What is this book about?This book will help sharpen your senses for taking on greater challenges in your professional development. The value of this book is in setting the right growth mindset for approaching insurance repairs and developing habits that will lead you down the path of success with the resources available to you. * If you are new to estimating property damage repairs, this book will help you to form a much better understanding of the framework for clear and consistent estimates. * If you have been using working in property restoration and using Xactimate for a while but have been frustrated with poor results, this book will help you correct many of those bad habits that commonly plague poorly structured teams. * If you are an adjuster or a claims review professional, this will help you understand the estimating dynamics and will be a tool that will help you better converse with restoration professionals. ?* If one of your responsibilities is to train estimators and/or build a team, this book will help you to present the foundational information to your team members and will provide them with resources that will supplement your hands on training.

Be Intentional: Estimating: Developing the right mindset and habits for yourself and your team to succeed with estimating property insurance claims

Business & Money

Isaacson, Jonathan L.

Insurance

Bowker

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.\nThis Book is Intended For: Construction professionals who seek to grow their career opportunities through pursuing the role of project management. Project managers who need some guidance to better understand leadership development and execute their position. Managers and owners who are looking for some assistance in helping their team members develop in their skills and responsibilities in project management. 
“Jon Isaacson’s commitment and passion to develop intentionally is shared throughout this book. This book serves to advance the Be Intentional mantra that Jon embodies in all that he does.” – David Princeton, Principal Consultant, Advocate Claim Service LLC (Muskego, WI) 
“This book is incredible. It’s like you’ve written a ‘How To’ guide on my life over the past 20 years. I just wish I had access to this when I was going through it. Definitely doesn’t suck.” - Rob MacPherson, Manager of National Estimating Services, DKI Canada (Orangeville, ON)“This third book by Jon Isaacson is arguably his best yet. In an industry facing greater hiring struggles than ever, it is imperative to connect the dots between hiring and recruiting, and leadership and retention. Don't be deceived by the title. With real stories of real restorers and other leaders woven throughout, So, You Want to Be a Project Manager? is for any leader looking to dial in on leadership, and the importance in restoration of creating a team with the right balance of technical skills, personal skills, and a desire to serve.” - Michelle Blevins, Owner and Publisher, C&R Magazine (Troy, MI)

So, You Want To Be A Project Manager?: Mindset and Habits for Growth (Be Intentional)

Business Culture

DYOJO, The

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. 
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

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