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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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Aug 31, 2023
Aug 31, 2023
1 hr 44 sec
Kevin has the pleasure of interviewing competitors in the same market - Chad Hammond and Matt Muehler. Hear how they view competing in their local market vs. having a friend that is invested in your success. Truly a refreshing take on "other inspectors".
1:33 - Backstory
7:30 - Where the mentality comes from
11:10 - It's a lonely industry
15:00 - Who's pushing you to holistically improve?
18:14 - One of the biggest hurdles inspectors face
20:10 - How to be better than the next guy
20:19 - How competition elevates others
31:07 - Raising the bar on pricing & services
34:25 - Adding more value to the home inspection
44:15 - How they're viewing the "other" inspectors
48:43 - Starting in a smaller market with established inspectors
50:45 - The Lord's Drapes! Be who you are.
56:33 - Books & Podcasts
Want to connect with these fine gents? Hit em up at their websites and emails:
http://www.topdownhomeinspect.com
https://www.onpointhomeinspectionsoca.com
matt@onpointhomeinspectionsoca.com
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Aug 31, 2023
Aug 31, 2023
51 min
David is back to chat with Kevin about:
- How he started making videos
- 2022 wrap up
- Agent retention
- How to get your first couple inspections
- ANSWERING THE PHONE
- Many other little nuggets for new and experienced inspectors!
Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0 Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0 Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0 Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90 Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this. Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0
Jul 24, 2023
Jul 24, 2023
57 min
Kevin has a candid chat with Joe Denneler and Ben Garrison of Elite MGA insurance. They are a provider of E&O insurance and have seen everything under the sun when it comes to home inspection reports, claims and how home inspectors respond to them.
Listen in as they get into:
- COVID and post-COVID trends when it comes to claims against inspectors
- Why they're seeing less claims now
- What inspectors can do to reduce claims to nearly zero
- How empathy plays a part in getting sued
- Why inspectors need to learn how to write
- What to look out for when recommending contractors
You can learn more at their website - https://www.elitemga.com/ Show them you're a Spectora user and get a discount (not an endorsement or affiliate deal, but because of the report format and how it limits liability).
Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0 Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0 Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0 Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90 Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this. Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0
Jun 22, 2023
Jun 22, 2023
1 hr 49 sec
If there was a home inspection Hall of Fame, Wally would be in it. Wally has so much wisdom, an hour wasn't enough!
Wally shares his perspective on:
- The history of the industry and why 1976 is important
- Evolution of the industry
- His acquisition and mistakes
- Ego vs. economics
- Co-op-itition
- Why 2+2=5!
- The 3 ways you're paid in a PE deal
Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0 Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0 Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0 Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90 Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this. Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0
May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023
54 min
Calling all introverts! James tells us how he overcame being an introvert and used it to his advantage to grow his business.
Kevin and James also get into:
- How to get invited to housewarming parties
- What next level service means to James
- Finding your passion
- Surrounding yourself with positive energy
You can find James at his website: https://www.upclosehomeinspections.net/
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May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023
1 hr 6 sec
We got something for everyone on Howard's 2nd pod appearance, episode #110. Kevin and Howard get into:
- How to setup an expo for agents
- Networking with other Spectora inspectors
- Pre-drywall packages
- Add-ons
- Home service businesses
- How to raise your prices with confidence
- Using Chat GPT
Here is a link to Howard's IG so you can see the expo set up - https://www.instagram.com/homeshapeinspections/
Hit him on IG or his website - https://www.homeshapeinspections.com/
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May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023
49 min
Episode #109 - You can't not like Cory. Contagious energy and vision for where he's going! Kevin and Cory cover:
- How he comes up with content
- What he does for networking and marketing
- Social media strategy
- Vision casting
- How to increase revenue with contractor networks
You can find Cory at his website or email:
Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0 Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0 Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0 Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90 Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this. Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0
May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023
34 min
Call centers have their place in our industry, it's clear. The reality is there are few that are high quality and not corporate owned! We give Sterling from ICC a chance to talk about his story, his company, who call centers ARE NOT for and trends he's seeing in the market.
[Link to live webinar on May 18th @ 9am - https://calendly.com/kevin-spectora/social-media-agents]
Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0 Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0 Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0 Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90 Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this. Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
1 hr 7 min
Dave always brings the calm wisdom. Don't let him fool you, he puts in the work and he is constantly learning and evolving. This is another banger of an episode! We get into:
- How he handled COVID
- How we went to the cloud
- Going from 4 to 17 people on this team - How to stay out of "the box"
- Amazing story of how to say no to agents
- How can you help Realtors win?
- Home inspection prices going DOWN, BUT your revenue per inspection can go way UP
- Other businesses you absolutely need to be thinking about setting up
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May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023
1 hr 53 sec
- Do you look at your numbers as a % of revenue?
- Do you know the value of your relationships?
- What are you margins?
- What's your ROI on marketing and sales activities?
These are all areas home inspectors are traditionally weak in. That's why Erin is a blessing for our industry. Kevin and Erin have a fun conversation around ways home inspectors can be more NUMBERS driven and make smarter decisions around scaling their business.
Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0 Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0 Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0 Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90 Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this. Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0