Inspection Pros Podcast: Recent Episodes
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This is the Inspection Pros Podcast where we break down everything you need to know to grow a successful home inspection company. Join Host Jake as we get Insider Knowledge from the Industries Best on how to take your business to the Next Level. Stay tuned for a steady flow of industry expert special guests!
This week, Jake is joined by Zolly Vail of Fundomate to talk about the Employee Retention Credit Program.
Tune in to learn how this program can benefit you and your company!
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If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
In this episode, Jake is joined by Dave Iava of Pair Payments & Shawn Rossbach of Max Home Inspections. Dave and Shawn are both veterans of The Inspection Pros Podcast and came on today to talk about the current market, what you should expect, and how to properly prepare. Tune in to this episode for advice on how you can save some money in these uncertain times!
Shawn's contact info: 954-612-0220
shawn@maxhomeinspections.com
Dave's contact info: 774-454-6236
d.iava@pairpayments.com
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
On this episode, Jake is joined by Matt Smith of Ace Home Inspections Upstate New York. Matt Smith has many years of experience in the home inspection industry and is here to share some tips and tricks with everyone. Tune in to learn about different ways you can get creative, and Matt's strategy for growing his home inspection company!
If you want to reach out to Matt: Acehomeny@gmail.com
In this episode, Jake is joined by Brigitte Malik, the VP of The Inspection Boys. Brigitte is determined to help The Inspection Boys become the biggest home inspection franchise in the country and she won't stop until that goal is reached. Tune in to gain insight from Brigitte's vast knowledge of the home inspection business, and her experience with merging companies, training home inspectors correctly, and about The Inspection Boys new real estate program! You won't want to miss this!
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
This week, Jake is once again joined by Shawn Rossbach of Max Home Inspections! This is not Shawn's first rodeo on the podcast, and he never fails to give his unique perspective and insight on the home inspection industry. Shawn knows all about scaling a business from first hand experience and is here to share the knowledge he's acquired over the years so YOU can scale your business too. Tune in to hear what Shawn has to say!
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
In this episode, Jake is joined by Joe "The Fence Expert" Everest. Aside from running his fence business, Joe had a very successful YouTube channel dedicated to help entrepreneurs grow their business. Joe is here to spread his knowledge about creating content for your business, and ways you can start TODAY....Even if you have absolutely no experience with social media. Tune in to this episode to learn from an absolute MASTER!
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
This week, Jake is joined by MaryCameron and Patton Baker of GoodBull Content Co.
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If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
This week, Jake is joined by Jay Hawreluk, the CEO of AcuMax for part 5: Understanding The Tilt Factor.
Jay is here to explain the AcuMax Index, a personality assessment that focuses on maximizing hiring and retaining employees.
If you missed Jay's last episode, you can find it right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgKEbFEfWRc
Tune in to this episode to learn ALL about the AcuMax Index and how it can benefit YOU and YOUR company!
Text JAKE to 218-517-7985 for a COMPLIMENTARY ACUMAX INDEX!
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
This week, Jake is joined by Jay Hawreluk, the CEO of AcuMax for part 4: Understanding The D Drive.
Jay is here to explain the AcuMax Index, a personality assessment that focuses on maximizing hiring and retaining employees.
If you missed Jay's last episode, you can find it right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vBvgo-KR7U&t=9s
Tune in to this episode to learn ALL about the AcuMax Index and how it can benefit YOU and YOUR company!
Text JAKE to 218-517-7985 for a COMPLIMENTARY ACUMAX INDEX!
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
This week, Jake is joined by Wesley Mathews of High Level Marketing to discuss our recent partnership, why we chose High Level Marketing, and the value they bring to the table. Tune in to learn about the most important aspects of marketing in todays world, and how YOU can start to take advantage of this to grow your business!
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If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
This week, Jake is joined by Jay Hawreluk, the CEO of AcuMax for part 3: Understanding The C Drive.
Jay is here to explain the AcuMax Index, a personality assessment that focuses on maximizing hiring and retaining employees.
If you missed Jay's last episode, you can find it right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTao5Pu03e4&t=1s
Tune in to this episode to learn ALL about the AcuMax Index and how it can benefit YOU and YOUR company!
Text JAKE to 218-517-7985 for a COMPLIMENTARY ACUMAX INDEX!
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
This week, Jake is joined by Jay Hawreluk, the CEO of AcuMax for part 2: Understanding The B Drive. Jay is here to explain the AcuMax Index, a personality assessment that focuses on maximizing hiring and retaining employees.
If you missed Jay's last episode, you can find it right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj5Ag...
Tune in to this episode to learn ALL about the AcuMax Index and how it can benefit YOU and YOUR company!
Text JAKE to 218-517-7985 for a COMPLIMENTARY ACUMAX INDEX!
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
On this episode, Jake is joined by Matt Smith of Ace Home Inspections Upstate New York. Matt Smith has many years of experience in the home inspection industry and is here to share some tips and tricks with everyone. Tune in to learn about different ways you can get creative, and Matt's strategy for growing his home inspection company!
If you want to reach out to Matt:
Acehomeny@gmail.com
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
This week, Jake is joined by Jay Hawreluk, the CEO of AcuMax. Jay is here to explain the AcuMax Index, a personality assessment that focuses on maximizing hiring and retaining employees. Tune in to this episode to learn ALL about the AcuMax Index and how it can benefit YOU and YOUR company!
Text JAKE to 218-517-7985 for a COMPLIMENTARY ACUMAX INDEX!
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more. Transcript
In this episode, Jake is joined by Dave Iava of Pair Payments & Shawn Rossbach of Max Home Inspections. Dave and Shawn are both veterans of The Inspection Pros Podcast and came on today to talk about the current market, what you should expect, and how to properly prepare. Tune in to this episode for advice on how you can save some money in these uncertain times!
Shawn's contact info:
954-612-0220
shawn@maxhomeinspections.com
Dave's contact info:
774-454-6236
d.iava@pairpayments.com
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
This week, Jake is joined by Dave Kogan, the Director of Integrations & Partnerships for Inspector Services Group and former Director of Marketing at ASHI. This is Dave's third time on the podcast! He has years of experience in the home inspection industry and wants nothing more than to pass on the information he has discovered. Tune into this episode, where Dave & Jake discuss the importance of marketing & in person events!
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
In this episode, Jake is joined by Joe "The Fence Expert" Everest. Aside from running his fence business, Joe had a very successful YouTube channel dedicated to help entrepreneurs grow their business. Joe is here to spread his knowledge about creating content for your business, and ways you can start TODAY....Even if you have absolutely no experience with social media.
Tune in to this episode to learn from an absolute MASTER! If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
This week, Jake is once again joined by Shawn Rossbach of Max Home Inspections! This is not Shawn's first rodeo on the podcast, and he never fails to give his unique perspective and insight on the home inspection industry. Shawn knows all about scaling a business from first hand experience and is here to share the knowledge he's acquired over the years so YOU can scale your business too.
Tune in to hear what Shawn has to say! If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
In this episode, Jake is joined by Desmond Thornton of Thornton Home Inspections. Desmond has years of experience in the home inspection industry and has worked hard to MASTER his craft. Desmond is constantly striving to learn and to improve in every way to make his business the BEST it can possibly be. Tune in to learn about the challenges that people are facing in the home inspection industry and how you can overcome them!
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
In this episode, Jake is joined by Aaron Shishilla, founder & CEO of Wolfpack Advising. Wolfpack is here to help home inspection companies with EVERYTHING in the digital marketing realm. Wolfpack helps their clients with web design, SEO, social media marketing automation, Google ads and so much more! Aaron comes from a family of home inspectors and after seeing the disappointing service from a "reputable" digital marketing company, Aaron was inspired to start his OWN marketing company to give home inspectors the results they deserve. Tune in to learn some tips and tricks from a marketing master in the home inspection industry!
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
In this episode, Jake is joined by Brigitte Malik, the VP of The Inspection Boys. Brigitte is determined to help The Inspection Boys become the biggest home inspection franchise in the country and she won't stop until that goal is reached. Tune in to gain insight from Brigitte's vast knowledge of the home inspection business, and her experience with merging companies, training home inspectors correctly, and about The Inspection Boys new real estate program! You won't want to miss this!
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
This week, Jake is joined by Dave Iava, Founder & Owner of Pair Payments and Pair Payments Home Services. Dave is also a co-founder and benefactor of this podcast and came up with the idea of having industry experts on this show to share their insights and lessons; both to cut down the learning curve of a growing a home inspection company owner and to help take their business to the next level. When it comes to no fee processing, Dave is the pioneer in the home inspection industry, introducing the concept, educating industry leaders and pushing for its adoption in the community. A visionary in the payment processing space, Dave saw the value this no fee processing could bring to home inspection companies before any had started using this payment processing structure. He is determined to make sure that no company in the home inspection industry will unnecessarily lose out on hard-earned profits and spend money on avoidable credit card processing fees. Tune in to gain insight from Dave's wealth of knowledge and get his advice on how you can start increasing your profit margins and growing your business today!
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
This week, Jake is joined by Jeff Howell, the VP of Special Projects at Super Inspector. After spending almost 30 years as a minister, Jeff decided it was time for a career change and eventually found a passion for home inspections. Jeff and his team are looking to raise the standards of the home inspection industry by running an inspector training program called Super Inspector Training Academy (SITA). This program aims to help people who are looking to change their career path and gives them easy access to do so! They give you all of the information and tools you need to become a certified home inspector. Tune in to learn how Jeff and his team are changing the game! If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
This week, Jake is joined by Dave Kogan, the Director of Integrations & Partnerships for Inspector Services Group and former Director of Marketing at ASHI. Dave Kogan has years of experience in the home inspection industry and wants nothing more than to pass on the information he has discovered. Starting with a blue-collar background and evolving into a Marketing Director, Dave has seen it all in his home inspection journey! In this episode we discuss marketing, mastermind groups, growth, industry stories, and out of the box ways to get involved in your community. Tune in to find out what actionable nuggets of home inspection marketing information you will glean; as Dave draws from his wealth of knowledge and experience.
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
In this episode, we are joined by Wesley Mathews, co-founder of High Level Marketing. Wesley shares his invaluable knowledge regarding marketing and how you as a Home Inspector can optimize your efforts. With Wesley's years of experience in marketing and specifically focusing on the home services industry, he is able to impart profound insights. Tune in to find out how to take your business to the next level through modern marketing!
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
In this episode, we are joined by Brian and Kristin Lunsford, Owners of LunsPro Inspections and KingFish Pest Control. It has been a year since Brian and Kristin had joined us last. Episode 29, last June, was a fantastic episode that is worth a watch is you haven't seen it. We had just met the Lunsford's at our first IEB event and they shared their story along with amazing information to grow your inspection company! Now, joining us a year later, we discuss the leaps and bounds they have made since we last spoke and they relay the lessons they have learned to our audience! Apart from partnering with the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Team and becoming the publishers and owners of Jacksonville Real Producers, the Lunsford's have continued to grow their company with countless additional developments. In this episode, Brian and Kristin will share the lessons they have learned throughout their journey regarding: leadership, time-management, leveraging relationships with Realtors, nurturing your team, culture, hiring and taking risks! Tune into this fantastic episode to hear about all of the big steps taken over at LunsPro and how you can learn from their experiences, no matter what stage your inspection company is at!
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
In this episode, Jake is joined by Glennen Quyn, Owner of CalPro Inspection Group. On his second appearance Glennen discusses what has transpired since the last time he came on in Episode 40, "The Journey of Growth." Not only has CalPro grown and hit milestones this year, the industry itself is changing and Glennen gives us his take on how to excel! Tune in to this episode to hear all about systems, partnerships, payment processing, "other opportunities", goals, growth, mastermind groups and honing your vision! If you want to start or grow a home inspection company, this is an episode that you cannot miss!
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
In this episode, Jake is joined by Jay Hawreluk, CEO of AcuMax Index. Jay delves into what AcuMax is, how to understand it, and how to leverage it in your business once you understand your team! AcuMax's five-minute statistically-validated survey gives you the data you need to build successful teams. The science behind their reports lets you know how a person is wired, which gives you the tools you need to make the right hires and improve your existing teams. As you will see, the information gleaned from this assessment is profound and if leveraged can take your business to the next level. Tune in to learn how to understand how people are wired and how to build your teams to be the most effective. Offering insightful and actionable information, AcuMax is your secret weapon for hiring, team building, and understanding how to train and interact with each of your team members. This information is truly mind -blowing and while it is a long episode, the totality of this podcast is a must-listen!
Special AcuMax Offer: Text "Jake" to 1-218-517-7985 to be sent a link to complete the AcuMax assessment FREE! For more info visit www.acumaxindex.com!
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.
In this episode, Shawn joins us for the next episode in his education series. This installment is a quick hit regarding hiring! Shawn has hired, Shawn has hired hirers and he has brought all of his experience to this podcast! Tune in to hear about Shawn's experience, hear his insights and take his advice so you don't have to make the mistakes he did. Please bear with Jake as he was sick during this episodes recording.
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In this episode, Jake is joined by Matt Williams of Duke City Inspections and Mark Hummel of IEB. Once again, Mark has brought us a stand out business owner from IEB to interview, as he guest hosts and comes with fantastic questions. Matt Williams is actually nominated as the IEB Rookie of the Year and Mark broke the news in this episode! When you listen to this episode, you will see why Matt has been nominated for Rookie of the Year. Matt drops some fantastic knowledge and stories. Hear Matt's journey as he details how he grew his company and what went into his evolution personally and professionally . There is no secret to building a successful home inspection company, as you will see. You can fast track your success and build a fantastic foundation for growth by "standing on the shoulders of those who have come before you," finding a community to learn/grow with and to focus on "People, Process, and Product." Tune into this profound episode with a guest who knows his stuff, and is made for podcasting! Mark is an amazing guest host who knows how to tease out the important information and Matt certainly has a voice and personality for podcasting! This is a must-listen episode!
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We are happy to announce our new educational series run by Shawn Rossbach! Shawn previously joined us in the episode, "E-Myth: The Secret to Unlocking Your Growth Potential" and the episode was such a hit, we decided to roll out a regular series. With more structure and episodes twice a month, Shawn will get into the finer details of all aspects of owning and operating a Home Inspection company. Tune into this series to get educated and to be entertained with Shawn's great stories! Learn from someone who has rapidly grown a Home Inspection company and check out this first episode of our educational series. In this episode, Shawn discusses how he got into the industry and how he grew his business initially. Join us next time to hear all about hiring!
In this episode, Jake is joined by Brad Williams of Structured To Grow and the host of the podcast "Technician to CEO". As a marketing consultant, Brad is the perfect guest to talk about lazy marketing and how to take your marketing efforts to the next level in 2022. What is working now, what is not working now and what do you have to be doing immediately! As a former home inspector, Brad knows what you're going through and offers relevant marketing advice to any modern home inspector. Tune in to hear what's on Brad's mind, what he sees going on in the industry, and how you can plan for long-term success with your marketing campaigns. If you want to learn how to make data-driven decisions that facilitate big picture plans, this is a must-listen episode that will help you achieve your vision.
If you're interested in hearing more from Brad and the information he gets out of home service industry experts on his show, check out: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-p7p53-11daad2
In this episode, Mark Hummel joins Jake as a guest host to interview Wally Conway of HomePro Inspections. You may know Wally from his radio or television shows, he has even been on HGTV! Mr. Conway is truly an inspection empire builder and an expert in his field. Mark is the General Manager of IEB, the Inspection Mastermind group that has helped many inspectors like Wally, build their inspection empire. Being very familiar with Wally, Mark has a fantastic perspective on how he has grown his company. Mark's perspective also affords him the ability to ask the right questions and tease out all of the fantastic insight and knowledge that Wally has. This episode has a focus on IEB's program RGT (Rapid Gain Training), what it teaches, how to apply it, and what it can do for your business by diving into Wally's journey. Tune in to hear Wally's wisdom, learn from his engaging stories and find out how Wally was able to leverage what he learned through IEB to grow his home inspection company!
If you love this episode and want to learn more about IEB and see how they can help you grow, check out their "2-day Virtual Training for Inspection Company Owners That Will Cause You to Look at Your Inspection Company in a Totally Different Way!" This event is an RGT Virtual Training from May 19th-20th 2022 that you can still sign up for and find more information here: Inspector Empire Builder RGT (iebcoaching.com)
In this episode, Jake is joined by Ethan Thornberry, the Director of Product Development at Breeze. Ethan is the third generation of his family to be involved in the Home Inspection industry and he hopped on our show to share his knowledge, experience, and insights. In this episode, we cover how to leverage ancillary services to increase your revenue, profitability, why you should offer radon tests, why you should consider Breeze, and how to deal with supply chain issues as a Home Inspector! Tune in to learn about how to take advantage of the Breeze Radon Monitor and leverage it to make more money in your business!
Find us on Instagram: @InspectionProsPodcast, like, subscribe, and share this podcast with any Home Inspector that could use this channel to grow their business!
Find Breeze: www.breezeradon.com
In this episode, Jake is joined by Istvan Zsako to talk about building relationships and getting referrals. Not only do we discuss how and why building these relationships with agents is so important for gaining repeat business, we also discuss how to automate this process. Your time is a valuable resource and too much time can be spent in the pursuit of these relationships - what if you could automate this? What could that mean for your business? While automating a relationship-building action can seem counterintuitive, there are effective methods to get the results you need efficiently! Tune in to find out how you can get started automating building relationships and getting referrals!
In this episode, Jake is joined by Tifani and Alicia Kawahata of Welcome Home Inspections. Alicia was a Realtor who saw an opportunity to have needs filled by a better home inspection. She decided that she could provide home inspections at a higher standard than she was seeing; she then went to Tifani with the idea of starting a home inspection business. Tifani was in the corporate world and initially said no to Alicia's proposal. After deliberation, the pair was able to reach a compromise and took the leap of faith. With the goal of raising the standard of home inspections in their area, Welcome Home Inspections has continued to grow and Tifani and Alicia graciously join us to share their experiences.
Tune in to hear how this couple is navigating the growing pains and obstacles of owning a home inspection company going into the new year.
In this episode, Jake is joined by Shawn Rossbach of Max Home Inspections for an information-packed podcast. The topic of today's episode is the book "The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It" by Michael E. Gerber. Shawn and Jake break down the book, relate its key topics to the home inspection industry, and discuss how to unlock your growth potential. This classic from "The World's #1 Small Business Guru" will open your eyes, humble you, and force you to reevaluate how you can work on your business instead of in your business. This book is a must-read for home inspection company owners of any size. Listen to this episode to hear how Shawn has used the principles of "E-Myth" to gain perspective on his own home inspection company to help him grow in a "productive, assured way." As Gerber says, "common assumptions, expectation, and even technical expertise can get in the way of running a successful business," so take advantage of the lessons we discuss and Shawn's experience to optimize your home inspection business!
In this episode, Jake is joined by Rob Lemoine. Rob, Owner of Residential Inspector of America, knows how to grow a home inspection company of the highest caliber. Hear Rob's story, from how he started in the industry to where RIA is now with countless lessons along the way. Rob shares high-level insights to help any home inspector gain a better perspective on their business. As Jake picks Rob's brain, an episode packed full of incredible insight, experiences and concepts were born. Learn how to grow better faster with the information from someone who has done it in your industry! Leadership, mindset, collaboration, and management, this episode gives you a window into Rob's mind and how he has achieved rapid growth. You don't have to reinvent the wheel to propel your company to the next level; listen to this episode to learn the best places to find the information you need and the mindset that will get you to the top.
In this episode, we are joined by Greg Brooks, Director of Business Development at Rocket Station. Greg explains what a virtual assistant is, how they can be used in the home inspection industry, and how you can leverage them to grow your business. Joey uses Rocket Station VAs to grow his own company and is able to provide his experiences and insight as well. After we heard Greg speak on stage at the most recent IEB Mastermind, we knew that we had to get him on the show to share this valuable information with our audience. Greg breaks down so much more than VAs, discussing processes, marketing, customer service, team building and so many aspects of creative business growth. Tune in to see how you can leverage the power of a Virtual Assistant to add rocket fuel to your business and take it to the next level!
Check out Rocket Station's blog, there are some great resources in these articles: Blog | Rocket Station
This week we are joined by fellow industry podcaster Preston Sandlin, the host of "The Successful Home Inspector Podcast"! Preston is also the owner of Home Inspection Carolina and you probably know him by the moniker Inspector Crazy Pants on social media. Join us in this episode to hear Preston's story, his insight into the home inspection industry, and how he leverages crazy pants to build relationships. Preston is a successful home inspection company owner who has had his finger on the pulse since the mid-'90s. Tune in to find out how Preston looks at the business side of home inspections and see what you can learn and apply to grow your home inspection company!
Check out Preston's podcast here: The Successful Home Inspector Podcast Episcode 168 Joe Donofrio | The Successful Home Inspector Podcast
In this episode, Jake is joined by Cat Lemoine, Tonja Heller, and Ilyssa Grant to discuss women in the home inspection industry. Women of IEB is a fairly new group co-led by Cat and Tonja that aims to give the women of the industry a space to voice their opinion without criticism or embarrassment. The group was started to support and empower women and to foster collaboration, and they have done just that, encouraging both personal and business growth. Women of IEB is open to all women involved with IEB and it is a shining example of an industry evolving and improving. This episode will be valuable for everyone! Check out this episode and then some of the resources mentioned with the Women of IEB book list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qxGTgbipOA-3DwQK9vo-dTkGwyDRHM2NkNA4GUVxoP8/edit?usp=sharing
In this episode, we are joined again by Istvan Zsako to detail and discuss his new book, released on October 12th. "The Victory Mindset: A Life of Disadvantage Transformed into a Life of Endless Opportunity." Istvan is a certified home inspector with decades in home services, an entrepreneur, educator, speaker, and author but most importantly he is someone who wants to help others by sharing his story. Overcoming many struggles and achieving success, Istvan has a riveting story that he is sharing with the goal of changing someone else's life. Join us in this episode to hear about Istvan's journey, his new book, and the mindset you need to be successful regardless of your situation.
Pick up a copy of the book here: https://amzn.to/3aGdOuu
Mark Hummel, General Manager of IEB joins us to discuss mastermind groups in the home inspection industry. As the "Team Leader" of Inspector Empire Builder (IEB), Mark can offer keen insight into how to analyze a mastermind group and how to get the most out of your engagement in one! These days, Home Inspectors/Business Owners must be looking into mastermind groups if they aren't already in one. These groups are integral for refining and scaling your business through community networking, education, relationships, and sharing proven systems. As the man who orchestrates everything at IEB, Mark is the best person to teach us about these kinds of groups. Mark practices what he preaches and because of this, what you will hear in this episode is relevant and profound. Thank you for listening and check out our Instagram page if you haven't seen it yet! @inspectionprojoepodcast
In this episode, Nicki Williams of Structured to Grow is back for Round 2. Nicki, being the marketing guru that she is, helps to tackle some of the most common questions posed to Inspection Pro Joe. By conducting a case study of Joey's company, Nicki is able to tease out key concepts while trying to answer the age-old question of how to gain more agents. Walking through the case of Joey's business helps to bring various concepts to life. With Nicki, we learn and dissect what you should and should not be doing from actual inspector's experiences. If you are looking to grow your home inspection business, this is the podcast for you! Stay tuned for more fantastic guests to come and share their advice and insight every Friday! See you next week and thank you for listening.
This week, Andrea and Glennen Quyn join us to discuss the journey they have been on with their company. Cal Pro Inspection Group has grown rapidly over a 3-year span, ballooning from $850k a year to $600k a month. In this episode, you will find out how! Glennen takes us on the journey of Cal Pro Inspection Group's inception to where they are today. As you will learn in this episode, connections and building key relationships are vital to your personal growth and the growth of your business. Glennen and Andrea love to help other inspectors grow and for that reason, they have provided their contact information for any listener who would like to reach out!
Glennen Quyn: Glennen@calprogroup.com
Andrea Quyn: Andrea@calprogroup.com
Cal Pro Inspection Group: (916) 237-8036
We highly recommend not just listening to this stellar episode but also taking the step to reach out to Glennen and Andrea Quyn as they are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the industry.
In this episode, the guys answer some listener questions. A member of our audience direct messaged us on Instagram (@InspectionProJoePodcast) and asked if we could cover the beginning stages of building a home inspection company. 9 days later and we're publishing this episode because Greg posed some fantastic questions! For just over 35 minutes Joey fields questions regarding starting your home inspection business and he shares wisdom for the new guys. From QuickBooks to presenting to real estate offices off dealing with self-doubt, Joey gets into the weeds. This is a must-listen episode for anyone starting or looking to build a home inspection business. Joey If you know anyone that can benefit from the insight in the episode, please share it with them. We love the engagement with the audience and we want this show to be as valuable as possible for you; if you have any questions or perspective topics of discussion do not hesitate to reach out.
Please excuse the few glitches from connection issues in this episode. Joey and Jake actually like each other, they would never purposefully speak over each other.
We are proud to announce our Momentum event on 9/9/2021 in Fort Lauderdale! This one-day business-building workshop will give you the guidance you deserve to take your inspection business to the next level. In this special edition episode of Inspection Pro Joe, Joey Donofrio himself joins us to discuss Momentum and give you a teaser of the topic he will be teaching at the workshop. In the next couple of weeks, we will have the event's speakers join us to discuss their topic generally to give you a taste of what Momentum has to offer and what you will be learning when you attend! In this episode, Joey introduces his topic; breaking down your vision into a digestible plan! Stay tuned for more Momentum teasers to come!
Momentum details and sign-up: www.momentumworkshop.live
This week, Stephanie Jaynes, Marketing Director of InspectorPro Insurance, simplifies complex insurance and legal concepts to help home inspectors protect their livelihood and avoid unnecessary risk. Her articles have appeared in publications like the ASHI Reporter, CREIA Inspector Magazine, and the InspectorPro Blog. She’s been a guest on NACHI TV, Spectora Spotlight, The ASHI Online Learning Center, The Successful Home Inspector Podcast, Today’s Home Inspector, and now Inspection Pro Joe! InspectorPro Insurance is the leading home inspection insurance provider in the nation, with a reputation built on superior claims handling and quality customer service. Tune in to hear what Stephanie has to say about Errors & Omissions, General Liability, and Worker's Compensation insurance catered to home inspectors. If you have any insurance questions, this is the episode for you!
Here are a few links provided by Stephanie if you want more info: https://www.inspectorproinsurance.com/insurance-101/eo-vs-general-liability/ https://www.inspectorproinsurance.com/case-study/it-can-happen/ Pre-Claims%20Assistance:%20The%20FAQs https://www.inspectorproinsurance.com/top-claims/top-5-claims-home-inspectors/ https://www.inspectorproinsurance.com/top-claims/general-liability/ https://www.inspectorproinsurance.com/categories/contracts-and-reports/
We are proud to announce our Momentum event on 9/9/2021 in Fort Lauderdale! This one-day business-building workshop will give you the guidance you deserve to take your inspection business to the next level. In this special edition episode of Inspection Pro Joe, Dave Iava, CEO of Pair Payments, joins us to discuss Momentum and give you a teaser of the topic he will be teaching at the workshop. In the next couple of weeks, we will have the event's speakers join us to discuss their topic generally to give you a taste of what Momentum has to offer and what you will be learning when you attend! In this episode, Dave introduces his topic; profitability in a home inspection business! Stay tuned for more Momentum teasers to come! Momentum details and sign-up: www.momentumworkshop.live
In this week's episode, we are joined by Steven Silva, Owner/Inspector at Estate Inspection Group Inc. Steven is a Solo-preneur who has seen success in the past 6 years and is taking all the steps to grow his business long-term. We met Steven at IEB Unite at lunch and had a fantastic conversation about the industry over fajitas. This conversation included the Lunsford's who were recent guests on the show! Getting to know Steven over the course of this meal, we could clearly see his passion for the industry and learning. Steven was at IEB Unite to absorb as much information as possible and to take that insight back to NY and his business. We are very lucky to have Steven on as he shares his experiences and all of the advice he gleaned from the conference and from his peers. This willingness to share is inspirational and boosts the industry as a whole! Tune in to this episode if you want to hear from someone who is getting it done now and puts a specific focus on his client's experience. This is a must-see episode!
While you're in an educational mode, check out the Pair Payments Momentum Series event! This one-day business-building workshop is being held the day before FABI (9/1/21) at the same location.
Click the link for details: www.momentumworkshop.live
In this episode, Kristy Mast of Delaware joins us to talk about scaling, growth with online marketing, and insights she uses from the book Traction! Kristy is the owner of Pro-Spect Inspection Services and she practices what she preaches. Chock-full of actionable information, Kristy and the guys cover a wide range of advice in this one. If you want to learn how to take your business to the next level, check out this episode immediately!
This week, the guys are joined by Tradnon Groscost of Secure24 ADT. Trandon, or Brandon but with a "T" as you may know him, has been a fixture in the home inspection industry for the past 5 years. In this episode, Trandon details what he sees in the industry through his connections with a multitude of inspectors and gives insight into ADT offerings and how they can help you grow your business. Secure24 is an Authorized ADT Security Dealer that specializes in creating B2B partnerships within the real estate industry. Over 20% of home buyers purchase home security and ADT is the leading choice. Find out how you can get a slice of the action through a relationship with Trandon. Referral bonuses from auxiliary services such as Secure24 can boost your profits and help you take your home inspection company to the next level! Come find out how!
This week, the guys are joined by marketing expert Nicki Williams. Nicki not only has strong ties and a deep understanding of the Home Inspection industry; Nicki is also a certified Storybrand Guide. Leveraging her expertise, Nicki co-founded Structured To Grow, a boutique strategic marketing agency. Structured To Grow helps business owners supercharge their marketing efforts by attracting the right client, connecting, and converting. Tune in to Nicki's episode to hear all of the bleeding edge online marketing tips and tricks specific to your industry from a marketing guru who owns a home inspection business in North Carolina!
In this episode, we are joined by a true leader and influencer in the home inspection industry, Wally Conway. With Wally's decades of experience in home services, he has a seemingly endless amount of knowledge to share. Wally was kind enough to take off time from running HomePro, writing books, appearing on TV, and hosting radio shows/podcasts to hop on our podcast and share some of his knowledge with our listeners. Managing your home inspection business is hard but Wally is here to help with advice on bringing leadership and innovation to the forefront of your management strategy. Take your business to the next level by applying the insights you'll glean from this episode!
She approached building a inspection business from a completely different path. That outside perspective forced her to listen and learn what needs should be filled.
Tons of wisdom on she started, built and grew the business and how she continues that growth!
Thank you Harmony Brown CEO Greenworks
This week, the guys are joined by serial entrepreneur and author Istvan Zsako to discuss his insights and experiences in the Home Inspection industry. Istvan is the Owner of Zsako Home Inspections, the founder of TOM Campaigns as well as a Life/Business Coach, CE Instructor, Speaker, and Author. Istvan's new book "The Victory Mindset" will be worth a read for any Home Inspector so keep your eye out! If you don't want to wait for his new book to learn from Istvan, check out this week's episode to delve into Istvan's story and how he has been able to achieve success. Tune in next week to see and learn from the amazing and inspiring story of Harmony Brown, CEO & Owner of Green Works!
Dirk Van Reenen joins Joey and Jake to discuss IEB, how to take your business to the next level, and the future of the industry. The Founder/CEO of BERGflow and Co-Founder of IEB gives us 45 minutes of must-listen content. Dirk has a fantastic story and his unique experiences have given him the perspective and insight into the industry that he draws on to help guide Home Inspectors to rapid growth. Tune in to hear what Dirk has to share and what you can implement in your business today!
This week, Joey and Jake are joined by Jay Olmstead, Owner of SC Property Inspections. Jay was another friend made at IEB Unite in Austin, TX. Bringing a unique perspective, Jay is able to offer insight into how he would start his business over again if he had the chance, which he did! Jay started his first home inspection company in Connecticut before selling it and moving down to South Carolina where he is now growing SC Property Inspections. We have asked guests in prior episodes how they would do it all differently on a second go around. Jay has the perspective to explain what he did differently and why! Tune in to find out how Jay started, started a second time, the changes he made, and some of the differences in geographic location that have spurred changes.
This week, Brian & Kristin Lunsford join the guys to discuss how they've grown their home inspection company and much more! This husband and wife team has never performed a home inspection yet they run a very successful home inspection business, tune in to find out how! Joey and Jake met the Lunsford crew at IEB Unite in Austin and were immediately impressed with their business acumen and passion! If you're interested in learning how you too can grow your business and yourself, this is the episode for you; educational, inspirational, and entertaining, this episode has it all!
Brigitte Malik, VP of The Inspection Boys, joins us from Long Island to discuss franchising! As a franchisor, Brigitte has a fresh perspective on growth and offers unique insights into the Home Inspection industry! No stranger to overcoming challenges, Brigitte shares her stories and experiences in addition to some profound tips and tricks! Whether you are a single-man shop or a multi-inspector firm looking to grow and interested in the idea of franchising in Home Inspection, this episode is for you!
Desmond Thornton joins us to talk about growth, google ads, and how his motivation has been reignited by IEB. We met Desmond at the IEB Unite conference and we were immediately impressed with how he has leveraged his marketing tactics to grow his business. Desmond shares his experiences and insights that will help you to grow your business as well. Tune in to hear Desmond's story, motivate yourself and add some tools to your arsenal that will help you grow!
In this episode, Lance Dunahoe joins us to discuss everything from customer service, hiring, growth, relationships to marketing. As the CEO & Owner of Inspect360 and Real Producer Magazine, Lance brings his experience to the table to highlight how to be a successful home inspector in 2021. Tune in to find out how you can leverage empathy to provide the best possible customer experience as you treat others how they want to be treated, not how you want to be treated.
Todd Chalfin, the founder of Forward Traction, joins us this week to discuss the framework for growth. Todd is an entrepreneur, instructor, and facilitator who can use his insights to help businesses achieve their dreams! As an 8-time business owner, Todd can go beyond academic theory and incorporate his in-the-trenches experience for our episode! Today, Todd discusses the EOS framework which is a valuable tool for your business that you can find in Traction by Gino Wickman. This episode is the perfect follow-up to our last episode with Gary Sloan and is a must-listen for anyone looking to grow/improve their business!
For more information on Todd and Forward Traction visit:
www.forward-traction.com
For any questions, comments or to learn more from Todd, you can reach him by email:
tchalfin@forward-traction.com
This week we are joined by Gary Sloan of Discovery Inspections! Gary pulls insight from his previous experiences in the US Navy and with Delta Airlines to inform his business decisions. As he shares his story, Gary reveals some very valuable information that if applied, will help you grow your business at any stage. If you want to learn how to go from a "man in a van" to a multi-inspector firm, this is the episode to listen to as Gary touches specifically on why he made the transition, how he did it, and some of the obstacles along the way. If you are curious about Gary Sloan and would like to learn more/reach out, you can visit his website: https://discoveryinspectors.com/
This week, the guys are joined by Dave Kogan, former Director of Marketing at ASHI. Dave Kogan has years of experience in the home inspection industry and wants nothing more than to pass on the information he has discovered. Starting with a blue-collar background and evolving into a Marketing Director, Dave has seen it all in his home inspection journey! Tune in to find out what actionable nuggets of home inspection marketing information you will glean; as Dave draws from his wealth of knowledge and experience.
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In this episode, we are joined by Susan Bentley of Bentley & Associates LLC out of Tennessee. After last week's episode with the husband and wife team of the Troths, we were excited to have another home inspection firm that revolves around family. As you will see in this episode, Bentley & Associates is a family affair that has weathered many a storm and stands today as a successful company that continues to grow. Through Susan's story and experiences, you will glean what it takes to build a home inspection business that can handle black swan events like market crashes or international pandemics. Build a strong foundation and set yourself up for growth, and nothing can stand in your way. Tune in to find out how!
For more information on Bentley & Associates:
https://bentleyhomeinspection.com/
Jim and Laura Troth of Habitation Investigation join us to share their experiences as well as tips and tricks to grow a successful home inspection company. Starting with an interesting and moving origin story for this husband and wife team, the Troths delve into their motivations for founding Habitation Investigation and how they were able to grow their operation. Now, as the owners and operators of the premier home inspection firm in Ohio, the Troths can share what they have learned along the way. Join us to hear their story and find valuable pieces of information that can help you propel your operation to new heights.
For more on Jim and Laura Troth, check out their website:
www.homeinspectionsinohio.com
In this episode, Matt Smith joins us for a second time to discuss how to take your home inspection business to the next level. As the owner of Ace Home Inspections of Upstate New York, Matt has walked the walk and taken his business to new heights. Matt has been kind enough to join us and share the specifics of how you can use innovative strategies and position your business to not only survive but thrive in the current environment. Tune in to find out how you can adapt your business with new techniques, offerings, and procedures that can ignite your business!
For more on Matt Smith and Ace Home Inspections of New York, visit: www.acehomeny.com
In this episode, the guys are joined by Shawn Taylor of Michigan. Shawn has been in the Home Inspection industry for over 20 years and has even done training for FEMA and other organizations. Coming from an engineering background, Shawn was first a real estate investor before he became a home inspector. Listen to this episode to find out how Shawn stumbled upon home inspections while seeking out real estate knowledge and the story of how he built his own successful inspection business.
For more on Shawn check out his Youtube Channel "Shawn Taylor" or his website: www.shawntaylor365.com
In this episode, Joey and Jake discuss Indoor Mold as a service. After discovering that the search term "indoor mold" has been trending on Google searches related to the topic of home inspection, we had to cover it. Tune in to find out how you can leverage mold and similar services to increase your average ticket price and your profitability!
Joey joins us on site at the 2021 InspectionGo Event. In this episode, the guys discuss conferences and industry events like this that you can really leverage to improve your business. Listen in as Joey shares some tips and tricks as well as some of his experiences and lessons gained from conferences. Take advantage of the next industry event to learn, network, and optimize your business!
www.pairpayments.com
Jamie Krugger, co-founder of Preferred Systems joins the guys to talk about continued education and how it has adapted during this Pandemic. In this episode learn how you can leverage education to grow your business. For more information on Jamie and Preferred Systems: www.preferrededucation.com
In this episode, Joey gets into the nuts and bolts of hiring. After getting requests to discuss the process of hiring, Joey tackles the issue in Episode 14. Sharing his knowledge and experiences, Joey helps to aid any home inspector by answering questions they may have and helping them avoid common mistakes.
Stay tuned for Episode 15, dropping next week, which features our special guest Jamison Krugger of Preferred Systems, Inc. We are very excited to have Jamie on our show and we think you will find his insights to be incredibly valuable.
In this episode, Joey and Jake discuss how you can find and leverage mentors. A mentorship, no matter how it presents itself, can be wildly important to your growth in business and as a person. Find out how Joey looks at mentorship and how you can take advantage of the insights others may have for you.
This episode is our first episode where we dive into a book. Joey has been reading "Principles" by Ray Dalia and wanted to share it with all of you! Join us for a conversation about the book, analogies you can relate to, and applying these principles to your business/life. We'll see you next week with another Special Guest!
Joey and Jake recap the previous episodes in a brief and light Holiday Special! Happy Holidays!
In this episode, Joey and Jake are joined by Mike Feazel, CEO of Roof Maxx. Mike is an innovator in the roofing industry who is changing the game with his product. After starting a family roofing business with his brother out of college, Mike has grown into one of the biggest players in the roofing game. Join us to find out how the roofing industry is taking strides in technology and sustainability with Roof Maxx and how this will affect Home Inspectors and the Home Inspection industry as a whole. This episode is highly educational and very interesting as Mike shares how his product works and how you as an inspector can use it to your advantage; in addition to telling his own story. For more info on Mike and Roof Maxx visit roofmaxx.com
This episode will prove to be our most exciting yet! Nathan gives us his unfettered take on the Home Inspection industry. Growing up in the industry and becoming a true mogul, Nathan has a unique perspective, keen business sense, and innovative ideas to share.
Joe and Jake are joined by Mike McKay, VP of Sales at iGo, to talk business resource specifics. Making sure your back office is in order is a necessity for growth. As Joey says, you want to have a solid back office foundation, before you try to scale. From who, to how, to why, to when, all will be covered in this episode.
In this episode, Joey and Jake are joined by Barry Cohen of HomeInspectology to delve into the resources that are a necessity for Home Inspectors today. Along with sharing his story and experiences, Barry discusses HomeInspectology and the fantastic resources it showcases for anyone in the industry, from experienced vets to new guys looking to grow. This episode is a must-see/listen for any Home Inspector!
In this episode, Pair Payments CEO, Dave Iava joins Joey and Jake to discuss growing his payment processing business and how Home Inspectors can find money that is already in their business to reinvest in themselves and grow. This is a must see episode for anyone who wants to scale rapidly through an optimization of their resources. Check it out and you may just discover how to create your marketing budget out of thin air!
On this weeks episode of Inspection Pro Joe, Joey and Jake are joined by Matt Smith, Owner of Ace Home Inspections of Upstate New York. Matt has exponentially grown his home inspection business in the course of a year and we are excited to discuss his success. Episode 5: Rapid Growth delves into Matt's experiences and showcases the insight he has gained along the way. This episode is a must listen for any home inspector looking to build a business or grow their operation rapidly.
For more information on Matt Smith check out: https://acehomeny.com/
Brad Williams of The Closing Guys joins Joey and Jake in Episode 4: Market with Video. In this podcast the focus is on marketing, specifically using video to market and how you can leverage these tools to grow your Home Inspection business! Brad shares his personal experiences as a home inspector turned marketing professional and offers deep and actionable insight throughout the course of this episode.
For more on Brad and The Closing Guys, check out their website: www.theclosingguys.com
In Episode 3: Real Estate Reality, special guest and Real Estate agent Stephanie Pavlakis Weinstein joins Joey and Jake to share her experiences. This episode is jam packed with valuable insight for any Home Inspector looking to grow!
Join Home Inspector Joey Donofrio from Donofrio & Associates, LLC. in his conversation with marketer Jake Aronson in their new podcast on the home inspection/home service industry. Joey has grown his small family business into a multi-million dollar inspection company and he is here to share what he has learned and how you can do the same!
In this episode, Joey answers questions about the business side of the industry. Throughout the conversation Joey and Jake get into the specific details of growing a home inspection company. We hope that our listeners are able to learn from the insight Joey is able to provide through his experiences!
Join Home Inspector Joey Donofrio from Donofrio & Associates, LLC. in his conversation with marketer Jake Aronson in their new podcast on the home inspection/home service industry. Joey has grown his small family business into a multi-million dollar inspection company and he is here to share what he has learned and how you can do the same!
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