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257 Who The Hell Cares What Your Competition Is Doing?
Human beings are hardwired for comparison. We naturally look at our peers and compare ourselves to them. This leads us to follow them, but this is not the right recipe for success. Rather, success is often defined...
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256 Should Appraisers Hire Family?
It is a question Dustin is asked frequently; "Should I hire my family member?" Though it is normally not advisable, Dustin shares four rules that, if followed, might make it an okay arrangement. Note however, if...
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255 Your Gift Was Highly Offensive
Sometimes goodwill turns sour. More importantly, make sure you cross your Ts and dot your Is because people find every reason to attack you as an appraiser.
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254 What Exactly IS an Arm's Length Transaction?
We might think we know the difference between an arm's length transaction and one that is not, but do we really? Tim Andersen joins us again to have us consider looking beyond just the parties involved.
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253 When A Client Asks Too Much (or when they don't)
We all get annoyed when our clients ask us to go beyond what is typical as an appraiser. How about when our client's really don't ask that much? Should we choose to die on the hill of minor requests?
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252 Which Kinds of Insurance Coverage Should Appraisers Have?
Ben Page, a 20 year Insurance vet, joins us to look at our risk and exposure a little difference way. Insurance for appraisers is not just about E&O. There is much more to it.
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251 A Standing Desk Can Be Affordable for Appraisers
Let's face it; you want one. A standing desk is all the rage. The health benefits alone justify the purchase. That is to say nothing about the coolness factor. Yet, they seem to be so expensive. Dustin got one...
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250 Four Ways To Increase Appraisal Volume/Revnue
When you find volume has slipped and you are in need of a business boost, there are four areas you should look at. Here are the four steps to increasing appraisal volume or revenue.
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249 Count with me, "7, 8, 9, 9, 10!"
Here is a little mind trick the Dustin uses at the gym that can also be used in business when you don't want to do something.
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248 What Is New At This Fall's Valuation Expo?
The Val Expo is one of the biggest gatherings of appraisers and valuation professionals in the nation. This year, they will be meeting again in Las Vegas on Oct 2-4. Jim Morrison joins us to tell about some exciting...
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247 Are Appraisers Statisticians or Analysts?
Dustin is currently moving some employees into different "seats on the bus," and it triggered a question; are appraisers statisticians or analysts?
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246 A, B, and Y Clients
You have heard Dustin refer to A clients, B clients, and Y clients, but what are they? What makes an A client, and how does it differ from a B client? Where are the C clients, and what exactly is a Y client?
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