Resilience, leadership, and the future of adjusting—Natalie Arroyave has lived it all. With 14+ years in field operations, business development, and complex claims, she’s built Adjuster Hour, a nationally recognized platform empowering adjusters across the country. In this episode of The Adjuster Coach Podcast, host Pablo Gonzalez dives into Natalie’s journey, exploring how she’s turned career challenges into opportunities, what true leadership looks like in adjusting, and how the profession is evolving with new technology, training, and community. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned veteran, you’ll come away with strategies to build resilience and thrive in this demanding but rewarding industry.

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🤔 What would you do if you lost your job, had a newborn on the way, and went eight months without a paycheck? For Ryan Sorenson, the answer was to reinvent himself and break into the insurance adjusting world.

In this episode, host Pablo Gonzalez sits down with Ryan to unpack his journey from cardiac rehab therapist to independent adjuster. Ryan shares how he turned a career layoff in 2023 into an opportunity to build a future in claims adjusting—navigating licensing, training, networking, and his first deployment under high personal pressure.

Listeners will hear firsthand:

• The challenges of transitioning from healthcare into adjusting
• How Ryan managed perseverance during months of financial uncertainty
• The differences between desk, field, CAT adjusting, and loss prevention
• Lessons learned from a rookie’s first deployment and what new adjusters should expect

Whether you’re just getting licensed or searching for your first deployment, Ryan’s story will inspire you to stay the course. This episode is packed with practical insights, motivation, and a behind-the-scenes look at building a career in independent insurance adjusting.

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🤔 What if breaking into independent adjusting didn’t mean years of waiting for your first storm deployment or getting lost in the “adjuster lottery”? In this episode of The Adjuster Coach Podcast, Pablo Gonzalez sits down with Chris Stanley—founder of IA Path, 19-time Amazon #1 bestselling author, and host of the Independent Adjuster Podcast.

Chris has helped more than 5,000 people start their adjusting careers, with a focus on auto claims as the fastest way to get working in the field. From skipping the dreaded “2–5 year experience” requirement to building a roadmap that actually gets you hired, Chris shares how new adjusters can move from licensed to deployed without waiting on luck.

Along the way, you’ll hear stories of his unconventional lifestyle (yes, raising a family on a sailboat), his perspective on writing for adjusters, and why he believes the industry offers not just a career—but freedom. Whether you’re brand new or looking to pivot, this episode is packed with insights to help you chart your own course in independent adjusting.

What’s it really like to live life on the road as a field adjuster? In this episode of The Adjuster Coach Podcast, Pablo Gonzalez sits down with adjuster and Xactimate Mobile instructor, Julian Badillo, for a raw, inside look at the daily grind.

From booking housing and finding food on the fly, to climbing ladders in storm-damaged neighborhoods, Julian shares the travel hacks, safety lessons, and tech tools that keep him efficient and sharp in the field. Along the way, he reflects on his journey into adjusting, how he became a go-to XM8 Mobile trainer, and what the future of AI means for the industry.

Whether you’re brand new to adjusting or you’re out there chasing claims, this episode is packed with practical tips and road-tested wisdom.

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Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to be an insurance adjuster? From chasing catastrophic storms across the country to handling daily claims right in your hometown, adjusting offers incredible opportunities—but also a steep learning curve.

In this very first episode of The Adjuster Coach Podcast, host Pablo Gonzalez—career coach, bilingual communicator, and veteran of 25+ years in the insurance industry—breaks down everything you need to know to launch your adjusting career with confidence. You’ll learn the difference between staff and independent adjusters, how CAT claims compare to daily claims, what tools and training you actually need, and the smartest way to get work even without prior experience.

Pablo has helped over 12,000 people become licensed adjusters, and now he’s pulling back the curtain on the industry to help you avoid rookie mistakes and build a sustainable, rewarding career from the start.

Listen in to discover:

• What adjusters really do (and why it matters)
• Staff vs. independent paths—the pros and cons of each
• Why CAT and daily claims demand different skills
• The essential software, training, and networking moves to get hired
• How to build the complete package and stand out in a crowded field

Whether you’re just curious about the industry or ready to make a career change, this episode will set the foundation for your journey as an adjuster.

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IA Path: Over 50 IA firms waive the experience requirement for IA Path grads for auto adjusting. It’s not just a course—it’s a career-launching system. Start your journey at IAPath.com.

AdjusterPro: Your trusted resource for adjuster licensing. Visit http://www.adjusterpro.com/pablo and use discount code PABLO5 for 5% off and no tax.

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