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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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Apr 10, 2019
Apr 10, 2019
43 min
Brandon is one of the nicest, energetic inspectors we've ever met. Well, he's not quite an inspector anymore. He's the Director of Franchise Development for HouseCall USA.
HouseCall is growing in the south and Great Lakes region and looks to be gaining more interest.
My biggest question for him was, why franchises? Why should a solo inspector consider buying into HouseCall? He gives some great answers and a few things for inspectors to consider that are either getting into the business or struggling on their own.
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To learn more about Spectora Home Inspection Software, follow the link!
Mar 27, 2019
Mar 27, 2019
1 hr 24 min
It was great to finally get Scott on the podcast because he has been through the highs and lows with Spectora. He was a very early adopter of the software and has had great benefits and also experienced early growing pains.
Regardless, we've enjoyed getting to know Scott and all his candor. He enjoys the sunny SoCal inspector life and shares some of this secrets to growing a business from scratch in a new city (he's had to do this 3 times), how you have to keep adapting to survive in this business and how to travel as much as he does while still managing a multi-inspector company.
He was also very vocal about how much he loves his Spectora made (shameless plug) website. This is where you can reach him if you are in the SoCal area or want to chat or learn about his little mastermind group. Check it out.
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!
Mar 6, 2019
Mar 6, 2019
44 min
Drew White is a special breed. That's probably because he was Army Special Forces. Or maybe it's his finance background or growing up in family where he learned sales. Either way, Drew thinks BIG. So big that he's made AmPro Inspections out of Colorado Springs, CO one of the fastest growing home inspection companies in the country, ever.
They went from 8 inspections in March 2017 to 150 inspections in February 2019. And they are thinking even bigger.
We cover a wide range of topics including:
- AmPro's early growth
- Defining your goals and vision
- COLD CALLING (Eek!)
- Mastermind groups
- Diversifying revenue with insurance
Drew is open to anyone contacting him and he can be reached at his site above or at 719-648-4098.
Some of the software, products and services that were talked about:
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https://www.youtube.com/spectora
To learn more about Spectora Home Inspection Software, follow the link!
Feb 27, 2019
Feb 27, 2019
48 min
I know what you're thinking. Alarm systems are sexy.
In all seriousness, Secure 24 has been one of the easiest partnerships because they are just so easy to work with and seem to hire good people. That's why we wanted to have AJ on - to talk about how inspectors can add a revenue stream by offering something 20% of people want anyway.
He also gives some stats on the home security and ways inspectors can talk about home security systems and home automation, which is actually a sexy and trending area that Secure 24/ADT is getting into.
You can learn more about Secure 24 at their website -> http://www.secure24promos.com/
*Episode Giveaway* Spectorians receive FREE Spectora Software for one month when you sign up with Secure24. Just let them know when you sign up and they'll send you a check.
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
Feb 20, 2019
Feb 20, 2019
1 hr 17 min
You would think Grant Waller doesn't sleep with how high energy he is. But he sleeps like a baby. That's because he is doing what he loves. He lives and breathes this industry and his growth story shows it.
We go all over the place from his early growth hacks to how he uses technology to get ahead of where the industry is going to how to diversify and adapt. He is an open book that is so refreshingly honest that you can't help but like him.
You can find Grant at his website, PacWest Home Inspections or on Facebook. Or shoot him an email Info@pw-hi.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!
Feb 13, 2019
Feb 13, 2019
53 min
Bill is not on the podcast because he sends our team chocolates and Starbucks gift cards (although it doesn't hurt). Bill is one of the kindest home inspectors you'll find. We had the pleasure of meeting him at the ASHI conference and seeing him connect with other Spectorians.
I was personally impressed at how Bill (in his 3rd career) still walked around and shook everyone's hand and soaked up all he could from them. He is a life long learner and makes personal connections. It's no wonder his 2nd year business, Precise Inspecting, out of Lancaster, PA has done so well.
Bill has navigated getting into the tight circles that smaller towns can have with agents and grown his business the old school way - high quality work and high quality relationships.
I hope you enjoy!
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!
Feb 6, 2019
Feb 6, 2019
1 hr 18 min
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!
Jan 31, 2019
Jan 31, 2019
1 hr 12 min
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!
Dec 26, 2018
Dec 26, 2018
50 min
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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Dec 19, 2018
Dec 19, 2018
44 min
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!