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563 The Dichotomy of More Volume
There is a (false) notion that increasing your volume will decrease the quality of your work. Dustin dispels that myth with a few dichotomies of real estate appraisal.
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562 What To Do When Your Trainee Has Bad Grammar
It is a common problem, you have a great trainee or appraiser employee that just cannot write well. Otherwise their skills are pretty good, but you cannot have them representing your company and putting out a product...
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561 Appraiser Stories with Jarrett Hardesty
What does a hard working farm boy from Kentucky sound like on a microphone? Join Dustin for another Appraiser Stories and find out why Jarrett almost shot up a puzzle. Seriously. He did.
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560 The One Thing We Work For
Why do we do what we do? Can you take a break in the middle of the week and your office still keep working as normal?
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559 Appraisal Business Financial Benchmarks
Maybe the most important episode to date. Dustin breaks down the financial benchmarks that he usually reserves for coaching or Mastermind clients. Bring a notepad and be prepared to take notes on this one.
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558 Recognizing Small Problems Before They Become Major Issues
Dustin Recently tweaked his back, but did nothing about it til it became a bigger problem. Are there warning signs in your appraisal business that you should be heeding now?
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557 If You Are Going to Hire a Chef, Have them Make an Omelette
This old axiom can easily be applied to your appraisal office. Do not just assume that if someone has a great resume and interviews well that they will make a great part of your team. There are some skills tests you...
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556 Improving Credibility in our Appraisal Reports
Dustin recently taught his son about sourcing his material for a school paper. What does this lesson have to do with more credible appraisals and appraisal reports?
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555 If You See Something; Say Something Appraisers
No, this is not about terrorists or even health and welfare checks. This episode addresses how to manage your appraisal office team. Dustin shares a few dos and don'ts when it comes to training and management of your...
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554 Why Open Door Policies Suck
It sounds nice. It makes you look like a compassionate boss, but open door policies suck. Dustin shares why and what you can do instead.
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553 Are You Running a Virtual Assistant (VA) Sweat Shop
Dustin has been criticized for hiring VAs and paying less than $5 per hour. How does that salary really translate though in places like the Philippines?
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552 Is Your Focus Where It Needs To Be
We have all been busy. Have we lost sight of the bigger picture, however? Remember you can only focus your attention in one area at a time. Where is your focus, appraisers?
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