Joseph Mier | From Riverboat Captain to 30-Year Appraisal Veteran

Appraisers On Purpose · May 28, 2025 · 50m

From barges to bayous, how one riverboat captain built a thriving appraisal firm through heart, hustle, and local trust.

In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, we sit down with respected appraiser Joseph Mier, whose 30-year journey into the profession began in the most unlikely of places, the deck of a riverboat.

Joseph shares how the decision to leave life on the water wasn’t just a career change; it was a commitment to being present for his family. That clarity of purpose fueled a bold pivot into appraisal, where he started small, taking classes on his days off, appraising any home he…