If you don't know Bill, you should. He and his team are some of the kindest, hard-working folks you'll come across. We've been fortunate enough to know them since the beginning of Spectora. Bill & team discuss: - Starting a sole proprietorship with a spouse - The importance of starting with two - Values and excellence - Quality software - Growing your vision as you grow - Hiring & team inspecting - Looking for your "off ramp"   Want to connect with Bill? You can email him at Bill@PreciseInspecting.com or hit their website https://www.PreciseInspecting.com    Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0  Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0  Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0  Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90  Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this.  Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com  Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

Jeremy Smith talks to Kevin about his unique co-op model of growing regionally, and possibly nationally. They also get into his unique backstory, how he extends value beyond the home inspection, and why this industry is perfect for lifestyle and balancing with family life. Get in touch with Jeremy! jeremy@apexpropertyinspection.com http://www.apexpropertyinspection.com/laramie    Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0  Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0  Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0  Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90  Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this.  Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com  Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

Chuck is an absolute pleasure to talk to, and a wealth of knowledge in this industry. We get into specifics of bringing services in-house, being a consultant for life, how to handle downturns and agent relationships. Connect with Chuck at his email and website: info@realsvs.com http://www.realinspectionservices.com    Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0  Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0  Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0  Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90  Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this.  Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com  Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

Michael Craycraft of Greenworks has a pretty unique vantage point, basically running one of the largest home inspection companies in the country. Michael and Kevin chat about: His journey at GreenworksGrowing within an org vs. being your own bossHis views on the industryHiring and training inspectorsHow he thinks about operations vs. strategic thinking Want to learn more about Greenworks? Find them at their website - https://greenworksinspections.com/ Or you can message Michael on Instagram - @michaelcraycraftgreenworks  Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0  Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0  Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0  Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90  Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this.  Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com  Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

Dylan and Kevin get into Dylan's backstory and many other topics: MarketingDifferentiationWhat hasn't workedHow HomeAdvisor/ANGI actually worked for himLeveraging tech for efficiencyIterative approach Email Dylan or hit him up at his website: dmorgan@propertydocinspections.com https://www.propertydocinspections.com    Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0  Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0  Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0  Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90  Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this.  Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com  Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

This one had something for every inspector stage! Kevin and Mike get into: Going from full-time to part-time and still growingBackground as a firefighter and copAgent acquisition storyWeird market dynamics in New YorkPartnering with moving companies to help clientsUsing Actions for more upsellsProductizing annual maintenance inspectionsGoogle Guarantee is pretty great actuallyBattling imposter syndrome You can get in touch with Mike here: casinohomeinspections@gmail.com https://www.casinohomeinspections.com/     Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0  Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0  Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0  Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90  Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this.  Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com  Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

Bailey McHugh of SWELL Home Inspections gets nearly 90% of her referrals from Instagram. In this Spectora Spotlight interview, Bailey and Kevin break down how. They also dive into: What to say when you slide into those DMsHow to get your posts in front of hundreds of agentsOvercoming the fear of putting yourself out thereWhy automation and consistency are game changersBailey's journey from being a flight attendant to becoming a home inspectorThe importance of superb client communication And so much more. You can find Bailey on Instagram @swell_homeinspections or on her website, swellhomeinspectionsnc.com   Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0  Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0  Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0  Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90  Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this.  Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com  Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

Do you offer a home energy assessment as part of your inspection? Shannon Bloemker makes a great case for why you should.   Shannon is the founder and CEO of Energy Raven, a home energy assessment that helps homebuyers see how the home uses energy and where they can save. She and Kevin get into: Home energy assessmentsNew tax rebates and why they matterHow little a home inspection costs relative to the rest of the real estate transaction (and how to get that number up!)Whether or not the home inspection should be requiredThe home inspection as education You can find Energy Raven at https://energyraven.com/   Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0  Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0  Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0  Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90  Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this.  Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com  Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

David Van Vurst has a pretty cool story to get here. He shares his story of owning a Skyzone up until Covid and how he met his first set of agents with creativity! They also get into: Using QR codesRealities of year 1 income as a home inspectorHelping seniorsUsing strategies agents can RELATE toSocial media usage You can connect with David through his website - https://www.phoenixresolutions.com/ or on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspector_van/   Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0  Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0  Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0  Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90  Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this.  Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com  Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

Shante is a Spectora OG. Not only because she's known us since the beginning, it's because she is one of the most kind, fun, intelligent people you'll find in this industry. And she's just getting started. Kevin and Shante cover so much: How she got involved in the businessCOVID growth storyBalancing being a mom and workingHiring a VASocial mediaHiring a growth coordinatorDownsizingBeing a boss vs. a leaderSpouse dynamics Want to get in touch with Shante to network? You can email her - shante@lamberthomeinspections.com Or hit her up from the website - https://www.lamberthomeinspections.com/   Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0  Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0  Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0  Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90  Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this.  Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com  Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

Ryan is leading the youth movement in home inspections! You can tell from his refreshing approach to meeting agents, to recommending contractors - he's the future of this business. Kevin and Ryan get into:   His story from college to home inspectionsHomeowner education is 100% the futureUser experience for homebuyersRecommending contractorsSliding into those DMsWish list items for Spectora Hit Ryan up at his website! https://www.hellohomeinspections.com/our-team   Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0  Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0  Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0  Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90  Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this.  Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com  Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

Randy is a Spectora OG. Customer #7 we believe! Kevin finally gets him on the pod to chat about: - Working with a spouse - IEB & the important of vision - Management styles - NAR Suit and what you can do - How to handle price shoppers You can find Randy at his website - https://www.lamberthomeinspections.com/ or on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LambertHomeInspections/ or on Instagram where they crush it, @lamberthomeinspection   Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0  Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0  Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0  Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90  Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this.  Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com  Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

Michael and Kevin have a great conversation looking back at COVID and Michael's come up story, how he's approaching the current environment, using Spectora to finish reports on-site, AI and more! You can reach Michael at his beautiful website - https://www.nplhomeinspections.com/ or at michael@nplhomeinspections.com   Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0  Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0  Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0  Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90  Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this.  Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com  Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

After talking in Vegas at the ASHI conference, Jameson and Kevin finally made the podcast happen! They get into the value of associations, conferences and business ownership.   Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0  Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0  Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0  Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90  Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this.  Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com  Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

Episode #121 - We say one of Spectora's most important values is communication? Well we're getting back to more of it! Mike and Kevin give an update on Spectora's MVVC, as well as what we're thinking about and focused on as a company as we head into 2024. Have an opinion on the events Mike referenced at the end of the clip? Let us know if you'd attend in the comments!   Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0  Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0  Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0  Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90  Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this.  Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com  Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

Brandon Lunsford from LunsPro Home Inspections (out of Alpharetta, Georgia) will admit he's more comfortable being behind the scenes building empires. That's why we want to hear from him! Brandon humbly shares his backstory and some of what has helped him start, build, grow and scale home inspection and pest control businesses. We also talk about the love of entrepreneurship, building company culture and how to grow in other geographic areas. You can learn more about LunsPro at their website - https://lunsprogeorgia.com/   Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0  Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0  Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0  Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90  Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this.  Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com  Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

Lance Coffman is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to commercial inspections. In a slower market, everyone wants to do more of 2 things - Commercial and New Builds. He gives us his experience and perspective on how to do commercial well and how to supplement your home inspection business with commercial inspections. You can find Lance at this websites: https://www.focusbuildinginspections.com/ https://www.foreverhomeinspection.com/   Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0  Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0  Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0  Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90  Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this.  Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com  Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

Why Nic got into home inspectionsDifficulties starting with well established companies in the areaStory of his 1st inspectionDealing with a market that's used to paying very little for an inspectionRecommending ContractorsWETT InspectionsWhy Nic is trying to get into the market of people who haven't moved in 20 years - they REALLY need an inspection!Some wins he had making connections with agentsHow he's marketing in his area that no one else doing   Connect with Nic at his website - https://www.nextadventurehomeinspections.ca/   Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0  Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0  Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0  Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90  Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this.  Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com  Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

Jake Edenfield from Profound Home Inspections in Wichita, KS not only has an inspirational backstory, he's an open book when it comes to dropping knowledge. And he brings the heat this episode. Jake tells Kevin some of what has gotten him over 700 inspections in just 2 years. They also get into: When to quit and go full-timeUsing video messagesHand written notesHow to build trust Cookies with logos 🤯Contractor networksGet the verbal yes on reviewsHigh inspection pricesCollab with the compThe Ideal Team Player (book)Online bookingsUpselling sewer with Advanced to get 20 more a month!Down 5 inspections, up 28% on revenueOutsource radon w/ Advanced (15k in radon) Current conditions Hit Jake up at his website - https://profoundhis.com   Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0  Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0  Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0  Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90  Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this.  Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com  Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

They say "Don't bet the farm on it". Well, Lauren and Clay did. We have an incredible episode with Lauren & Clay Hughes from Lighted Way Home Inspections (https://www.lightedwayhomeinspections.com). Their story is one you can't help but cheer for with the adversity and startup story they tell. They are some of the most sweet, genuine people you'll ever meet and they share so many great lessons and best practices.   - How important spouse support is - What literally selling the farm means - Non-sales, sales - Selfless belief when networking - Rural dynamics - How to Google nearby towns - Serendipity - Adding value - How long connections take to turn into money - Social media game   You can connect with Lauren and Clay through their website - https://www.lightedwayhomeinspections.com/ or on IG where they rock it: https://www.instagram.com/lightedwayhomeinspections/   Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0  Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0  Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0  Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90  Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this.  Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com  Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0