You have heard the axiom "dig your well before you are thirsty," but is it too late? Nope. We are in a low volume appraisal era, but it is not too late to dig your well while you are thirsty.

There is a lot of doom and gloom in the appraisal industry currently. One of the exercises that Dustin does in a time like this is to employ a tactic used by pilots. Listen as Dustin makes the analogy so you can use the same philosophy in your current situation.

We cannot help what is going on in the appraisal market right now, but we can help how we react to it. Dustin shares a timeless recipe for being a positive person.

It is a phrase Dustin used to use quite a bit, but it kinda went by the wayside. Well, it is making a comeback which also brings some criticism. Listen in while Dustin explains why the catchphrase and what it actually means.

There are some AMCs and lenders calling for 48 hour appraisals. How dare they. Is there a way to actually create such a report without cutting the quality? Dustin shows how.

Every year, Dustin takes time away to build his vision story for the year. He just got done with his and has some things to share.

The mortgage appraisal market has turned. Many appraisers are running scared. Dustin is coaching a lot of them and shares three things you should be doing to build your volume back up again.

We hear about karma (what you put into the universe is rewarded). Dustin does not necessarily believe in it 100%, but there are some good business principles to be found in the overarching idea.

Let's talk supply and demand. Let's talk about the value of your time. Is the lower volume causing you to consider lowering your fees?

As interest rates have risen, and appraisal work has slowed down, understanding the principles of marketing are becoming more and more important. In this episode, Dustin shares the only question you should be asking right now if you want to see your appraisal orders increase.