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The Real Value PodcastFix the Broken Windows In Your BusinessIn this episode, Blaine Feyen talks about the 'broken windows' theory as it relates to business, marketing, and life. Blaine goes over a bunch of examples of broken windows in your appraisal and real estate businesses that could be hurting your company's bottom line. Learn how to fix your appraisal company's broken windows here...2024-09-2519 min
The Real Value Podcast7 Traits of Unsuccessful PeopleIn this episode, Blaine talks through 7 traits of unsuccessful people. To understand how to define 'unsucccesful', Blaine uses Earl Nightingale's definition of success, which is 'the progressive realization of worthy goal or ideal'. Then Blaine applies the 'contrast principle' to discern the path of success or failure. 2024-03-0526 min
The Real Value Podcast3 Things That Make Your Business MagneticIn this episode, Blaine talks about 2 things you should be focused on in 2023 to make you and your business more magnetic. Blaine also talks about the 3Gs of a good business mindset: Gratitude, Graciousness, and Generosity. Check out the Appraiser Increase Academy to grow your appraisal business!2023-02-2726 min
The Real Value PodcastThe Appraiser Trainee DilemmaIn this episode, Blaine talks about the struggles that appraiser trainees, and those looking to enter the real estate appraisal industry, are facing with the change in market conditions. Blaine has several suggestions for appraiser apprentice candidates, and he also highlights some of the trends he sees on the horizon. Are you thinking of becoming an appraiser? 2023-01-1239 min
The Real Value Podcast10 Questions For The New YearIn this episode, Blaine asks 10 vital questions for real estate appraisers, Realtors, and Lenders to ask themselves as 2022 ends and 2023 begins. Ask yourself these 10 questions honestly and write down the answers! This is part of Blaine’s ‘Recap and Realign’ process at the end of every year. Get help realigning your appraisal business with a coach!2022-12-3123 min
The Real Value PodcastWe Will Specialize or DieIn this episode, Blaine covers chapter one from the book by Blair Enns called, The Win Without Pitching Manifesto. In chapter one, Enns talks about the very strong need to specialization in almost every business. Although he talks primarily to designers and creatives, Blaine found the author’s directives to be fundamental to almost every business, and most definitely the appraisal and appraiser business. Learn How to Specialize in Your Appraisal Business 2022-12-2419 min
The Real Value PodcastWhat to do…What to do?In this episode, Blaine discusses some of the recommendations for things appraisers could and should be doing in a down market. Blaine has been coaching real estate appraisers for over a decade and has built and sold several appraisal businesses over his career. Get appraisal business coaching now2022-12-2236 min
The Real Value PodcastWhere Are You On The Pyramid?In this episode, Blaine describes the pyramid of expertise and how to move from the lowest level of skill to the highest level of authority. Blaine also describes some of the mindsets and requirements at each level on the pyramid. Want to get to the highest level on the expert pyramid? Get coaching!2022-11-2324 min
The Real Value Podcast5 Lessons Learned Working In a StartupIn this episode, Blaine shares 5 lessons he’s learned while working for a tech start-up appraiser company named True Footage. True Footage came on the scene in 2021 in Seattle, Washington and has rapidly expanded its footprint across the US. Blaine has been working with True Footage for the past year and has learned several valuable lessons for appraisers and appraisal companies that he’s sharing in this episode. 2022-08-2233 min
The Real Value PodcastThe Miracle of Your Mind- From Earl NightingaleIn this episode, Blaine continues with the Earl Nightingale teachings from the ‘Lead the Field’ recording. Blaine speaks the exact transcript from the original recording. 2022-07-2724 min
The Real Value PodcastLet’s Talk About Money- From Earl NightingalIn this episode, Blaine introduces listeners to the famous Earl Nightingale, founder of the Nightingale-Conant motivational publishing company. One of Earl Nightingale’s most famous recordings was Lead the Field. Chapter 12 is titled, “Let’s Talk About Money”. Blaine speaks the exact transcript of this talk from Lead the Field. 2022-07-2023 min
The Real Value PodcastHow to Be Super Lucky!In this episode, Blaine talks about the science behind people who seem to be lucky, and also those who claim to be especially unlucky. Learning from Dr. Wiseman and the Luck School, Blaine goes over the 7 habits of lucky people that, if adopted and practiced, can increase your luck too! Build a successful appraisal business2022-07-1233 min
The Real Value PodcastThe Six Ds of a Successful Business!In this episode, Blaine talks about the 4 Ds from author, Mike Michalowicz, in his book, Clockwork. The 4 Ds are Doing, Deciding, Delegating, and Designing. Blaine adds 2 more Ds to those 4 to make a complete system for entrepreneurs to build a business that is scalable and salable. Learn How to Build a Scalable Business!2022-05-0629 min
Playing BigCreating Value With Lean Thinking with Tony HayesIn this episode, Blaine has a deep discussion with Lean manufacturing Black Belt, Tony Hayes. Blaine and Tony discuss what Lean is, how its applied in manufacturing, as well as non-manufacturing businesses, what makes up the 'value stream' in a business, process mapping, adding value for the customer, and a bunch more concepts around building a business the runs like a top! Connect with Tony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyhayes/2022-04-3052 min
The Real Value PodcastThe Top 5 Traits of Unsuccessful PeopleIn 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 business2022-02-0929 min
The Real Value PodcastRules For Preachin’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 evangelism2022-01-1828 min
The Real Value PodcastFall in Love with the ProcessIn 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!2022-01-0427 min
The Real Value PodcastTake it To The Seventh LevelIn 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 Appraisers2021-09-1450 min
The Real Value PodcastMaster of NoneIn 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!2021-07-291h 07
The Real Value PodcastRules Are For The Other Guy - Part 2This 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! 2021-07-2049 min
The Real Value PodcastThinking at Scale!In this episode, Blaine goes over the 3 main phases of a business: the launch phase, the growth phase, and the scaling phase. Blaine also explains how you can scale your business by using ‘scaling thinking’, which is a way of thinking that allows business owners to create the business they want before ever actually having to hire, train, or buy anything. High level business coaching for appraisers2021-06-2749 min
The Real Value PodcastThinking in Reverse and The Gyges EffectIn this episode, Blaine talks about a few of the 7 different types of intelligence, focusing primarily on the most important one, emotional intelligence. Blaine also introduces the Gyges Effect, which is the phenomenon of feeling anonymous while communicating via the internet. Coaching for Real Estate Appraisers2021-06-1552 min
The Real Value PodcastAre You Even Coachable?In this episode, Blaine goes over the top questions he gets from potential clients about why to hire a business coach or advisor. As a popular business coach to the appraisal, real estate, mechanical contracting, and salon industries, Blaine explains the most common questions he gets asked about coaching and then goes into detail regarding the answers. If you’re ready to take your life and business to the next level, go to www.RealValueCoach.com2021-05-031h 12
The Real Value PodcastGet Your Masters Degree in ValueIn this episode, Blaine introduces the first 5 skills required to get a Masters Degree in Real Value! Blaine lays out 5 skills needed if you’d like to be at the absolute master of your life and business, as well as the go-to authority in your industry and market. CoachBlaine.com2021-04-1944 min
The Real Value PodcastThe $1000 Cigar and the 80-20 Rule!In this episode, Blaine talks about how to 80-20 your business and life and how 4/5ths of everything we do ends up being trivial, in the grand scheme of things. When you adopt the Pareto Principle, better known as the 80/20 rule, into your appraisal business and your life, you’ll find leverage all around you to get maximal results from the most minute efforts. Coach Blaine Website2021-02-2736 min
The Real Value Podcast5 Leadership Lesson From Simon SinekIn this episode, Blaine talk about the 5 leadership lessons discussed in a video of author, Simon Sinek, titled 5 Rules to Follow As You Find Your Spark. Blaine recounts the stories and gives his take on each of the lessons Sinek reveals through his stories. www.CoachBlaine.com2021-01-3124 min
The Real Value PodcastHow To Make $10,000 Per Hour!In this episode, national business and life success coach, Blaine Feyen, explains why most people never get past earning a certain dollar amount and the errors in thinking about dollars per hour. Blaine teaches the listener how to shift your thinking from dollars per hour to dollars per minute, along with a whole new way to look at high value activities that may not put money in your bank account right away. www.CoachBlaine.com2020-12-1043 min
The Real Value PodcastThe Perfect Procrastinator-Part 2Picking up where Blaine left off in last week’s episode, Blaine offers several mindset shifts for those who tend to procrastinate starting things because of their perfectionism. 2020-11-2324 min
The Real Value PodcastSummon The Master- Part 1In this episode, Blaine reveals his 5 step process he uses with every new goal, project, or issue he faces. This is episode 1 of 2 and Blaine goes over steps 1-3 in this one. In episode 2, Blaine covers steps 4 and 5. Blaine uses these steps in his appraiser coaching program as well. 2020-10-151h 07
The Real Value PodcastTrading Up! How To Turn A Paperclip Into A House!In this episode, Blaine introduces the listener to two modes of thinking: reproductive and productive thinking. From there, Blaine tells the story of Kyle Macdonald and his Red Paperclip experiment for his blog and how Kyle made 14 trades within one year that ultimately led to someone giving him a house! Learn about the trades and how productive thinking can make connections that you never knew existed! Red Paperclip TED Talk: https://youtu.be/8s3bdVxuFBs Podcasts mentioned in the show: The Appraiser Coach Podcast: https://theappraisercoach.libsyn.com/ The Appraisers...2020-10-0827 min
The Real Value PodcastHow Many Streams Do You Have?In this episode, Blaine covers the hotly debated topic of having multiple streams of income. Instead of just saying that everybody should have multiple streams of income, however, Blaine goes over why many shouldn’t attempt to have more than one primary stream of income, at least not until they have several things in place. If you want to know what to consider before venturing into the multiple streams of income world, listen in and write these 4 things down!2020-09-3042 min
The Real Value PodcastYou Complete Me!...and other strange complimentsIn this episode, Blaine talks about the difference between giving a compliment and being a complement. Two vastly different concepts but extremely valuable to understand the law of complementarity. Blaine gives you some vital questions at the end of the show to ask yourself regarding the relationships in your life. 2020-09-2233 min
The Real Value PodcastThe Giving Pyramid-5 Steps to Your Best Life!In this episode, Blaine talks about burn-out, exhaustion, and boredom and one of the things he uses to overcome them. Blaine talks about his Giving Pyramid and the 5 levels of giving most people don’t realize they have available to them to give. http://www.CoachBlaine.com2020-09-0736 min
The Real Value PodcastConfessions of an Unabashed Opportunist!In this episode, Blaine talks about his realization that nobody was out there creating opportunities for him so he had to take it upon himself to create his own opportunities. During a meeting with a student, Blaine was called an ‘opportunist’ and it was in that moment that he realized it was something he wanted to become more of, instead of shying away from the term. 2020-08-1524 min
The Real Value PodcastHungry, Horny, Scared and Selfish! Retraining the Lizard!In this episode, Blaine tackles the topic of fear and how it keeps up from living our best life and experiencing all that life has to offer. Blaine gives you 5 steps to turn any fear into something that can actually help you in becoming the you that you always wanted and creating the life you desire. 2020-08-0841 min
The Real Value PodcastThe Adventures of JimIn this episode, Blaine dips back into the mailbag to talk with an appraiser named Jim. Jim asked Blaine several questions about growing a business without having to spend an inordinate amount of time and life energy. Blaine goes over all of Jim’s concerns and offers some suggestions for those who might have some fear around the topic of growth, mentoring, private work, and managing people. 2020-07-2445 min
The Real Value PodcastHow Do You Know?In this episode, Blaine asks several important questions to get you thinking about what we really know...and what we don’t. Most people get their information and knowledge from other people and sources and never question the information they’ve taken in. At some point in our lives we’re filled with things we ‘know’ for sure but may have no real evidence that any of it is true or real. Blaine asks you to question all your ‘knowing’ in order to have more ‘being’.2020-05-1444 min
The Real Value PodcastThe Great Reset!In this episode, Blaine talks about the current global pandemic and some of the changes it has caused people to make in their lives and businesses. Blaine reads excerpts from an article written by Julie Vincent Gambuto (link below) called ‘Prepare for the Ultimate Gaslighting’. In the article, Gambuto calls the pandemic ‘The Great Pause’ as a way to express how life has essentially paused around the world as we shelter in place and businesses close. The ultimate question from all of it is, what changes that you’ve made in your life as a result of the pandemic will you k...2020-04-1735 min
The Real Value PodcastIt’s Out of Control!In this episode, Blaine talks about the 5 things we cannot control in life and how to put some of what is going on in the world today into perspective. The current Covid-19 pandemic has swept the world and the markets are in free fall, people are scared, businesses are closing, and many are justifiably anxiety racked. Blaine also talks about the 3 types of expenses to be cutting at this critical time. 2020-03-2056 min
The Real Value PodcastIt’s Time to Get Lean! - Part 1In this episode, Blaine introduces listeners to the LEAN manufacturing and LEAN thinking process utilized by some of the best companies in the world. What began with the Toyota Manufacturing system has morphed into a way of thinking about processes and wast that can be utilized in almost everyone’s lives and businesses. Blaine ties it into the appraisal industry so that appraisers will have an idea of how to implement LEAN into their business to realize more profit, eliminate waste, and live better lives!2020-02-2044 min
The Real Value PodcastThe Science of Success - Part 3In this, the final episode of this 3 part series on the Science of Success, Blaine wraps up the episodes with a recap of how the thoughts create emotions, our emotions inform our actions, our actions get results, and then we have more thoughts about our results and it continues this way ad infinitum. Blaine talks about 3 steps to changing the brain, body, emotions, and actions, thus getting better results. 2020-02-141h 25
The Real Value PodcastThe Science of Success-Part 1In this two part episode, Blaine dives into the ‘science of success’ as it was taught to him many years ago while studying Zen meditation. Blaine has drawn on many teachers, authors, and scientists over the years to gain a deeper understanding of how to program our minds for the things we desire and lead the life we want to lead. There is lots of information in these two episodes so please take notes! These principles are taught in the The Coaching Academy as well, which can be found at https://www.RealValueGroup.com/coaching2020-01-2952 min
The Real Value PodcastPut Me In Coach-Part 2- Top 10 Reasons to Hire A CoachThis is part two of the 2 part series on the Top 10 Reasons to hire a good business coach. Blaine Feyen, life and business coach to the appraisal, real estate, and lending industries, follows up last week’s episode with reasons 6 through 10 on why to hire a coach and be mentored. There are many more reasons than 10, but Blaine goes over 10 really good reasons why EVERYBODY needs a good coach! Blaine talks about the coaches he hires and why everybody can benefit from a good coach. At the end of the episode, Blaine mentions 3 of the best business coa...2020-01-2157 min
The Real Value PodcastI Guarantee It- Developing a Guarantee in a Service Business!In this episode of the Diamond Mining mini series, Blaine asks a valuable question about guarantees in a service industry. Its easy to guarantee a product because you can just refund somebody’s money if they’re not happy. But with some services, like real estate appraisals, an appraiser cant guarantee that everybody in a transaction will be happy and they can’t refund money simply because somebody might not be happy with their appraisal. What they CAN do however, is guarantee several aspects of the delivery of their service! Blaine talks about several ways the delivery of a se...2020-01-1816 min
The Real Value PodcastMake 2020 Your Year!In this episode, the first of the new year, Blaine goes over several episodes from 2018 and 2019 that had lots of value for listeners based on the exercises contained in those episodes. One of the episodes covered is the ‘So You Wanna Be An Appraiser Episode’ where Blaine gives some great advice to new or soon to be new appraisers in search of a mentor. The advice is so good, in fact, that this episode should be required listening for all new appraisers, as well as those mentoring new appraisers. There are several other episodes recapped in this episo...2020-01-0959 min
The Real Value PodcastDon’t Be a Fancy Victim-5 Questions That Will Change Your Life and Business!In this episode, Blaine talks about some of the key questions he asked of himself and his company back in 2009 while doing strategic business and vision planning. That process and the answers to those questions lead Blaine’s company to great success and growth in the appraisal, and business and life coaching industries. Blaine gives listeners the exact questions to ask and ponder to help bring some positive change and growth going into 2020.2019-12-2653 min
The Real Value PodcastA Deliberate You, Unearthing Your Why!In this episode, Blaine discusses the all important process of figuring out what drives you to do what you do. It’s a process made popular by author Simon Sinek in his 2009 book, ‘Start With Why’. In it, Sinek outlines a process whereby on digs through their past to ‘unearth’ the main drivers, the main motivators, the main inspirations, and the big turn offs that make us do what we do. Blaine has trained extensively on this process and has taught it to corporations across the globe. This is a multi part series with this episode being the introd...2019-12-1834 min
The Real Value PodcastBlaine’s Wager, What’s the Cost of Making the Wrong Choice?In this episode, Blaine introduces listeners to the infamous ‘Pascal’s Wager’, from the 17th Century mathematician and philosopher, Blaise Pascal. Pascal’s Wager essentially postulates that, even if there is an infinitesimally small chance of something being true, its better to act as if the thing is true since acting as if its NOT true could be very expensive! Listen in as Blaine shows listeners how the wager is used in the climate change debate, how Warren Buffet has used it, and how it might just apply to your life and your business. 2019-12-1034 min
The Real Value PodcastThe Myth of Multi-Tasking and Why You’re Not As Awesome As You ThinkIn this episode, Blaine talks about the science of the brain and how we are simply not capable of multi-tasking as it has been traditionally defined and thought. The brain cannot consciously do two things at once since it must steal mental resources from the same portion of the brain: the frontal lobe. Blaine gives 5 tactics to improve your ability to get things done, and get them done well, without having to slow down to task switch, leaving a little bit of ‘attention residue’ with each prior task.2019-12-0441 min
The Real Value PodcastSo You Wanna Start A Podcast-Part 1In this episode, Blaine goes over 5 (or maybe more!) of the things that somebody wanting to start a podcast MUST consider before jumping into the world of podcasting. Podcasting can be a fun and rewarding activity if its done right. It can be a ton of time, effort, and labor if not! Blaine goes over the thinking and planning process, as well as the hardware and software needed to be successful. Listen in and have your notepad ready if you have any interest in starting an appraiser, real estate, lending, or really ANY kind of podcast now o...2019-11-2047 min
The Real Value PodcastThe 5 Most Important People!In this episode, Blaine introduces listeners to the often repeated idea that we are the sum total of the 5 people we spend the most time with. Blaine takes it a step further, however, and talks about a study that was done indicating that it goes much further than just those 5 people! It extends to friends of friends, even friends of their friends even if you’ve never met many of those people. Blaine explains how in this episode. 2019-11-1441 min
The Real Value PodcastSo You Wanna Be A Mentor, Part 1In this episode series (part 1 of 2), Blaine goes over the 7 areas that he believes true mentors should be covering in an appraiser mentorship program. In fact, these 7 areas should be mandatory in all business mentorship programs. The 7 areas covered would give the apprentice the greatest opportunity for success as an appraiser regardless of whether or not the trainee stays in the mentor’s company or goes out on their own. Although one of the chief complaints amongst potential mentors is that they are training their competition, by training an apprentice properly, the chances of an apprentice leaving yo...2019-10-221h 03
The Real Value PodcastTime to Take Your Meds-part 1In this episode, Blaine talks about the 4 pillars of living your best life with the acronym MEDS, which stands for Meditation, Exercise, Diet, and Sleep. This is part 1 of a 2 part series and this episode covers the M and E parts of the acronym. Appraisers tend to sit for much of their day and tend to deal with a fair amount of stress. Meditation, exercise, proper diet, and good sleep are vital for longevity and a long health-span. Listen in as Blaine walks you through the 'why' and the 'how' of both meditation and exercise for appraisers...2019-10-081h 24
The Real Value PodcastTime to Make Your W.I.L.!Blaine discusses how to mine the depths of all your life experiences, knowledge, and relationships to uncover the hidden diamonds in all three of those categories in order to tap into the immense wealth you likely don't give yourself credit for. Blaine teaches you an exercise he calls 'writing your W.I.L.', which stands for your Wealth Inventory List. This is a list of all the past life experiences you've had that you have either forgotten, or you've discounted as being irrelevant to your current life and career. Have pen and paper ready t...2019-08-251h 02
The Real Value PodcastPay Yourself First! For Goodness Sake!In this episode, Blaine teaches appraisers how to use the 'profit first' system of business management and budgeting for wealth. Although this system has been popularized as of late by the author and entrepreneur, Mike Michalowitz, in the book aptly named, Profit First, this system of money management and budgeting has been around for thousands of years. Blaine introduces listeners to another book called The Richest Man In Babylon, which talks about this principle in parable form as well. Be sure to have pen and paper handy and be prepared to listen to this one at least 6...2019-08-181h 11
The Real Value PodcastWhat's Your Ideal Zone?In this episode, Blaine Feyen talks about identifying what your 'ideal zone of existence' is and how it got that way. He encourages listeners and appraisers to ask some vital questions about their own personal 'comfort bubble' and test whether or not it his gotten too narrow over time. Blaine gives some suggestions for expanding your comfort bubble and pushing the boundaries of your Ideal Zone of Existence which, ultimately, leads to more opportunities being presented to you and eyes to see more, do more, and have more fulfilling life experiences.2019-08-101h 10
The Real Value PodcastIt's All Your Fault!In this episode, Blaine Feyen talks about how our bodies and minds are inextricably linked and how we can use one to positively affect the other. Blaine also goes so far as to explain how its every individuals personal responsibility to take control of their feelings and emotions. This can be done in a variety of ways, one being to take control of one's physiology. Change the way your body is being and you change the way your mind is feeling. The same thing works for your body in that you can change the way your body f...2019-08-031h 06
The Real Value PodcastThe Value of Your Values!In this Episode, Blaine talks about the difference between principles and values, and practices and methodologies. He goes deep on why its absolutely vital to have a well defined, and documented, set of values and principles that guide your daily practices and methodologies. Blaine encourages listeners to develop a 'Strategic Identity Document' for your business, which is a document that clearly articulates the founders and the company's values and principles so that they are very clear and can inform daily decisions and practices.2019-07-271h 01
The Real Value PodcastThe Air is Better At the Top! Climbing the Expert PyramidIn this episode, Blaine discusses the 'expert pyramid' and what it takes to climb to the top where the experts reside. Blaine explains that the top of the expert pyramid is not necessarily occupied by those with the most technical skills, but instead with those who have developed the most vital skills of communication and leadership. Often in business, it is not the smartest who experience the greatest success, but instead the most driven, the most creative, those with the best communication, negotiation, and client service skills, and those who understand their markets the best. L...2019-07-1037 min
The Real Value PodcastSave Yourself! The Secrets to Saving a Whole Industry!In this episode, Blaine discusses the very important idea that you cannot save a job or industry that doesn't 'want' to be saved. The appraisal industry is changing at a very rapid rate and there are many who think the answer is coming together as an industry to lobby for the appraisal process to remain the same. While Blaine doesn't disagree that a good appraisal and a good appraisal process is important and vital to the loan process and the overall health of any real estate market, Blaine would argue that your efforts are better spent on your business...2019-06-291h 04
The Real Value PodcastWho's Got Your Back?In this episode, Blaine talks about the missing piece in most businesses that can determine success, failure, or even just the difference between mediocre results and skyrocketed results! The missing piece is accountability and its one of he big missing pieces in most appraisal businesses. The real estate and mortgage industries tend to have much higher levels of accountability since most Realtors and Lenders work in offices with managers, other Realtors, and their brokers or owners. Appraisers tend to be one and two person home offices with little to no accountability for their daily activities, their monthly...2019-06-241h 01
The Real Value PodcastWe Don’t Need Another Hero!In this episode, Blaine introduces the Hero’s Journey and how this story format can help us figure out what role we’re playing in the lives of our clients and customers. Blaine talks about the Story Brand concept, by Donald Miller, and how we’ll use some of the ideas and techniques to help build our Master Mission and then our Master Message, which is an extremely clarified statement of who we are, what we do, how we do it, and what problems we solve for our clients. 2019-06-0542 min
The Real Value PodcastThe Value Ladder, The Climb Toward Success!In this episode, Blaine introduces the audience to one of his coaching tools and techniques called The Value Ladder (TM). The Value Ladder is a tool that helps identify the real motivating factors behind the things people say they want to be, do, have, and achieve. Without first identifying what might be behind those motivations, achieving something just for the sake of achieving becomes a futile and time wasting experience. Blaine talks about Maslow's hierarchy of needs and how The Value Ladder relates to human motivation. First we must satisfy certain basic needs before moving to the...2019-05-2453 min
The Real Value Podcast7 Out of 1000! Appraisal Waivers and Nasty PeopleIn 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 thought than they do. Blaine also lays out a specific scenario regarding one of these social media debacles and how he turned it into a positive opportunity for himself, his business, and a fellow...2019-05-041h 04
The Real Value PodcastI Can See Your FutureIn 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, weekly, and monthly activities that ultimately lead to the accomplishment of the goal is what determines the difference between success and failure. James Clear, author...2019-04-2747 min
The Real Value Podcast1000 True Fans- How to Bank on Your Future!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 business from those who become true, or 'raving' fans of you and your business. With the future bank, you get to watch as your virtual bank account g...2019-04-191h 00
The Real Value PodcastThe Lifeblood of Your Appraisal Business!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 solid before unit, a during unit, and an after unit to your business and each unit has systems focusing on delivering world class service and then extreme follow...2019-04-141h 10
The Real Value PodcastSpring has Sprung! Time to remodel your business!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, remodel, and then get results (read:income!) is an absolute MUST and vital key to success in all areas of life and business.2019-03-2943 min
The Real Value PodcastTop 5 Wisdom Keys for AppraisersIn 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.com or www.RealValueGroup.com and sign up to receive the bonus content. Its completely free. Grab a pen and paper and get ready to take notes because these wisdom ke...2019-03-2253 min
The Real Value PodcastYou're Not An AppraiserIn 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 do and less with who we are, problems start. We treat others based on who we think we are and we judge them based on what it is they d...2019-03-1837 min
The Real Value PodcastConfessions of a Former SkippyIn 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, be done to make an appraisal credible and reliable. Blaine talks about how we all start out somewhat the same in that regard and how most appraisers are mentored in...2019-03-0854 min
The Real Value PodcastThe Secret to Getting More BusinessIn 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 secrets to building rapport lie buried deep within all of us and Blaine gives a few steps to building rapport as a key strategy for building a strong network and attracting new, a...2019-03-011h 19
The Real Value PodcastChange Your Frame, Change Your LifeIn 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 average appraiser get in front of a crowd of realtors, lenders, and attorneys and give productive talks and presentations to bring in new business. Blaine...2019-02-211h 08
The Real Value PodcastKaizen-Continuous Improvement in Your Appraisal BusinessIn 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 better tomorrow than you are today. It's the classic tortoise and hare story where slow and steady beat fast and unfocused. Blaine talks about his own schedule and incremental improvements and how working more that 40 hours per week...2019-02-1344 min
The Real Value PodcastCan We Speak Like We're Old FriendsIn 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. Learning to develop your ability to present or speak in public is paramount to your success going into the future of appraising. If you have any interest in handling non-lender...2019-02-021h 24
The Real Value PodcastLove Letters From the GraveIn 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 kinds of skill-sets are required to go after that type of work. Blaine explains what skills will be needed going into 2019 and b...2019-01-2656 min
The Real Value PodcastBegin with the End in Mind!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 keys required take goals from dream stage to experiencing the end result. Using a few real world analogies and metaphors from the diet and exercise world, as w...2019-01-181h 07
The Real Value PodcastBe Careful Who You Choose to FollowIn 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!2018-12-2138 min
The Real Value PodcastDig Your Well Before You're ThirstyIn 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. Membership is free and only requires a valid email address to receive the bonus content. You can sign up to be emailed the podcast each week and receive...2018-12-071h 05
The Real Value PodcastAn Act of ThanksgivingIn 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.2018-11-2345 min
The Real Value PodcastWhen the Passion Fades...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 your vocation your vacation? Listen in to find out!2018-11-1546 min
The Real Value PodcastCarrying the Bags of a Zen MasterIn 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 a lifelong study of leadership principles and practices. Grab a note pad and pen and take some notes on this one because they're lessons that cro...2018-11-081h 17
The Real Value PodcastWill You Miss Me When I'm Gone?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 episode and ask yourself the questions Blaine suggest to see if you truly are or if you're merely selling the same burgers as the burger joint down the street!2018-10-3149 min
The Real Value PodcastTo Be or Not to Be? That is the question...In this episode, Blaine discusses the dilemma of being a licensed real estate salesperson while also being a licensed real estate appraiser. Blaine also goes into why the attitude that real estate agents are the 'enemy' is the absolute WRONG attitude to have to be a successful appraiser. Blaine talks a little more about the upcoming AppraiserFest and his hopes for a new era of appraisal training conferences. 2018-09-151h 07
The Real Value PodcastRight Business, Wrong Time?In this episode, Blaine answers a listener question about whether or not new real estate appraiser, Derek, got into the appraisal business at the wrong time. His question pertains to news and information he has been seeing that lead him to believe the appraisal industry is in decline and that his decision to get into it was the wrong one. Listen in as Blaine gives Derek some advice and an appraisal veteran's view of the role of the real estate appraiser in the current world. A world rapidly changing due to technology and the needs of an...2018-09-0845 min
The Real Value PodcastSo You Wanna Be An Appraiser!In this episode, Blaine Feyen discusses the very common tactic of new, or soon to be new, appraiser trainees looking for an apprenticeship with an existing appraiser mentor. While most just send out a resume or call asking for an opportunity, Blaine gives practical advice for how to think about the process completely different so as to bring some value to the potential mentor. The mindset talked about in this episode is a game changer in an industry filled with gatekeepers. Listen in and learn from one of the best when it comes to the right language...2018-08-311h 15
The Real Value PodcastTop 3 Ways Appraisers Can Add Value to the ProcessOne of the longest and most valuable Real Value Podcasts to date!! Blaine goes into depth on how to turn much of the mundane appraisal process into benefits for the client. Blaine also talks about how to make the invisible visible and get new clients as a result. If you want to be the preeminent real estate appraiser in your market, its going to take more than just knowing how to add charts and graphs to your appraisal reports! It takes knowing how to speak the language of the various groups using appraisers to develop an opinion o...2018-08-221h 42
The Real Value PodcastTop 3 Ways to Give Yourself A Raise As An Appraiser!In this episode of the Real Value Podcast, Blaine Feyen discusses 3 ways (with a 4th bonus method) that Real Estate Appraisers can increase their income and dollars per hour and, at the same time, have more life and peace in the process. Blaine also talks about the 80/20 rule and how 20 percent (or less) of your clients likely deliver 80 percent of your results and income. Blaine goes on to talk about how letting some of your biggest headache clients move on may be the best thing for you, your business, and your life! Be part of the new economy and...2018-08-101h 35
The Real Value PodcastThe Mobile Appraiser and the Paperless OfficeBlaine talks about the best reasons to become a mobile appraiser and make the switch from paper and pen, pencil and clipboard, to a mobile device like an Ipad or Galaxy Tablet and laser measuring tool for appraising real estate. Blaine talks about more than just the practical reasons though as there are some very important time issues related to making the switch to mobile real estate appraising and going paperless, or at least utilizing considerably less paper and becoming considerably more efficient and profitable appraiser and appraisal office. Whether doing primarily lending appraisal work, or a mix of...2018-07-271h 11
The Real Value PodcastThe Real Value Podcast Reboot!The ever popular Real Value Podcast is back! Revamped, reengineered, and rebooted with better content and great info for Real Estate Appraisers, Real Estate Agents, and mortgage lenders. Blaine Feyen, founder and CEO of Real Value Group, is a popular podcaster in several genres and industries. Blaine runs a successful Real Estate Appraisal firm in Grand Rapids, Michigan and is a sought after consultant, speaker, and teacher in several industries due to his vast experience in marketing, advertising, copywriting, social media, search engine optimization, content creation, leadership development, and business optimization. In this episode, Blaine reveals a...2018-07-2723 min
The Real Value PodcastWhat the heck is a 'Comp'?In this episode, Blaine discusses how Appraisers define 'comparable' sales and what criteria they typically use to weed out the sales that may not be the best ones to utilize in an appraisal. Blaine gives 4 basic criteria he uses when he's looking at sales in the market and how he decides if they can move from the 'just a sale' category to the 'comparable sale' category. Grab a pen, a cup of coffee and a bagel and lets get our learn on!2016-03-2922 min
The Real Value PodcastNew FHA Appraisal Inspection StandardsIn this episode, Blaine discusses some of the changes in the recently updated FHA 4000.1 Handbook for Appraisers and appraiser inspections. Blaine also includes a few tips for Realtors at the end of the show which can help the inspection go smooth and painless. 2016-02-2637 min
The Real Value Podcast10 Tips for Growing Your Social Media FollowingIn this episode, Blaine Feyen, president of Real Value Appraisal Group, talks about growing your social media following and how to have some fun doing it. Quite often, businesses are at a loss on just how to manage their social media presence so Blaine covers some simple things everybody can do today to help increase followers, readership of your posts, and how to enjoy the process. 2016-01-1324 min
The Real Value PodcastHave you even been in that house bro?In this episode, Appraiser Blaine Feyen, President of Real Value Group appraisal company in Grand Rapids, Michigan, discusses how appraisers choose comparable sales and touches on the somewhat controversial topic of whether or not appraisers actually walk through the inside of the comparable sales they use in appraisal reports.2015-10-1313 min
The Real Value PodcastBubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble...In this episode of Real Value Cast, Blaine discusses what contribute to real estate bubbles and the market forces at play. Blaine also touches on some of the key factors in today's economy that affect the micro and macro real estate markets.2015-10-0125 min
The Real Value PodcastWhy did my house appraise for exactly what I paid?In this episode, Blaine Feyen, from the Real Value Group, discusses a very common misunderstanding in the Real Estate and appraisal world: why homes often appraise right at, or really close to, the sale price of a home purchase transaction. Listen in as Blaine discusses what makes up 'market value', how appraisals are developed, and finally solves the age old mystery that has been talked about in hushed circles for decades. www.RealValueGroup.com www.RealValueCast.com 2015-09-2513 min
The Real Value PodcastDo multiple offers affect appraised value?In this episode of Real Value Cast, Blaine discusses a very common occurrence in the current market in 2015, multiple offers. The market is hot for sellers with many of the listings being fought over by multiple buyers all bidding the sale price upward in a classic supply and demand battle. Blaine talks about some of main factors affecting this phenomenon and also answers the question of whether or not multiple offers have an effect on the final appraised value regardless of whether or not the sale price was affected. Grab a pen and a pad a...2015-09-2027 min
The Real Value PodcastRVC 003- Divorce Appraisals and the Appraiser You ChooseIn this session, West Michigan's best divorce appraiser, Blaine Feyen, discusses the 5 things good divorce appraisers need to be and do when performing an appraisal for a divorce situation. Make sure you have a pen and paper to write some notes and set some goals for 2014.2014-01-1426 min
The Real Value PodcastRVC 002- Assessed Values, What They Are and How NOT to use themCertified Residential Appraiser in Grand Rapids, MI, Blaine Feyen, discusses assessed valuations utilized by assessing bodies to help determine taxable values and fair market values. Blaine explains the differences between assessed value, taxable value, and state equalized values, what they're used for, how they're determined, and how NOT to use the assessed value to determine the fair market value for your home. 2014-01-0616 min
The Real Value PodcastRVC 001- Top Ten Real Estate Appraiser Success Tips for 2014In this episode Blaine Feyen discusses the top 10 success tips for Appraisers, real estate professionals and lenders for 2014. Listen close and take notes because this list is key to growing your appraisal or real estate and lending business in a way that gives you more life while enjoying more success with less work!2014-01-0143 min