Real Value Podcast

In this episode, Blaine talks about the amount of whining and complaining by appraisers about how everyone is out to get them, when, in fact, you might be the issue. Blaine covers 5 principles for taking control of your appraisal business and how to stop blaming everyone else. 

In this first episode of season 9, Blaine talks about how the typical goal setting process is almost complete BS. Most people start with the strategy part of goal setting without ever addressing the belief systems that have led to needing to set a new goal.  Learn the best way to achieve anything in the Increase Academy, click here...

In this episode, Blaine goes over 7 ways to build trust with your market to make more sales and, of course, more money. As an appraiser, trust is one of the more important things to build in the minds and hearts of your clientele. Blaine lists out the 7 ways to do that, from the slowest to the quickest.  Learn how to double your appraisal business in the Appraiser Increase Academy: https://www.coachblaine.com/freemonth Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/QFLk-RYHprQ?si=C2xDQzkhJ8L6hvm2

In this episode, Blaine talks about the new plan by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to increase the appraisal waiver threshold to 90% LTV and what appraisers need to do about it if they want their business to thrive. 

In this episode, Blaine talks about the conventional way to set goals, and what most of it is BS. He then talks about some of the things he's learned over the years about which goals are worthwhile, and which ones are worthless, at least in his opinion. 

In this episode, Blaine talks about several of his takeaways from the Tim Ferriss book, The 4 Hour Work Week and how they can help your business and, maybe more importantly, your life!  Learn how to double your appraisal business in half the time with appraisal business coaching...Click here

In this episode, Blaine Feyen talks about the 'broken windows' theory as it relates to business, marketing, and life. Blaine goes over a bunch of examples of broken windows in your appraisal and real estate businesses that could be hurting your company's bottom line.    Learn how to fix your appraisal company's broken windows here...

In this episode, Blaine goes over what it means to truly be prepared for challenges, and 6 tips for becoming financially prepared for hard times and economic challenges. 

In this episode, Blaine talks about the real causes of burnout and how to deal with the symptoms.  Many appraisers, Realtors, and Lenders are burned out in 2024 based on several compounding factors: interest rates, the market, the news, the economy, and a lack of vision. Blaine covers all of these and more and gives some strategies for dealing with burnout to get back on track and on your own path of success.    Are you burned out with appraising and looking to get your mojo back? The Increase Academy might just be the place for you. Check it out free for a full month here...

In this episode, Blaine dispels the pervasive myth that all hours are created equal. Once you know what youre average dollar per hour rate is, it's time to think exponentially bigger so that you don't miss the variety of $10,000 hours floating all around you.  Learn how to have more $10,000 hours, click here...

In this episode, Blaine shares some insights into developing the mindset that nobody is coming to save you from an industry in the midst of massive change. If your life and business is to be successful and fulfilling, it will always be up to you to make it happen. Since you cannot control the interest rates, the FED policy, the elections, the politicians, the AMCs, the lenders and agents, or any of the external factors that affect the appraisal industry, it is up to each individual to manage their mental and emotional state, as well as their business.  Ready to take your appraisal business to the next level? Click here...

In this episode, Blaine talks about the concept of creating your own business category where you become known as the owner of the category and, therefore, have no competition.  Examples of new business categories are: 1. Tesla creating the 'direct to consumer' and single brand dealership only model. 2. EXP Realty creating a completey virtual, no brick and mortar real estate brokerage model with profit sharing and recurring revenue model.  3. Netflix creating the mail order with no late fees movie and game rental model, which eventually led to the digital streaming model.  Learn to differentiate yourself and your appraisal business by creating a new category that serves a need for your customers that only you own!

In this episode, Blaine talks about the differences between being an expert in something, and being an authority. He also talks about something called 'the expert trap', where someone considered an expert gets trapped in their way of thinking and has to continue prospecting for new customers and clients who consider them an expert. The authority, on the other hand, has many more options available to them. 

In this episode, Blaine talks about the 7 Proverbs of Performance he uses to remind him what matters when it comes to business growth and profitability.  Watch the video version of the Proverbs of Performance at the Appraiser Increase Academy...click here!

In this episode, Blaine talks through 7 traits of unsuccessful people. To understand how to define 'unsucccesful', Blaine uses Earl Nightingale's definition of success, which is 'the progressive realization of worthy goal or ideal'. Then Blaine applies the 'contrast principle' to discern the path of success or failure. 

In this episode, Blaine talks about the 4 things every business MUST focus on if they want to be truly successful. These 4 things are present in every business whether you know it or not. If you don't know it, you're probably failing at one or all four of these things! 

In this episode, Blaine talks about why it's vitally important to be building a personal brand in 2024. He goes over the 3 R's of personal branding and what opportunities can open up for a well built personal brand.  Learn how to build your personal brand as an appraiser in the Appraiser Increase Academy, click here to learn more...

In this episode, Blaine goes over the four levels of value that income and wealth are created in. He refers to it as D2C2, with the first two levels being 'doing' and 'directing', and the second two levels being 'communication' and 'creativity.  Get ready to take some notes as Blaine drops some wealth bombs about how it's easier to get rich quickly than it is to do it slowly.    Try out the Appraiser Increase Academy free for 30 days by clicking here...

In this episode, Blaine asks 6 important questions to help you recap the prior year and pull some lessons to help you reimagine the new year ahead. 10X Your Business Starting Today!

In this episode, Blaine digs into the mail bag to answer some of the listener questions about the market, interest rates, and building your appraisal or real estate business.  Build your non-lender appraisal business today! Click here to learn more...