The Ride Along: A Home Inspection Podcast

COVID sucked. But the real estate market during that time did NOT! And it was during those years that Ryan Wall launched Hello Home Inspections and grew it into one of the most successful Inspection teams in the Tampa Bay Area. So, in this episode, Ryan shares his experience of taking his company from a side gig and establishing it as a brand that resonates with clients and real estate agents alik...

There's two different people Home Inspectors often get mistaken for: appraisers...and adjusters. Jessie Hernandez is the second one: a public adjuster from The Lone Star State! So in this episode, we explore the differences between public adjusters and insurance adjusters, the role of public adjusters in advocating for policyholders, and the importance of understanding insurance policies. The conv...

Adam Long is the new head of revenue at Porch... but he's got quite a history in the Inspection industry prior to this role! And he lives in Brad's old Inspection stomping grounds. After serving more than 10 years as the President of Home Team, Adam understands firsthand the importance of customer success and support for home inspectors. In this sit-down, we highlight the tools and resources avail...

We've got another show for y'all from InterNACHI 2025! While we usually like to have a topic on hand, trade shows are great because they allow for a bit of unstructured conversation. So, in this episode with Shawn Mizell and Kelsey Soderlund, we talk about unique homes and experiences from inspecting in Texas, Florida, and Massachusetts. We get into the challenges, opportunities and, impact of las...

The best part about home inspection conferences is getting to hang out with people from parts of the country. And with Double Scope Inspections from Melbourne, FL, we get to compare notes about how last Fall's hurricanes affected the Gulf and Atlantic coasts and business in the aftermath of the storms. Takeaways Building science encompasses durability, comfort, health, and efficiency. Improving en...

Solar has gotten popular in Texas, and it's long been popular in FL. But before dropping tens of thousands on it, you should know that there are WAY EASIER and more cost effective ways to improve your home's efficiency. So join us and Travis Jones of Smart Roof & Home Performance as we discuss various aspects of building science, energy efficiency, and solar energy, particularly in the context of...

Ever seen two inspectors fight? You will here... well, nicely. In fact, this might be the most gentlemanly fight ever. With Brad Lowery moderating, Matt Brading, and Beau Brown duke it out discussing the intersection of artificial intelligence and home inspection. They explore the benefits and challenges of integrating AI into the inspection process, emphasizing the importance of human expertise a...

In this episode of the Ride Along podcast, hosts Brad Lowery and Matt Brading discuss the journey of home inspections, the challenges of balancing work and life, and the importance of social media in the industry. They share personal experiences, insights on managing a home inspection business, and future plans for collaborations and events, including the upcoming InterNACHI conference. TLDR: Home...

Building an industry-leading business never stops, and it all starts with how you're developing yourself. If you've listened to the show this year, you've heard Harmony Brown of Greenworks Inspections often. But instead of co-hosting for this episode... she's fresh off the heels of delivering the Keynote address at Inspection Fuel 2024. She's one of the easiest people to talk to, and every convers...

Daniel Burkhead is no stranger to the home inspection industry, or to entrepreneurship... but even "seasoned" (not old) dogs can learn new tricks, and Dan has grown his social media content presence dramatically in just a couple short years, and his business has benefited as a result! The key? Just being consistent... and being himself. As for you yourself? You should like the episode and subscrib...

It's easy to get locked into scaling your business within the confines of your industry. The problem is hitting a ceiling and not knowing what to do next. Especially in the home inspection industry, it's common for companies to find themselves doing the same things with a different name. So, how do you diversify? You look outside your industry in search of opportunities that parallel what you're a...

It's conference season! And that means I get to hang out with some of the most awesome people in the industry, like Matt Brading (  @texas.edge.inspect  ) and Chris Murphy (  @AActionHomeInspectionHouston  )! If you're trying to level up your video marketing and online presence, these are two guys you want to meet! This is just one of many amazing interviews with industry leading home inspectors r...

WE LET A COMPETITOR ON OUR SHOW! Have you ever noticed how CVS and Walgreens are often right across from each other? That's a perfect example of why competition is good for everybody. And the home inspection industry is no different! No company owns the market when it comes to inspection software and services... but we ALL love seeing each other innovate, because it drives us to do the same. Inspe...

No! This is not the creative alternative descriptor for a pyramid scheme or multi-level marketing "business".... This is literally what home inspectors need to be doing in the days/weeks/years ahead in order to grow their network and book of business following the new NAR agreement. Buyer's agents have long been the gatekeeper to the customer. But with the latest shakeup, inspectors need to be pro...

Khurram Shahzad doesn't just want to give you the answers in how to better market your home inspection business... he wants to coach you in the right way to do it. And marketing your business is about so much more than SEO, his team actually helps YOUR team improve in the little things, such as how you engage with customers on the phone. So if you want to level up... then you need to listen. And s...

If you're a business owner, you want your company to grow. If you don't... what on earth are you even doing then? Knowing how and DOING the work, however, are two very different things. Aaron Shishilla, CEO of Wolfpack Advising, is all about helping you do both by laying out a clear strategy for building awareness of your brand... turning that brand awareness into leads... and from there GROWING R...

Harmony Brown of Greenworks Inspections knows every stage of building a business firsthand... because it took her 12+ years to build this company from the ground up. She's lived the early phase of business ownership where she struggled to gain clients, and she's lived through the expansion stage of entrepreneurship where she's wondered if they'll generate enough revenue to make payroll after expan...

Since we last spoke to Janaya Fix and Lindsay Grimm (two of the many brilliant brains behind Inspection Support Network), there have been some major improvements to this inspection industry-leading software that have helped to reinforce existing infrastructure... and push ISN forward so you can keep your home inspection business running on the cutting edge. For more information on how to build you...

Preston Kincaid joins the show to talk about two huge new programs he's launched for Home Inspectors. We also get into the importance of business owners knowing their worth, and why raising your rates may actually help your business grow. And we want to hear YOUR opinion! Is it worth accepting the "race to the bottom" by lowering prices in order to just stay busy, or are you raising your rates in...

The Real Estate market is chock full of amazing personal stories. But it's not every day you meet someone whose father helped launch an entire segment of the industry! Specifically the Home Inspection Industry! But that's exactly who Kathleen Kuhn is, and what a conversation this was, talking all about the life and experiences of someone who began in the corporate sphere, only to leave it and even...

Inspector Empire Builder  is a phenomenal organization that does a LOT of good for the Home Inspection community. The number one goal of any leader should be to train up your replacement, and while the business coaching they offer is irreplaceable... they embody the spirit of "Leaders Making Leaders". And their process of personal development is wholistic focusing on bettering the whole person, no...

Change is never fun or easy. But sometimes it is! Between his career in the Army and his time as a Certified Master Inspector, Pat Butler has seen a lot of change and knows what it takes to continually innovate and push an industry forward. If you've ever wondered what's needed to advance your Home Inspection business, then you won't want to miss what he has to say. Check out www.inspectionsupport...

A new year, a new ISN! Well, a newer/better ISN Mobile App anyway AND a refreshed report writer! Combine that with new customization features that give you the ability to add in-depth personalization and focused brand language to your reports... and I'd say that makes for a pretty exciting kick-off for ISN in 2024! Also, ALL of this is in response to your feedback from using ISN in the office and...

Aaron Shishilla and WolfPack Advising are no strangers to the Home Inspection industry, and they're definitely no strangers to the science of modern marketing. If you're wondering what you need to do to get more eyes on your business and leads on your calendar in 2024... then you NEED to watch this whole thing. It's gold. All of it. Also, if you find this valuable, you should sign up for WolfPack...

In an era of huge conglomerate mergers and acquisitions within the Home Inspection industry... there are a lot of folks questioning how (or if) sole proprietors can survive, much less compete, against powerhouse Home Inspection franchises. Kal Patel, founder of 1st Inspection Services, is joined by Bryan Duff (1st Inspection Franchisee), and sole proprietor Fred Steinard to debate this very issue....