Interviews with Niche Experts

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I recently interviewed Bet Hoffman, president at Market Appraisal Services. She is a niche expert in the field of Real Estate Appraising. In this interview she lets us in on the particulars of her niche and how she became to be an expert. She has worked hard and followed a strategy that has propelled her to the top in her field as well as identified her as an expert in her field. Now Beth has a few books lined up that will teach others in her field. She has created a platform, identified her market and is teaching others and is getting into Niche Publishing. We look forward to seeing her become even more successful.

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