A good appraiser knows that delegation can be an efficient and productive choice for their business, but the thought of that choice is often accompanied by fear. This comes up … Read More
P.U. – No Longer Just a Bad Smell
Years ago, I went on a nation-wide tour where I met with appraisers in several cities. We discussed what I do as an appraiser and business owner, and how they … Read More
Are You Saying No to Future Business?
I’ve begun to notice that retirement is starting to creep up on me a little bit, and I’m starting to wonder if I’m really ready. I recently decided to get … Read More
What Do You Do When No One’s Watching?
It doesn’t happen very often, but I’m sure it’s happened to each of us at least once: while taking a payment at the door, someone pays you in cash. And … Read More
Taking Your Business to Soaring New Heights
I love my coaching. There’s just something about helping other people succeed that brings me a lot of joy! Something that comes up a lot during my coaching interviews with … Read More
Where There’s a Brick, There’s a Way
I remember when I first started using a laser to do my measurements. I was up in front of a group of people, and I asked them to show by … Read More
Responding To the 5 Most Popular Questions From Agents
Imagine you’re at an inspection. During your standard walk-through, you look out the window and see a car pull up into the driveway. Your mind starts racing when you see … Read More
You Go Your Way, and I’ll Go Mine
Many of you know that I don’t do partnerships. I’ve had some negative experiences in the past, and I don’t like the idea of being a part of one again. … Read More
Preparing For The Unexpected
I’ve been known to talk a lot about preparing for the unpredictable. A while back someone asked me a question about it. In essence their question was, “Dustin, how can … Read More
Are you in need of the Grammar Police?
What an opportunity it is to live in the information age. There are so many mind-boggling technological advancements out there and so many educational resources to take advantage of. As … Read More