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Procrastinating on Purpose and Expensive = Good!

Nov 27 • 75 min

Tim Wojnar has taken the leap to becoming a multi-inspector company and it wasn’t an easy one. He grinded out working nights and weekends and made some mistakes along the way. As a former engineer, Tim takes a very pragmatic approach to growing the…

How Open Houses & Confidence Built My Business: Mel Edwards

Nov 12 • 60 min

Mel Edwards just went to where the agents were to grow his business - open houses. When he wasn’t teaching or coaching middle school football, he spent his early time dropping by open houses, chatting up agents and getting business cards. This has served…

Creating Your Own Luck as a New Home Inspector | Kevin Ninnis

Oct 28 • 62 min

Sometimes a business can grow from pure luck and random interactions. Sometimes it’s from your own attitude towards people. For Kevin Ninnis, it was all the above. Kevin is a brand new home inspector. He happened to know a Realtor that happened to show…

Genuinely Giving a $&#% & What’s Important to Agents: Andrew Sams & Richie Averill

Sep 5 • 69 min

Andrew Sams holds a special place in our hearts. We met him at a coffee shop about 3 years ago and told him our vision for Spectora. He told us his vision for Alpine Building Performance. Both are off to a good start. Andrew is in this business for the…

Are You Treadmill Guy? How to Not Become a Hostage to Your Business - Chuck Blakeman

Aug 22 • 60 min

Chuck Blakeman’s resume speaks for itself. He isn’t a home inspector (although he has worked with some) and that is exactly why we should all listen to him. He’s seen hundreds of different types of businesses and consulted on more. I am most of the way…

This Ain’t Fishing, It’s Farming! - Reuben Saltzman

Aug 19 • 63 min

I knew this would be the title as soon as he said it. It’s perfect and sums up exactly how he views his blogging and content marketing efforts. And boy has it paid off. Reuben Saltzman runs a 30-person inspection company up in Minnesota, Structure Tech.…

How This Ex-Marine is Building an Empire: John Robinson

Aug 8 • 92 min

John Robinson is all about family and working until the mission is complete. We met John at the ASHI conference in his hometown of San Diego, CA. He was quiet but fun and energetic. He is now a Spectorian and (we don’t pay him by the way) he’ll tell you…

How to Handle Customer Complaints and Lawsuits: Joe Ferry

Jun 6 • 64 min

Joe Ferry is a staple in our industry. He’s seen it all when it comes to customer complaints and lawsuits. We jump all over the place but we get some valuable insight into the common reasons claims come about against home inspectors, how they should be…

2019 InterNACHI Inspector Fair Preview with Moranda & Jenny J

May 29 • 42 min

Food, CE, networking, education, games, live bands, the Rocky Mountains - this year’s InterNACHI Inspector Fair is going to have it all. We thought it would be a nice primer to have Moranda and Jenny from InterNACHI on the show, since they both have a…

If you’re not good at something, that’s now your favorite thing to do: Stephen Whittington

May 22 • 65 min

Stephen Whittington is in the sweet spot of home inspectors. He’s had enough life experience to have some wisdom and focus on what’s important, and still young and nimble enough to keep up with trends. He’s served in the Navy, done property management and…

Don’t Be Manipulated By Other’s Emotions! - Bullet Tromblay

May 15 • 68 min

Bullet Tromblay enjoys life. Not because he does more inspections or has more money, but because of his perspective. He brings an unparalleled optimism and energy to everything he does, from the copper mine to his family to home inspections. It’s no…

Franchises: What Every Solo Inspector Should Be Thinking About - Brandon Paternoster

Apr 10 • 43 min

Brandon is one of the nicest, energetic inspectors we’ve ever met. Well, he’s not quite an inspector anymore. He’s the Director of Franchise Development for HouseCall USA. HouseCall is growing in the south and Great Lakes region and looks to be gaining…

Scott Knudson: Work/Life Balance and How to Start From Scratch in a New City

Mar 27 • 84 min

It was great to finally get Scott on the podcast because he has been through the highs and lows with Spectora. He was a very early adopter of the software and has had great benefits and also experienced early growing pains. Regardless, we’ve enjoyed…

How to Think Big, Diversify Revenue & Grow Like Crazy: Drew White

Mar 6 • 44 min

Drew White is a special breed. That’s probably because he was Army Special Forces. Or maybe it’s his finance background or growing up in family where he learned sales. Either way, Drew thinks BIG. So big that he’s made AmPro Inspections out of Colorado…

Diversifying Revenue Streams Without Selling Your Soul: AJ Vogler

Feb 27 • 48 min

I know what you’re thinking. Alarm systems are sexy. In all seriousness, Secure 24 has been one of the easiest partnerships because they are just so easy to work with and seem to hire good people. That’s why we wanted to have AJ on - to talk about how…

1 to 50 Inspections a Month…in 2 Months: How Grant Waller Uses Technology to Grow & Adapt

Feb 20 • 77 min

You would think Grant Waller doesn’t sleep with how high energy he is. But he sleeps like a baby. That’s because he is doing what he loves. He lives and breathes this industry and his growth story shows it. We go all over the place from his early growth…

Succeeding in a 3rd Career and Putting Quality into Everything You Do - Bill Haughery

Feb 13 • 53 min

Bill is not on the podcast because he sends our team chocolates and Starbucks gift cards (although it doesn’t hurt). Bill is one of the kindest home inspectors you’ll find. We had the pleasure of meeting him at the ASHI conference and seeing him connect…

The Future of Home Inspections are $%*&@&: Farren West

Feb 6 • 78 min

Everyone should meet Farren West. He has become a friend of mine over the last year so this was a fun interview. He has so much energy and a passion for life that bleeds into everything he does. He’s a genuine guy that really does like helping people. His…

Valuing Your Time and What Success Means to You: Tweit Wickman

Jan 31 • 72 min

Tweit has seen the light. He is on a mission to become a better leader for his team. Tweit is as sharp of a businessman and inspector as they come and he couldn’t be a nicer guy. He’s built Dream Protection Home Inspection to a very respectable…

George Scott: Working With Family, Using Technology, & 1 HUGE Tip Every Inspector Should Do - Part 2 of 2

Dec 26, 2018 • 50 min

This is part 2 of George Scott of Scott Home Inspections, based out of Berthoud, CO. We continue on talking about working with and hiring family, where he gets his marketing knowledge, how they use technology and how their home inspection company…

George Scott: 3 Keys That Helped Him Grow to 17 Employees - Part 1 of 2

Dec 19, 2018 • 44 min

George Scott of Scott Home Inspection gets great satisfaction from helping people. He is always thinking about how to improve process, communication, technology and relationships. This is essential when you’re a home inspection company of 17 people. As…

Limiting Liability With Reports & Dealing With Cheap Charlies: Melissa Coon

Dec 5, 2018 • 74 min

We were lucky to have Melissa Coon of the Inspection Connection in Guthrie, OK on the podcast. She is a very sharp businesswoman, home inspector and also serves on the home inspection examiner’s committee so she sees her fair share of reports that receive…

Daylan Whitney: Be the Inspector That Says Yes

Nov 28, 2018 • 94 min

Daylan Whitney is owner of Sentry Inspecting out of Cottonwood, Arizona. He also happens to be one of the fastest growing new inspection companies in the country so he knows a thing or two about making a splash. This was a blast of an interview not only…

Dave Metzler: How to Grow Your Home Inspection Business to 10+ Inspectors

Nov 21, 2018 • 59 min

We were lucky enough to catch up with Dave Metzler of Tiger Home & Building Inspections while he was down in Denver to do our first LIVE episode of Spectora Spotlight at the Spectora offices. Based in Dillon, CO and servicing the entire Western Slope of…

Bert Leffel: Sales Ideas & What Inspectors Should Consider With Angie’s List & HomeAdvisor

Nov 14, 2018 • 41 min

Bert Leffel is the national sales director for Residential Warranty Services (or Inspector Services Group as some know them). He previously was the national sales manager for Angie’s List where he helped grow the business tremendously. He gives some sales…

Joey Donofrio Part 2: Multi-Inspector Problems and Solutions

Nov 7, 2018 • 37 min

Joey Donofrio of Donofrio & Associates has one of the quickest and most impressive growth stories in the home inspection industry. He has grow from 3 inspectors to 16 in just 3 years. Yes, 3 years. This gives him fresh insight into the journey, what…

Joey Donofrio: The Grant Cardone of Home Inspections Kicks Knowledge

Nov 7, 2018 • 45 min

We welcomed Joey Donofrio of Donofrio & Associates back because this guy knows how to motivate people. He has such a zest for life and drive to grow and succeed that I think all inspectors can learn from. He has grown his company through emotional…

TREC, Cupcakes, Mustaches and the 3-year Rule - John Vaden Interview

Oct 31, 2018 • 63 min

John Vaden has a great mustache. That’s not the whole reason we had him on the podcast. He’s a SUPER helpful guy and wants what’s best for the industry and those that come after him. He’s also a board member of TPREIA. He openly will help anyone that…

From a Top Agent: How Inspectors Can Win Over More Agents - Amy Kissinger Interview

Oct 24, 2018 • 50 min

This week we speak with a top Denver Realtor, Amy Kissinger of Urban Luxe Real Estate. We her perspective on the local and national real estate markets, where they’re headed and how buyers and sellers should react. We also talk about how home inspectors…

Agent Presentations & Helping Other Home Inspectors | Joe Billings

Oct 17, 2018 • 39 min

This week we chat with Joe Billings of Billings Home Inspections out of West Palm Beach, Florida. We chat about the evolution of his company, agent presentations, getting creative with pricing, new inspector mistakes, his take on the state of the home…

Jamie Ward: Is answering your own phone hurting your company?

Oct 10, 2018 • 50 min

This week on Spectora Spotlight we are joined by Jamie Ward, owner of Simple Solutions Call Center. We had a great conversation and covered a number of topics that home inspectors at any stage might be interested in, such as: Common mistakes inspectors…

Glenn Fricke on the Real Estate Bubble and Knowing Your Place as a Home Inspector

Sep 19, 2018 • 66 min

This week we chat with Glenn Fricke of DG Inspekts, a multi-inspector company in Tampa Bay, Florida. I like Glenn (not only because he’s a long-time Spectora user) because he is a very sharp, well-read businessman that seems to understand the perspective…

Joy Hawkins: SEO Expert Talks Google Updates & SEO Best Practices

Sep 12, 2018 • 53 min

We are fortunate to be joined on Spectora Spotlight by Joy Hawkins, owner/founder of Sterling Sky, a prominent Local SEO Agency. Joy is a top columnist and writer for the likes of Search Engine Land and Moz, and speaks at a number of high profile SEO…

Ben Gromicko: How to be a successful home inspector

Sep 5, 2018 • 70 min

Ben Gromicko of InterNACHI updates us on what InterNACHI is up to in Florida, upcoming conferences, and what new home inspectors should be doing to set themselves apart and become successful. We also get into what he did as a home inspector to eventually…