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Fixing a Problem vs Owning a Problem successful-volume-appraisal-business Apr 05, 2026

I was reminded recently that mistakes aren’t what define us—how we respond to them does. That lesson came from a simple experience that had nothing to do with appraisal work, yet it applies directly to how we serve clients and protect our professional reputations.

After a long day of physical work,...

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Office Culture and Brownies: What They Have in Common lifestyle-goals-future-slow-appraiser Mar 29, 2026

I was reminded recently how much attitude matters—far more than we often want to admit. In a recent Dream Team Mastermind discussion about running a business, the topic turned to employees who “do everything right.” You know the type: shows up on time, works hard, follows instructions, checks all th...

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Bidding Jobs: Just Part Of Being a Professional marketing-advertising-fees-clients-appraisals Mar 22, 2026

Over the years, I’ve watched frustration boil over in our profession—especially when it comes to bidding assignments with appraisal management companies. I get it. I’ve felt it too. But a couple of recent conversations forced me to step back and ask a harder question: are we reacting emotionally, or...

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Workfiles Beyond Retirement? trainees-employees-mentors-appraising Mar 15, 2026

For a long time, I assumed retirement meant a clean break. License gone, career wrapped up, responsibilities finished. Recently, I was reminded just how wrong that assumption can be—especially when it comes to workfiles.

Here’s the reality: retiring or letting a license expire does not erase profes...

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Focus On Your Strengths successful-volume-appraisal-business Mar 08, 2026

I was reminded recently of a lesson I seem to have to relearn every few years: just because I can do something doesn’t mean I should.

My wife is in the process of launching a business she’s deeply passionate about. Over a recent weekend away, she spent hours wrestling with website tools—trying to c...

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How Are You Starting Your Day? lifestyle-goals-future-slow-appraiser Mar 01, 2026

Most mornings, the first battle I fight isn’t with my alarm clock—it’s with my phone. That little device has a way of calling to me the moment I open my eyes. And if I’m honest, the temptation is strong. With multiple jobs pulling at me—my appraisal work, coaching, Airbnb management, even the goat f...

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