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Jon Isaacson

Jon Isaacson

Jon Isaacson, The Intentional Restorer, is an author and host of The DYOJO Podcast. The goal of The DYOJO is to help growth-minded restoration professionals shorten their DANG learning curve for personal and professional development. You can watch The DYOJO Podcast on YouTube on Thursdays at 9 a.m. PST, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. 

Jon recently released, So, You Want To Be A Project Manager? written to help restorers develop the mindset and habits for success with project management. This is the third book in the Be Intentional series. Previous titles address the topics of Insurance Claims Estimating and Workplace Culture. 

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Creative Training Techniques to Motivate Employees and Achieve Company Goals

Jon Isaacson
Jon Isaacson
December 20, 2024
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Find out how creative training techniques can transform employee engagement and boost company performance. Learn to reframe challenges, focus on underlying goals and build skills through real-world practice.



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How to Properly Implement Technology to Improve Restoration Workflows

Jon Isaacson
Jon Isaacson
June 6, 2022
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This rundown of the foundational elements to better incorporate technology and software will help you improve your organizational systems.


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The Old New: Embracing a Restorative Mindset

The Intentional Restorer
Jon Isaacson
Jon Isaacson
February 9, 2022
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Jon Isaacson shares a story that points to the power of breathing fresh life into existing assets. “As we celebrate the dawn of a new year, perhaps this year isn’t as much about chasing what is new –manufacturing, remodeling, or accumulating – but discovering what is already there and putting the pieces together just a bit more concisely. The old new.”


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Keeping It Simple in 2022

Back to the Future: How Restorers Can Keep It Simple in 2022

The Intentional Restorer
Jon Isaacson
Jon Isaacson
December 8, 2021
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“If the Jon from five years ago has anything further to add, perhaps this idea still has merit: ‘Your office is your second home. Arguably, you spend more time in your workspace with your work peeps than with your actual family, so making it an enjoyable and functional environment should be a priority,’” Jon Isaacson writes.


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Reconsider How You Think About the Workplace

The Intentional Restorer
Jon Isaacson
Jon Isaacson
November 10, 2021
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This article likely will not convince you to become a soccer player, but maybe it will remind you to stop and think about whether your frustration is aimed at the right causes. Many employers are struggling to recruit, hire, and retain good talent. This isn’t a new problem but recent events have compounded the issue. As I have said in prior articles, blaming the current workforce will not help you turn the tide. You need a winning perspective.


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Becoming the Leader Your Team Needs: Inspiring Your People to Pursue Excellence

The Intentional Restorer
Jon Isaacson
Jon Isaacson
October 6, 2021
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Apply the same investigative mindset we teach our teams to use in water-damaged homes when you are dealing with interpersonal and organizational challenges.


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An Estimator Who Can’t Install vs. an Installer Who Can’t Estimate

The Intentional Restorer
Jon Isaacson
Jon Isaacson
September 3, 2021
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If you are an installer who wants to get out of the field and grow your career by pursuing estimating, I would hope this article is helpful in setting you on the right path with regards to the mindset and habits you will need to succeed. Likewise, if you are considering going out on your own as a small business owner or contractor, you will need to quickly learn to develop the skills necessary to estimate accurately and run a profitable business.


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The Intentional Restorer

Training Restoration Technicians to Sketch for Xactimate

Jon Isaacson
Jon Isaacson
August 9, 2021
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Many restoration contractors, business owners, and managers struggle to train their teams to clearly and consistently document the story of the loss. Every insurance claims estimate, especially those composed in Xactimate, need two key things.
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Organizational Awareness Can Lead to Greatness

Restoring Success
Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
Jon Isaacson
Jon Isaacson
August 5, 2021
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Every function, position and individual within the company plays an important role contributing to the results of the company. People who perform consistently excellent typically have a well-developed sense of organizational awareness.
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The Intentional Restorer

Reflections of the 75th Annual RIA Convention

Jon Isaacson
Jon Isaacson
July 13, 2021
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In the midst of celebrating all of this amazing history and looking to build upon the advocacy momentum of recent years, one nugget that stuck out to me was the power of humility. 
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