Spectora Spotlight with Kevin Wagstaff (Spectora)

I've never had an interaction with KC that didn't leave me energized and happy. He is just a ball of positivity and I love it. KC is a Spectora OG and has some great stories and conviction in who he is, and what his company stands for. 

 

With one of the best websites around and hundreds of Google Reviews, he shares a little on how he runs a very efficient 1-man shop. 

 

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If you have a recommendation for a guest, email Kevin@Spectora.com and we'll see if we can make it happen!

Gabe is on the young side of home inspectors...but don't let that fool you. He's using it to his advantage. This was a great interview where Kevin and Gabe talk about:

• Going out on your own after working for a company
• Being a good employee
• Advantages of being Gen Z
• Home inspections are a good living if you do it right
• Crazy story about a bear and a $7M house

 

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Tim is back with some amazing metrics and results! For only being in the business a few years, ranking 1st in Chicago is no small feat! He is a shining example of just how powerful content marketing is. He's proven it.

We talk about just taking action when it comes to writing (and anything really), not being a perfectionist with certain things, being an above average inspector and other little tips and stories.

Want to see what he's been writing about? Check out his website (psst, Spectora made it and we'd love to make yours too!)

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To learn more about Spectora the home inspection software, follow the link!

If you have a recommendation for a guest, email Kevin@Spectora.com and we'll see if we can make it happen!

Eric Harmon is easy to root for. A practical guy that tracks his numbers and goes with what works. Simple right?

He drops lots of juicy nuggets in this one:

- His origin story

- How he got inspection #1

- Using IG to get 34% of his agents

- Using local contractors as a differentiator

- Making thousands more a month from 1 upsell email

 

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This was a fun conversation with Stephen Saturno out of Lake Tahoe/Truckee, CA. We get into a few fun topics:

• What it's like inspecting million dollar/2nd homes
• Charging higher prices
• Dealing with unreasonable clients
• Handling growth & hiring
• The future of the industry

 

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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!

 

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Kevin and Greg cover a lot:

• IEB updates
• Conference recap
• Backstory and how IEB came to be
• Current events in the industry
• Getting clear on what you want from life and business
• Money and compensation
• Vulnerability
• And Greg makes Kevin slightly uncomfortable in the last 10 minutes 🤭

Learn more about IEB at their website.

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• Why Nic got into home inspections
• Difficulties starting with well established companies in the area
• Story of his 1st inspection
• Dealing with a market that's used to paying very little for an inspection
• Recommending Contractors
• WETT Inspections
• Why Nic is trying to get into the market of people who haven't moved in 20 years - they REALLY need an inspection!
• Some wins he had making connections with agents
• How he's marketing in his area that no one else doing

 

Connect with Nic at his website - https://www.nextadventurehomeinspections.ca/

 

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David Van Vurst has a pretty cool story to get here. He shares his story of owning a Skyzone up until Covid and how he met his first set of agents with creativity! They also get into:

• Using QR codes
• Realities of year 1 income as a home inspector
• Helping seniors
• Using strategies agents can RELATE to
• Social media usage

You can connect with David through his website - https://www.phoenixresolutions.com/ or on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspector_van/

 

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Brit & Lance are podcast regulars. They're a joy to be around and are always improving and growing. This time it's with Kalyn and Matt Gibson. They struck a unique business arrangement and joined forces and I can tell you it's a great match.

Hear what it's like to be a new inspection company and be presented with an opportunity to grow quicker, with mentorship. And conversely, hear what it's like to seize an opportunity to grow even faster, in another state, by taking an opportunity to work with like-minded people.

 

🗣 Want to get in touch with Forever Home Inspection? Head to their website - https://www.foreverhomeinspection.com/

 

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Randy is a Spectora OG. Customer #7 we believe! Kevin finally gets him on the pod to chat about:

- Working with a spouse

- IEB & the important of vision

- Management styles

- NAR Suit and what you can do

- How to handle price shoppers

You can find Randy at his website - https://www.lamberthomeinspections.com/ or on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LambertHomeInspections/ or on Instagram where they crush it, @lamberthomeinspection

 

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Chuck is an absolute pleasure to talk to, and a wealth of knowledge in this industry.

We get into specifics of bringing services in-house, being a consultant for life, how to handle downturns and agent relationships.

Connect with Chuck at his email and website: info@realsvs.com http://www.realinspectionservices.com

 

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In this month's Spectora Spotlight, Zac Knoblauch talks about staying small and the benefits of running a very profitable 1 man home inspection company.

They also get into:

• Importance of websites, branding and social media
• The economy and slowdown
• Tacos 🌮
• Reports
• Spectora Connect and the future of subscription revenue for inspectors

You can connect with Zac at his website or on his Instagram account.

 

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Thomas got started in 2020 and talks to Kevin about many aspects besides the actual home inspection. They touch on dealing with adversity, recessions, personality management and extreme ownership.

 

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Curious what all the hype around NextGen is about? Hear directly from our Product Managers and the guy who built the new mobile app about how NextGen benefits you and your business.

Through a beautiful and fast mobile app, new client portal and solid infrastructure, you'll be just as pumped as we are about the future of home inspection technology.

Want the YouTube version? Click here to watch the interview.

 

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We have a special, short episode of Spectora Spotlight with James and Megan from our Product team here at Spectora!

We talk about how they are improving the way Spectora thinks about feature requests, bugs, prioritization and process improvements that will keep Spectora on the forefront of the industry in 2022.

 

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Alicia doesn't believe in barriers to success. She was a house cleaner. She lives in a tiny town. She has 3 kids. She wasn't part of the good ole boys club. Doesn't matter - she has created a successful business and has plans to keep going. This was such an enjoyable conversation because Alicia knows her stuff. She knows what it takes to succeed and she's doing it.

You can find Alicia at her website

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Brandon Lunsford from LunsPro Home Inspections (out of Alpharetta, Georgia) will admit he's more comfortable being behind the scenes building empires. That's why we want to hear from him!

Brandon humbly shares his backstory and some of what has helped him start, build, grow and scale home inspection and pest control businesses. We also talk about the love of entrepreneurship, building company culture and how to grow in other geographic areas.

You can learn more about LunsPro at their website - https://lunsprogeorgia.com/

 

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Do you offer a home energy assessment as part of your inspection? Shannon Bloemker makes a great case for why you should.   Shannon is the founder and CEO of Energy Raven, a home energy assessment that helps homebuyers see how the home uses energy and where they can save. She and Kevin get into:

• Home energy assessments
• New tax rebates and why they matter
• How little a home inspection costs relative to the rest of the real estate transaction (and how to get that number up!)
• Whether or not the home inspection should be required
• The home inspection as education

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On episode #82, Kevin talks with Joe Neese of S4 Inspections out of Issaquah, Washington.

Joe tells his story of being an "industry outsider" and using his practical sales background to win over agents. He also talks about differentiation and minding the details that add up to a wonderful client experience.

 

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Shante is a Spectora OG. Not only because she's known us since the beginning, it's because she is one of the most kind, fun, intelligent people you'll find in this industry. And she's just getting started. Kevin and Shante cover so much:

• How she got involved in the business
• COVID growth story
• Balancing being a mom and working
• Hiring a VA
• Social media
• Hiring a growth coordinator
• Downsizing
• Being a boss vs. a leader
• Spouse dynamics

Want to get in touch with Shante to network? You can email her - shante@lamberthomeinspections.com

Or hit her up from the website - https://www.lamberthomeinspections.com/

 

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This might be the most helpful episode yet!

Kevin talks to 2 top producing real estate agents, Jenn Kessel-White and Kim Purdy-Valdez about what home inspectors need to STOP doing when trying to network with them, as well as what they LOVE about certain home inspectors.

Kim and Jenn bring it - they are candid, knowledgable and full of life.

Other topics covered:

• Current market conditions and how buyers are responding
• The worst thing new home inspectors can do to win their business
• What home inspectors should do to get their foot in the door
• How home inspectors can better set client expectations
• Their thought process throughout the home inspection

You can find Jenn on Instagram @welcomehome614 or her website - https://lkwhometeam.com/

You can find Kim on Instagram @purdyyogarealtor or her website - https://kim-purdy-valdez.business.site/

 

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Michael Craycraft of Greenworks has a pretty unique vantage point, basically running one of the largest home inspection companies in the country. Michael and Kevin chat about:

• His journey at Greenworks
• Growing within an org vs. being your own boss
• His views on the industry
• Hiring and training inspectors
• How he thinks about operations vs. strategic thinking

Want to learn more about Greenworks? Find them at their website - https://greenworksinspections.com/

Or you can message Michael on Instagram - @michaelcraycraftgreenworks

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We're lucky to have not only an incredibly successful real estate broker, but a CEO, best-selling author, coach & keynote speaker on Spectora Spotlight.

Leigh Brown is a straight shooter and an advocate for serving customers and improving the real estate industry in any way we can.

Leigh and Kevin have a free flowing conversation around the NAR lawsuit and settlement and what it could mean for Realtors, home inspectors and homebuyers.

You can find Leigh at her website and the socials!

https://www.leighbrown.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC11stDD0nfFUYfhPB-E1nLg

https://www.facebook.com/LeighBrownSpeaker/

https://www.instagram.com/leighthomasbrown/

 

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David Scruggs went into the home inspection business with supreme confidence. He shares his success journey and secrets on how he had a successful first year in the business.

 

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If you don't know Bill, you should. He and his team are some of the kindest, hard-working folks you'll come across. We've been fortunate enough to know them since the beginning of Spectora. Bill & team discuss:

- Starting a sole proprietorship with a spouse

- The importance of starting with two

- Values and excellence

- Quality software

- Growing your vision as you grow

- Hiring & team inspecting

- Looking for your "off ramp"

 

Want to connect with Bill? You can email him at Bill@PreciseInspecting.com or hit their website https://www.PreciseInspecting.com

 

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Phil is back! And he brings the heat again.

Phil gives us a business update and how he's building his culture of obsessive client service and what that means to him.

They also get into:

- How his average home inspection price is $650

- What the 70 Google Review mark meant for him

- Being a human and connecting with agents over social media

 

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So many nuggets in this episode! Steven and I get into:

• How his business was born out of necessity
• Having a supportive spouse
• How he did 179 inspections in his first year, 250 in his first full year
• How to sell by being authentic
• Increasing your odds to meet agents
• Choosing optimism and putting yourself around like-minded business owners

You can hit Steven up at his website.

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Bobby Ortiz has carried so much of his day job over to home inspections. You can tell he has a growth mindset, humility and an amazing can-do attitude. A great episode for any home inspector with a full-time job still, first responders or aspiring home inspectors!

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This is part 2 of the Super Inspector interview so you can find part 1 here and the video version of part 1 on YouTube here.

In part 2, the Super Inspector leadership team talks about investing 10s of thousands of dollars into their leadership development and other topics including:

• How they grow their agent base
• Training new hires
• Their interview process
• Taking care of clients, not just handing them a report
• Concierge services being the way of the future

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Jamie is the guy that made a clever, unique video called "Will He Fit". Check it out, it's pretty funny.

Any new inspector that is this creative and just goes for it, I want to talk to. Jamie tells us his windy path to the home inspection industry and how he thinks about the business, just being in his first couple months.

If nothing else, just go for it and don't worry about what anyone else thinks! 

 

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Jake Edenfield from Profound Home Inspections in Wichita, KS not only has an inspirational backstory, he's an open book when it comes to dropping knowledge. And he brings the heat this episode.

Jake tells Kevin some of what has gotten him over 700 inspections in just 2 years.

They also get into:

• When to quit and go full-time
• Using video messages
• Hand written notes
• How to build trust Cookies with logos 🤯
• Contractor networks
• Get the verbal yes on reviews
• High inspection prices
• Collab with the comp
• The Ideal Team Player (book)
• Online bookings
• Upselling sewer with Advanced to get 20 more a month!
• Down 5 inspections, up 28% on revenue
• Outsource radon w/ Advanced (15k in radon) Current conditions

Hit Jake up at his website - https://profoundhis.com

 

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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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On today's episode we have special guests Mike Wagstaff and Liz Devine. You know Mike (co-founder and CEO) but Liz is a talented Product Manager at Spectora that's running our partnerships program. We have always been all about looking forward and finding ways to elevate our industry. This is one of the ways our industry is transforming in real time. 

They talk about:

• The state of the industry and how it relates to clients, data, leads and monetization for inspectors
• Spectora's stance on ethical ways home inspectors can and should benefit
• The needs of the modern homebuyer
• How our industry will evolve in the coming years and how you can be ahead of the curve

 

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There have been plenty of big changes & shifts in the home inspection industry this past year. From the pandemic to big acquisitions to new ways of thinking about our business.

As the case with any industry (and life), we must adapt. We must stay ahead of the curve as a business and help support you as our Spectora family in staying ahead of trends that impact you and your livelihood.

Kevin & Mike discuss recent acquisitions, how it could impact Spectora and all home inspectors, and kick around ideas on how inspectors can ethically and selectively be in control of their user's experience and increase ARPI (average revenue per inspection) by partnering with services & products that consumers want.

Could there be a race to the bottom in prices? Could large companies try to make home inspections a complete commodity?

How are you planning to adapt as big money comes into our space?

 

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Jeremy Smith talks to Kevin about his unique co-op model of growing regionally, and possibly nationally. They also get into his unique backstory, how he extends value beyond the home inspection, and why this industry is perfect for lifestyle and balancing with family life.

Get in touch with Jeremy!

jeremy@apexpropertyinspection.com

http://www.apexpropertyinspection.com/laramie

 

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For our 50th episode, I was able to snag my brother and co-founder Mike to talk shop!

We each threw out a few current events and topics that are interesting to us and sure to impact you and the industry in 2021. Hope you enjoy!

 

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We're trying out a new format today! Kevin talks through an article and YouTube video he made on common mistakes he sees and hears home inspectors making regularly.

Leave a comment if you like the short format mini episodes sprinkled in between the regular interviews!

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Doug Schatz is one of my favorite partners (they are our digital marketing partner at Market Hardware) because he is such a great guy and deeply cares about the client experience the way we do.

We get into where SEO stands today, what's important, what's not and the most common mistakes inspectors make when thinking about their SEO. 

We also go into the playbook for solo inspectors, mid-career, and large multis on what you can do at your stage and phase of your business. 

If you want to learn more about digital marketing, write into our chat or check out the blog! We're happy to connect you with the right person to see if digital marketing is right for you.

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Trish is practical and effective. She got agent lists, created content, did "fireside chats" and got Google Reviews! And she's building an amazing business up in Canada. Listen in and Kevin and Trish talk about her first inspection, getting a big ole list of agents, creating content, training and more!

 

You can connect with Trish at her website - https://www.wiseonhomeinspections.com/ or wiseonhomeinspections@gmail.com

 

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Blaine Wallace keeps it fun and creative.

He brings the knowledge on how he used Instagram to his benefit (still does) and how breakfast meetings helped him scale up.

We get into more amazing topics for new inspectors:

• How and why he doesn't like going to offices
• How he gets all online bookings and no phone calls
• Mentorship
• How to explain defects smoothly

 

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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

 

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Thomas is BACK by popular demand. In the episode, we get into:

- Why collaboration is the key to leveling up the industry

- Raising your prices and adding/communicating value

- Taking ownership of issues clients run into vs learning when to say no this just isn’t our problem/fault

- Navigating contractor relationships, insurance woes, and how to give recommendations without being the upgrade police 

- Home health inspections and getting in the door with homeowners who aren't actively buying or selling

 

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Episode #105 - This was a fun conversation with Scott because he not only was one of Spectora's first clients, he has grown a multi-inspector company, and now started his own SaaS business, Hoopla CRM.

They also chat about:

- Traveling while running your inspection company

- Recommending contractors as a source of revenue

- Chat GPT

- VAs

- Client Portal upsells in Spectora (PS. It's free money)

Link to Hoopla CRM - https://www.hooplacrm.com/

Link to the IEB event Kevin mentions in the intro - Get more info here Promo code: IEBSOCIAL23

 

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Lexy and Corey of ProTech Inspection Services in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area are leaders. They are the kind of leaders you want running your company.

We talk about the IEB conference, culture, buy-in, being women in a male-dominated industry and more!

This was fun to interview them for a few reasons:

✅ They have a perspective outside of this industry

✅ They learn, grow and take accountability more than some that own their own business

✅ They have a growth mentality and make those better around them

✅ They are clear on who they are and what they want to accomplish

✅ They are fun

 

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Want to learn more about Protec? Check out their website.

 

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Adam doesn't have it all figured out, but he's off to a good start.

Adam started Vantage Home Inspection in the Kansas City area late last year in the middle of a pandemic. He started his career networking with a couple big names in the KC inspection circles and doing things that don't scale, like hand-written notes.

You can reach Adam at his website or text/call him at 816-591-5615.

 

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Reuben Saltzman and George Ury of  @Structure Tech Home Inspections  in Minnesota share how they think about culture, buy-in, training, content marketing, inspection efficiency and more.

➡️ They are one of the biggest companies in the country and it's truly refreshing how down-to-earth and personable they are. They just flat out do things well and have maintained high standards all the way up to 30+ employees. They are just fun guys that are dominating Minnesota and the internet (have you seen their blog?).

🎥 If you want to watch Reuben and George's beautiful faces, you can find the YouTube version of this video here.

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They say "Don't bet the farm on it". Well, Lauren and Clay did. We have an incredible episode with Lauren & Clay Hughes from Lighted Way Home Inspections (https://www.lightedwayhomeinspections.com). Their story is one you can't help but cheer for with the adversity and startup story they tell. They are some of the most sweet, genuine people you'll ever meet and they share so many great lessons and best practices.

 

- How important spouse support is

- What literally selling the farm means

- Non-sales, sales

- Selfless belief when networking

- Rural dynamics

- How to Google nearby towns

- Serendipity

- Adding value

- How long connections take to turn into money

- Social media game

 

You can connect with Lauren and Clay through their website - https://www.lightedwayhomeinspections.com/ or on IG where they rock it: https://www.instagram.com/lightedwayhomeinspections/

 

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Zac could be a multi-inspector firm already. He's just not sure if that's what he wants. And that's ok. Zac is part of a new wave of inspectors that are in their first 5 years and growing nicely. He is efficient and knows the "time is money" saying is more than a cliche. He lives it.

 

We talk about efficiency - using the software to get reports done more efficiently and using Spectora Advanced to reduce the need to hire office staff (30-40 min saved per inspection!).

 

We talk about answering your own phone - the same dilemma everyone faces when they get to hundreds of inspections a year.

 

We talk about mentors and peers in the industry. I have a feeling some will be reaching out to him after this one!

 

Find Zac at this website https://rigidinspections.com/ or on Instagram, @rigidinspections

 

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To learn more about Spectora the home inspection software, follow the link!

If you have a recommendation for a guest, email Kevin@Spectora.com and we'll see if we can make it happen!

Nick is a another Spectora OG that has grown phenomenally over his 5 or so years in business.

He has a great story about deciding to get into this business in 2 days and quit his job and jumped in.

We talk about the hustle of drumming up business before you're ready, putting the customer experience FIRST, not being the cheap guy in your market, and how to be unique in this business.

If you're enjoying these interviews, share them with your home inspector community! This is what keeps me doing these.

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To learn more about Spectora the home inspection software, follow the link!

If you have a recommendation for a guest, email Kevin@Spectora.com and we'll see if we can make it happen!

Michael and Kevin have a great conversation looking back at COVID and Michael's come up story, how he's approaching the current environment, using Spectora to finish reports on-site, AI and more!

You can reach Michael at his beautiful website - https://www.nplhomeinspections.com/ or at michael@nplhomeinspections.com

 

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Hyde is one of the clear thinkers in the industry. He has a vision for scalable growth and has accomplished a ton in 5 years.

Kevin and Hyde cover SO much in this one, so buckle in.

• "Chuck in a truck days
• Early days of using Spectora
• Growth lessons and do-overs
• Get your marketing and branding game tight
• Never repeat yourself
• How using Spectora landed 1000 inspections
• IEB and the future of the industry
• Contractor referrals

 

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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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JT is always a treat. He's one of those guys that seems like he's got it all figured out. This time we get into:  

• His acceptance into the Enterprise level of IEB
• Using Spectora Advanced for both of his companies
• Self-improvement
• KYN (Know Your Numbers!)
• Training & personality assessments
• How he's thinking about growth, digital vs. Realtors

If you want to see JT's impressive companies, you can find them below:

Central Florida Building Inspectors: www.cfbinspect.com Elite Mold Services: www.moldinspect.org   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

Lance Coffman is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to commercial inspections. In a slower market, everyone wants to do more of 2 things - Commercial and New Builds. He gives us his experience and perspective on how to do commercial well and how to supplement your home inspection business with commercial inspections.

You can find Lance at this websites: https://www.focusbuildinginspections.com/ https://www.foreverhomeinspection.com/

 

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

In this mini episode Kevin talks about the 4 step approach he and other home inspectors take to let goooo to grow!

Leave a comment if you like the short format mini episodes sprinkled in between the regular interviews!

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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

We had the rare pleasure of having a top-producing agent join Spectora Spotlight, along with Whit Green, her favorite home inspector.

We dive into their friendship and delayed working relationship and what you can learn as an inspector from first interactions.

Here's a hint: It's ain't over if they don't use you right away. Whit also goes into his backstory and how he's gotten off to such a hot start despite being new to the industry and not having a typical background. Give

Alissa's podcast a listen too! https://www.hustlehumblypodcast.com/

🎥 Want to watch the video version on YouTube? Go here.

 

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• 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

See how a private banker turned home inspector has grown quickly using Instagram and Google Reviews. Phil Dancer is also a champion for our industry - he believes all home inspectors undervalue themselves, a lot.

He is also maniacal about the client experience. He lives and breathes it and his results show.

Don't miss the magical number of reviews he says you need to get to rank higher in Google!

 

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

How vulnerable and transparent are you? Did you ever think it could help transform your business?

I'm certainly a believer after meeting Dave Adams. From sharing stories about a divorce to having his leg amputated, he is all in on being vulnerable and authentic. And it's working.

Just one look at his website and you can tell - he owns who he is.

 

If you're enjoying these interviews, let us know with a review or shoot me a note. I always appreciate that :)

 

You can also subscribe to Spectora Spotlight to get notified when new episodes drop - Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Podbean, Overcast, etc. You can also check out 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 the home inspection software, follow the link!

If you have a recommendation for a guest, email Kevin@Spectora.com and we'll see if we can make it happen!

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

You don't get 3,122 5-star Google Reviews by being complacent. Super Inspector is special. They have leadership that understands how to turn a vision into reality, build leaders, listen to customers and they continue to evolve even though they are the largest company in the country.

In part 1 of this amazing episode, Kevin talks with the Super Inspector leadership team about:

• Blake and Angela's origin story
• Evolving the company vision as they grow
• Handling liability and focusing on your customers over everything
• Building leaders
• How they build relationships with customers
• Super's interview process

Part 2 of this episode will drop on Monday!.

Looking for the video version? Find it on YouTube here.

You can visit Super Inspector at their website.

 

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

Tom George of A Precise Home Inspection in Colorado Springs, Colorado has tried a couple different routes in this business.

He's gone at it solo, he's worked for a multi, and now he's the proud owner of a thriving business. But it's the path less traveled. Hear how Tom bought into an existing main player in his town, and what challenges and benefits come along with buying into a home inspection business.

Find him at his website -> https://www.aprecisehomeinspection.com/

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If you're enjoying these interviews, leave us a review or share them with your home inspector community! The sharing and distribution of this is the very thing that allows me to keep putting time into it. 

Subscribe to Spectora Spotlight to get notified when new episodes drop - Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Podbean, Overcast, etc. You can also check out 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 the home inspection software, follow the link!

If you have a recommendation for a guest, email Kevin@Spectora.com and we'll see if we can make it happen!

Brit & Lance Coffman don't have traditional "home inspector" backgrounds. They come from education and business/marketing.

They've used this to explode their business in only 4 years and they're not stopping now.

They have aggressive plans to expand their organization into an Oklahoma powerhouse. We talk about hiring, training, expanding into other markets, meeting new agents and leveraging technology to scale efficiently.

If you want to get in touch with Brit or Lance, use the contact form at their website, or just email Lance@foreverhomeinspection.com

 

If you're enjoying these interviews, let us know with a review or shoot me a note. I always appreciate that :)

You can also subscribe to Spectora Spotlight to get notified when new episodes drop - Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Podbean, Overcast, etc. You can also check out 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 the home inspection software, follow the link!

If you have a recommendation for a guest, email Kevin@Spectora.com and we'll see if we can make it happen!

This interview was a joy. Mostly because of who Floyd and Sandra are. They care, they share and they do things the right way. They talk with Kevin about:

- What it's like running a multi-inspector company and teaching at ICA

- Lessons learned from teaching thousands of students

- Ego is the enemy

- Starting a business in a recession

- Common careers prior to home inspection

- Owning your mistakes

- Hiring tips for multis

Want to get in touch? You can connect with Floyd & Sandra at:

Instagram- @Lolas1350  Facebook- Floyd Gibbs, Sandra Wheless Gibbs and/or Quality Home Inspections

 

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

Dylan and Kevin get into Dylan's backstory and many other topics:

• Marketing
• Differentiation
• What hasn't worked
• How HomeAdvisor/ANGI actually worked for him
• Leveraging tech for efficiency
• Iterative approach

Email Dylan or hit him up at his website:

dmorgan@propertydocinspections.com https://www.propertydocinspections.com    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

Chuck is a practical straight shooter. It's refreshing how he just seems to do what makes sense to grow his business steadily with great people.

We talk about hiring family and friends, social media, letting go and more!

You can hit Chuck up at his website.

🚨 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

 

You can find more episodes on the web - https://www.spectora.com/r/spectora-spotlight

 

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

Ever wonder who's really behind the bubble?

We're mixing it up today with Katie & Lulu, 2 of our rockstar Client Success folks that you talk to every so often on our chat bubble.

They talk about what Client Success means to them, advice they'd give new inspectors and what it's like talking to you all each and every day.

They are 2 of the nicest, kindest humans I know so I hope you all get the chance to say hi to them on the bubble and enjoy this chat!

🎥 If you want the video version of this, head on over to YouTube for it.

 

If you're enjoying these interviews, leave us a review or share them with your home inspector community! The sharing and distribution of this is the very thing that allows me to keep putting time into it. 

Subscribe to Spectora Spotlight to get notified when new episodes drop - Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Podbean, Overcast, etc. You can also check out 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 the home inspection software, follow the link!

If you have a recommendation for a guest, email Kevin@Spectora.com and we'll see if we can make it happen!

Eric Coates is a long-time successful home inspection company AND an instructor with ICA. He keeps it simple and practical, and that's refreshing. They get into new inspector pitfalls and tips, field training and more. Here are links to the Spectora features referenced in the intro:

✅ Most used defect sorting - https://support.spectora.com/en/articles/6666155-sort-defect-comments-by-most-used

✅ Zillow link - https://share.getcloudapp.com/YEuDn0yv

✅ Quote feature - https://support.spectora.com/en/articles/6906773-how-to-send-a-quote-on-spectora

✅ Draft inspection feature - https://support.spectora.com/en/articles/6654099-how-to-resume-incomplete-bookings

 

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

JT is one of the nicest guys around, which already made this a pleasure. He's also a wealth of wisdom when it comes to scaling and growing home inspection businesses.

We hit hiring, training, culture, leadership, business models to grow and diving deep on your vision.

You can find JT at his website, or shoot him an email at jt@cfbinspect.com.

If you're enjoying these interviews, let us know with a review or shoot me a note. I always appreciate that :)

You can also subscribe to Spectora Spotlight to get notified when new episodes drop - Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Podbean, Overcast, etc. You can also check out 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 the home inspection software, follow the link!

If you have a recommendation for a guest, email Kevin@Spectora.com and we'll see if we can make it happen!

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

Adam is on the first team nice guy list in the home inspection industry. Adam has a thoughtful chat with Kevin about using social media & CRMs, his small town approach and how he sees his company helping homeowners past the inspection.

They also get into:

- How Actions is the best thing that happened to him (Spectora Advanced)

- Future state of the industry

- Websites, communication & efficiency

- You can get in touch with Adam at his website

 

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Yon and Brian grew up less than a mile apart. They played on the same sports teams as kids. Now, although they live across the country, they're both home inspectors. And they learn from each other every day.

In this episode, we get into:

- Growing a YouTube channel and why client education is so important

- Building home maintenance plans for clients post-inspection

- The difference between inspecting new builds and historic homes

- Different communication styles

- Why having industry friends/mentors is key to growth

You can find Yon and Brian's YouTube channel, Home Inspections Matter, at https://www.youtube.com/@UC3biUdnJzw1sMbWtPNfgSaA. You can find Yon at https://homegrowninspectionsc.com/ and Brian at https://workflowhome.com/.

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It's no surprise by now - the home inspection industry has had major shifts in the past 5 years. Even more change has happened in the last 2 years.

What does this all mean? What does this mean for your business? Your software partners? Your clients?

Mike & Kevin break down the consolidation that's happening, implications, and how Spectora is continuing it's mission of serving inspectors and their clients with transparency.

 

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In episode #81, Kevin talks with Tim Wojnar, a recurring guest about many things:

- How to easily calculate your market share

- Being a visionary vs. an integrator

- How to have the right person in the right seat on your team

- Leveraging your strengths as a leader

- Listening to your emotions 😱

 

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Here is what Josh and Kevin cover:

• How to succeed in small towns
• Agent red flags
• Working on soft skills to win over clients and agents
• When to hire
• Growth & IEB

You can hit Josh up at his website.

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Howard wins the best mic contest. He also is a refreshing first year, veteran inspector that exceeded all traditional expectations through dedication, practicality and creativity! He and Kevin get into so much including:

• Being a millennial in the business
• Why veterans do so well in home inspections
• Outsourcing
• Dedication >>> Motivation
• AI writing tools
• Content, content, content
• Using a VA

 

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Here is what Ben and Kevin cover:

• Growing in a small town
• How to use humility as a differentiator
• Not shutting people up with your knowledge
• What IEB has meant to Ben

You can hit Ben up at his website.

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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

We're mixing things up for Episode 47! We have Allen Dicharry back on to shoot the shit with me about what we think is interesting. I don't have a clever name yet on what to call this series....Water Cooler Talk? The Random Episodes? Fireside Chats? 

Either way, I hope you enjoy our random conversation! Let us know what you think!

 

If you're enjoying these interviews, let us know with a review or shoot me a note. I always appreciate that :)

 

You can also subscribe to Spectora Spotlight to get notified when new episodes drop - Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Podbean, Overcast, etc. You can also check out 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 the home inspection software, follow the link!

If you have a recommendation for a guest, email Kevin@Spectora.com and we'll see if we can make it happen!

Do you think you're the greatest inspector that ever lived? Then this episode is for you.

John wasn't sure if he even wanted to be a multi-inspector company. Then he kinda just turned into one! Now his growth is continuing and he's picking up a ton of lessons on the way.

We also talk about the importance of what IEB is doing for our industry and the key lessons he's learned from working with them.

John is all about collaboration so reach out to him! https://www.ateaseinspections.net/

 

If you're enjoying these interviews, let us know with a review or shoot me a note. I always appreciate that :)

 

You can also subscribe to Spectora Spotlight to get notified when new episodes drop - Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Podbean, Overcast, etc. You can also check out 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 the home inspection software, follow the link!

If you have a recommendation for a guest, email Kevin@Spectora.com and we'll see if we can make it happen!

Did you know less than 3% of inspectors are women?

Jennifer Riley didn't see any in her new inspector class. She wants to change that. Jennifer owns Doyenne Inspections in Austin, Texas and she's well on her way to growing that number.

We talk not only about women in the business, but also how growth in many major markets is resulting in builders passing on phase inspections, how reports matter and how she's growing her company.

Sharing is Caring

If you're enjoying these interviews, share them with your home inspector community! The sharing and distribution of this is the very thing that allows me to keep putting time into it. 

Subscribe to Spectora Spotlight to get notified when new episodes drop - Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Podbean, Overcast, etc. You can also check out 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 the home inspection software, follow the link!

If you have a recommendation for a guest, email Kevin@Spectora.com and we'll see if we can make it happen!

Ryan is leading the youth movement in home inspections! You can tell from his refreshing approach to meeting agents, to recommending contractors - he's the future of this business. Kevin and Ryan get into:

 

• His story from college to home inspections
• Homeowner education is 100% the future
• User experience for homebuyers
• Recommending contractors
• Sliding into those DMs
• Wish list items for Spectora

Hit Ryan up at his website! https://www.hellohomeinspections.com/our-team

 

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

Not growing a zillion percent a year? Not turning away business in your first year? Not becoming a multi after years in the biz?

That's ok.

Read that again, that's totally ok. And more normal than you think.

I was so happy Jed reached out to be on the pod. His journey is more representative of many home inspectors first years in the business.

Hear how he navigated a part-time job and eventually quitting and going into inspections full time. We'll also chat about what worked to steadily grow this business.

 

Sharing is Caring

If you're enjoying these interviews, share them with your home inspector community! The sharing and distribution of this is the very thing that allows me to keep putting time into it. 

Subscribe to Spectora Spotlight to get notified when new episodes drop - Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Podbean, Overcast, etc. You can also check out 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 the home inspection software, follow the link!

If you have a recommendation for a guest, email Kevin@Spectora.com and we'll see if we can make it happen!

Episode 100!!! 

The Spectora family thanks you for supporting the podcast & Spectora. We hope you'll share the pod with your home inspector community and anyone you think would benefit from hearing inspector stories.

Here's to many more episodes!

Amanda & Kevin get into training, women in business, interest rates, her Ford 150 Lightning, Flir c5 & she takes a live call from a Realtor!

 

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Episode #121 - We say one of Spectora's most important values is communication? Well we're getting back to more of it!

Mike and Kevin give an update on Spectora's MVVC, as well as what we're thinking about and focused on as a company as we head into 2024.

Have an opinion on the events Mike referenced at the end of the clip? Let us know if you'd attend in the comments!

 

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

On episode #85, Kevin talks with Jonathan Gach of Energy Home Inspection out of Saluda, North Carolina.

They talk building performance, home energy and how he thinks about the role of those types of inspections within his main inspection business.

They also get into some websites, Actions and the future of the industry!

You can find Jonathan at his website - https://www.EnergyHomeInspection.com

 

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

➡️ Andrew & Sarah are fun. And Authentic.

Without a traditional home inspector's background (like many nowadays), they've used authenticity, communication and social media to win in their first year.

They are a dynamic combo with Andrew having the calm, reassuring vibe and Sarah having the high energy, driven style. And it's clearly working!

📲 You can find them on Instagram @wsinspect

💻 and their website - https://wsinspect.wixsite.com/website

Here are some of the books and podcasts mentioned:

📚 https://www.amazon.com/Advantage-Organizational-Health-Everything-Business/dp/0470941529/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1SVOCDF29VXLJ&dchild=1&keywords=the+advantage+patrick+lencioni&qid=1612208179&sprefix=the+advan%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-3

📚 https://www.daveramsey.com/store/product/entreleadership-by-dave-ramsey-ebook

📚 https://www.amazon.com/Start-Punch-Escape-Average-Matters/dp/1937077594/ref=sr_1_3?c[…]jon+acuff&qid=1612208310&sprefix=start+by+%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3

📚 https://www.amazon.com/Finish-Give-Yourself-Gift-Done/dp/0525537317/ref=sr_1_4?crid=[…]jon+acuff&qid=1612208333&sprefix=start+by+%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4

📚 https://www.amazon.com/Be-Our-Guest-Perfecting-Institute/dp/1423145844/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=be+our+guest+book&qid=1612208364&sr=8-2

🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/4hZwj3WfCNUYlBoLFoLD7k?si=VY41iiwtQ6uqi2dPEqXS1g

 

If you're enjoying these interviews, share them with your home inspector community! The sharing and distribution of this is the very thing that allows me to keep putting time into it. 

Subscribe to Spectora Spotlight to get notified when new episodes drop - Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Podbean, Overcast, etc. You can also check out 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 the home inspection software, follow the link!

If you have a recommendation for a guest, email Kevin@Spectora.com and we'll see if we can make it happen!

The Spectora team always enjoys being a sponsor at the IEB Unite conference. What the team enjoys the most is sitting in on the sessions and soaking up the knowledge of the biggest and best in the industry.

Kevin gives you his 5 key takeaways from his notes on the conference.

 

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James Hooper's show in February of 2021 was a surprise hit, so Kevin got him back for a full hour for a wide ranging talk about innovation, the roller coaster of 2021, and managing his own growth this year. You can find Jame's first episode here: https://spectora.podbean.com/e/worklife-balance-is-bull-james-hooper/ 

 

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

Bailey McHugh of SWELL Home Inspections gets nearly 90% of her referrals from Instagram. In this Spectora Spotlight interview, Bailey and Kevin break down how. They also dive into:

• What to say when you slide into those DMs
• How to get your posts in front of hundreds of agents
• Overcoming the fear of putting yourself out there
• Why automation and consistency are game changers
• Bailey's journey from being a flight attendant to becoming a home inspector
• The importance of superb client communication

And so much more. You can find Bailey on Instagram @swell_homeinspections or on her website, swellhomeinspectionsnc.com   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

This episode was a treat with Bryan. He is off to a monster start in the business and his mindset drives his success. We talk about:

- Some amazing mindset books to read

- How to talk to agents at open houses

- Being vulnerable

- Using Instagram to win

- Other types of inspections

- Branding 101

 

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

This one had something for every inspector stage! Kevin and Mike get into:

• Going from full-time to part-time and still growing
• Background as a firefighter and cop
• Agent acquisition story
• Weird market dynamics in New York
• Partnering with moving companies to help clients
• Using Actions for more upsells
• Productizing annual maintenance inspections
• Google Guarantee is pretty great actually
• Battling imposter syndrome

You can get in touch with Mike here:

casinohomeinspections@gmail.com https://www.casinohomeinspections.com/     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

Matt is a beacon of wisdom in this industry. This episode is a must-listen for any inspector thinking about becoming a business owner...or thinking about selling, for that matter. We get into:

- How Matt went from company employee to company owner

- Commitment and consistency over hustle culture

- The future of mergers & acquisitions in the inspection industry

- Why you need to KYN (Know Your Numbers)

- How he spent his life savings on his company in a down market...and why that was actually a great thing.

If you want to get in touch with Matt, you can find him at @acehomeny on Facebook or at https://acehomeny.com/.

 

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🚨 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

After talking in Vegas at the ASHI conference, Jameson and Kevin finally made the podcast happen! They get into the value of associations, conferences and business ownership.

 

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

Josh tells Kevin his story of getting into the home inspection industry, the ups and downs and how he approaches client service, empathy and buyer psychology.

 

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

In this month's Spectora Spotlight, we got the Inspect Canada team to talk about their journey in the Canadian home inspection market, creating content to grow and how to wow client's with true home consultant services.

You can connect with Dave and his team at their website - https://inspect.ca/

 

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Ok, James didn't really say the name that's in the title but we talked about it!

James Hooper had/has a great job.

But he wants to work for himself, and he's willing to sacrifice living in both worlds to do it. It might be the hardest part about easing into home inspections - deciding when to cut the cord with your previous full-time job and go all in on home inspections.

James tells a couple fun stories of what it's like doing 2 full-time jobs and some of the ways he's grown organically to make his dream a reality.

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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:

cory@mississippispremierinspections.com https://www.mississippipremierinspections.com/    

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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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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

chad@topdownhomeinspect.com

https://www.onpointhomeinspectionsoca.com

matt@onpointhomeinspectionsoca.com

 

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