The Appraiser Coach Podcast

In 1970 the ATM was called "The Teller Killer." But instead, banks opened MORE branches, teller jobs doubled. Machines handled the math, humans handled the relationship. AI is your ATM — it automates the routine, you scale the empathy. SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

We are used to the standard appraisal reports, even when it comes to private work, but what if you could have an interactive, personalized website delivered directly to your client? Dustin was able to create such an animal in about 20 minutes using AI, and he shows you here how he did it. SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Dustin recently purchased a full self-drive Tesla. The lessons learned in how FSD supervised works apply directly to business and life. SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Our good friend, Mr. Tim Andersen, joins us once again for another Dear USPAP Instructor episode. Today we take a question from one of our listeners regarding wearing two hats, one as the appraiser and one as a potential buyer. Tim also takes a question from Dustin regarding sales that have closed after the effective date. SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779...

As Dustin wraps up the 90-day experiment called Project Prometheus, what was the final assessment? Was it successful? The goal was to see if one appraiser could make more than $100,000 a year, work less than 40 hours a week, and do so without staff using AI as the muscle. In this podcast, Dustin breaks down the honest answer: what worked, what didn't, and what was the overall result? More importan...

Today, Dustin gives an analogy that many appraisers are guilty of. It's the analogy of the village people who walk a mile one way for water every day, even though they have the pipe to bring it directly to their door. They are "too busy" to build the fix. SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Dustin tried an experiment over the weekend, even though he is deep inside the build for Project Prometheus. He decided to take a bit of a break over the weekend and wants to share the results of getting away from the computer for a few days and getting outside and experiencing some vitamin D. SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Today, Drew MacDonnell joins Dustin to talk about his four-year-old appraisal firm. You would never know it because he is much more advanced than most appraisers who have been in business 15 to 20 years. What is his vision? Why is he doing it? What does the future look like? SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Tim Andersen, The Appraisers' Advocate and USPAP expert, joins us to talk about artificial intelligence and how/if it relates to USPAP. How do we use AI to help us be better appraisers but still remain compliant? SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

While the Facebook forums are filled with appraisers complaining about the industry, Dustin explains why this is actually the best time to lean in. Learn why the "whiners" are actually creating a vacuum of opportunity for those willing to run their appraisal firm like a real business. SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Real Value is only understood by a select few. Often our paradigms bias our judgement of others and what they bring to the table. In this episode, Dustin tells the story of Charles Proteus Steinmetz - an electrical engineer who saved Henry Ford in a pinch. But more importantly, Dustin tells the story of our lenses and shifting the way we see value in the world. SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-har...

Dustin is obviously a big fan of artificial intelligence and spends many hours per day studying it, but what about the other side? It's not unusual for critics to bring up security and other dangers when talking about A.I. Today, Dustin deals with this important question and topic head on. SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Some appraisers think that if they ignore or push against AI it will go away. But isn't it an ethical failure to refuse to advance and grow in your competency? SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Dustin tells of a recent experience with his wife's business, where she was doing things because she "should." When we start to eliminate the "shoulds" in our lives, we start to realize that we are in control. SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

There is a place for hard work. There is also a place to wake up and realize that what you are doing is not going to work no matter how much effort you put into it. SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Dustin's great joy in life is helping other appraisers set up their businesses in such a way that they are true business owners and not just the owners of their own job. Dustin recently spent two weeks in Thailand, and he breaks down exactly how he made money while he was gone. More importantly, he outlines the blueprint on how you can do the same. SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harris.mykajabi....

The era of the passive chatbot is over. For real estate appraisers, the real revolution isn't an AI that can write a poem—it’s an "Agent" that can actually log into your MLS, download plat maps, and manage your calendar while you’re out in the field. In this episode, we move past the hype of "Moltbot" to look at the cold, hard utility for an appraisal office. SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harri...

Dustin just returned from two weeks in Thailand with his wife, where he utilized AI both for planning and execution of the trip. Here is his full report. SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Today Dustin talks with Ben Onega. He is an appraiser out of Florida actually using AI on a day-to-day basis. They go in depth on not just ideals but practicality in the Appraisal process. SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

On March 1st, Dustin is going to commence an experiment to see if one appraiser can net over $100,000 a year, work less than 40 hours a week, and do so with no employees. Of course, the engine that will be used to run this project is AI, specifically OpenClaw. Join him as he outlines the reasons for the project, potential spots of failure, and what constitutes success. Go to TheAppraiserCoach. Com...

Dustin addresses the naysayers of the appraisal world. Those that think that the world hates them and that this is the crappiest job one could ever have. There is another way of thinking about things. SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

It is a Japanese word that simply means "why you do what you do." So, why do you do what you do? And do you have an answer to what is your ikigai? SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Growing an appraisal office from a single appraiser to a multi-million dollar company is no more different than understanding the art of scaling. SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

What if I could tell you that you can have your very own personal assistant to help you with whatever subject you want, including every business idea you have ever had or have yet to think up? How much do you think that would cost? What if I told you that you can and it's only $20 per month? SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

There is a lot of consternation out there amongst appraisers concerning the biggest change we have seen in our industry in our lifetimes. Dustin explains why he's not losing any sleep over UAD 3.6. SUBSCRIBE:   https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe