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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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551 How Many Hours Will You Spend Appraising In Your Lifetime
Using conservative numbers, Dustin has done the math. How many hours will you spend over the course of your career appraising houses? How many years will you spend in that technician role? Is it time to make a change?
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550 How Do You Get Dressed
Believe it or not, Dustin has stooped so low as to teach you how to get dressed in the morning. There may even be a few nuggets of wisdom when it comes to your appraisal business too.
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549 Tables Turned - Dustin is Interviewed by Tim Andersen
You heard it right, this time Tim is interviewing Dustin for his YouTube channel The Appraiser's Advocate. What does Dustin think appraisers should be doing to remain relevant in today's changing valuation world?
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548 Tax Day For Appraisers and How to Prepare for It
Due to the pandemic, Tax Day was changed this year, but it is nearly here again. Do you have a big tax bill you did not anticipate? Dustin will solve that problem for you once and for all.
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