Real Value Podcast

In this episode, Blaine talks about the importance of demonstrating your value to the market through creating content. If you're not demonstrating the value of what you do, or what you can do, for your market, you're likely becoming a commodity and will be replaced at some point. 

In this episode, Blaine talks about one of the most important aspects of successful branding: The Magnetic Persona! Sometimes referred to as the Attractive Character, it's the personality that buyers of your product or service identify with that make your brand stand out. Steve Jobs, Jared From Subway, The Verizon Guy, and the long list of characters that we all associate with brands.  Learn the 4 most important character traits for building your own magnetic persona so you can stand out in a noisy and crowded marketplace.  Want to learn how to make your appraisal business stand out? Click here to find out...

In this episode, Blaine talks about his reluctance to do traditional networking type activities as an introvert, but goes on to explain the 3 main categories of people Appraisers, real estate agents, lenders, and really anybody who wants to grow their business should be reaching out to and connecting with.  Learn how to network like a millionaire in the Appraiser Increase Academy

In this episode, Blaine recaps the big 5 commandments from the last show and the covers several more commandments of building a successful business. Blaine also talks about the Appraiser Increase Academy and Community and the successes many have had after joining.  Check out the Appraiser Increase Academy here...

In this episode, Blaine reveals the 5 commandments of business building and explains how it's tied to an appraisal business. Pulling from the book, The Millionaire Fastlane, by MK DeMarco, Blaine expounds on some of the most important considerations when starting or building your business if you want to make real money and not have the business consume all of your time! Learn how to build a real business using the 5 commandments here!

In this episode, Blaine explains the Stoic principle of Amor Fati, which loosely translates to 'love of your fate'. Instead of labeling things as either good or bad, Amor Fati teaches us to stop labeling things and, instead, accept things as they are and love that they are happening the way they are. This attitude and mindset allows us to remain loose and flexible to all that happens around us, instead of being seized by negative events.  Looking to diversify your appraisal business away from lending work? Download the workshop free!

In this episode, Blaine addresses the recent announcement from Fannie Mae that full appraisals will no longer be the default option on every loan. While many appraisers are getting upset and think the industry cannot longer support them, Blaine talks about the options and opportunities appraisers have in front of them. Learn how to Increase your non-lending appraisal work by 50% or more!

In this episode, Blaine talks about 2 things you should be focused on in 2023 to make you and your business more magnetic. Blaine also talks about the 3Gs of a good business mindset: Gratitude, Graciousness, and Generosity.  Check out the Appraiser Increase Academy to grow your appraisal business!

In this episode, Blaine talks about whether or not it’s better to just try to supplement your appraisal business by diversifying into the non-lender segment of the industry, or to scale up and try to build a six figure segment of the business.   

In this episode, Blaine talks about some of the mindsets, skills, and techniques for breaking into and building a busy non-lender appraisal business.  Download the Non-Lender Appraisal Business Bonus episode by clicking here!

In this episode, Blaine talks about the 7 mindsets of success that he’s learned over the years through trial, error, and good mentorship. These seven mindsets of success can be applied to anything and everything, and should be! Listen in and see how many of these mindsets of success you have already.  Take Your Appraisal Business to the Next Level with Coaching

In this episode, Blaine talks about the struggles that appraiser trainees, and those looking to enter the real estate appraisal industry, are facing with the change in market conditions. Blaine has several suggestions for appraiser apprentice candidates, and he also highlights some of the trends he sees on the horizon. Are you thinking of becoming an appraiser? 

In this episode, Blaine asks 10 vital questions for real estate appraisers, Realtors, and Lenders to ask themselves as 2022 ends and 2023 begins.  Ask yourself these 10 questions honestly and write down the answers! This is part of Blaine’s ‘Recap and Realign’ process at the end of every year.  Get help realigning your appraisal business with a coach!

In this episode, Blaine covers chapter one from the book by Blair Enns called, The Win Without Pitching Manifesto. In chapter one, Enns talks about the very strong need to specialization in almost every business. Although he talks primarily to designers and creatives, Blaine found the author’s directives to be fundamental to almost every business, and most definitely the appraisal and appraiser business.  Learn How to Specialize in Your Appraisal Business 

In this episode, Blaine discusses some of the recommendations for  things appraisers could and should be doing in a down market. Blaine has been coaching real estate appraisers for over a decade and has built and sold several appraisal businesses over his career.  Get appraisal business coaching now

In this episode, Blaine talks about how most people have somewhere between 50,000 and 80,000 thoughts per day with the vast majority of them being subconscious. The staggering statistic is that 90% of those thoughts are the same thoughts that you had the day before, and the day before that, and the day before that. This means that all of us are living from the past yet expecting something better in the future!  Learn how to change your future by going back to those past thoughts and changing them.  Become part of the Value Syndicate and receive some bonus episodes just for members. Sign up here…

In this episode, Blaine describes the pyramid of expertise and how to move from the lowest level of skill to the highest level of authority. Blaine also describes some of the mindsets and requirements at each level on the pyramid. Want to get to the highest level on the expert pyramid? Get coaching!

In this episode, Blaine shares some of the key lessons from the great Dale Carnegie, author of the world renowned book, How to Win Friends and Influence People. Learn how to win friends and influence people with great coaching 

In this episode, Blaine talks about the common refrain from Appraisers that, if everyone just keeps their fees up, the clients will have to pay them! He covers the psychology of lowering your fees, free markets, and why the logic of this ‘war cry’ is backwards.  Get higher fees and better clients in your appraisal business