Ian Robertson
Inspector Toolbelt Talk
A weekly home inspection podcast hosted by the founders of Inspector Toolbelt - the premier home inspection software. Get tips, insights, strategies, and more from our hosts and guests to help give your home inspection business a boost. Ian and Beon are property inspection and tech industry veterans with over 20 years of experience each. Sometimes they even stay on point :)
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Ian Robertson
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Latest episode
Nov 11, 2026
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Episodes
Psychology For Inspectors part 2/2 07.03.2023 28:57
Want to know a few tricks to help you close sales and deal with certain situations that come up as home inspectors? Listen in to part 2 of a two-part series to show you how you can use psychology as a tool. 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 ou...
Psychology For Inspectors part 1/2 03.03.2023 42:27
Want to know a few tricks to help you close sales and deal with certain situations that come up as home inspectors? Listen in to part 1 of a two-part series to show you how you can use psychology as a tool. 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 ou...
Behind The Scenes with Google Ads 23.02.2023 49:31
Want your Google Ads to perform better? Want to be part of Google's Guarantee Program (which is working awesome by the way)? Then listen in to Jason Bowings as he pulls back the curtain on Google Ads and helps us get the most out of them! 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...
Growing & Marketing Your Inspection Business With Kevin Maxwell 14.02.2023 40:41
This week Ian is chatting with one of the most successful competitors in his market, and they actually get along! Kevin from Maxwell Inspection Services shares his thoughts on how to scale and market a home inspection business successfully. Also, Ian gives you the perfect definition of what a septic system is. Try our home inspection APP 🙌 https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBS...
How to Properly Visit Open Houses 08.02.2023 14:57
In this solo cast by Ian, he addresses a common question from our listeners: "How can I be successful when visiting open houses?" You might be surprised that he is going to tell you not to be a creeper. Also, find out why Ian isn't a fan... well, actually, you won't find that out, sorry. Try our home inspection APP 🙌 https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE?...
Home Inspection Facebook Group Etiquette 03.02.2023 42:36
Have you ever been in a discussion on Facebook that left you angry, annoyed, or frustrated? Congratulations, you're an average human! In this week's episode, Ian discusses Facebook etiquette with Michael Weatherford who is an admin for 2 home inspector Facebook groups. Try our home inspection APP 🙌 https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉 https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw...
Hiring a Virtual Assistant for Home Inspectors with Greg Brooks 24.01.2023 42:57
Some of the largest and most successful home inspection companies in the country are using VA's. Would this option work for you and your business? Greg Brooks from Rocket Station thinks so, and he explains 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 👍 https://bit.ly/3qVVRRn...
SPECIAL EPISODE! A Big Market Change is Coming 20.01.2023 13:27
There is good news! The market is finally changing for us in the home inspection industry. Listen in as Christian from Repair Pricer tells us that, starting in March, we will see an uptick in our businesses and finally be out of the slump. 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 👍 ...
Can Field Inspections Help You Through the Downturn? 17.01.2023 38:02
Here at Inspector Toolbelt, we love to bring you ideas that can help you succeed in your business. While field inspections might have a bad rep in some circuits, Richard Law from SOFI (Society of Field Inspectors) gives some insight into how they can be a great supplement when things are slow. Try our home inspection APP 🙌 https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉 https://...
Real Numbers to Run Your Business By 12.01.2023 48:07
Dylan Morgan of Property Doc runs his business by the numbers. What numbers? Listen as Ian and Dylan discuss how paying attention to the numbers can help your business grow. Also, the first person to email in a correction to Ian's math in this episode will receive a free month of the Inspector Toolbelt app! Try our home inspection APP 🙌 https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBS...
Q1 Home Inspection Market Outlook - 2023 29.12.2022 32:51
It is here! The first episode of ITB Talk Season 3. Ian and Beon take the opportunity to discuss the Q1 market outlook, and how it might affect home inspectors. They also bring up the discussion about "The Belt" which Ian for some reason is obsessed with... Try our home inspection APP 🙌 https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉 https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSCRI...
Home Inspection News With Ian & David 15.12.2022 25:49
It was bound to happen. In what has been named "The Corniest Podcast Ever" Ian and David discuss some of the latest news in the home inspection industry. Unfortunately, some of the best material had to be cut out to protect the innocent. Try our home inspection APP 🙌 https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉 https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSCRIPTS of all our episo...
Don't Give Up 08.12.2022 11:43
Ian is doing a solo podcast this week. If you don't like motivational talks, you can be comforted by finding out that neither does Ian... but still, this episode is pretty motivational. 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 inspe...
End of Year Tax Tips With Tom Kubiak 02.12.2022 46:14
Listen as Ian and Tom discuss whether or not it is a good idea to make an investment to get into a lower tax bracket. Also in this episode, Ian definitely does not encourage breaking and entering... just so we're clear. 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.l...
Business and Sales for New Home Inspectors 22.11.2022 49:18
If you are new to the home inspection field, then this episode is the one for you. Ian speaks with Neil Summers about how you can start a new home inspection business despite the current market. Neil also gives some insights into how car sales helped him become a better home inspector. Try our home inspection APP 🙌 https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉 https://bit.ly/3...
This Is The Time To Grab Market Share 08.11.2022 17:57
This is the time to grab market share. This is the time when businesses grow or fail, and it's a choice which one you will be. How? We discuss this in this podcast with Ian - who has been down this road before. 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...
Marketing Pre-Listing Inspections with Dave Klima 03.11.2022 52:35
Dave Klima is back on the show with us talking about marketing pre-listing home inspections. Learn how to market this service in general, or using his system through Inspected Houses. 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 a...
Market Through It - With Mike Crow 27.10.2022 45:48
Mike Crow himself, one of the most successful home inspectors in the industry, joins us to show how to market through the changes and the down market that we are experiencing. He has gone through a market downturn several times throughout decades in the home inspection industry and has come out on top each time. Listen in as he shows us how to "market through it"! Try our home inspection...
Should You Have a Cancellation Fee - Drinking With Jay 17.10.2022 43:51
Should you have a fee for canceled inspections? Many inspectors don't think so, but in this episode, Ian and Jay discuss this subject over a nice glass of Scotch. 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.inspec...
A Success Story - What Works & What Doesn't - Mike Ortiz 13.10.2022 39:44
We talk with Mike Ortiz of HomeFront Inspection Services in CA this week. In one year, mike went from just starting out to 500 inspections - all using the marketing techniques from our podcast! See what parts worked for him and what you can do to see this kind of amazing growth as well! Try our home inspection APP 🙌 https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉 https://bit.ly/...
Q4 2022 - Home Inspection Market Outlook 07.10.2022 26:15
What is the home inspection market outlook? We believe that the outlook is positive and will be great for home inspectors, but there are a few things that will likely happen first. Will Beon and Ian predict the future? Tune in to hear our latest Market Outlook episode! Try our home inspection APP 🙌 https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉 https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSC...
How Inspectors Can Mitigate Risk 27.09.2022 49:25
This week, our guest is Isaac Peck from OREP, and Ian is discussing with him how home inspectors can mitigate the risk of performing inspections by considering the wording used in their reports. They also talk about "Walk and Talk" inspections, and why you still should call them home inspections. Try our home inspection APP 🙌 https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE?...
How to Properly Visit Real Estate Offices 22.09.2022 22:02
Ian was on his own in the studio this week, so he is sharing some tips on how to market to real estate offices. He will help you save time and money by marketing the smart way, and you will find that it is going to change the way you view that aspect of your business. Try our home inspection APP 🙌 https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉 https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSCR...
How to Make Your Clients Feel Seen and Heard 13.09.2022 35:47
In this week's episode of Inspector Toolbelt Talk, Ian is speaking with a real Swede, not to find out more about the country, but instead to learn more about how home inspectors can excel at making their clients happy through good customer service. Try our home inspection APP 🙌 https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉 https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSCRIPTS of all our...
Changes in the Inspection Industry - Good or Bad? With Christian Adams of Repair Pricer 06.09.2022 46:11
This week, Ian speaks with Christian Adams from Repair Pricer about how some of the things happening in the home inspection industry today mirror what happened in the real estate industry just a few years ago, and what it could indicate for the future. Try our home inspection APP 🙌 https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉 https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSCRIPTS of all our...
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