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Home inspection & real estate trends, tips and tools to help the modern home inspector grow and run a successful business. Learn more about Spectora at https://www.spectora.com
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Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
Everyone should meet Farren West. He has become a friend of mine over the last year so this was a fun interview. He has so much energy and a passion for life that bleeds into everything he does. He's a genuine guy that really does like helping people.
His background, upbringing and path to home inspections is as interesting as they get. He speaks his mind and doesn't sweat the small things.
His FORD approach is also something every inspector can learn from.
Oh yeah and he's traveled the world, written a book and done 2 tv pilots for home inspection tv shows, no biggie.
You can get in touch with him and his team at his website - https://www.keyinspectionservices.com/contact/
He was also kind of enough to pen a quick "5 Tips for New Inspectors" article for us -> https://www.spectora.com/r/5-tips-for-new-home-inspectors/
If you're enjoying these interviews, let us know with a review! You can also subscribe to Spectora Spotlight wherever you get your audio from - iTunes, Google Play, Podbean, Overcast, etc. You can also check our more interviews at the links below!
https://spectora.podbean.com/
https://www.spectora.com/r/spectora-spotlight/
https://www.youtube.com/spectora
To learn more about Spectora Home Inspection Software, follow the link!
Thursday Jan 31, 2019
Thursday Jan 31, 2019
Tweit has seen the light. He is on a mission to become a better leader for his team. Tweit is as sharp of a businessman and inspector as they come and he couldn't be a nicer guy. He's built Dream Protection Home Inspection to a very respectable multi-inspector company but wants more. And more doesn't necessarily mean money or inspections.
We talk about valuing your time as a business owner, how success looks to you at different phases, agent relationships, IEB, and how being friendly and caring is a form of liability protection. This was such a fun and refreshing interview that inspired and motivated me!
You can learn more about Tweit and his company at his website -> http://www.homeinspectionsteam.com/about.html
You can also email him at dreamprotection@comcast.net.
If you're enjoying these interviews, let us know with a review! You can also subscribe to Spectora Spotlight wherever you get your audio from - iTunes, Google Play, Podbean, Overcast, etc. You can also check our more interviews at the links below!
https://spectora.podbean.com/
https://www.spectora.com/r/spectora-spotlight/
https://www.youtube.com/spectora
To learn more about Spectora Home Inspection Software, follow the link!
Wednesday Dec 26, 2018
Wednesday Dec 26, 2018
This is part 2 of George Scott of Scott Home Inspections, based out of Berthoud, CO. We continue on talking about working with and hiring family, where he gets his marketing knowledge, how they use technology and how their home inspection company communicates and thrives.
If you missed part 1, you can find it here -> https://spectora.podbean.com/e/george-scott-3-keys-that-helped-him-grow-to-17-employees-part-1-of-2/
If you want to get in touch with George and Scott Home Inspection, you can find them at https://scotthomeinspection.com/
As promised somewhere in the episode, here is George's top books to read to be successful!
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Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
George Scott of Scott Home Inspection gets great satisfaction from helping people. He is always thinking about how to improve process, communication, technology and relationships. This is essential when you're a home inspection company of 17 people.
As one of the larger companies in the region, George is as humble as they get. He drops so much knowledge but does it in such a practical way that we can all learn from. You can tell he's enjoying what he does and it's awesome to hear.
We went for so long that we broke this into 2 episodes. Check back next week for part 2, where I'll include his book list recommendations!
If you want to get in touch with George and Scott Home Inspection, you can find them at https://scotthomeinspection.com/
As promised somewhere in the episode, here is George's top books to read to be successful!
If you're enjoying these interviews, let us know with a review! You can also subscribe to Spectora Spotlight wherever you get your audio from - iTunes, Google Play, Podbean, Overcast, etc. You can also check our more interviews at the links below!
https://spectora.podbean.com/
https://www.spectora.com/r/spectora-spotlight/
https://www.youtube.com/spectora
To learn more about Spectora Home Inspection Software, follow the link!
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
We were lucky to have Melissa Coon of the Inspection Connection in Guthrie, OK on the podcast. She is a very sharp businesswoman, home inspector and also serves on the home inspection examiner's committee so she sees her fair share of reports that receive complaints. Oh and she also teaches a new home inspector class. So she definitely knows the industry.
We get into the current competitive landscape with new inspectors getting in the business (aka Cheap Charlies), how to limit your liability with shorter reports, a race to the bottom on pricing, being a woman in a male-dominated industry, and how we can raise the profile of our industry with more professionalism.
Melissa is one of the great mentors in the industry. She can be reached at melissa@theinspectionconnection.net and at her website, http://theinspectionconnection.net/.
If you're enjoying these interviews, let us know with a review! You can also subscribe to Spectora Spotlight wherever you get your audio from - iTunes, Google Play, Podbean, Overcast, etc. You can also check our more interviews at the links below!
https://spectora.podbean.com/
https://www.spectora.com/r/spectora-spotlight/
https://www.youtube.com/spectora
To learn more about Spectora Home Inspection Software, follow the link!
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Daylan Whitney is owner of Sentry Inspecting out of Cottonwood, Arizona. He also happens to be one of the fastest growing new inspection companies in the country so he knows a thing or two about making a splash.
This was a blast of an interview not only because I've known Daylan for some time now, but because you can tell he has a passion for doing good business and serving people. He has also been such a loyal Spectora promoter since the beginning that understands the power of the platform. He has so many quotable quotes in this interview so I hope everyone enjoys!
If you're enjoying these interviews, let us know with a review! You can also subscribe to Spectora Spotlight wherever you get your audio from - iTunes, Google Play, Podbean, Overcast, etc. You can also check our more interviews at the links below!
https://spectora.podbean.com/
https://www.spectora.com/r/spectora-spotlight/
https://www.youtube.com/spectora
To learn more about Spectora Home Inspection Software, follow the link!
Wednesday Nov 21, 2018
Wednesday Nov 21, 2018
We were lucky enough to catch up with Dave Metzler of Tiger Home & Building Inspections while he was down in Denver to do our first LIVE episode of Spectora Spotlight at the Spectora offices.
Based in Dillon, CO and servicing the entire Western Slope of Colorado and parts of Denver, Dave shares his wisdom on the following topics:
Deciding between starting your own home inspection business or buying an existing or joining a company.
How to get started in the early days.
How to weather a recession.
How to go from a 1 man shop or small multi to 10+ inspectors.
The basics of solid customer service and how to retain agents.
What professionalism means and how to stay consistent.
Overall a great conversation and someone that everyone can learn from!
You can learn more about Tiger or get in touch with Dave at their website:
https://tiger-home-inspections.com/
If you're enjoying these interviews, let us know with a review! You can also subscribe to Spectora Spotlight wherever you get your audio from - iTunes, Google Play, Podbean, Overcast, etc. You can also check our more interviews at the links below!
https://spectora.podbean.com/
https://www.spectora.com/r/spectora-spotlight/
https://www.youtube.com/spectora
To learn more about Spectora Home Inspection Software, follow the link!
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Bert Leffel is the national sales director for Residential Warranty Services (or Inspector Services Group as some know them). He previously was the national sales manager for Angie's List where he helped grow the business tremendously.
He gives some sales ideas and strategies that home inspectors can use when dealing with agents and his take on how home inspectors should be looking at lead generation platforms like HomeAdvisor.
If you're enjoying these interviews, let us know with a review! You can also subscribe to Spectora Spotlight wherever you get your audio from - iTunes, Google Play, Podbean, Overcast, etc. You can also check our more interviews at the links below!
https://spectora.podbean.com/
https://www.spectora.com/r/spectora-spotlight/
https://www.youtube.com/spectora
To learn more about Spectora Home Inspection Software, follow the link!
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
Joey Donofrio of Donofrio & Associates has one of the quickest and most impressive growth stories in the home inspection industry. He has grow from 3 inspectors to 16 in just 3 years. Yes, 3 years. This gives him fresh insight into the journey, what worked well, what he learned from and how to keep the growth going.
Even at his level, he is able to maintain his "beginner mind" where he listens to others and grows. Something I suspect has to do with his company's crazy growth.
Even if he didn't use Spectora, we would still want him on to hear his insights since everyone can learn from him. He has contagious energy, non-stop drive to improve and succeed. I am just so impressed how nothing seems to get in his way of achieving goals and having fun along the way.
If you want to get ahold of Joey and his team you can find them at their website - https://donofrioinspections.com/contact/
If you're enjoying these interviews, let us know with a review! You can also subscribe to Spectora Spotlight wherever you get your audio from - iTunes, Google Play, Podbean, Overcast, etc. You can also check our more interviews at the links below!
https://spectora.podbean.com/
https://www.spectora.com/r/spectora-spotlight/
https://www.youtube.com/spectora
To learn more about Spectora Home Inspection Software, follow the link!
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
We welcomed Joey Donofrio of Donofrio & Associates back because this guy knows how to motivate people. He has such a zest for life and drive to grow and succeed that I think all inspectors can learn from. He has grown his company through emotional intelligence (which our industry isn't exactly known for).
Joey Donofrio of Donofrio & Associates has one of the quickest and most impressive growth stories in the home inspection industry. He has grow from 3 inspectors to 16 in just 3 years. Yes, 3 years.
Even if he didn't use Spectora, we would still want him on to hear his insights since everyone can learn from him. He has contagious energy, non-stop drive to improve and succeed. I am just so impressed how nothing seems to get in his way of achieving goals and having fun along the way.
If you want to get ahold of Joey and his team you can find them at their website - https://donofrioinspections.com/contact/
If you're enjoying these interviews, let us know with a review! You can also subscribe to Spectora Spotlight wherever you get your audio from - iTunes, Google Play, Podbean, Overcast, etc. You can also check our more interviews at the links below!
https://spectora.podbean.com/
https://www.spectora.com/r/spectora-spotlight/
https://www.youtube.com/spectora
To learn more about Spectora Home Inspection Software, follow the link!