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
182 episodes
Ubiquity is King
Want more bookings when the market cools? Start by being everywhere your clients look. We close the season with a clear, tactical breakdown of why ubiquity beats hyper-targeting and how to layer small actions into big awareness. Instead of chas...
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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Continuing Education - The Ultimate Marketing Engine
Forget cold calls and cookie trays—authority is the best marketing, and the fastest way to earn it is by teaching. We sit down with solo inspector Carrie Cheek of Rosie Home Inspections to unpack how building state‑approved continuing education...
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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How To Explode into 2026
Ready to stop coasting into December and start launching into January with real momentum? We sit down with Mark Hummel of Inspector Empire Builder to unpack how home inspectors can design a life-first vision and then build the business to match...
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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Avoid Slow Season Pitfalls
Quiet calendars don’t have to mean quiet growth. We break down the most common slow-season mistakes home inspectors make—and replace them with practical moves that compound into spring momentum. From why turning off your website or pausing SEO ...
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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How Home Inspectors Add Lucrative Verticals
Want a playbook for turning slow seasons into growth? We sit down with Tony from Villa Property Inspections to map out practical ways inspectors expand beyond a standard SOP without losing credibility or crossing ethical lines. From balcony ins...
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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Should You Do Home Inspections for Tenants?
Tenants keep calling for inspections, but the reality behind those requests is far more complicated than a simple walk-through and a quick report. We pull back the curtain on what really happens when renters ask for a home inspection and why ma...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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Q4 Home Inspection Market Outlook - 2025
Rates are easing, inventory is finally stacking, and yet the real curveball isn’t interest—it’s insurance. We unpack why deals in Florida and California are getting derailed by carriers, how state programs like My Safe Florida Home are quietly ...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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5 Books Every Inspector Should Read
Ever wonder what separates a struggling inspector from a thriving business owner? Spoiler: it's rarely about technical knowledge.We've identified a consistent pattern—where most professionals fall short isn't in understanding building s...
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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The Transition To Commercial Inspections - Harder Than it Looks
Ever wondered why so many home inspectors struggle when they try to break into commercial inspections? James Hooper, owner of Bridgetown Inspections and Oregon Commercial Inspections, reveals the stark reality: it's not just a bigger version of...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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Using Hand Signals Instead of Annotations
We're tackling a productivity killer hiding in plain sight: excessive photo annotations.Through careful timing and analysis, we've discovered that adding just two annotations to a photo takes about 11 seconds. For inspectors who annotat...
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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Remembering Your Why
What keeps you going when home inspection gets tough? When you're rubbing your temples between appointments or crawling through another challenging crawlspace, what drives you forward?In this candid conversation, Jay returns to the podc...
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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How To Get AI To Notice Your Business
Are you abandoning proven digital marketing strategies in favor of AI optimization? You might be shooting yourself in the foot. In this revealing episode of Inspector Toolbelt Talk, we unpack the dangerous trend of home inspectors throwing away...
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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The Golden Age of Commercial Inspections
Lance Coffman returns to Inspector Toolbelt Talk to deliver a masterclass on the current state of commercial property inspections and why it remains an exceptional opportunity for inspectors looking to diversify their business.While res...
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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Why "Home Inspector Near Me" Are Not Good Keywords
Are you a home inspector pouring precious marketing resources into ranking for "home inspector near me" searches? You might be chasing a mirage. In this eye-opening episode, we tackle one of the most persistent SEO myths in the hom...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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AI & The Future of Home Inspections
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries worldwide, and home inspection is squarely in its sights. In this thought-provoking conversation with returning guest Preston Kincaid, we explore the coming AI revolution that threatens...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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AI Call Answering/Chat Services For Home Inspectors
The debate over AI chatbots and phone answering services in the home inspection industry reveals a crucial truth: what seems like technological progress might actually be damaging your business. This eye-opening discussion exposes the hidden co...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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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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