Inspector Toolbelt Talk

Get ready for a thoughtful conversation with our guest, John Russell, CEO and co-founder of Inspection Go. We dissect how John and his team are bolstering home inspection businesses and the technological advancements they are bringing to the industry. Together, we delve into the pressing matter of the attempts by external forces to consolidate transactions - and take over our industry. We also nav...

Have you ever wondered how your job as a home inspector could be impacting your health? Today's episode features Kevin Maxwell, a home inspector who has overcome significant health challenges, losing 80 pounds and transforming his life. As an inspector constantly on the move, Kevin shares his real-time struggles and how he navigated through unhealthy choices, stress, and a demanding job to pr...

Want to revolutionize your home inspection business? Prepare to be thrilled as our guest, Christian Adams, unveils an innovative new initiative, the Curbio Partnership Program. A game-changer for sellers with houses in need of repairs and home inspectors alike, this program covers repair costs, warranties the work, and even pays inspectors upfront for pre-market evaluations. But will this new insp...

Have you ever wondered just how powerful networking can be for your business? Craft your own success story with the guidance of our remarkable guest, Mike Ortiz, a seasoned multi-inspector business owner who knows the art of juggling networking, marketing, and managing a burgeoning business. Mike's journey bears testimony to the transformative power of networking. In our enlightening chat, Mi...

Join us for a compelling conversation with Juan Jimenez as we explore the world of charging more - but also being more. Juan's journey carries us from his Marine Corps days to now running a successful multi-inspector firm in Midlothian, Virginia. Juan's unique insights reveal how the average home inspection fee has not had a significant increase over the past three decades and the crucia...

Are you ready to uncover the enigma of being an expert witness? Allow us to navigate you through the complexities and nuances of expert witness testimony, a challenging yet potentially lucrative path for home inspectors. Our conversation encompasses everything from real-life experiences to priceless tips, guiding you through the different types of expert witness testimony. We unravel the distincti...

Ever wondered how to transform a home inspection business into a one-stop shop that offers a broad spectrum of services? How about venturing into rewarding, related fields like environmental inspections and property investment? Our guest, Kyle Phillips of Alpha Inspections, shares his journey from military service to building a thriving inspection empire that does just that. With insights drawn fr...

Are you wanting to go multi-inspector? Are you already at that point and ever feel like you're running an obstacle race while managing a multi-inspector firm? Wondering how you can bypass the hurdles of structure and finding competent help? Well, tune in as we discuss HOW to go multi-inspector, WHEN to go multi-inspector, and HOW to make it work overall. We'll also explore the noble path...

One of our most popular segments is back! It is time for Ian and Beon to do their quarterly review of the home inspection market. They will review the current housing market and its effect on us as home inspectors. They will also highlight the challenges we face with less home inspections due to limited inventory and job opportunities, which have a direct impact on pricing and turnover rates. Furt...

Ever wondered how to navigate the tricky terrain of managing customer reviews in the home inspection business? We promise you'll be equipped to master the art of handling reviews after tuning in to this insightful episode of Inspector Toolbelt Talk. Join us as we exchange experiences, strategies, and valuable insights on how to elicit excellent reviews and tactfully handle unfavorable ones. W...

In this solo episode, Ian shares a powerful encounter he had with a stranger who made him question his work-life balance and its impact on his overall happiness.  We dive into the importance of making time for loved ones, addressing burnout, and finding ways to maintain balance amidst the chaos of being a home inspector. Ian provides practical tips and suggestions for making minor adjustments in y...

As we continue sipping our drinks with Jay Wynn this week, we dive deep into the cyclical nature of the home inspection industry, discussing the need for financial discipline during slow periods and the high failure rate of home inspectors. We emphasize the importance of finding a balance between slow and busy seasons and the necessity of having enough money to cover six months of operational cost...

Join Ian and Beon in this eye-opening episode of Inspector Toolbelt Talk as they delve deep into the pressing issue of large corporations taking over the home inspection industry. Titled "Where In The World Is the Home Inspection Industry Headed?", this episode brings to light the hidden ways in which these corporate giants are impacting our industry, from setting prices to dictating how...

In this episode, we have a special guest, Rob Byrne from Higher Elevation Home Inspections in Long Island, NY, joining us to discuss a topic that sparks much debate among home inspectors: the pros and cons of conducting home inspections as a team versus flying solo. Try our home inspection APP 🙌  https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉    https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSCRIP...

In this episode, we'll bring you up to speed on the most recent developments, from pricing issues from a major inspection company to real estate trends that impact the inspection landscape. Plus, we have exciting news to share about our very own Inspector Toolbelt app! Try our home inspection APP 🙌  https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉    https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get T...

In this episode, we talk with Shannon Gatewood about his "windshield perspective" about the home inspection industry as a whole, and also about his home inspection podcast. Listen in! Try our home inspection APP 🙌  https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉    https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSCRIPTS of all our episodes 👍    https://bit.ly/3qVVRRn Check out our home in...

Introverted? So are a lot of us :). But marketing as an introvert doesn't have to be difficult. Listen in as we discuss marketing strategies for just about every type of introvert we may happen to be! Try our home inspection APP 🙌  https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉    https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSCRIPTS of all our episodes 👍    https://bit.ly/3qVVRRn Check out...

Listen in as Kari Cheek joins us on the show and tells us about her journey and how to become a successful female home inspector!  Try our home inspection APP 🙌  https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉    https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSCRIPTS of all our episodes 👍    https://bit.ly/3qVVRRn Check out our home inspection app at www.inspectortoolbelt.com Need a home inspectio...

Ian and Beon are back together in this week's podcast to talk about the present and future of the home inspection market. Listen in as they discuss the Q2 Market outlook on Inspector Toolbelt Talk! Try our home inspection APP 🙌  https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉    https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSCRIPTS of all our episodes 👍    https://bit.ly/3qVVRRn Check out ou...

Want to upsell your ancillary services? In this podcast, we discuss the methods and techniques we use to upsell our ancillary inspection services. Try our home inspection APP 🙌  https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉    https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSCRIPTS of all our episodes 👍    https://bit.ly/3qVVRRn Check out our home inspection app at www.inspectortoolbelt.com Need...

Want to gain 150K plus followers on TikTok? Or 79K followers on Facebook? Then listen in as Mike Ortiz shares the "secret sauce" of how he has gained that many followers - and all the work that comes with it! Try our home inspection APP 🙌  https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉    https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSCRIPTS of all our episodes 👍    https://bit.ly/3qVV...

Jon Bolton is on the show and is discussing the question - is our industry consolidating? Big inspection companies and larger multi-inspector firms are more common now, but there is still a lot of room for single operators, and we show you why. Try our home inspection APP 🙌  https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉    https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSCRIPTS of all our episodes...

George Karampoulis talks to us about why having a "client-first" mentality is not only the right thing to do, but it's also good business. Listen in! Try our home inspection APP 🙌  https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉    https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSCRIPTS of all our episodes 👍    https://bit.ly/3qVVRRn Check out our home inspection app at www.inspector...

Back by popular demand, Jason Bowings speak with Ian about the Google Guarantee Program. Try our home inspection APP 🙌  https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉    https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSCRIPTS of all our episodes 👍    https://bit.ly/3qVVRRn Check out our home inspection app at www.inspectortoolbelt.com Need a home inspection website? See samples of our website at w...

Ian and Jay are at it again. In this episode, they are enjoying some comforting drinks while discussing why everyone wins when home inspectors train each other. You will also find out how Jay can land a deal despite promoting other inspectors. Try our home inspection APP 🙌  https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉    https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSCRIPTS of all our episodes...