“Later” Is a Fragile Idea
“Later” Is a Fragile Idea Last week, I attended the funeral of a karate friend, Dr. Pascual Bidot, best described as a Puerto Rican Larry David. He looked like Larry. Talked like him too: unfiltered, opinionated, hilariously blunt. But unlike Larry, Pascual was also a brilliant doctor. Trilingual. Fiercely devoted to his family. And his […]
The First Time I Met Philip
The first time I met Philip McKernan was in Boston at a SaaS Boardroom Intensive, an entrepreneurial seminar. From the stage, he asked a 35-year-old SaaS founder why he carried the stress of an $11M payroll. The confident Brooklyn entrepreneur answered without hesitation, “This business is my tribute to my father, who recently passed.” Philip, […]
A Profession Reimagined
Imagine an Appraisal Institute not defined by lawsuits, but by leadership. A platform for advocacy. For innovation. For bold ideas. Imagine new talent not stumbling into appraisal but choosing it. Because they see a career that’s dynamic, relevant and impactful. Imagine never again hearing, “What’s an appraiser?” Because the profession is seen. Respected. Understood. Imagine […]
The Enemy of Execution Is Already Inside the Bank
For this appraisal,The bank CEO asks, “Can we automate processes across departments?” And the answer is “no” due to a painful mix of complexity and cost. The feeling of “Touching the system of record feels like pulling a pin from a grenade.” So, the bank stays stuck. For six decades, banks have been building fortresses. […]
A PDF for a Paycheck
Too many appraisers work like they’re in a cold marriage -detached, transactional. “Here’s the value. Good luck.” That’s not partnership. When your report says, “Here’s the insight. Here’s the risk. Here’s what your credit team should know,” you become indispensable. Now think about a marriage built only on transactions: “I took out the trash; where’s […]
The Leap to Genius: Redefining the Appraiser’s Role
Ironically, excellence is the biggest threat to your growth and to the future of the valuation profession. Smart, safe and stalled. In The Big Leap, Gay Hendricks introduces the idea of: 1. Zone of Incompetence – tasks you’re not good at. 2. Zone of Competence – tasks you’re okay at, but others can do just […]