Attitude Toward Hard
My wife got me stand-up comedy classes for Christmas. The final test is performing on stage in front of 100 people. This is real stand-up
Working Defensively vs. Building Intentionally
Think and Grow Rich rubs appraisers the wrong way. The book’s focus on ambition clashes with a professional culture built on caution and risk avoidance. While
Partnership Is the Risk-Reduction Strategy
If I’m a Chief Appraiser, why would I ever switch from my old appraisal platform? The short answer is leverage. Leverage means functionality well past
The Most Important Work in the Bank Nobody Sees
When valuation is working, no one notices. Loans close on time. Credit feels confident. Audits pass without friction. The bank moves forward as if gravity
Stay Coachable
The longer you’ve been in valuation, the easier it is to think you’ve “made it.” But anyone who’s trained karate long enough knows getting a
The 6 Most Offensive Words in Business
“We’ve always done it this way.” I’m very chill, but that sentence makes me instantly mad. In my brain, it’s like saying, “I don’t feel