Ian Robertson

Inspector Toolbelt Talk

Business EN ↓ 215 episodes

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 :)

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: inspectortoolbelt.com

Author

Ian Robertson

Category

Business

Podcast website

inspectortoolbelt.com

Latest episode

Nov 11, 2026

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Episodes

What Is The Future Of The Home Inspection Industry 01.09.2022

In this week's episode, Ian and Beon talk about the recent changes to the home inspection software market and what it might mean for you as a home inspector. You will also find out more about what Ian does on his vacations (You guessed it, it's nerdy). Try our home inspection APP 🙌  https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉    https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSCRIPTS o...

Rising to Meet the New Customer Journey - With Aaron Ziomek from ACC 08.08.2022

Do you know what is meant by "Customer Journey"? This week, Ian speaks with Aaron Ziomek from America's Call Center about the importance of making sure your clients have a positive experience when making business with you, and how your business will benefit. Try our home inspection APP 🙌  https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉    https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TR...

Dress to Impress 02.08.2022

This week Ian is on his own, and he wants to talk about the way you dress. It might sound like an odd thing for a Home Inspection Podcast, but if you tune in and listen, you will learn how dressing the right way can help you make a better impression on your clients, and, in the end, increase your business. Try our home inspection APP 🙌  https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspection WEBSITE?...

Confessions of a High Profile Salesman 19.07.2022

Want to be a better salesman? We may know a lot about homes, but sales may not be our thing. In this episode, a high-profile salesman helps us understand the basic principles of sales and how it relates to the home inspection industry. 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 👍    ht...

State of the App July 2022 18.07.2022

What is going on with Inspector Toolbelt Home Inspection Software? We talk about what is happening and what is coming in this podcast! 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 inspe...

Change Your Mindset to Grow Your Business - With Istvan Zsako 14.07.2022

In this week's episode of Inspector Toolbelt Talk, Istvan Zsako, a successful home inspector and the author of "The Victory Mindset" tells us about how having the right mindset can help you grow in your business and find satisfaction in your work. 🥳  Try our home inspection APP 🙌  https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 🔥  Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉    https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw 🤓  Get T...

Firing Clients and Blacklisting Agents - With Jay Wynn 05.07.2022

Jay Wynn of Blue Jay Inspections talks with us in our special series "Drinking With Jay". Jay talks about subjects such as firing clients and blacklisting agents over a glass of fine Scotch. Stay tuned! 🥳  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 Structure, Taxes, & Paying Inspectors - With Tom Kubiak 28.06.2022

How should you structure your business? What are some safe investments in a recession? How can you save money on your taxes? All these questions and more in our interview with Thomas Kubiak, accountant extraordinaire. 🥳  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://...

Mid-2022 Home Inspection Market Outlook 16.06.2022

Beon and Ian look at the state of the home inspection and real estate market and things are looking a lot brighter than you may think. Why do we say that? Listen in and find out! 🥳  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...

Part 2 - Q&A With Nick Gromicko, the Founder of InterNACHI 16.06.2022

In Part 2 of our interview with Nick Gromicko, Nick talks about: how to become a millionaire, are we entering another 2008 situation, why you should hire more employees, inflation, good side businesses for home inspectors, and much more - stay tuned for this episode of Inspector Toolbelt Talk ! 🥳  Try our home inspection APP 🙌  https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 🔥  Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉   ...

Part 1 - Q&A With Nick Gromicko, the Founder of InterNACHI 10.06.2022

In this episode of Inspector Toolbelt Talk, we interview Nick Gromicko, the founder of InterNACHI (the world's largest home inspector association).  Nick talks about how he met his wife, Lena, why he has so much steel in his house, how he hunts for deals, how tall he is(?) - and much more. Stay tuned for this episode of Inspector Toolbelt Talk, and listen in for Part 2 next week! Check out ou...

How to Manage Client Expectations 03.06.2022

Have you ever had a client upset after an inspection because they thought you would do more or you didn't tear out a wall to find a defect? In this week's episode of Inspector Toolbelt Talk, Beon and Ian discuss how home inspectors can ensure that they reduce client complaints and issues after inspections by properly managing client expectations. If you are expecting another excellent ep...

Social Media Strategy For Inspectors - With Inspector Media 26.05.2022

Inspector Media has been helping home inspectors with their marketing strategies for years. Listen in as Ian and some of the Inspector Media team talk about how inspectors can use social media. You might also learn a thing or two about posting mummified squirrels online and how to engage with real estate agents better. Enjoy this week's episode of Inspector Toolbelt Talk! 🥳  Try our home ins...

Home Inspection Marketing Ideas 19.05.2022

In this week's episode of ITB Talk, Beon and Ian are discussing 5 methods of getting your name out there that you might not have thought of. Enjoy your listen! 🥳  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 w...

What Does InterNACHI Plan To Do About The “Takeover of Our Industry" with Nick Gromicko 11.05.2022

In Nick Gromicko's first-ever podcast with us, he tackles the big question on a lot of our minds - "What Does InterNACHI Plan To Do About The Takeover of Our Industry". Stay tuned for this special episode of 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 a...

Is InterNACHI Worth It? With Ben Gromicko 03.05.2022

Is InterNACHI worth it? It's a question that new inspectors and seasoned inspectors alike might ask. Ben Gromicko of InterNACHI discusses this question and shows us some ways that InterNACHI helps home inspectors in a big way. 🥳  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...

Should You Hire a Home Inspector Call Center? - with Paula Pinnix of ACC 28.04.2022

You're in a crawlspace and your phone rings. It is a potential client looking for a home inspection. How likely are you to make sure you land the deal? Are you going to be able to make a good argument for your ancillary services? This is one of the reasons why home inspectors choose to hire a call center. In this episode, we will talk with Paula Pinnix from ACC and learn how a call center can...

How to Increase Your Per-Inspection Revenue - Dave Klima 21.04.2022

Dave Klima has some valuable experience to share that will help you add revenue - even after your inspection. He will discuss how some of these programs work - and how he has already instituted them in his own home inspection company. Please enjoy the latest episode of Inspector Toolbelt Talk. See the company references Dave makes here: www.wellguardian.us as well as here: www.guardhomewarranty.co...

Inspectors Eat Well When They Charge Enough - James Gonte 12.04.2022

James Gonte, a home inspector with 30 years of experience and admin of WING - one of the largest Facebook groups for home inspectors, tells us how he can charge an average of $850 per inspection. He will also give some thoughts on why most home inspectors should reconsider how much they charge. Stay tuned for another episode of Inspector Toolbelt Talk! 🥳  Try our home inspection APP 🙌  https://b...

How to Deal With Client Complaints 05.04.2022

Have you ever had a dissatisfied client? If so you are not alone. In fact, complaining about services seems to be the favorite pastime of some people. In this episode, you will get a few tips on how to deal with complaints successfully. Stay tuned and listen in! 🥳  Try our home inspection APP 🙌  https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 🔥  Need a new home inspection WEBSITE? 👉    https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw 🤓  Get T...

How To Beat Inspector Burnout 31.03.2022

What is burnout? Are you experiencing it? In this episode, we help you see some ways to beat burnout in small, practical ways. Stay tuned and 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.inspecto...

Fuel Prices & Interest Rates - What They Mean for Us 23.03.2022

Gas is up and interest rates are going up - what does this mean for us as home inspectors? A bit of a "mixed bag", but there is some good news in there. Stay tuned and 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...

The Ancillary Service Every Home Inspector Should Offer - With Harold Van Dyk 17.03.2022

If you aren't offering this ancillary inspection as a home inspector - you should be. Harold Van Dyk helps us see why this booming service is the "secret sauce" of the home inspection industry. Learn more by listening in! 🥳  Try our brand new home inspection APP 🙌  https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 🔥  Need a new home inspection WEBSITE ? 👉    https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw 🤓  Get TRANSCRIPTS of a...

Home Inspection Agreements With Isaac Peck 09.03.2022

Tighten up your home inspection agreement with the expert advice of Isaac Peck of OREP and Working RE Magazine. Isaac helps us "plug the holes" that may be in our inspection agreements that we may not even know are there. Listen in! 🥳  Try our brand new home inspection APP 🙌  https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 🔥  Need a new home inspection WEBSITE ? 👉    https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw 🤓  Get TRANSCRIPT...

Home Inspector Safety with Bob Madewell 28.02.2022

Bob Madewell was attacked and has a cautionary tale for all home inspectors, and some advice to keep us safe. We are put in a lot of risky situations - and this podcast has some important information that we all need to hear in our industry. 🥳  Try our brand new home inspection APP 🙌  https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 🔥  Need a new home inspection WEBSITE ? 👉    https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw 🤓  Get TRANSCRIPTS...

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