From text messages, to email inboxes to to-do lists (not to mention just living life and interacting with the world), daily noise can be overwhelming. How do you find peace of mind and what systems does Dustin employ to get things done and stay on top of the constant onslaught of messages?

Interest rates have gone up and mortgage applications have gone down. While some appraisers may still be waiting for the fax machine to ring, you shouldn't be. Here are a few things you can do to be an appraiser who is always busy.

Closing up a series of podcasts about Dustin's refinance experience and the appraiser from hell, finally some good news. Dustin ended up doing business with an appraiser who did what he said he would do. How refreshing!

Appraisers are experiencing the largest slow down in volume since the housing market crash of 2008. What is going on and what should you be doing to survive this change? John Liss, Founder and CEO of True Footage, Inc. joins Dustin to discuss.

It is a phrase my dad used to tell me. I think it has a lot to do with whether or not you are successful as a business owner.

It is hard working from home. Can you really stay connected as an office if you are not in the same workspace?

Helpful hint: If you are before the state board and are asked how you came up with that adjustment, do not say this. What can you do, however, to get to where you feel like your adjustments are supported?

Inevitably, they are going off all day long. But how do you get away from them without losing business?

Most appraisers get it when it comes to the principle of delegation. But, are you stuck in a rut because it feels like you can't afford to hire? Let's talk about how to get out of that hole and on to success.

Though people are comfortable with consistency, we are drawn to unusual things. When you are searching for that perfect employee, stand out above the crowd.