Julian Badillo didn't take the traditional path to becoming one of the youngest NACA board members and an Xactimate Mobile trainer for Pilot Catastrophe—he sent 300+ emails in a single month, turned grief into purpose, and bet on himself when others doubted. In this episode, Julian breaks down his mobile-first workflow from front door to closed claim, shares why AI is both threat and advantage to adjusters, and explains how he built his career on Facebook groups and stubborn persistence. From The Sims to sketch AR, from Puerto Rican pronunciation debates to the ethics of large language models, Julian brings raw honesty about the feast-or-famine reality of independent adjusting while showing exactly how to create opportunities when storms aren't hitting. Plus: the father voicemail story you need to hear, why seasoned adjusters get estimates wrong, and the billboard message inspired by his late brother Ryan. Whether you're struggling to break in or looking to level up your exact mobile game, Julian's "all in" philosophy might be exactly what you need to hear.

Key Topics:

• Xactimate Mobile workflow and sketch AR capabilities
• AI tools in adjusting (ChatGPT, Xact AI, Google Notebook LM)
• Building a career through networking and volume outreach
• The future of independent adjusting post-2024 hurricane season
• Common estimating mistakes from rookies to veterans
• Training, consulting, and alternative career paths in insurance

Guest: Julian Badillo – Xactimate Mobile Trainer & Consultant, Pilot Catastrophe | NACA Board Member