The Real Value Podcast

In this episode, Blaine talks about how to build an AI (Artificial Intelligence) proof appraisal, real estate, or lending business. Any business that can benefit from being more human than the machines will get some value and ideas to put into play to build an AI proof business. 

In this episode, Blaine introduces the V.A.L.U.E. Framework™, which is a business building framework for dominating in the non-lender appraisal world. In the VALUE Framework™, each letter stands for a principle, as well as a command to do or be something in your market. Download the VALUE Framework™ cheatsheet at https://www.coachblaine.com/value 

In this episode, Blaine goes over the rise of AI (artificial intelligence) in almost every area of life and business. AI is definitely a real thing in the world of appraisal and appraising and appraisers should start now to learn everything they can about it if they want to thrive in the new world of AI driven business. 

In this episode, Blaine answers several questions from the listeners about building their non-lender appraisal business, hiring and training apprentice trainees, and how to stop being the bottleneck in your own business. 

In this episode, Blaine shares 8 pieces of wisdom he's learned over the years from mentors, masters, Stoics, and life in general. 

In this episode, Blaine compares the two different appraisal company business models: the one person business, or solopreneur, and the team builder model, which is the business model whereby the appraiser has additional income generators within the business so that all of the income is not dependent on just one person. 

In this epsiode, Blaine talks through several thoughts and ideas around why so many appraisers choose to be silent and invisible where and when it matters the most, which is not whining and complaining on social media. 

In this episode, Blaine walks through the 4 phases or levels that every business owner can go through if they see their business as a vehicle to something greater. Blaine explains what happens at each level of survivial, stability, success, and eventually significance. 

In this episode, Blaine goes over the 5 principles and the 5 pillars of building a million dollar appraisal business, or any business at all. Building a million dollar business does not necessarily mean producing a million dollars in gross or net revenue. Learn the real definition of what a real 'million dollar business' means in this episode.    Read the blog version at www.CoachBlaine.com/blog  

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...

In this episode, Blaine walks through the 5 steps to building a lifestyle business of your dreams. Leveraging off of the brilliant teaching from author and businessman, Daniel Priestly, Blaine goes over why you need to be presenting, publishing, productizing and packaging, managing your persona, and partnering instead of prospecting.  Learn how to become a person of influence here www.CoachBlaine.com/freemonth 

In this episode, Blaine talks about a PDF article from the famous blogger and author, Tim Ferriss. The article was a collection of questions designed to get the reader to think deeply, and also to think differently, than we might otherwise. Blaine talks about 6 of the 17 questions in this epsidoe and relates some of his own stories for each.  Thinking about increasing your appraisal business? Go here...

In this episode, Blaine talks about how to become a better forecaster of things to come based on 6 traits and skills that need to be developed. The art and skill of forecasting comes in handy when building a business, analyzing and assessing potential investments, and protecting one's assets during down times.    Try out the Appraiser Increase Academy free for 30 days, learn to become a better forecaster!

In this episode, Blaine reveals 5 questions he's learned to ask over the years to get clarity on life and business. As part of his Black Belt Business coaching program, Blaine introduces these 5 questions to coaching students within the first month, which helps students get very clear on the 'why' and the 'what' of business and life. 

In this episode, Blaine goes over the first 5 'wisdom keys' as they were given to him over the years by his mentors. These wisdom keys are vital to commit to memory if you want to have a more successful business and a more fulfilling life.    Try out the Appraiser Increase Academy absolutely free for 30 days www.CoachBlaine.com/freemonth

In this episode, Blaine teaches appraisers to ask 5 important questions about their business. One of the most important is learning your dollars per hour number. This is important to know if you ever want to 10X it. 

In this episode, part 2 of 2, Blaine recaps the first 5 pieces of unconventional wisdom and advice from the last episode, and then adds 5 more pieces of advice gleaned over 30+ years of travel. 

In this episode, Blaine shares 5 pieces of unconventional wisdom and advice he's been given over the years. This unconventional advice is advice that sometimes runs counter to the traditional advice people tend to give. 

In this episode, Blaine talks about the positive aspects of pressure and why pressure testing your ideas, mindsets, beliefs, and habits is one of the best ways to get stronger and better.  Want to learn how to diversify your appraisal business? Click here...

In this episode, Blaine talks about the topic of quantity over quality, and addresses the topic from a unique position. Instead of an either/or question, Blaine talks about it as a quality 'and' quantity mindset.  Try out the Appraiser Increase Academy free for 30 days here. 

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.