The Commercial Property Inspector Podcast

This month's Building Your Business episode features host Rob Claus sitting down with Inspector Shawn Mizell, a Florida home inspector and content creator ready to transform his business. Shawn shares his journey on how a single CCPIA course completely changed his mindset, how he is using social media to attract new clients, and where he sees the commercial inspection industry heading. 00:00...

In this month's open forum roundtable, we hear directly from members on the topics that matter most: VAV boxes, cost-to-remedy estimates, converting inquiries into booked jobs, and competing on value over price. Plus, updates on upcoming classes and resources to help grow your commercial inspection business. 0:05 – Welcome & intro; 2027 class planning and upcoming July cost-to-remedy clas...

In this month's roundtable, we sat down with Isaac Peck, Adam Merrifield, and Gina Hood from OREP Insurance to discuss a brand-new commercial inspection insurance program built exclusively for CCPIA members.  0:00 – Welcome & Introductions 1:17 – About OREP & the New CCPIA Program 3:04 – Why Standard Policies Fall Short for Commercial Inspectors 9:11 – Base Policy vs. Full Commercial...

In this episode, host Rob Claus welcomes Brent Fletcher, owner of Fletcher’s Home Inspections and content creator. Brent shares his journey from a home inspector to a content creator and aspiring commercial inspector. Discover insights on transitioning into commercial inspections, leveraging social media for business growth, and the future of the industry. 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:20 B...

The International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Properties (ComSOP) is free for use by all. The ComSOP is the industry-accepted standard for commercial property inspectors and serves as the foundation for all education and certification offered by the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association® (CCPIA®). Its nine core sections outline the inspection process, reporting p...

This month's roundtable featured a special conversation with the two founders of ScribeWare, an inspection software designed to streamline the reporting process. Dylan Chalk and Tim Trickle introduced the platform and provided a live demonstration of its features. 00:00 Introduction to Scribeware and Dylan Chalk 02:05 Challenges in Commercial Inspections 05:53 Innovative Reporting Features of...

In this episode, host Rob Claus welcomes Chris Cummins, CEO and Founder of Cummins Media, Inc. This boutique consulting firm has worked with some of the largest organizations, both for-profit and not-for-profit, to improve their leadership and communication.  Chris is an experienced keynote speaker, facilitator, and motivator. He shares insights from his seven TEDx talks and his upcoming book, The...

The Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting is a monthly Zoom hosted by CCPIA® for inspectors across the nation to talk about business and professional development.  This month's roundtable discussion was centered on a reflection of what has been working for the members thus far this year and a reflection back on last year. Host Rob Claus guided the conversation, and multiple member...

In this episode, host Rob Claus welcomes Jeff Womelsdorf and Jon Ajinga, co-founders of InspectorPrime, to discuss their journey building a report writing solution developed specifically for commercial property inspections.  As Marine Corps veterans, Jeff and Jon share how the routines, processes, and discipline from their service shaped the development of their software and how they identified a...

The Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting is a monthly Zoom hosted by CCPIA® for inspectors across the nation to talk about business and professional development. This month's roundtable focuses on building an effective web presence and marketing strategy for commercial inspection businesses. Host Rob Claus is joined by Paige Wiese, founder and CEO of Tree Ring Digital, a marketin...

In this episode, host Rob Claus welcomes Ian Robertson, founder of Inspector Toolbelt and Full View Digital Marketing to share his extensive background in the inspection industry, discussing the evolution of home and commercial inspections, the importance of understanding the customer journey, and effective marketing strategies. What You'll Learn: The customer journey for home and commercial...

The Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting is a monthly Zoom hosted by CCPIA® for inspectors across the nation to talk about business and professional development.  The CCPIA Roundtable meeting focused on strategies for business success and win-loss analysis in commercial property inspections. Rob led a discussion about tracking client interactions and implementing structured proposals....

What commercial property inspectors need to know about SEO. Paige Wiese, founder and CEO of Tree Ring Digital, has spent over 16 years helping businesses strengthen their online visibility. In this episode, she shares practical strategies for inspection companies to transform their websites from static brochures into lead-generating machines. What You'll Learn: • Introduction to SEO • Website...

➡️ Visit the December Email Newsletter Here ➡️ CCPIA Certification Guide We’re connecting the dots on pricing this month. From how you set your fees to how you handle price objections using your expertise. We also have new classes announced, including a live course in Florida and a virtual Cost to Remedy class . Watch or listen ( anywhere, anytime, and any way you like ). Visit ccpia.org to browse...

We have a bonus episode for you this week, inspired by the opening of registration for our Cost to Remedy Fast-Track Course! It's a live class on Zoom, held over March 19-20, 2026, from 8 am- 11 am each day.  Learn more and register for the virtual course This episodes review our free article Cost to Remedy Report Basics. It reviews:  What it is What goes into a report How inspectors can limi...

Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting is a monthly Zoom hosted by CCPIA® for inspectors across the nation to talk about business and professional development. This month’s roundtable featured special guest Bethany Messier of CoStar, the largest data and analytics platform for commercial real estate. It tracks nearly 7 million properties across the U.S. and internationally. They led a l...

In this episode, host Rob Claus welcomes Bethany Messier from CoStar Group, the world leader in commercial real estate data and analytics. CoStar is widely recognized for having the most comprehensive database of CRE information across the U.S. and Canada and is the parent company of LoopNet, Homes.com, Apartments.com, Land.com, and Matterport. CoStar’s tools are widely used by commercial property...

➡️ Visit the November Email Newsletter Here ➡️ 35% Off Training Through Nov. 30th! Use Code: 35BlackFriday This month’s issue breaks down the 2025 multifamily market and what it means for inspectors. Get the key trends, inspector takeaways, and a free shareable report you can use in your own client outreach. You’ll also find new CCPIA resources, including guidance on inspecting FAA obstruction lig...

The Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting is a monthly Zoom hosted by CCPIA® for inspectors across the nation to talk about business and professional development. This month’s roundtable featured special guests Jon Ajinga and Jeff Womelsdorf of InspectorPrime, a commercial property inspection report software platform. They led a live demonstration and Q&A session highlighting how t...

Ensuring your website generates leads 24/7 while you focus on inspections. In this episode, host Rob Claus welcomes Paige Wiese, founder and CEO of Tree Ring Digital, a Denver-based marketing agency specializing in high-performance websites and digital strategies for service-based businesses. With over 16 years helping businesses strengthen their online visibility, Paige has worked extensively wit...

➡️  Visit the October Email Newsletter Here This month’s episode introduces CCPIA’s new comic series, beginning with The Consultant’s Lens. It's a quick, visual look at how a single client call can shape two entirely different inspection approaches. From there, we dive into what it means to think like a consultant instead of just a service provider. You’ll also hear about the Tramex Dec Scann...

This month's roundtable was led by Rob Claus and delivered practical insights on essential inspection tools, safety equipment, professional presentation strategies, and emerging service opportunities for commercial property inspectors. To attend an upcoming meeting, visit: http://ccpia.org/training-calendar/ Watch or listen ( anywhere, anytime, and any way you like ). Visit ccpia.org to brows...

Government contracts aren't just for big companies with specialized certifications. In this episode, host Rob Claus sits down with Mike Dunne, owner of Dunne Inspection Services in Cheyenne, Wyoming and a CCPIA® member since the organization's inception. Mike has built a multi-inspector firm serving a three-state region across Wyoming, Colorado, and Nebraska. His journey from solo reside...

SEPTEMBER 2025 HIGHLIGHTS:  This month’s roundtable was led by Rob Claus and packed with insights about internet marketing, cost per lead, accounts receivable, and large project acquisition in commercial property inspections. To attend an upcoming meeting, visit: http://ccpia.org/training-calendar/ Watch or listen ( anywhere, anytime, and any way you like ). Visit ccpia.org to browse the video lib...

With the OBBBA law now in effect, property owners and investors face new incentives and deadlines, and inspectors have a bigger role than ever. We’re covering that first in this month’s audio newsletter. Then, we’re highlighting:  Emergency power system inspections. See inspection video and checklist .  Inspection scope strategies based on due diligence and risk tolerance. Learn the methodology . ...