The Real Value Podcast

In this episode, Blaine discusses the common rant amongst appraisers that they're overworked and underpaid. The reality is that many appraisers have simply never been taught how to set boundaries and budget their time. Appraisers have been perpetuating thy myth of 'feast or famine' for decades, which has lead to a generation of appraisers who actually believe they go through times of famine!  We c...

In this episode, Blaine talks about the appraisal waiver, or property inspection waiver, the stats surrounding their issuance and use, and the hysteria that this topic ignites! Blaine discusses social media and the use of it by keyboard warriors hellbent on stirring the proverbial pot and creating an opportunity to rip fellow professionals to shreds for having the audacity to think a different tho...

In this episode, Blaine talks about the difference between goals and activities and what he calls you 'arc of activity'. Your arc of activity is the trajectory of daily habits and behaviors and where they eventually lead. You can set a goal to be met 6 months, 1 year or 5 years into the future but if you don't set up the proper systems to meet that goal, its unlikely to happen. Systems for daily,...

In this episode of the Real Value Appraiser Podcast, Blaine talks about the viral blog post from Wired Chief Editor, Kevin Kelly, called '1000 True Fans'. Blaine breaks down the 1000 true fans concept and then couples it with what he calls a 'turbo boost' to the whole idea and that is the 'future banking' concept.  The Future Bank is your virtual bank account that is tracking all of the future bus...

In this episode, Blaine talks about the lifeblood of any business and that is referrals. There is a right way and a wrong way to get referrals in an appraisal business and there is a process that MUST be followed to get them consistently. Its one thing to get the occasional referral from a satisfied client, but it is a completely different process to get consistent referrals because you have a sol...

In this episode, Blaine talks about the spring time, time management, remodeling your life and business, and the importance of taking recovery time to be the absolute best person you can be. Blaine discusses the important mindset shift necessary for appraisers to see their time off, not as reward for hard work, but as a necessary precondition of success. Taking the vital time to refresh, recover,...

In this episode, Blaine Feyen talks about the top 5 'wisdom keys' he teaches to appraisers around the country, and business people around the world. Blaine teaches 10 wisdom keys but to keep the episode around an hour, Blaine is delivering the remaining 5 wisdom keys via bonus content for Value Syndicate members. To become a member of the Value Syndicate you can simply head to www. RealValueCast.c...

In this episode, Blaine Feyen talks about the variety of masks and hats we wear throughout our lives based on the different roles we may be playing at that time. Mother, Father, Sister, Brother, Mechanic, Truck Driver, Banker, and Appraiser. They are all things we call ourselves and ultimately our identity becomes part of those things we call ourselves.  When we start to identify more with what we...

In this episode, Blaine talks more about the 'clarity through contrast' reframing strategy for turning negative self talk into positive actions and activities. Blaine drops a killer Helen Keller quote and expounds on why not to avoid risk in an attempt to be safe. Blaine also reveals his former life as a 'skippy', or an appraiser who may not have fully understood everything that could, and should,...

In this episode, appraiser success coach, Blaine Feyen, talks about the little known but heavily studied art and skill of rapport building. Building rapport is crucial to successful communications between any two or more human beings and is so often neglected. Rapport building is never taught in school yet is often the main reason people don't connect in almost every area of their lives.  The secr...

In this episode, appraisal and appraiser success coach, Blaine Feyen discusses how to look at some of the views, beliefs, and paradigms, or frames, we grow up with and how some of them create limiting behaviors that don't allow many of us to do things like public speaking. Blaine goes over a couple techniques to help 'break the old frame' and build a new and more empowering one that will help the...

In this episode of the Real Value Appraiser Podcast, Blaine talks about the Japanese strategy of continuous improvement called Kaizen. Although Kaizen is typically utilized in manufacturing environments, it can easily be utilized in almost every business and even in one's personal life. Understanding that small incremental improvements almost alway beat big audacious overhauls is the key to being...

In this episode, Blaine gives 4 main tips for speaking to audiences about appraisal and appraiser related topics. Whether its giving a talk or presentation to attorneys on the subject of divorce appraisals or a group of real estate agents on the subject of how to think like the appraiser, follow Blaine's four pieces of advice and you'll be conquering your fear of public speaking in no time. Learni...

In this episode, Blaine discusses how to get very clear on why we do the work we do, why we work with the people we work with, and why we live the lives we do. He walks you through another exercise to help more clearly define what kind of legacy you want to leave for your family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones.  Blaine also talks about the non-lender side of the appraisal business and what ki...

In this episode, Blaine goes over 4 vital steps in the goal setting process that will be the difference between achieving and failure. Lots of people set goals but only a small portion of people actually reach their goals. We tend to place lots of importance on goal setting but not enough importance on the vital steps needed once a goal has been chosen.  Blaine goes into detail about the 4 master...

In this episode, Blaine introduces a handy acronym to help you identify when you start to slip on achieving some of your goals. The C.L.I.F.F. acronym is very helpful in seeing some of the red flags before you get completely derailed from hitting some of those all important mini-goals on the path to the big ones! Listen in to found out what each letter stands for and how it might help you on the w...

This year has been an amazing year for the Real Value Podcast and this episode recounts and revisits some of 2018's most important and impactful episodes based on your feedback and input. Blaine covers some of the most important details of those episodes, as well as a brief look at what 2019 holds for the podcast. 

In this episode, Blaine discusses the power of influence and its connection to advances in technology and social media. Blaine talks about the importance of principles over techniques and why its more important today than ever before to be very careful who and what you choose to follow, listen to, and influence you!

In this episode, Blaine talks about the 'other' currencies we use in our daily lives that nobody mentions. We borrow against our time and health and trade it for money until we eventually need our money to help us recover our health and a little more time. We all must decide at one point do we stop borrowing against something we can never pay back...or get back!

In this episode, Blaine discusses 5 real world things to do in your business to add value for your clients and customers. Blaine doesn't just teach you what to do, he also talks about the 'why', which may just be more important than the how. Without a strong enough 'why', the how doesn't really matter. *There is bonus content with this episode that is only available to Value Syndicate members. Mem...

This episode of the Real Value Podcast introduces the Stoic idea of using impediments and obstacles as the very reason to do something instead of the reason not to do it!  Listen in as Blaine talks about the main reasons people don't take action toward what they say they want and how to overcome the most common obstacles to achieving something. Mindset and action together create an almost unstoppa...

In this episode, Blaine discusses the myth of the first Thanksgiving dinner and how cleaning is an act of thanksgiving, or an opportunity to give thanks for all the we have. Blaine tells a couple stories about how doing what might ordinarily be considered drudgery is actually an opportunity to give thanks.

In this episode, Blaine talks about what happens when the passion for doing something fades or disappears and what to do about it. Blaine discusses discipline and motivation and in what order those things need to be to be successful in anything! Make your vocation your vacation Mark Twain said! Yeah right! How many people can actually say that was a possibility? And what are the dangers of making...

In this episode Blaine talks about an aspect of leadership he learned while carrying the bags of a Zen master. Blaine discusses how he learned the lessons of servant leadership without knowing he was actually learning!  Blaine shares a story about his life as 'otomo', or servant to an Aikido and Zen Master, and how the lessons he was learning along the way set the foundation for what would become...

In this episode, Blaine talks about the difference between being an average business owner or 'proprietor' of a business versus being a true entrepreneur. Blaine talks about the great Peter Drucker and his all important questions for business owners and managers at all levels within an organization.  If you think you're an entrepreneur because you started an appraisal company, listen to this episo...