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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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Dec 5, 2018
Dec 5, 2018
1 hr 14 min
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/
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https://www.youtube.com/spectora
To learn more about Spectora Home Inspection Software, follow the link!
Nov 28, 2018
Nov 28, 2018
1 hr 34 min
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!
Nov 21, 2018
Nov 21, 2018
59 min
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!
Nov 14, 2018
Nov 14, 2018
41 min
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!
Nov 7, 2018
Nov 7, 2018
37 min
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!
Nov 7, 2018
Nov 7, 2018
45 min
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!
Oct 31, 2018
Oct 31, 2018
1 hr 3 min
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/
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!
Oct 24, 2018
Oct 24, 2018
50 min
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!
Oct 17, 2018
Oct 17, 2018
39 min
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!
Oct 10, 2018
Oct 10, 2018
50 min
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!