Boots On The Ground Ready

Hosted by Chad Trosper & Carl Nemeth

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Oct 2026

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Boots On The Ground Ready powered by Bluegrass Insurance Management "Your trusted property and casualty insurance adjusting provider since 2014" is the go-to podcast for property insurance adjusters who want to sharpen their skills, stay ahead of industry trends, and enjoy the ride along the way. Designed specifically for professionals in the field, this show blends real-world expertise with engaging conversations to educate, inform, and entertain. Each episode breaks down complex claims scenarios, policy interpretations, estimating strategies, negotiation tactics, emerging technologies, and regulatory updates—without the dry lecture format. Through expert interviews, case studies, and field-tested insights, listeners gain practical tools they can apply immediately on the job. Whether you're a new adjuster learning the ropes or a seasoned pro looking to refine your edge, Adjuster’s Edge delivers actionable knowledge, professional growth, and a few good laughs from the front lines of property claims. Because great adjusters don’t just handle claims — they master them

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October 11, 202650 min

There's A Hurricane Ahh Brewing Folks

Hurricane Isaias (However you pronounce that) is out in the Gulf. What and Where will it be, CAT Prep, Carl's CAT Village Birthday Plans and more

October 2, 202653 min

Are Me and AI Becoming Too Close??

Joseph Hedman Joins Us, Are You Friends With Your AI, Coffee Talk and Random Thoughts.

September 21, 202659 min

From Doak Campbell Stadium to the ADS Boardroom | The P.T. Willis Story

What does it take to go from quarterbacking at Florida State , to playing in the NFL with the Chicago Bears , to becoming an FSU football announcer—and eventually leading a company? On this episode of Boots On The Ground Ready , we sit down with P.T. Willis for a conversation about football, leadership, business, preparation, and the lessons that carry from one career to the next. P.T. takes us behind the scenes of his journey as a quarterback, including his time at Florida State and with the Chicago Bears, and shares what playing quarterback taught him about pressure, preparation, decision-making, communication, teamwork and leadership . Today, P.T. brings those experiences into his role as President of Advanced Drying Systems (ADS) . We explore how the mindset of a quarterback—reading the situation, trusting your preparation, making decisions and leading your team—translates from the football field to the boardroom. Same playbook. Different field.

September 11, 202656 min

We Tried to Manifest a Topic…Then Failed

Some episodes have a plan. This is not one of them. We sat down determined to have a topic, tried to manifest the perfect conversation, and somehow ended up talking about divorce rates, lottery dreams, Florida weather, Gator football, the heat, manifestation, and The Secret — plus somehow managed to sneak in Insurance Talk into the conversation. Is manifestation actually real? Can you think your way into a better life? Are we one lottery ticket away from proving it all works? And why does every conversation eventually turn into Gator football? We don't have all the answers… but we definitely have opinions. So grab a drink, turn up the volume, and join us for another completely unplanned conversation where the only thing we successfully manifested was a podcast episode. We tried to manifest a topic… then failed. And honestly, we're pretty happy with how it turned out.

September 4, 20261 hr 2 min

The Marine Who Took on the Insurance World

What happens when a Marine trades combat boots for claims, customers, and the unpredictable world of insurance? In this episode we sit down with Jason Hisey , a former Marine and President of AMA Settlement Services in Tampa, Florida , who took the discipline, determination, and “never quit” attitude of the Corps and brought it into the insurance industry. But before we get into the serious stuff… we have to survive the intro.

August 24, 202659 min

The History Of The Hatcher

Our Very Own Bluegrass James Cargo drops in, Hatcher Family History and What's Your Grip Strength Says about you.

August 17, 202650 min

We Had a Topic… Then We Lost It

Vegas, Lightning & Steak: How Did We Get Here?

August 10, 2026Episode 851 hr 12 min

Objection, Your Honor—It’s AI

Guest Speaker Katerina Garavito w/ Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC , AI in the Courtroom, Who Insures Who and So Much More.

July 24, 202652 min

AI Has Entered The Building

University of Florida's Educator of the Year, Dr. Lisa Sundahl Platt, creator of SAMPL and researcher at FIBER, joins us to explain how AI can assist with design, construction and planning. https://dcp.ufl.edu/fiber/resources/ https://dcp.ufl.edu/interior/sampl/

July 19, 2026Episode 8351 min