Inspector Toolbelt Talk
A weekly home inspection podcast hosted by the founders of Inspector Toolbelt - the premier home inspection software. Get tips, insights, strategies, and more from our hosts and guests to help give your home inspection business a boost. Ian and Beon are property inspection and tech industry veterans with over 20 years of experience each. Sometimes they even stay on point :)
Episodes
166 episodes
Should Your Clients Tag Along on the Home Inspection?
Whether clients should attend home inspections is a question that plagues both new and seasoned professionals. After 20 years in the field and countless inspections, I've concluded that despite some challenges, having clients present during ins...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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Q3 2025 Home Inspection Market Outlook
The housing market has finally reached a pivotal turning point. After years of frenzied buying, skipped inspections, and astronomical prices, we're witnessing a much-needed stabilization that brings good news for both homebuyers and inspection ...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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Utilizing Neutral Language in Home Inspection Reports
Master the art of neutral language. Ever wondered how a simple observation can shield you from liability? Our latest episode of Inspector Toolbelt Talk is packed with insights on maintaining professionalism by focusing on factual observations. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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Charge More - Deliver More
The secret to building a thriving home inspection business even in challenging markets comes down to a deceptively simple principle: "Raise your prices until the phone stops ringing." Tom Perenzino, owner of Modern Home Inspections in Connectic...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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Push Past the Usual Marketing
Ever feel like you're doing all the right marketing things but still hitting a ceiling in your home inspection business? You're not alone. In this exploration of innovative marketing strategies, we dive deep into how Coco Chanel's ...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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203K Consulting For Home Inspectors
For home inspectors (especially with construction backgrounds) 203k consulting might be the perfect way to expand your business while helping buyers transform fixer-uppers into dream homes.As a 203k consultant, you become the linchpin o...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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Stuff That's In My Inspection Agreements
Drawing from 20 years of experience refining inspection agreements with national and local attorneys, we explore the crucial legal clauses that have repeatedly saved home inspectors from unnecessary liability and litigation.• Third-part...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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Don't Put All Your Eggs in the GLSA Basket
Digital marketing strategies need diversity beyond Google Local Service Ads to create sustainable business growth for home inspectors. Marketing expert Jason Bowings shares practical advice for building multiple lead sources when the "golden go...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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Why Recessions Are Good for Home Inspectors
Recessions aren't something to fear – they're opportunities to seize, especially if you're a home inspection business owner. While conventional wisdom suggests economic downturns are universally negative, historical data reveals a surprising tr...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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Using the Word "Further" In Reports
Words matter in home inspection reports - especially when those reports might end up scrutinized in court. This eye-opening discussion with Mike Marlow of Veteran Home Inspections reveals why the seemingly innocuous phrase "further evaluation" ...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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Optimizing Home Inspection Reports
Effective inspection report writing requires finding the perfect balance between thoroughness and client accessibility, with strategic organization making all the difference in client satisfaction and efficiency.• Report summaries shoul...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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Creating a Better Customer Experience
The difference between a successful home inspection business and an extraordinary one often comes down to something that can't be captured on a checklist: the customer experience you create. Mike Ortiz of Homefront Inspections returns to share ...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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My Favorite Report Disclaimers
The power of well-crafted disclaimers can save home inspectors from costly legal battles and unreasonable client expectations.• Disclaimers about differing professional opinions protect inspectors when specialists later suggest more ext...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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Diversify To Grow your Business
Tony shares his 26-year journey in the home inspection business and the creation of his new book "Beyond Inspecting: A Guide to Growing Your Home Inspection Business." His experience shows how diversification strategies can transform an inspect...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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How To Construct a Narrative
We explore the essential framework of narrative writing that every home inspector should master: observation, implication, and recommendation. The episode emphasizes the importance of clear communication to enhance client understanding and prot...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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Q2 2025 Home Inspection Market Outlook
Dive into the evolving landscape of the home inspection market as we uncover the latest insights and predictions for Q2. In this episode, we analyze the surprising shift toward a buyer's market, particularly in regions like Southeast Florida. A...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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Building a Great Inspection Template
Unlock the secrets of impactful home inspection reporting with George Karampoulis. George takes us on a journey through the art of creating efficient and intuitive home inspection templates. With a focus on the end-user, he reveals how simplici...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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Using Ratings In our Inspection Reports
Learn how to elevate our home inspection reports with our latest episode, where we promise you'll learn how a well-structured rating system can transform your client communication. Join us as we explore the powerful clarity that rating systems ...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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Setting Boundaries in Your Home Inspection Business
Imagine owning a thriving business but feeling like you're constantly on the verge of burnout. Sound familiar? If so, you are not alone. That's exactly what happened to Buck from Integrity Inspection Service in Knoxville, Tennessee. He shares h...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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Using Past Tense In Home Inspection Reports
Tune into this episode of Inspector Toolbelt Talk, where we unpack the power of past tense, a simple yet transformative approach that could redefine how you communicate with clients. With insights from seasoned inspectors, attorneys, and insura...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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How To Grow Your Home Inspection Business
Discover the transformative journey of Tom White and Joe Worthy from Premier Inspector Group, two individuals whose paths crossed, leading to a thriving business partnership. Explore the essence of building robust business relationships...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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Q1 2025 HOME INSPECTION MARKET OUTLOOK
In Season 5, we dive into the shifting dynamics of the 2025 home inspection market, exploring trends in multi-generational buyers, urbanization, and the impact of interest rates. We provide valuable insights to help inspectors remain competitiv...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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How To Optimize Search for ChatGPT & AI
Join us on the season finale of Inspector Toolbelt Talk as we unpack the transformative journey of our podcast and explore the growing impact of AI, particularly ChatGPT, in reshaping how we access information. Our reflections on the evolution ...
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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Grouping Defects Together in Reports
Discover how grouping issues together during home inspections can unearth hidden problems and provide a legal safety net for all involved. Learn from our personal stories and insights from a legal expert, revealing how this approach not only sa...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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Principles of Influence & Sales
Unlock the secrets to mastering the home inspection sales process with expert insights from Sean Garvey of DwellInspect. Ever wondered how the psychology of scarcity, or what we call the "McRib principle," can skyrocket your business demand? Yo...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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