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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 Oct 31, 2018
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
John Vaden has a great mustache. That's not the whole reason we had him on the podcast.
He's a SUPER helpful guy and wants what's best for the industry and those that come after him. He's also a board member of TPREIA. He openly will help anyone that comes his way and with 3 years under his belt and a thriving business, I'd say some inspectors should take him up on it.
He can be found on Facebook (John Vaden) and at his website -> http://vadenpropertyinspections.com/
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To learn more about Spectora Home Inspection Software, follow the link!
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
This week we speak with a top Denver Realtor, Amy Kissinger of Urban Luxe Real Estate. We her perspective on the local and national real estate markets, where they're headed and how buyers and sellers should react.
We also talk about how home inspectors can get their foot in the door with top agents like herself, what all good inspectors should be doing, and how home inspectors should be thinking about differentiating themselves.
She is super sharp, kind and we're thankful she gave us the time to talk about how home inspectors can get in front of agents like her!
She can be found at Amy@UrbanLuxeRealEstate.com or at her website.
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 Oct 17, 2018
Wednesday Oct 17, 2018
This week we chat with Joe Billings of Billings Home Inspections out of West Palm Beach, Florida. We chat about the evolution of his company, agent presentations, getting creative with pricing, new inspector mistakes, his take on the state of the home inspection market, crazy stories, and how to differentiate in a crowded market.
Joe has consistently been one of the most helpful members of the Spectora community. If you're a newer inspector you have to find good mentors. Feel free to reach out to him.
Billings Home Inspections boasts 123 Google Reviews with a 4.9 star rating. You can get in touch with him through his website.
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 Oct 10, 2018
Wednesday Oct 10, 2018
This week on Spectora Spotlight we are joined by Jamie Ward, owner of Simple Solutions Call Center. We had a great conversation and covered a number of topics that home inspectors at any stage might be interested in, such as:
Common mistakes inspectors are making in terms of answering the phone, responding to leads, etc.
When call centers are appropriate for inspectors.
Phone demeanor, language and upselling.
Being a woman in this male-dominated industry.
And much more!
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 Sep 19, 2018
Wednesday Sep 19, 2018
This week we chat with Glenn Fricke of DG Inspekts, a multi-inspector company in Tampa Bay, Florida. I like Glenn (not only because he's a long-time Spectora user) because he is a very sharp, well-read businessman that seems to understand the perspective of others. He's a no bs kind of guy that does a nice job sharing his experience and very pragmatic perspective on his job as a home inspector.
Some of the topics we get into:
What trade, contruction and contractor types should be thinking about when getting into the home inspection industry.
Hiring, mentoring and training.
Knowing your role as a home inspector.
Why he thinks we're in a real estate bubble that's destined to pop soon.
Importance of a website.
On why he doesn't take himself of this business too seriously and helping others.
Glenn can be found at this website, http://www.dgciflorida.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 Sep 12, 2018
Wednesday Sep 12, 2018
We are fortunate to be joined on Spectora Spotlight by Joy Hawkins, owner/founder of Sterling Sky, a prominent Local SEO Agency. Joy is a top columnist and writer for the likes of Search Engine Land and Moz, and speaks at a number of high profile SEO conferences and Expos.
I've personally learned so much from her research and work, so I am so happy we got the chance to speak to someone who is on the cutting-edge of what Google is up to.
We mentioned a couple sites and links in this episode:
http://tomwaddington.com/
https://www.localsearchforum.com/ *Joy recently acquired this popular local SEO forum, so be sure to check it out and ask questions. Lots of experts in there.
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 Sep 05, 2018
Wednesday Sep 05, 2018
Ben Gromicko of InterNACHI updates us on what InterNACHI is up to in Florida, upcoming conferences, and what new home inspectors should be doing to set themselves apart and become successful. We also get into what he did as a home inspector to eventually get to the mythical $1000 per inspection price tag. Most importantly, we talk about who used to win wrestling matches between him and Nick.
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!