent company for Xactimate). Brian discusses the broad menu of resources available directly from the creators of the program.
- Mathew Allen - an independent adjuster and creator of Adjuster TV, who has a passion for elevating the claims experience through helping adjusters and contractors to educate and empower themselves to thrive.
- Nick Sharp - a former project manager/estimator who is now an instructor at Reets Drying Academy. Nick will dive deeper into some of the elements of estimating specific to mitigation.
- Ben Justesen - is both an active full-service restoration company owner, Just Right Cleaning & Construction (JRCC), as well as an Xactimate trainer through his company Enlightened Restoration Solutions (ERS). Ben shares from his vast experience with mastering the program to write an estimate with "no fluff" that you can defend and be profitable with.
- Joyce Gabriel - a senior project manager with training responsibilities shares her tips and tricks for helping others to grow as estimators.
Past episodes of The DYOJO Podcast, the weekly podcast for intentional property restoration professionals:
Season 2 (2021)
Season 2 (2021)
- Episode 64 Benchmarks of Growth (6 of 6) Building and Hiring for the Restoration Company that you Want to be with Andrew Golkin (Manasas, VA) Video
- Episode 63 Benchmarks of Growth (5 of 6) The Intention to be Resourceful and Helpful as a Leader and a Team with O.P. Almarez (West Covina, CA) Video
- Episode 62 Benchmarks of Growth (4 of 6) The Importance of a Value Driven Adminstrative Team with Whitney Wiseman (Jupiter, FL) Video
- Episode 61 Building a Career, Growing as a Leader, and Elevating the Skilled Trades with Josh Zolin (Phoenix, AZ) + Lance Peppler, The Business Bookshelf Podcast joins us to discuss his top 5 books for 2021
- Episode 60 The Wild West of Property Restoration History (1970s & 80s) with Cliff Zlotnik, John Downey, Ken Larsen and Pete Consigli with special guest appearance by Ed Cross
- Episode 59 Benchmarks of Growth (3 of 6) Becoming an employer of choice with Tammy Birklid (Tacoma, WA)
- Episode 58 LIVE You Play to Win the (Program/TPA) Game with Tye Panzone, Regional TPA Manager (Bonney Lake, WA) + David Smith (Eugene, OR) currently recovering from TPA work, talks his experiences with some of the most difficult compliance programs Video
- Episode 57 Benchmarks of Growth (2 of 6): Gordy Powell, Georgia Clean (Atlanta, GA) Video
- Episode 56 LIVE - Phases of Career Growth with Doug Irwin, SVP On Side Restoration (Calgary, Alberta) + Benjamin Riccardi, Ironclad Restoration Marketing talks his new book Video
- Episode 55 Benchmarks of Growth (1 of 6): Lisa Lavender, Berks Fire Water Restorations (Reading, PA) "More is not always more when it comes to growth" Video
- Episode 54 LIVE - Assignment of Benefits (AOB) with Ed Cross and Pete Consigli (Palm Desert, CA) Video / Audio - this was our one year anniversary BIRTHDAY BASH
- Episode 53 LIVE - Personal and professional financial strategies to CAPitalize on your goals (Seattle, WA - PVJ 011) Video / Audio
- Episode 52 LIVE - Mergers and acquisitions in property restoration with Mark Springer (Bozeman, MT) Video / Audio
- Episode 51 LIVE - Can old dogs (like you) learn new tricks with David Olson (Seattle, WA) Video / Audio
- Episode 50 LIVE - Is soft skills training worth the time and investment with Larry Wilberton & Eric Sprague (Salt Lake City, UT) Video / Audio
- Episode 49 LIVE - Creating a purpose that is greater than a paycheck with Al Erisman (Bellevue, WA) Video / Audio
- Episode 48 LIVE - Resolving Insurance Claims Disputes with Bill Wilson and David Princeton (Nashville, TN) Video / Audio
- Episode 47 LIVE - The founder of Dri Eaz discusses life before, during, and after property restoration with Claude Blackburn (Bellingham, WA) Video / Audio
- Episode 46 LIVE - Be a Healthy (Water Damage Science) Skeptic with Ken Larsen (Santa Rosa Beach, FL) Video / Audio
- Episode 45 LIVE - Unleashing creativity for personal and professional development with Danny Morgan PVJ 010 (Reedsport, OR) Video / Audio
- Episode 44 - Pairing an innovator and an integrator in property restoration with Kevin Hussey (Baton Rouge, LA) Video / Audio
- Episode 43 - Communicating and connecting opportunities for growth to candidates with Alex Blagojevic (Vancouver, Canada) Video / Audio
- Episode 42 - Empowering your employees to create a positive customer experience with Jeremy Watkin (San Diego, CA) Video / Audio
- Episode 41 - An imperfect plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow with Mark Springer (Billings, MT) Video / Audio
- Episode 40 - The Docusketchers with Chris Phillipsen, Alex Blagojevic, Kevin Hussey and Jeff Turner Video / Audio
- Episode 39 - Thriving not just surviving with Shannon Tymosko, aka Lady Voltz - Kickass Careers (Toronto, Canada) Video / Audio
- Episode 38 - I'll show you how to do it with Chris Stanley (Lumberton, North Carolina) Video / Audio
- Episode 37 - Pro vs. Joe 009 - Lessons learned the hard way with Andy McCabe (Bend, OR) - Video / Audio
- Episode 36 - "Go learn it" and 20 years of business startup lessons with Lisa Lavender (Reading, PA) - Video / Audio
- Episode 35 - Pro vs. Joe 008 - David Princeton returns to dispel some rumors and set the facts straight about COVID claims (Muskego, WI) - Video / Audio
- Episode 34 - Idan Shpizear shares how growing your business starts with developing yourself (Los Angeles, CA) - Video / Audio
- Episode 33 - How unleashing creativity can cause your profits to soar with Stephen Harrington (Tacoma, WA) - Video / Audio
- Episode 32 - Pro vs. Joe 007 - with Bryan Close and David Princeton (Advocate Claim Service) solutions for home and business owners with coverage issues (Muskego, WI) - Video / Audio
- Episode 31 - Developing a better people process leads to better outcomes for all with Megan Biever and Kelsey Isaacson of Step Up 2 Success (Bellevue & Puyallup, WA) - Video / Audio
- Episode 30 - Achieving your dreams by developing a financial strategy with Terrilski Davis (Tacoma, WA) - Video / Audio
- Episode 29 - The long process of regulation for an industry association with Gordy Powell (Atlanta, GA) - Video / Audio
- Episode 28 - Do we care about price more than our customers with John Downey (Columbus, OH) - Video / Audio
- Episode 27 - Pro vs. Joe 006 - Creating value when working with property managers (Tacoma, WA) - Video / Audio
- Episode 26 - Playing nice in the insurance claims sandbox (rather than making it a litter box) with Ed Fogle (Baltimore, MD) - Video / Audio
- Episode 25 - Fear and loathing in social media with Michelle Blevins (Detroit, MI) - Video / Audio
- Episode 24 - FOMO your sales and your approach to adaptation with Pro vs. Joe 005 (Tacoma, WA) - Video / Audio
- Episode 23 - Uncovering the dark truths of working with adjusters with Kirk Matthews (Salem, OR) - Video / Audio
- Episode 22 - Growing your business without compromising your values with Lex Sisney (Santa Barbara, CA) - Video / Audio
- Episode 21 - Pro vs. Joe 004 - Motivating your team with vision (Tacoma, WA) - Video / Audio
- Episode 20 - Crisis leads to opportunity with Rachel Stewart (Mesa, AZ) - Video / Audio
- Episode 19 - Leading yourself first so that you can better lead others with Skylar Lewis (Temecula, CA) - Video / Audio
- Episode 18 - The growing pains of a young business - Pro vs. Joe 003 (Tacoma, WA) - Video / Audio
- Episode 17 - Train to obtain with Eric "The Tech Whisperer" Sprague of MorningTechMeeting.com (Salt Lake City, UT) - Video / Audio
- Episode 16 - Doing Good in Your Hood with a panel of guests including Tammy Birklid (Merit Construction), Bryan Reynolds (Anthem Coffee), Rick Dancer (Rick Dancer Media), Gerrett Stier (GMS Podcast) and William Mendoza (Rockland Firewater) - Video / Audio
- Episode 15 - No risk = No reward with Denis Beaulieu of Alliance Environmental (Thousand Oaks, CA) - Video / Audio
- Episode 14 - Pro vs. Joe 002 - Powering up with good relationships with Bryan Close (Tacoma, WA) - Video / Audio
- Episode 13 - Taking care of your partners with William Mendoza of Rockland Restoration (Bellflower, CA) - Video / Audio
- Episode 12 - Leadership motivation from real leaders who lead with Mike Kinney of Coppertop Construction (Eugene, OR) and David Smith who is currently recovering from a career in property restoration (Eugene, OR) - Video / Audio
- Episode 11 - Humor and using Instagram for your business with Water Damage Daily (@waterdamagedaily) - Video / Audio
- Episode 10 - Pro vs. Joe 001 - Branding fails and networking *New Segment with Bryan Close of All American Real Estate Services (Tacoma, WA) - Video / Audio
- Episode 9 - Silica sand and the power of humility with Mark Whatley of Actionable Insights (San Diego, CA) - Video / Audio
- Episode 8 - Extending the life of your restoration equipment with Elan Pasmanick of Born to Repair (San Diego, CA) - Video / Audio
- Episode 7 - Elevating your mold remediation game with Amy Siedlecki of The Mold Reporters (Portland, OR) - Video / Audio
- Episode 6 - Communication with insurance carriers with Raymond Tittmann of Tittmann Weix (Los Angeles, CA) - Video / Audio
- Episode 5 - Innovation is the new normal with Andrew McCabe of Claims Delegates (Bend, OR) - Video / Audio
- Episode 4 - Facing Adversity as an entrepreneur with Rick Dancer of Rick Dancer Media (Springfield, OR) - Video / Audio
- Episode 3 - Property restoration law and advocacy with Ed "The Restoration Lawyer" Cross of Edward H Cross & Associates - Video / Audio
- Episode 2 - Emergency management preparedness and planning with Edward Colson of Ready Northwest (Portland, OR) - Video / Audio
- Episode 1 - Insurance claims advocacy with David Princeton of Advocate Claim Serivce (WI) - Video / Audio
Pro vs. Joe - a podcast within The DYOJO Podcast
Season 1 was Hosted by Jon Isaacson "The Pro" and Bryan Close "The Joe", the dynamic duo discusses the ups and downs of transitioning your company into property insurance damage repairs. These discussion are both casual, often conducted while the hosts enjoy a nice cigar, whiskey and/or a local craft brew; as well as deeper dives into topics with guests who are subject matter experts. If you are considering starting a water or fire damage restoration company, you will find a lot of value in this "podcast within the [DYOJO] podcast."
- PVJ 010 Creativity at home and at work with Danny Morgan
- PVJ 009 Lessons learned the hard way with Andy McCabe
- PVJ 008 David Princeton returns to dispel some rumors and set the facts straight about COVID claims
- PVJ 007 David Princeton discusses solutions for home and business owners with coverage issues
- PVJ 006 Creating value when working with property managers
- PVJ 005 - FOMO your sales and your approach to adaptation
Become a sponsor of The DYOJO Podcast
Is your goal to connect your products and services with an audience base that has a growth mindset and is looking to push themselves and their teams to develop intentionally?
The DYOJO Podcast LIVE (note, captive audience) is a weekly podcast for intentional property restoration professionals, helping them shorten their DANG learning curve.
Sponsoring The DYOJO Podcast:
- Announced as an episode sponsor with link to site in opening monologue
- 90-120 second captive spot in the middle of the interview to directly highlight product/service - we can do this recorded (by you), interview style, or I can make the pitch.
- Thanks in closing monologue with a shout out for your product/service.
Sponsorship Levels:
- Bronze Level (one episode) + friends and family discount = CONTACT for Pricing
- Silver Level (three episodes) + friends and family discount = CONTACT for Pricing + ADD: Inclusion of your ad spot / video in our products and services channel with customized commentary by host and “The DYOJO” treatment
- Gold Level - customized plan = CONTACT for Pricing
The DYOJO Podcast airs LIVE Thursdays 9am PST on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Audio is distributed through platforms such as Apple, Spotify, Google, etc. www.thedyojo.com/listen
Prior Sponsors of The DYOJO Podcast have included:
- Ed Cross - The Restoration Lawyer
- Xcelerate Restoration Software
- Enlightened Restoration Services
- iRestore Restoration Software
- Advocate Claim Service
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
