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779 Being Chased By A Man With a Gun for Taking Comp Photos
Mark Skapinetz joins Dustin to talk about a recent, scary encounter with a man and a gun. He also will update the listeners on his progress, why he focuses on private over mortgage work and announces The Contributory...
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778 The Lake and the Bridge Analogy
Sharpen the saw. Get off the bike. It has been called by many names, but the principles are the same. Sometimes you have to slow down to go faster.
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777 The Bias Thing is Really Not That Big of a Deal
Lot's of media attention has been placed on the racial bias issue. But, is it really a big deal and what is an appraiser to do about it? Tim Andersen, The Appraiser's Advocate, is here to discuss that and...
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776 Successful Steps to Get More Private Work
With the market slowing, some appraisers are looking to private work. However, what might have worked in the past, may not work so well today. Dustin shares some surefire methods to building your private appraisal...
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775 The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Approach to the Ultimatum Meeting
Sometimes your hired help just is not working out. Before you let them go, you need to have a sit down meeting with them. It is very important that you take the right approach to that meeting.
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774 Why Is An Office Manager Essential To Success?
The term Office Manager can have many different meanings. Dustin breaks down why it is an umbrella term and why you should consider a great office manager - even in the slow times.
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773 The Sales Used Are The Best Sales Available
Let's talk about statements and things we, as appraisers, might say or do that seem right, but may not be. Mr. Tim Andersen joins us again to talk about things appraisers come up with that may not be the best approach.
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772 One is None
When it comes to tech or human resources, or a number of other important things, remember that if you only have one, your one can become none very quickly.
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771 What To Know Before You Become An Appraiser
There are many individuals who would like to become an appraiser, but where do you start? Macaile Hutt joins Dustin to talk about commonly asked (and answered) questions regarding entering the appraisal field. Here is...
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770 Cutting Through The Daily Noise
From text messages, to email inboxes to to-do lists (not to mention just living life and interacting with the world), daily noise can be overwhelming. How do you find peace of mind and what systems does Dustin employ...
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769 Now, More Than Ever, You Should Be "Touching" Your Clients
Interest rates have gone up and mortgage applications have gone down. While some appraisers may still be waiting for the fax machine to ring, you shouldn't be. Here are a few things you can do to be an appraiser who...
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768 Finally, an Appraiser of His Word
Closing up a series of podcasts about Dustin's refinance experience and the appraiser from hell, finally some good news. Dustin ended up doing business with an appraiser who did what he said he would do. How refreshing!
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