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Appraisers On Purpose
The Appraisers on Purpose Podcast showcases inspiring appraisers and professionals from the industry who are leaders in their field. How did they get to where they are? What have they learned along the way? And what do they do now for their teams, their clients, and the industry? Your host is real estate investor, seriel entrepreneur, and appraiser Michael Hobbs.
Episodes
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Adam Ray | There’s Value Beneath Your Feet: Who Owns It?
Your next appraisal specialty could begin with experience you already have.Adam Ray joins Appraisers on Purpose to explore an overlooked opportunity: the work…
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Malinda Griffin | How Appraisers Build Client Relationships That Last
What makes a client remember their appraiser ten years later?Malinda Griffin joins Appraisers on Purpose to share how listening during one farm inspection…
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Tim Wilmath | The $2,500 Appraisal Problem
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀.Tim Wilmath joins Appraisers on Purpose to ask a question our profession cannot…
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Scott Reuter | The Role of Appraisers in Lending, Risk, and Finance
Your appraisal matters more when you understand what happens next. Scott Reuter joins Appraisers on Purpose to explain why an appraisal is not the final…
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Jessie Ruckel | Why Appraiser Competency Matters More Than Ever
Your strongest client relationships may begin with how you treat appraisers.Jessie Ruckel joins Appraisers on Purpose to explain why putting appraisers first…
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Mark Verrett | How to Build a Faster, Scalable Appraisal Business
Speed is not the enemy of quality when the right systems are in place. Mark Verrett joins Appraisers on Purpose to explain why faster appraisal delivery does…
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Robert Oglesby | Why Service Is Still the Strongest Appraisal Brand
The strongest appraisal brands are built on trust, not speed.In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, Michael Hobbs sits down with Robert Oglesby to talk…
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Drew MacDonnell | The Future Needs Better Appraisers
The appraisers who adapt fastest may have the biggest advantage.The appraisal industry is changing fast.AI, new forms, shifting lender expectations, DSCR…
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Heather D Hardy | Turning Appraisal Skills Into Real Estate Wealth
What if your appraisal skills could do more than earn a paycheck they could help build your future? In our latest “Appraisers on Purpose” podcast episode…
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Clarence Cundiff | What Appraisers Can Learn from Real-World Investment Risk
What if appraising is your greatest investing advantage? In our latest “Appraisers on Purpose” podcast episode, seasoned appraiser and investor Clarence…
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Sandra Fioretti Loughlin | Turning Appraisal Skills Into Real Estate Wealth
What if your appraisal skills could unlock real wealth, not just reports? In our latest “Appraisers on Purpose” podcast episode, seasoned appraiser and…
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Ed Miller | Why Every Appraiser Should Think Like a White-Hat Hacker
What if your biggest edge isn’t speed, but seeing risk before anyone else does? In our latest “Appraisers on Purpose” podcast episode, mortgage compliance…
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Baker Loch | Why Great Appraisers Build Judgment, Not Just Reports
What if curiosity is your biggest competitive advantage?In our latest “Appraisers on Purpose” podcast episode, appraiser Baker Loch challenges a quiet…
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Taylor Curd | How Appraisers Can Overcome Analysis Paralysis and Build Wealth Through Real Estate
What if the knowledge you already have could build your future?In our latest “Appraisers on Purpose” podcast episode, appraiser and investor Taylor Curd…
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Mike Burger | Referrals Over Algorithms
What if your next opportunity starts with a phone call? In our latest “Appraisers on Purpose” podcast episode, seasoned appraiser Mike Burger challenges a…
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Charles Baker | The Truth About “Lucky Breaks” in Real Estate Appraisal
What if the market isn’t the problem—waiting is? In our latest “Appraisers on Purpose” podcast episode, seasoned appraiser Charles Baker challenges a common…
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Patrick Nessenthaler | Why Appraisers Have the Skills Everyone Else Borrows
Your appraisal skills can take you further than you think.In our latest “Appraisers on Purpose” podcast episode, seasoned valuation expert and entrepreneur…
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Anthony Legotti | The Main Street Advantage
Growth isn’t a geography problem, it’s a systems problem.In our latest “Appraisers on Purpose” podcast episode, appraiser and entrepreneur Anthony Legotti…
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James Dorey | When a “Ghost Report” Haunts Your Value
What if the old appraisal is the real risk?In our latest “Appraisers on Purpose” podcast episode, seasoned appraiser James Dorey challenges a quiet assumption…
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Mitchell Simonson | The Appraiser’s Path to Growth Beyond Fee Compression
What if appraisal didn’t have to lead to burnout, but to freedom?In our latest Appraisers on Purpose podcast episode, commercial appraiser and entrepreneur…
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Luke Motto | Marketing for Appraisers: Why Content is the New Referral
What happens when a young appraiser stops waiting for work and builds it instead?In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, rising appraiser Luke Motto shares…
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Jo Traut | Why Appraisers Should Run Toward the Mess
How a flooded basement, a filing cabinet, and a flashlight led Jo Traut into a thriving appraisal career.In this inspiring episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,”…
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Ron Stickelman | Why Credit Unions Are the Hidden Goldmine for Modern Appraisers
He grew a top appraisal firm in three states without a single sales call.In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, industry veteran Ron Stickelman shares the…
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Lee Kennedy | The Rise of the Collateral Analyst: Evolving the Appraiser’s Role
In the future of appraising, those who understand data will lead. The rest will fall behind.In this Appraisers on Purpose episode, data pioneer Lee Kennedy…
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Jim Park | Appraisers vs. AI: Why Humans Still Matter in Real Estate Valuation
Jim Park isn’t afraid of AI, he’s afraid of what happens if we don’t evolve with it.In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” veteran appraiser and former…
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Cody Jetton | Green Beans, Garages, and Growing a Real Estate Portfolio
What do green beans, rewiring a garage, and appraising have in common? For Cody Jetton, they all lead to long-term wealth. In this episode of Appraisers on…
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Seth Epling | How Appraising Made Me a Smarter Real Estate Investor
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀? In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, real estate appraiser and investor Seth…
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Liliya Patton | The Appraiser Who Got Tired of Helping Everyone Else Get Rich
How one appraiser got tired of comps and started chasing cash flow.In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, Liliya Patton flips the script on what it means to…
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Katie Stubblefield | How a Nonprofit Leader Became a Strategic Real Estate Investor
She’s not certified yet, but she’s already using appraisal to build wealth.In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, we meet Katie Stubblefield, a future…
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Carlos Fong | How an Appraiser Made $15K Without Picking Up a Clipboard
He didn’t need a license, a loan, or a toolbox—just the right address. In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” Carlos shares how he earned $15,000—without…
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Tyler Warne | Why Appraisers Should Be the Richest People at the Table
How Tyler Warne Turned Appraisals into Ownership — And Why You Can Too.In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, Tyler Warne delivers a powerful wake-up call…
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Matt Jenkins | Scaling an Appraisal Business Without Losing Quality
Before the bubble burst, someone had to sign off on the value.In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, Matt Jenkins reveals a surprising truth: your appraisal…
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Eric Roman | The Dinner Table Moment That Changed His Career Forever
He walked away from burnout and built a career that saves both communities and dinner time.In this powerful episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” Eric Roman…
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Ken De Feo | The $8M Valuation Gap and What It Teaches Us About Appraisal Subjectivity
Two appraisals. One property. $8 million apart. That kind of gap didn’t just raise eyebrows, it helped break the system in 2008.In this episode of Appraisers…
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Becci Curry | What Every Appraiser Can Learn From Thinking Like a CEO
She started as a researcher. She ended up leading appraisal quality across the Americas. In this uplifting episode of Appraisers on Purpose, Becci Curry shares…
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Brent Henry | How to Build an Appraisal Business That Doesn’t Rely on Marketing
Brent doesn’t chase clients anymore, he outlasted the collapse, and now they chase him.In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” expert appraiser Brent Henry…
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David Ziccardi | From Trainee to Trailblazer: Building a Modern Appraisal Business
Appraisals pay the bills. Vision builds the business. In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, David Ziccardi shares how an ill-timed investment during the…
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Bwembya Chikolwa | The Appraiser Behind Railroads, Pipelines, and Power Lines
What if the most important kind of appraisal is the one you’ve never heard of? In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” Bwembya Chikolwa shines a light on…
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Chris Williams | Building Tax-Free Wealth with Sweat Equity and Appraisal Skills
Can appraisers shape the future or are they stuck reacting to it? Chris Williams has an answer.In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” tech-savvy appraiser…
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Matt Cowan | Why Bad Appraisals Made Me a Better Appraiser
Want to write better reports? Start by reading the worst ones.In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, Matt Cowan shares an unexpected truth: the path to…
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Darren Mende | How 1,000+ Appraisals and a Floppy Disk Built a Valuation Leader
What do Fannie Mae, a rock band, and the 2008 crash have in common?
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Greg Ritter | Why Appraisers Who Embrace Technology Will Thrive in the Next 5 Years
Technology won’t replace appraisers, but appraisers who use tech will. In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” longtime industry insider Greg Ritter pulls…
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Susan Alley | Why Most Appraisers Are Flying Solo and What We Can Do About It
When’s the last time someone reviewed yourwork? In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” longtime reviewer and appraiser Susan Alley challenges the…
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Scott Voltz | Building an Appraisal Business That Outlasts the Competition
What if the key to a 40-year career in appraisal isn’t grinding harder but thinking smarter?In this inspiring episode of Appraisers on Purpose, industry…
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Danyl Collings | How the 2008 Crisis Forged a New Kind of Appraisal Professional
He stepped into appraisal during the 2008 crash—and stayed to lead. In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” Danyl Collings proves that you don’t have to be…
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Glen Kemp | The Appraisal That Nearly Broke Me — And What I Learned
From NASA to potato farms, Glen Kemp’s career proves that no path in real estate appraisal is ever straight, but it can still lead somewhere meaningful. In…
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MJ Carroll | Breaking Into Luxury Real Estate Valuation with Curiosity and Grit
From Seal Beach to $30M Estates: How MJ Carroll Built a Career on Curiosity, Mentorship, and GritIn this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” veteran appraiser…
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Joseph Mier | From Riverboat Captain to 30-Year Appraisal Veteran
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…
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Bruce Jones | How Bad Appraisals Inspired a Career in Doing It Right
When a bad appraisal cost him big, Bruce Jones didn’t get mad, he got in the game. In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” Bruce Jones shares how a single…
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Special Episode | Inside the UAD 3.6 Shift with Gynell, Matt & Hansel
“UAD 3.6 isn’t the end of the form, it’s the beginning of a smarter process.” In this special episode of Appraisers on Purpose, guests Matthew Hyatt, Hansel…
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Rick Sagoo | From Aviation Dreams to Appraisal Success: A Story of Reinvention
Big careers are built by those willing to take off, not just taxi. In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” Rick Sagoo shares a powerful truth: thriving in…
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Harrison Kennedy | Lessons from the Ocean: How an Underwater Videographer Became a Real Estate Pro
From Sharks to Square Footage: How Harrison Kennedy Turned Underwater Grit into Appraisal Clarity In this inspiring episode of Appraisers on Purpose, Harrison…
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Chad Barker | How He Scaled from 17 Appraisers to 10,000 Nationwide
What does it take to grow from local appraiser to national leader? Chad Barker’s story might just change how you see your future. In this episode of Appraisers…
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Jonathan Miller | Why Appraisers Understand the Market Better Than Economists (Part 2)
What if appraisers—not economists—were the true experts in housing markets? Jonathan Miller thinks it’s time we embraced that. In this episode of Appraisers on…
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Jonathan Miller | Building an Appraisal Business Without an MLS (Part 1)
He built an appraisal empire from scratch—without an MLS, fancy tools, or even a clear roadmap. In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, legendary New York…
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Vincent Chu | The Hidden Trillion-Dollar Ecosystem: Why Appraisers Matter More Than You Think
What can appraisers learn from a physicist who sees the mortgage industry as a hidden coral reef? In our latest “Appraisers on Purpose” podcast episode…
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George Dell | We’re Drowning in Data—Here’s How to Make It Work for You
Appraisers used to own the data. Now we buy it. What happened? In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, industry veteran George Dell pulls back the curtain on…
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Alex Dinh | Breaking Barriers: How Cold Calls Launched an Appraisal Career
"Breaking Barriers: From Rejection to Real Estate Triumph with Alex Dinh" In this inspiring episode of “Appraisers on Purpose”, rising appraiser Alex Dinh…
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Ken Dicks | How Appraisers Can Survive & Thrive in Market Downturns
"The appraisers who thrive don’t wait for the market to change—they change with it." In our latest Appraisers on Purpose episode, veteran appraiser Ken Dicks…
Appraisers On PurposeCraig Morley | The Power of Business Development for Appraisers
"The future of appraisal isn’t about resisting change—it’s about mastering it." In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, veteran appraiser Craig Morley shares…