Jim Stafford joins Dustin to talk about two acronyms HARD and EASY. There is a hard way to run your appraisal business and, of course, an EASY way. These acronyms will make it easier to put in place the processes which will make your business run more smoothly.

There was much talk of the Valuation Expo this week concerning diversity in our profession. How do we create it. Dustin has been putting forth an answer for many years and it was good to hear it from some others.

What does it take to do an appraisal (or any other topic) podcast? What about equipment? Where do you find content? Is it worth it? Dustin breaks it all down.

By now, you have heard of CubiCasa, but what is it really, and can it be beneficial to appraisers? Jeff Allen, President of CubiCasa is here to answer all of the tough questions about this technology. You can find out more by going to www.cubi.casa

Mark Skapinetz joins Dustin to talk about a recent, scary encounter with a man and a gun. He also will update the listeners on his progress, why he focuses on private over mortgage work and announces The Contributory Value Podcast.

Sharpen the saw. Get off the bike. It has been called by many names, but the principles are the same. Sometimes you have to slow down to go faster.

Lot's of media attention has been placed on the racial bias issue. But, is it really a big deal and what is an appraiser to do about it? Tim Andersen, The Appraiser's Advocate, is here to discuss that and neighborhood boundaries.

With the market slowing, some appraisers are looking to private work. However, what might have worked in the past, may not work so well today. Dustin shares some surefire methods to building your private appraisal work. He also welcomes a new sponsor, Cubicasa.

Sometimes your hired help just is not working out. Before you let them go, you need to have a sit down meeting with them. It is very important that you take the right approach to that meeting.

The term Office Manager can have many different meanings. Dustin breaks down why it is an umbrella term and why you should consider a great office manager - even in the slow times.