The Independent Adjuster Podcast (IA Path)
Ready to stop gambling with your career and start winning?
The Independent Adjuster Podcast is where Pathfinders like you find clarity, take action, and escape the traditional grind of the adjuster industry.
Host Chris Stanley redefines success with the EXP Free Path, teaching you how to think differently, act boldly, and claim your future without waiting for luck or experience. It’s time to build a career that works for you, one episode at a time.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 300
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
IA 19: The Cornerstone of Estimatics
In episode 19 of the IA Path Podcast, Chris reassures you that estimatics is not rocket science, that keeping it simple is the cornerstone of estimating, and that you can write an estimate.
IA 18: INTERVIEW Focus on the Moment
Steve Benson CEO of Badger Mapping shares what his experience as an adjuster, sales rep, and now CEO has taught him about the importance of focusing on the moment.
Try Badger Mapping out for free by…
IA 17: The Diabetes, The Deer, and Jesus
This is a hilarious conversation that includes the 4 key elements of a successful inspection conversation.
1. Introduction
2. Their Story
3. Confirm the Damage Area
4. Set Expectations
IA 16: The 4 Key Elements of a Successful Inspection Conversation
In this episode, Chris guides you through the 4 key elements of a successful inspection conversations.
1. Introduction - Who you are and who you work for
2. Their Story - Ask them for their story. Yo…
IA 15: Defense WIns Championships and Offense Sells Commercials
Episode 15 brings the sports arena to auto damage appraising. Focusing on the important of a good status and the difference between good and bad status'.
IA 14: The Insured vs The Claimant
In this episode, I go over the insured and the claimants in an auto claim. I also cover the mindset behind each of them and the different coverage types in a claim.
13 Fires, Flares, and Skirts
Learn what may save you in a fire, where your cars skirt is, and the real purpose of a cowl.
12 The People of the Appraisal Company
In this episode, I go through the different people that you may work with at Independent Appraisal Companies.
11 The 7 Essential Tools of a Modern Auto Damage Appraiser
Today I talk about the essential tools of a modern auto damage appraiser.
- Mile Tracking Software - Mile IQ
- Map Software - Badger Mapping
- Laptop - Microsoft Surface
- Phone - Smart Phone
- Internet Conne…
10 The Major Operations of a Repair Estimate
In this episode we go over the major operations of a repair estimate.
09 A Day in the Life of an Adjuster
Episode 09 breakdowns a day in the life of an adjuster. Specifically me, Chris Stanley, and what my day looks like. It's a lot to get talked about in 5 minutes. Put together with me having WAY TOO MU…
08 It's Time to Light Up and Grille
In episode 08 Chris talks about two more parts of the front of your vehicle, the grille and the headlights.
06 Give Windows, Not Deadlines
Episode 06 covers how to make it easier to call & set appointments. Chris offers tips he has learned from 8 years of experience.
05 What Jesus Has in Common With a Bumper Cover
In episode 05 you'll learn what Jesus has in common with a bumper cover. Listen to learn that along with the 3 major parts of a front bumper.
07 The People at The Body Shop
In episode 07 I go over the major players you work with at a body shop. Discover how to connect with them, their mindsets, and what their role is within the shop.
04 Do I Want to Be an Auto Damage Appraiser - Part 3 The Perks & Cons
In this episode we cover 3 of the major perks and 3 of the major cons of being an auto damage appraiser.
03 The Pay of an Auto Damage Appraiser
In episode 3 of the IA Path Podcast we continue to help you answer the question, "Do I want to be an auto appraiser?" Here in part 2, we talk about the different pay that is available whether you wor…
02 Do I Want to be an Auto Appraiser - Part 1
This is Part 1 of a 3 part series entitled, "Do I wanted to be an auto appraiser?" Today we will talk about the some of the options that present an auto damage appraiser. Career, part- time, and the …
01: What Being an Auto Damage Appraiser Is and IS NOT All About
In episode 1 of the IA Path Podcast I go over some of what is involved with being an auto damage appraiser and dispell from of the myths about what requires to be one.
00 Secret Introduction
In this 00 episode I cover some of the reason I've started a podcast for and about Auto Damage Appraisers.