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 from his own experiences, Kyle offers a roadmap on how to make your business stand out from the crowd ...
Jul 17, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 of profitability, highlighting why profitability should be your badge of honor rather than the size...
Jul 11, 2023•25 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Furthermore, they're shedding light on how the high cost of housing, the need for large down paymen...
Jul 10, 2023•41 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast 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. We'll guide you through the quagmire of review gating and review harvesting, explaining why it&a...
Jun 28, 2023•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 your life that can have a significant impact on your well-being. This episode serves as a reminder for...
Jun 26, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 costs, including wages. Finally, we express the need for experienced professionals to teach the younger ...
Jun 12, 2023•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 we conduct inspections. Try our home inspection APP 🙌 https://bit.ly/3qXMGA2 Need a new home inspe...
Jun 05, 2023•36 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast 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 TRANSCRIPTS of all our episodes 👍 https://bit.ly/3qVVRRn Check out our home inspection app at www.inspectortoolb...
May 26, 2023•39 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast 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 TRANSCRIPTS of all our episodes 👍 https://bit.ly/3qVVRRn Check out our home inspection app at www.inspec...
May 19, 2023•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 inspection app at www.inspectortoolbelt.com Need a home inspection website? See samples of our website at www...
Apr 26, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 our home inspection app at www.inspectortoolbelt.com Need a home inspection website? See samples of our we...
Apr 25, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 inspection website? See samples of our website at www.inspectortoolbelt.com/home-inspection-websites *The views and o...
Apr 24, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 our home inspection app at www.inspectortoolbelt.com Need a home inspection website? See samples of our websi...
Apr 19, 2023•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 a home inspection website? See samples of our website at www.inspectortoolbelt.com/home-inspection-websites...
Apr 17, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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/3qVVRRn Check out our home inspection app at www.inspectortoolbelt.com Need a home inspection website? See samp...
Apr 10, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 👍 https://bit.ly/3qVVRRn Check out our home inspection app at www.inspectortoolbelt.com Need a home in...
Apr 04, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.inspectortoolbelt.com Need a home inspection website? See samples of our website at www.inspectortoolbelt.com/home-i...
Mar 28, 2023•43 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast 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 www.inspectortoolbelt.com/home-inspection-websites *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast, and th...
Mar 21, 2023•42 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast 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 👍 https://bit.ly/3qVVRRn Check out our home inspection app at www.inspectortoolbelt.com Need a home ins...
Mar 16, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 out our home inspection app at www.inspectortoolbelt.com Need a home inspection website? See samples of our w...
Mar 07, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 out our home inspection app at www.inspectortoolbelt.com Need a home inspection website? See samples of our w...
Mar 03, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 👍 https://bit.ly/3qVVRRn Check out our home inspection app at www.inspectortoolbelt.com Need a home ins...
Feb 23, 2023•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 WEBSITE? 👉 https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSCRIPTS of all our episodes 👍 https://bit.ly/3qVVRRn Check out ...
Feb 14, 2023•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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? 👉 https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSCRIPTS of all our episodes 👍 https://bit.ly/3qVVRRn Check out our...
Feb 08, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Get TRANSCRIPTS of all our episodes 👍 https://bit.ly/3qVVRRn Check out our home inspection app at www.i...
Feb 03, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Check out our home inspection app at www.inspectortoolbelt.com Need a home inspection website? See samples...
Jan 24, 2023•43 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast 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 👍 https://bit.ly/3qVVRRn Check out our home inspection app at www.inspectortoolbelt.com Need a home inspect...
Jan 20, 2023•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSCRIPTS of all our episodes 👍 https://bit.ly/3qVVRRn Check out our home inspecti...
Jan 17, 2023•38 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast 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 WEBSITE? 👉 https://bit.ly/3nUnOaw Get TRANSCRIPTS of all our episodes 👍 https://bit.ly/3qVVRRn Check ou...
Jan 12, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 TRANSCRIPTS of all our episodes 👍 https://bit.ly/3qVVRRn Check out our home inspection app at www.inspectortool...
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