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Fear vs Preparation lifestyle-goals-future-slow-appraiser Aug 21, 2025

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the delicate balance between preparation and fear. It’s easy to confuse the two—especially when we’re facing big changes. I’ve been there myself, standing on the edge of a decision, knowing what needs to be done, but hesitating out of fear of what might happen....

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This Isn’t Your Fault successful-volume-appraisal-business Aug 14, 2025

There’s a difference between being a business owner and being a technician—and if you’re like 95% of appraisers out there, you were never taught to be the former.

And that’s not your fault.

Most of us learned appraisal the traditional way: boots on the ground, riding along with a mentor, learning ...

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My Journey to Location Independence successful-volume-appraisal-business Aug 07, 2025

About four years ago, I set a bold goal: to become fully location independent in my work. I didn’t just want flexibility in my schedule—I wanted the freedom to work wherever I chose. Whether it was in my Idaho office or on a beach in Belize, the goal wasn’t necessarily to travel constantly—it was to...

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Two Documents to Improve Your Appraisal Business successful-volume-appraisal-business Jul 31, 2025

There’s a big difference between being an appraiser and being an appraisal business owner. If you're running your own shop, you’ve got to start thinking differently. You’re not just doing appraisals—you’re building a system that consistently delivers appraisals. And if you don’t have two specific to...

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Take Advantage of OINII! successful-volume-appraisal-business Jul 24, 2025

In the fast-paced world of running a business, it's easy to get lost in the day-to-day grind. We are technicians at heart, but often struggle as business owners. A key principle that has dramatically shifted my approach is something I've coined "on it, not in it." This concept, derived from the time...

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The World of Virtual Assistants is Changing lifestyle-goals-future-slow-appraiser Jul 17, 2025

Over the past decade, I’ve had the pleasure of working with virtual assistants (VAs), and I can honestly say they’ve transformed how I manage my business. At first, the idea of hiring someone remotely felt like a leap of faith. But as time went on, I realized that VAs are invaluable for handling tas...

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