Ep. 37 Lessons learned the hard way with Andy McCabe PVJ 009

Andrew G. McCabe, aka The Godfather of Remote Estimating, returns to The DYOJO Podcast Episode 37 to discuss Lessons Learned the Hard Way. Andy was a guest on Episode 5 sharing his thoughts on innovation in relationship to his experiences with Matterport and other technological advances for construction scoping and property restoration estimating. During this Pro vs. Joe discussion, Andy shares some funny and harrowing stories, including being called in by the State of Oregon Insurance Board. Bryan digs a bit deeper into the question of whether or not contractors should charge a fee for their insurance claims estimates. Topics for Pro vs. Joe Episode 009 include: Recent classic movie remakes including Dune, Mad Max and Blade Runner Perspectives on corporate greed - Dan Price's comments on the recent Allstate layoffs Public adjuster licensing, insurance claims and Andy' NOT being a contractor Getting kicked out of a claims conference and knowing when contractors step outside of the grey areas Mr. McCabe shares some funny and precarious stories from his 20 plus years in the property restoration industry to help contractors consider means to keep their focus in the right areas. The DYOJO Podcast is the INFOtainment podcast for the skilled trades. Our discussion with Andy McCabe has plenty of tips that will help our listeners to shorten their DANG learning curve for personal and professional development. Hosts & Guests: Andy McCabe - www.claimsdelegates.com (Bend, OR) Bryan Close - www.allamericanres.com (Tacoma, WA) Jon Isaacson - www.thedyojo.com (Tacoma, WA) The DYOJO Podcast on Youtube and Spotify - www.thedyojo.com/listen The DYOJO Podcast - the INFOtainment podcast for the skilled trades. Helping you shorten your DANG learning curve. WATCH on The DYOJO Youtube or LISTEN on Apple and/or Spotify. Please subscribe, like and share with your network.