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Earlier this summer, I got it in my head that I needed a specific motor for my new hobby—exploring the backcountry of the South Fork of the Snake River in a 15-foot John boat. I’d already invested in the setup: a mud motor kit, long-tail shaft, propeller—the works. All I needed was the engine. After...
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....
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 ...
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...
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...
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...