The DYOJO
Podcasts for Property Restoration and Skilled Trades

Podcasts for property restoration and skilled trades professionals, by skilled trades professionals.
The DYOJO Podcast - the weekly podcast for intentional restoration professionals

​Video episodes of the most widely viewed podcast on the internet with The DYOJO Podcast in the name. Watch our latest episode on The DYOJO Youtube Channel and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single second. 

Weekly podcast for intentional property restoration professionals 
  • New episodes drop every Thursday at 9am PST via YouTube, Spotify, Apple, etc.
  • For 2021 the majority of our podcast will be recorded LIVE so that our audience can interact with the show, watch via YouTube, LinkedIn, and/or Facebook.
  • The DYOJO Podcast helps Intentional Restorers to connect, collaborate, and conquer to shorten their DANG learning curve. 
Property restoration and skilled trades podcasts by others: 

  • IAQ Radio - Joe Hughes and Cliff Zlotnik
IAQ Radio is the OG of property restoration web-based audio content. Joe “Radio Joe” Hughes and Cliff “The Z Man” Zlotnik host the show, which is recorded live every Friday at noon. Every week they interview experts from the indoor air quality, building sciences, and disaster restoration industry. Both hosts have extensive backgrounds in the industry and draw from a laundry list of key characters who have helped grow our industry into what it is today. If you want to hear from historical figures in the property restoration space, IAQ Radio is the catalogue.
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  • GMS Podcast - Gerrett Stier
​You would be hard pressed to find a person in the property restoration industry who doesn’t like Gerrett Stier. He started out working in his family electrical construction company when he found a need in the property restoration industry for temporary power distribution boxes. Stier launched his business, GMS Distribution, in the middle of the 2008 recession and hasn’t looked back. He recently launched The GMS Podcast, and his genuine interest in grasping the unique services that his guests provide makes for a great discussion.
  • Episode 5 - Skill and luck with Jon Isaacson / The DYOJO 
  • Episode 48 - Be Intentional with Jon Isaacson / The DYOJO 
 
  • The Claim Clinic - Andy McCabe
​The Claim Clinic is the podcast of Andrew McCabe, author of The 24 Hour Tech. This podcast from the Godfather of Remote Estimating focuses on the nuances of insurance claims and property restoration with a variety of guests from multiple disciplines. The Claim Clinic is a master class of education for insurance claims professionals, “Through interviews with legendary disaster recovery experts.”  
  • Blue Collar Nation - Eric Sprague and Larry Wilberton
Eric “The Tech Whisperer” Sprague and Larry “Pineapple Man” Wilberton built their business, Shamrock Restoration, from scratch, learned their leadership lessons the hard way, and were able to sell their company at a profit. They now focus their efforts on helping business owners and company leaders with the pillars of success that they learned while in the trenches of their business. In addition to their Blue Collar Nation Podcast, they offer Morning Tech Meeting and have recently started Blue Collar Nation Radio, which is a 24/7 collection of content for service-based businesses.
  • The DYOJO Podcast (Jon Isaacson) is In the House Talking about Building a Great Company in the Restoration/Construction Field 
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  • Profiles in Risk - Antonio Canas
​​Profiles in Risk is the podcast of the Insurance Nerds network, offering an informative, fun and sometimes irreverent look at the insurance industry. This is the only recurring podcast dedicated to insurance careers, insurtech startups, and analysis of insurance current events.  
  • Blue is the New White Podcast - Josh Zolin
Josh Zolin is an author and the CEO of Windy City Restaurant Equipment Repair and Maintenence. The Blue is the New White Podcast follows the theme of his book by the same name, promoting career opportunities within the skilled trades. Josh believes that young people should receive as much information and encouragement to pursue these pathways as they do for traditional higher education.   
  • The Business Bookshelf Podcast - Lance Peppler 
What is the value of a good book? When the right book comes along, helping shape your mindset and habits for success, you shorten your DANG learning curve. Lance Peppler, through The Business Bookshelf Podcast, is helping you shorten the process for deciphering which book you should read next. Lance has a friendly, conversational approach that draws out the impact of the ideas that his guests have published.
  • Jon Isaacson / The DYOJO - Guest 2021
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  • Elevate Podcast - Dan Cassara
​Join CORE Group CEO Dan Cassara in conversation with the property restoration and insurance industry leaders and thinkers. In this new series, brought to you by CORE Group, the thought leaders of the industry will provide insight into the past, present, and potential futures of property restoration, as well as what can be done to elevate the industry to new
  • Jon Isaacson / The DYOJO - Guest 2021
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  • Ask The Expert - Michelle Blevins
​Restoration and Remediation (R&R) Magazines's Ask the Expert videos give you insight on specific restoration industry-related topics, through the eyes of the real experts. Check back often for new videos with new experts and new topics!
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  • Straight Talk - Jeff Cross 
Straight Talk is a webcast from Jeff Cross, the editorial director of ISSA Media. It provides a wealth of knowledge for insurance professionals who are navigating life in a pandemic so that they can help themselves, teams, families and clients continue to operate safely.
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  • Restore Your Power to Succeed Podcast - Rachel Stewart
From Xcelerate Restoration Software, this is Restore Your Power to Succeed. A podcast to help restoration professionals succeed both personally and in business. This podcast is dedicated to teaching what top-performers in the restoration industry has learned. From leadership, personal growth, and managing and growing teams, to addressing industry-specific pain points, this podcast is for everyone who has a desire to grow.

  • Flip This Risk - Karen Hardy 
 Dr. Karen Hardy, “The Risk Management Storyteller,” discusses “the human factor of risk-taking and how it influences our business and personal achievements.” Dr. Hardy has committed her professional career towards helping millions break free from the crippling fears of risk by using creative problem-solving methods, and brings her years of experience and achievement to her podcast.

  • Adjuster Talk - Jason Heenan
Jason Heenan hosts this podcast which gives an insider's view into the work of being an insurance adjuster. Whether listeners are interested in pursuing this career path or want to balance their knowledge of policies with how they are executed in the field, Adjuster Talk gathers professionals from around the world to discuss approaches to claims.

  • Disaster Podcaster - Klark Brown 
 A real and raw discussion on property restoration topics that vary from best practices, stories, guests, and industry trends.
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  • IN the Know - The CPCU Society Unscripted
​IN the Know is your podcast connection to the top innovators, strategists, storytellers, thought leaders, movers, shakers, and go-getters in the risk management and insurance community. Along with host Chris Hampshire—an insurance industry veteran, CPCU designation holder, and a CPCU Society volunteer leader—you'll get an INside, UNSCRIPTED look at how they got here, where they’re going, and how YOU can benefit from their experience and INsight.
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
The DYOJO resources for property restoration and skilled trades podcasts:
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Testimonials for The DYOJO:

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