Today I’d like to share a principle with you that has changed my perspective. The principle is this: money is a tool. You could just stop reading right there. After … Read More
Giving to Charity
I’ve talked about the importance of paying yourself first, and how living that principle will bless your life. Equally important, however, is its sister principle: pay 10% to charity second. … Read More
The Principle of Saving
No matter what you call it – pay yourself first, save, setting money aside for a rainy day – making sure you take the … Read More
The Beginning of a New Life
Principles are tremendously important tools we can use in our lives to affect change. A principle is an eternal truth. It can be applied across all circumstances, all times, all … Read More
The Hard to Find (Important) Details
I’ve recently been looking into real estate as an investor, and I found a rental property relatively close to my home that looked pretty promising. It was advertised as a … Read More
Going All-in
I recently celebrated an exciting milestone. I have officially gone one full year without eating sugar! Now that’s not 100% – everything has sugar in it these days. But I … Read More
When You’re Up A Creek, Cross It
We often have experiences that teach us principles of life or business—or in this case, both. And the power of an analogy is such that it can apply to a … Read More
Supporting Your International VA’s
Do you have a virtual assistant hired? Many appraisers have found this to be a great way to get needed tasks accomplished without having to do them yourself. You may … 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
Which Hat Are You Wearing?
There are many different roles the we play as appraisers. We’re the technician, the business owner, the customer service representative, the secretary, … Read More