In this episode, Blaine explains what an API (application programming interface) is and how APIs are everywhere. He introduces an idea of two worlds where half the world lives below the API, meaning their decisions are dictated for them by the software, and half the world living above the API, those who write the code, ask questions, think critically, are creative, make their own decisions, and are not dictated to by the software.
In this episode, Blaine covers the top 5 traits of those who tend to struggle with progressively realizing a worthy goal or idea. Blaine talks about Earl Nightingale’s definition of success and how to avoid the traits and habits of the unsuccessful. Grow your appraisal business
In this episode, Blaine recaps the drama triangle from the last episode and then gives the antidote to the drama with the Empowerment Dynamic. The Empowerment Dynamic entails becoming a coach, a creator, and a challenger.
In this episode, Blaine explains the Drama Triangle and the different roles we sometimes play in certain situations and with certain people. The Drama Triangle can be very destructive and emotionally draining. Learn the different roles and scripts that get played out so as to avoid them when possible. Avoid the drama triangle through coaching
In this episode, Blaine talks about what it means to be a Chief Evangelist and why should be one for your company! As the Chief Evangelist for True Footage, a growing national appraisal and data analytics company, Blaine shares some rules for positioning your company for growth by becoming an evangelist. Learn the art of appraiser evangelism
In this episode, Blaine teaches listeners about an exercise from a billionaire named Conrad, and how to avoid doing time wasting activities.
In this episode, Blaine teaches listeners how to do an exercise taught by famous podcaster and investor, Tim Ferriss, called ‘fear setting’. As opposed to goal setting, fear setting addresses the things we fear the most before trying to come up with some goals that may not be inspiring to us. Learn the fear setting exercise from Blaine directly!
In this episode, Blaine talks about the Law of Reciprocity and how its hard wired into all of us. Learn how the law works, how we’re influenced by it, often without knowing it, and how we can know when its being used against us.
In this episode, Blaine talks about how some of the best, and most forward thinking companies in the world created their own business category and escaped having to compete with anybody else. Take your appraisal business to the next level
In this episode, Blaine talks about the top 6 things that good leaders do. If you like to study leadership and want to be a better leader yourself, this is a ‘not to be missed’ episode!
I this episode, Blaine draws heavily from author and friend, Ethan Beute’s, book, Rehumanize Your Business , and talks about the value of using voice and video to convey our most important messages over using plain text emails and texts.
In this episode, Blaine introduces authors Mark Camp and Chris Voss. Jim Camp wrote the book, ‘Start with No’, and Chris Voss wrote the wildly popular book called, “Never Split the Difference”. Both authors introduce a premise that its more important for building trust and confidence to get your prospects and clients saying ‘no’, instead of trying to get them to say ‘yes’. Helping appraisers build more wealth
In this episode, Blaine explains the Japanese concept of Ikigai. Ikigai is a concept around living a life well, operating a business well, and an overall set of questions around what you love to do, what you’re really good at, what the world needs, and what you can make money at. Take your appraisal business to the next level!
In this episode, Blaine discusses 5 things every company should be doing if they have any remote workers. Since most appraisers work from their homes, if they work for a company they are likely working remotely. It can difficult to build a company culture that encourages personal and professional growth, not to mention fun, if you’re not doing these things. Learn how to build an awesome culture for your remote workers!
In this episode, Blaine introduces the thinking methods of Aristotle, Rene Descartes, and Elon Musk, a method called ‘thinking from First Principles’.
In this episode, Blaine talks about four types of behaviors that have been identified by famed marriage therapists, Drs John and Julie Gottman, as the four things that, if addressed and fixed, can save relationships. What these four horsemen also infect are boardrooms and businesses. Address these four bad behaviors and your company culture gets infinitely better! Helping Appraisers grow profitable appraisal businesses since 2004
In this episode, Blaine reveals 7 questions the Stoics asked on themselves daily which lead to greater insight and understanding about who we want to be, how we want to be, and who we might want to be that way for. Maximize Your Dollars per Hour as an Appraiser
In this episode, Blaine talks about the ‘python of progress’ and what is happening in almost every industry. Better data collection and use of that data is disrupting many industries, and the appraisal industry is right in the crosshairs of disruption. Business planning and wealth coaching for appraisers
In this episode, Blaine talks about some of the well known ‘secrets’ of the business world’s greatest leaders and communicators. This is part one a multi part series about why one’s communication skills are vital for brand recognition, strategic differentiation, and as a competitive advantage against competitors. Take your appraisal business to the next level!
In this episode, Blaine talks about four reasons why intentionally focusing on culture building within your company is so vital. Company culture constitutes all of the organization’s goals, values, guiding principles, ideals, and the overall spirit of the company. Your company culture has been called ‘the soul’ of the company. Business coaching for appraisers and appraisal companies
In this episode, Blaine talks about the different levels that almost every business can go through on its rise and growth. Blaine has noticed over the years that there are around seven levels businesses go through, or can go through depending on the owner. Business and Wealth Coaching for Appraisers
In this episode, Blaine talks about the differences between leadership roles and management roles. It’s important to know the differences between the two since entrepreneurs and business owners often find themselves moving in and out of different roles in their businesses. Grow your business and wealth!
In this episode, Blaine lays out 8 ‘Power Moves’ of the most successful businesses. If you don’t know, or have a story about your business, and know what your mission really is, its time to develop it. Use these 8 Power Moves to help you develop your story, your mission, and your dominance in the market. Grow your business and profitability!
In this episode, Blaine talks about Tim Ferriss’ book, The Four Hour Work Week, and a couple of important questions posed in the book: what would you do with your time if you were told you could only work 2 hours per day? If you only had 2 hours per day to do the most valuable things, what things would you do to contribute the most revenue and profitability to the bottom line? Success Coaching for Real Estate Appraisers
This is part 2 of the Content is King series where Blaine goes over the steps, and requirements, for using content marketing, social media, and content creation for building a six figure business. Business Coaching for Appraisers
In this episode, Blaine teaches the listener how he built several six figure businesses using content: social media, podcasting, blogging, and information. If you’re thinking about trying to use social media, or some other method to grow your business, get ready to take notes on how to master content creation and build a killer business that is untouchable! Get Coaching Now
In this episode, Blaine talks about whether or not you should become a generalist, a ‘jack of all trades’, or a specialist, ‘a master of one’. Blaine asks six vital questions in this episode that will help appraisers, agents, and any other business to decide what they want to specialize in, if they choose that route. Get coaching for your appraisal business here!
This is part 2 of the Rules Are For The Other Guy series where Blaine talks about the 10 mindsets and traits of several of his mentors throughout life. These mindsets helped those mentors bypass many of the typical roadblocks and challenges that many entrepreneurs tend to get stuck on. In essence, Blaine’s mentors seemed to have a ‘fast pass’ to the front of the line almost every time! Get Coaching For Your Business Now!
In this episode, part 1 of 2, Blaine talks about the first 5 things he’s recognized in high achievers, several of his mentors, and people who seem to have a ‘fast pass’ to the front of the line in life and business. Business and wealth coaching for appraisers
This is part two of the series Blaine started on the most common logical fallacies used in argumentation. These logical fallacies are great to study because they help us identify the errors in logic that often lead to incorrect thinking and beliefs. Get coaching for appraisers now!
