Real Value Podcast

In this episode, Blaine recaps the drama triangle from the last episode and then gives the antidote to the drama with the Empowerment Dynamic. The Empowerment Dynamic entails becoming a coach, a creator, and a challenger. 

In this episode, Blaine explains the Drama Triangle and the different roles we sometimes play in certain situations and with certain people. The Drama Triangle can be very destructive and emotionally draining. Learn the different roles and scripts that get played out so as to avoid them when possible.  Avoid the drama triangle through coaching

In this episode, Blaine talks about what it means to be a Chief Evangelist and why should be one for your company! As the Chief Evangelist for True Footage, a growing national appraisal and data analytics company, Blaine shares some rules for positioning your company for growth by becoming an evangelist.  Learn the art of appraiser evangelism

In this episode, Blaine teaches listeners about an exercise from a billionaire named Conrad, and how to avoid doing time wasting activities. 

In this episode, Blaine teaches listeners how to do an exercise taught by famous podcaster and investor, Tim Ferriss, called ‘fear setting’. As opposed to goal setting, fear setting addresses the things we fear the most before trying to come up with some goals that may not be inspiring to us.  Learn the fear setting exercise from Blaine directly!

In this episode, Blaine talks about the Law of Reciprocity and how its hard wired into all of us. Learn how the law works, how we’re influenced by it, often without knowing it, and how we can know when its being used against us.   

In this episode, Blaine talks about how some of the best, and most forward thinking companies in the world created their own business category and escaped having to compete with anybody else.  Take your appraisal business to the next level

In this episode, Blaine talks about the top 6 things that good leaders do. If you like to study leadership and want to be a better leader yourself, this is a ‘not to be missed’ episode!

I this episode, Blaine draws heavily from author and friend, Ethan Beute’s, book, Rehumanize Your Business, and talks about the value of using voice and video to convey our most important messages over using plain text emails and texts.     

In this episode, Blaine introduces authors Mark Camp and Chris Voss. Jim Camp wrote the book, ‘Start with No’, and Chris Voss wrote the wildly popular book called, “Never Split the Difference”. Both authors introduce a premise that its more important for building trust and confidence to get your prospects and clients saying ‘no’, instead of trying to get them to say ‘yes’.  Helping appraisers build more wealth

In this episode, Blaine explains the Japanese concept of Ikigai. Ikigai is a concept around living a life well, operating a business well, and an overall set of questions around what you love to do, what you’re really good at, what the world needs, and what you can make money at.  Take your appraisal business to the next level!

In this episode, Blaine discusses 5 things every company should be doing if they have any remote workers. Since most appraisers work from their homes, if they work for a company they are likely working remotely. It can difficult to build a company culture that encourages personal and professional growth, not to mention fun, if you’re not doing these things. Learn how to build an awesome culture for your remote workers!

In this episode, Blaine introduces the thinking methods of Aristotle, Rene Descartes, and Elon Musk, a method called ‘thinking from First Principles’.   

In this episode, Blaine talks about four types of behaviors that have been identified by famed marriage therapists, Drs John and Julie Gottman, as the four things that, if addressed and fixed, can save relationships. What these four horsemen also infect are boardrooms and businesses. Address these four bad behaviors and your company culture gets infinitely better!  Helping Appraisers grow profitable appraisal businesses since 2004

In this episode, Blaine reveals 7 questions the Stoics asked on themselves daily which lead to greater insight and understanding about who we want to be, how we want to be, and who we might want to be that way for.  Maximize Your Dollars per Hour as an Appraiser

In this episode, Blaine talks about the ‘python of progress’ and what is happening in almost every industry. Better data collection and use of that data is disrupting many industries, and the appraisal industry is right in the crosshairs of disruption.  Business planning and wealth coaching for appraisers

In this episode, Blaine talks about some of the well known ‘secrets’ of the business world’s greatest leaders and communicators. This is part one a multi part series about why one’s communication skills are vital for brand recognition, strategic differentiation, and as a competitive advantage against competitors.  Take your appraisal business to the next level!

In this episode, Blaine talks about four reasons why intentionally focusing on culture building within your company is so vital. Company culture constitutes all of the organization’s goals, values, guiding principles, ideals, and the overall spirit of the company. Your company culture has been called ‘the soul’ of the company.  Business coaching for appraisers and appraisal companies

In this episode, Blaine talks about the different levels that almost every business can go through on its rise and growth. Blaine has noticed over the years that there are around seven levels businesses go through, or can go through depending on the owner.  Business and Wealth Coaching for Appraisers

In this episode, Blaine talks about the differences between leadership roles and management roles. It’s important to know the differences between the two since entrepreneurs and business owners often find themselves moving in and out of different roles in their businesses.  Grow your business and wealth!