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The Importance of a Clean Environment lifestyle-goals-future-slow-appraiser Jan 11, 2026

I recently had an experience that reminded me just how important our environment is to our success. I was living and working up at our Montana hobby farm for several weeks, sharing a fifth wheel trailer with my son. He’s been living there full time, and while I love the guy, let’s just say cleanline...

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The 82% Rule lifestyle-goals-future-slow-appraiser Jan 04, 2026

I’ve come to believe that success—and even happiness—isn’t about perfection. It’s about balance, and for me, that balance is defined by what I call the 82% Rule. Simply put, if I’m content, productive, or fulfilled 82% of the time, I’m on the right track. That leaves 18% for the tough days—the ones ...

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Virtual Assistant Options trainees-employees-mentors-appraising Dec 28, 2025

If you’re considering hiring a virtual assistant (VA) to help grow your appraisal business, here’s something important to think about. There are basically two ways these companies operate when connecting you with overseas VAs, especially from places like the Philippines.

One type of company simply ...

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The Importance of Accountability successful-volume-appraisal-business Dec 21, 2025

I’ve set plenty of goals in my life and career—some I’ve hit, some I’ve missed, and others quietly faded into the background. But I’ve learned something simple that makes all the difference: accountability.

Whether it’s hiring a new assistant, revamping a website, or even getting up at 5:00 a.m. to...

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What Gin Rummy and OINII Time Have In Common successful-volume-appraisal-business Dec 14, 2025

The other night, my wife, my youngest son, and I decided to put the phones away and play a card game—something simple, nostalgic, and screen-free. We landed on Gin Rummy, a game I used to play with my dad as a kid. But after 30-plus years, I had forgotten the rules.

Naturally, I turned to ChatGPT t...

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Find Your Appraiser Niche marketing-advertising-fees-clients-appraisals Dec 07, 2025

I used to think being a “generalist” in the appraisal world was the smartest route—cast a wide net, take what comes. But over time, I’ve learned that narrowing your focus can actually open more doors, not fewer.

Specializing, or finding your niche, has made a massive difference in my business. For ...

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