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You can purchase How To Suck Less At Estimating: Habits For Better Project Outcomes while it's still a #1 NEW RELEASE (According to Aamazon).

How To Suck Less At Estimating, was written for:
  • The aspiring professional who wants to advance in their career.
  •  Estimators and project managers who want to level up their abilities in estimating.
  • The new manager who has been thrown into a position without much training or direction. 
  • The business owner who either needs some direction or another voice sharing these core principles.

Early Reviews for This Book:

With his latest book, Jon Isaacson again demonstrates why he is a “go to” resource for so many people in the property restoration industry. - Luke Draeger

As usual, Jon provides great material with actionable details. - David Smith

It’s so refreshing to finally see all of this often-guarded information transcribed from an industry expert to words on a page. - Josh Zolin
The DYOJO Publications
Books, blogs, and articles for Property Restoration Contractors and Insurance Claims Professionals

Jon Isaacson, the Intentional Restorer, has written for trade publications including:
  • Cleaning and Restoration (C&R) Magazine
  • Restoration and Remediation (R&R) Magazine
  • Cleanfax Magazine
  • Claims Pages
  • Insurance Nerds
  • Young, Fabulous, and Self-Employed (YFS) 
  • Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) 
  • The Daily Positive 
  • And more...​

Jon Isaacson Featured Articles for Property Restoration Contractors and Insurance Claim Professionals

Books from The DYOJO for Property Restoration Contractors and Insurance Claims Professionals

Articles for Property Restoration Contractors and Insurance Claims Professionals

Recent Construction and Insurance Articles Published by Jon Isaacson

  • ​The Mindset and Habits for Claims Estimating Success as a New Independent Adjuster (ClaimsPages) ​
  • Reflections of the 75th Annual RIA Convention (R&R Magazine)
  • Resolving Insurance Claims Disputes with Bill Wilson – Book Review of When Words Collide (InsNerds)
    Leadership Distinctives of an Industry Giant (R&R Magazine)

Books for Property Restoration Contractors and Insurance Claims Professionals

The DYOJO Estimating Book

​BOOK #1 - Be Intentional: Estimating (2020) - 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. Developing the right mindset and habits for yourself and your team to succeed with estimating property insurance claims.  
  • ​Available in Kindle and paperback through Amazon 
  • ​Contact The DYOJO about discounts when you bulk order for your team​

The DYOJO Workplace Culture Book

​​BOOK #2 - AVAILABLE NOW​ - Be Intentional: Culture  (2021) How the Small Things Enhance or Undermine Your Culture. This book was written in collaboration with a cadre of talented co-authors including Luke Draeger, Lisa Lavender, Andrew G. McCabe, Dr. Leroy Nunery II, Elan Pasmanick, David Princeton, Chris Stanley, Jeremy Watkin, and contributions from many others, including the introduction by Michelle Blevins. 
  • Available in Kindle and paperback through Amazon
  • Contact The DYOJO about discounts when you bulk order for your team
  • ​​Amazon Author Page for Jon Isaacson ​

The DYOJO Project Management Book

BOOK #3 Author Jon Isaacson, The Intentional Restorer, uses a unique blend of narrative, personal experience, and humor to bring life to otherwise dry concepts. His third book in the Be Intentional series, So, You Want To Be A Project Manager? is a primer on the mindset and habits for success as a project manager. If you are wanting to pursue a career in project management, this book will encourage and challenge you on your journey. If you are responsible for hiring and training project managers, this book will help you reinforce the roles and responsibilities of the position. If you are an owner or a manager, this book will help you communicate the process to your team.
  • Available in Kindle and paperback through Amazon
  • Contact The DYOJO about discounts when you bulk order for your team
  • ​​Amazon Author Page for Jon Isaacson

The DYOJO Insurance Estimating Book

BOOK #4 - How To Suck Less At Estimating: Habits For Better Project Outcomes
Project outcomes in the skilled trades are tied to the estimating process. Good estimating is marked by the thoroughness of data capture (site observation) and the accuracy of data input (bidding). Author Jon Isaacson, The Intentional Restorer, shares his two decades of professional experience to help anyone involved with, or interested in, the art of estimating to shorten their DANG learning curve for improvement.
  • Available in Kindle and paperback through Amazon
  • Contact The DYOJO about discounts when you bulk order for your team
  • ​​Amazon Author Page for Jon Isaacson

Book Reviews for Property Restoration Contractors

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