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“I’m going to retire because of UAD 3.6. I’m done.” “I don’t want to learn AI to improve my commercial…

“I’m going to retire because of UAD 3.6. I’m done.” “I don’t want to learn AI to improve my commercial…

What my Doberman Buddha taught me about commercial appraisers. Most people misunderstand Dobermans. They assume aggression. But Dobermans weren’t bred…

Appraisers see a staggering amount of deal flow, yet few investors tap their genius. We spend our lives analyzing thousands of…

No appraiser has said, “It’s okay if I get this wrong.” Hiring that next person, implementing tech, stepping into leadership….

AQB’s minimum education criteria focusing on college degree requirements is a moot point. We should be talking about the outdated…

Every bank executive knows the efficiency ratio is unforgiving. You can’t grow your way out of it. You can’t cost-cut…

They go brown quickly. Everyone in valuation agrees on what should improve. Everyone nods in the meetings. Everyone means to…

The Broken Window Theory says a single broken window can lead to urban decay. It’s no big deal in and…

Most Sunday mornings I make café con leche (Café Bustelo and whole milk) and write blogs to valuation people. It’s…

My wife got me stand-up comedy classes for Christmas. The final test is performing on stage in front of 100…

Think and Grow Rich rubs appraisers the wrong way. The book’s focus on ambition clashes with a professional culture built on…