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846 Are You There To Create or Solve Problems?
Dustin had two experiences lately that taught the value of customer service.
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845 "You Will Never Make It In This Profession"
Dana Schau joins us again to share her experience, as a woman, getting into the appraisal profession. She also shares more about her move from Michigan to North Dakota and what a rural appraiser deals with.
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844 I Cannot Live Without Heated Seats
Part of understanding the loss side of the profit and loss statement is understanding what you can and cannot live without.
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843 How Is Chat GPT Changing The Appraisal Industry?
If you have not yet heard of Chat GPT, stay tuned. If you have heard of it and used it a little, but are curious as to how Artificial Intelligence is changing the valuation world, this episode is for you. Dustin...
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842 Understanding the L Side of the P & L Statement
In slow times, it is important to look at our business losses and decide what can stay, what needs to go, and what needs to be adjusted. Dustin helps you dig into your P&L and know what and where to make changes.
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841 Mixing Lender, Commercial and Private Appraisal Work
Ernie Ramos of Advanced Appraisal Associates, INC in Chicago joins Dustin to talk about diversification. Ernie has set up a successful appraisal business doing a variety of products and it has been good to him in the...
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840 Understanding the Profit Side of a P & L Statement
Dustin's favorite part of the P&L is the profit side. That is where production takes place, but it is not just about understanding what the Profit is; it is also about understanding the details of such analysis.
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839 How Do You Define Rural, Urban, and Suburban?
Tim Andersen is back. In part of the Dear USPAP Instructor series, Tim answers the question about neighborhood definitions and even delves into mineral rights.
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838 What Do You Do When The Fire Alarm Rings?
Normalcy Bias; it keeps us from moving when the fire alarm goes off and it keeps us from building our business when things are slow.
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837 Being a Woman in the Appraisal Profession
It is Women's History Month. Today, Dustin interviews two, veteran appraisers who happen to be female. What has their experience been in a world dominated by men?
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836 There Is No Such Thing As Slow Times
Many appraisers are feeling it; the market has slowed down. However, a successful business owner never slows down. What to do when the market is slow is today's topic.
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835 Oh Crap, Here Comes The Slowdown!
In 2022, interest rates went up considerably. That has caused a slowdown in the mortgage industry (and in return, the appraisal profession). Many appraisers are now scrambling and trying to figure out how they pay...
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