Some debates are gained in courtrooms. Some are gained on phases. And a few, apparently, are contemplated from a porcelain throne earlier than the primary cup of espresso has even cooled.
Through the years, Steve Badger and I’ve crossed swords typically. These are often over hail appraisal, insurer conduct, policyholder rights, and the overall course of the property insurance coverage universe. For those who comply with this weblog, you already know that Steve and I get pleasure from a spirited debate, often in public, generally pointed, and all the time entertaining. Our exchanges have develop into a little bit of a spectator sport, and I think a lot of you secretly get pleasure from them as a lot as we do.
Which brings me to February 11 and what guarantees to be some of the entertaining moments in latest business reminiscence: the roast of Steve Badger at April Corridor’s Storm Restoration Contractor Summit (SRC Summit).
Sure, you learn that appropriately. A roast. Stay. In entrance of an viewers. With individuals who really know Steve—and who’ve been saving tales for simply such an event.
And sure, I’ve been invited to be one of many roasters.
The SRC Summit has constructed a fame for severe schooling, candid conversations, and no-nonsense dialogue about the place this business is headed. April Corridor has a knack for assembling individuals who don’t simply discuss concept however have lived it. This roast matches that mildew completely. It’s not about tearing anybody down. As an alternative, it’s about pulling again the curtain and having a little bit enjoyable with somebody who has spent years doing the identical to others, typically with a straight face and a pointy pen.
Which leads me to the photographic proof above.
I used to be speaking with roofer Jeanne Boyd Curtis concerning the upcoming roast of Steve Badger that she and I will likely be a part of. I informed her that Steve informed his London shoppers he reads my weblog articles very first thing each morning whereas he visits his “Royal Throne.” She informed me that she has proof he does this and despatched me this photograph.
Now, to be clear, I make no representations concerning the authenticity of the photograph, its staging, the dignity of its topic, or how Jeanne occurred to acquire it. What I can say is that it completely captures the spirit of the second and maybe explains why a few of my weblog posts appear to strike such a nerve with Badger so early within the day.
The February 11 roast is a once-in-a-lifetime alternative to see a aspect of Steve Badger that doesn’t often seem in pleadings, convention panels, or insurer place papers. The folks collaborating on this roast have debated him, sparred with him, and shared phases with him. We additionally occur to have superb reminiscences and simply sufficient restraint to make this enjoyable slightly than deadly.
For those who care concerning the insurance coverage contractor restoration business, get pleasure from sharp wit, and respect the worth of laughing at ourselves from time to time, this isn’t an occasion to overlook. You’ll be taught one thing, you’ll snicker rather a lot, and also you’ll stroll away with tales that will likely be retold lengthy after the summit ends.
April Corridor has created one thing particular with the SRC Summit. This roast is simply another reason to seize a ticket and be there in particular person. Seats will fill. Telephones will come out. And Steve Badger, royal throne and all, will lastly get the full-throated appreciation he has so rigorously earned.
Here’s a hyperlink for registration. https://www.srcsummit.com/order-tickets
Thought For The DayÂ
“The throne is the place the monarch sits; the facility is the place the folks consider it’s.”
— James Freeman Clarke