Is adjusting fit for a family?: Adjustments in Life Podcast (E 15)
In this episode, Alan’s guest is his real life better half, Becky Olson. Together they share how they were able to be successful in this industry all while traveling and working with their five kids on the road. They also discuss the importance of your spouse knowing and understanding the daily life of being on deployment. Can this career work for a family? Listen to find out.
Are you prepared?: Adjustments in Life Podcast (E 14)
In the wake of 2021’s first hurricane of the Atlantic hurricane season, Alan talks about how all adjusters can be better prepared for upcoming deployments. Check it out!
To RV or not to RV—that is the question: Adjustments in Life Podcast (E 13)
In this episode, co-host Jason Dyson returns to discuss with Alan the pros and cons of using an RV or paying for a hotel room while on deployment as an adjuster. If this has been on your mind or you have been contemplating buying an RV, this will be an episode you don’t want to miss.
Daily claims or CAT adjuster: Adjustments in Life Podcast (E 12)
In this episode, Alan answers another common question asked by newcomers to the industry. Have you ever wondered which is the better route to take? Alan explains some of the key differences in being a daily claims adjuster versus being a CAT adjuster. This could be the information you have been needing to better your career.
Claiming your position with the adjusting firms: Adjustments in Life Podcast (E 11)
In this episode, Alan speaks of how to gain the upper hand and position yourself at the highest level with the firms when it comes to deployments. Alan reflects on what he did to prove his worth and place himself on the first call list with the many firms he works for. This is an episode for adjusters of all experience levels. Another great podcast you don’t want to miss.
How Aerial Technology can increase your income: Adjustments in Life Podcast (E 10)
In this episode, Alan and co-Host Jason Dyson sit with Sean Rogers of Advanced Claims Technology to discuss the benefits of what modern technology has done for the claims industry. Sean Rogers explains who ACT is and how adjusters can benefit from using their products.
The secret to Getting Paid for Your Claims: Adjustments in Life Podcast (E 9)
Friend, colleague, and co-host Jason Dyson tells his journey of the path he took through his 19 year career, from working staff to transitioning into being and IA. Jason tells us the real secret of how to get paid for your claims.
Which Path do I Take—Staff Adjuster or IA?: Adjustments in Life Podcast (E 8)
In this episode, Alan chats with long time friend Jim Steele, who has spent his career working on the staff adjuster side of claims in addition to working directly with the IA’s. They discuss the industry and differences between working as an IA and a Staff. Jim has spent many years in the industry handling many roles within one of the nations largest insurance providers. If you have been curious or thought you may want to work as a staff adjuster, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
Snow-mageddon in Texas: Adjustments in Life Podcast (E 7)
During this episode, Alan discusses the winter storm that swept through Texas in February 2021. He gives a inside perspective of what the claims were like and shares the feedback he was given from the top industry managers about learning opportunities and key points of what adjusters need to improve on when handling these types of claims. And as a special treat, stay tuned until the very end to hear about what Good Friday means to him.
Go Slow but Hurry Up! A Conversation with Derek Crumpton: Adjustments in Life Podcast (E 6)
Derek Crumpton has a conversation with Alan and tells his story of starting his career as a staff adjuster for one of the nations largest insurance carriers, leaving the Industry to work as a contractor for several years and then returning to the Industry as an Independent Adjuster. Recorded in December 2020, Derek gives valuable advice as manager on very unique account and reveals his special secret to how he became a Texas Brisket BBQ champion. Don’t miss out!
