As a small business owner, I used to take pride in knowing my team on a personal level. I’m talking names, families, hobbies—you name it. It felt like the right thing to do as a leader, and honestly, I enjoyed it. But as my business has grown, I've had to face a tough truth: I just can’t keep up wit...

In today's competitive job market, it's crucial to stand out as an employer and attract the right talent. With countless help wanted signs out there, finding the perfect fit for your team can be challenging. But what if I told you that you could make a simple change in your job and that could make a...

Navigating the intricacies of work dynamics, particularly between employers and employees, can be a delicate balance. Today, I want to delve into the importance of attitude and communication in the workplace, a topic often underestimated. As I was on my way to the office this morning, a message came...

As a seasoned real estate appraiser, I've come to appreciate the transformative role of an office manager in my business. An office manager can be the key to reducing the immense workload that often falls on the shoulders of a business owner. In this article, I want to share some of the critical ins...

          It’s a situation I’ve seen time and time again. Someone in the appraisal office is doing too much. They take all the phone calls. They do all the data entry. They send out all the emails. They update AMCs when needed. They make appointments. What don’t they do? Sleep, probably. I have a te...

          During my mastermind meetings we have what we call “couch time.” This is the time when people have an hour to “lay down on the couch” and tell us about their problems so that we can help them find solutions. During one of these sessions with my online mastermind class, one of the guys in a...