The Commercial Property Inspector Podcast
The Commercial Inspector Podcast is produced by the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA®)—the leading organization for commercial property inspector training and professional development.
Tune into multiple series, including the Roundtable Meeting, a monthly discussion with inspectors from across the country, and Building Your Business, where industry leaders share practical tips and strategies. Whether you're looking to sharpen your inspection skills or grow your business, there's something here for you.
Episodes
63 episodes
Building Your Business Ep. 36: Bob Brown, The Dirt Whisperer
In this episode, Rob Claus of CCPIA® welcomes Bob Brown, "The Dirt Whisperer," a foundation repair expert, about using data-driven tools to detect slab movement, foundation damage, and structural risk in commercial buildings.
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Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting #33: Inspection and Reporting Efficiencies
In this month's roundtable, we discussed strategies for optimizing profitability and efficiency in commercial inspections. The highly variable nature of commercial work requires inspectors to move away from rigid hourly pricing toward more flex...
Building Your Business Ep. 35: Aaron Shishilla, Digital Marketing Strategies
In this episode, Aaron Shishilla shares his journey from growing up in the family inspection business to founding Wolfpack Advertising. We explore digital marketing strategies, the impact of AI, and how inspectors can effectively source work in...
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Building Your Business Ep. 34: Shawn Mizell, Rebrand and Level Up
This month's Building Your Business episode features host Rob Claus sitting down with Inspector Shawn Mizell, a Florida home inspector and content creator ready to transform his business. Shawn shares his journey on how a single CCPIA course co...
Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting #32: Let’s Talk Commercial
In this month's open forum roundtable, we hear directly from members on the topics that matter most: VAV boxes, cost-to-remedy estimates, converting inquiries into booked jobs, and competing on value over price. Plus, updates on upcoming classe...
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Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable #31: OREP + CCPIA® Exclusive Insurance Policy
In this month's roundtable, we sat down with Isaac Peck, Adam Merrifield, and Gina Hood from OREP Insurance to discuss a brand-new commercial inspection insurance program built exclusively for CCPIA members.
Building Your Business Ep. 33: Brent Fletcher, Crossing Into Commercial
In this episode, host Rob Claus welcomes Brent Fletcher, owner of Fletcher’s Home Inspections and content creator. Brent shares his journey from a home inspector to a content creator and aspiring commercial inspector. Discover insights on trans...
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International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Properties (ComSOP) 2026
The International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Properties (ComSOP) is free for use by all. The ComSOP is the industry-accepted standard for commercial property inspectors and serves as the foundation for
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Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting #30: Report Software, Scribeware
This month's roundtable featured a special conversation with the two founders of ScribeWare, an inspection software designed to streamline the reporting process. Dylan Chalk and Tim Trickle introduced the platform and provided a live demonstrat...
Building Your Business Ep. 32: Chris Cummins, Leadership and Communication
In this episode, host Rob Claus welcomes Chris Cummins, CEO and Founder of Cummins Media, Inc. This boutique consulting firm has worked with some of the largest organizations, both for-profit and not-for-profit, to improve their leadership and ...
Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting #29: What is Working For You?
The Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting is a monthly Zoom hosted by CCPIA® for inspectors across the nation to talk about business and professional development. This month's roundtable discussion was centered on a refl...
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Building Your Business Ep. 31: InspectorPrime, Using AI and Commercial-Specific Reporting Features
In this episode, host Rob Claus welcomes Jeff Womelsdorf and Jon Ajinga, co-founders of InspectorPrime, to discuss their journey building a report writing solution developed specifically for commercial property inspections. As Marine Corp...
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Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting #28: Websites and SEO with Paige Wiese of Tree Ring Digital
The Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting is a monthly Zoom hosted by CCPIA® for inspectors across the nation to talk about business and professional development. This month's roundtable focuses on building an effective web ...
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Building Your Business Ep. #30: Transform One-Time Jobs into Recurring Revenue with Ian Robertson
In this episode, host Rob Claus welcomes Ian Robertson, founder of Inspector Toolbelt and Full View Digital Marketing to share his extensive background in the inspection industry, discussing the evolution of home and commercial inspections, the...
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Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable #27: Turning 2025 Proposal Data into 2026 Strategy
The Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting is a monthly Zoom hosted by CCPIA® for inspectors across the nation to talk about business and professional development. The CCPIA Roundtable meeting focused on strate...
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Building Your Business Ep. #29: Understanding SEO with Paige Wiese
What commercial property inspectors need to know about SEO.Paige Wiese, founder and CEO of Tree Ring Digital, has spent over 16 years helping businesses strengthen their online visibility. In this episode, she shares practical st...
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Newsletter for Commercial Property Inspectors: Dec. 2025
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BONUS EPISODE: Cost to Remedy Service Basics
We have a bonus episode for you this week, inspired by the opening of registration for our Cost to Remedy Fast-Track Course! It's a live class on Zoom, held over March 19-20, 2026, from 8 am- 11 am each day.
Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting #26: CoStar for ROI-Driven Business Development
Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting is a monthly Zoom hosted by CCPIA® for inspectors across the nation to talk about business and professional development. This month’s roundtable featured special guest Bethany Messier of...
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Building Your Business Ep. #28: CoStar, The Secret Weapon for Building a Commercial Client Base
In this episode, host Rob Claus welcomes Bethany Messier from CoStar Group, the world leader in commercial real estate data and analytics. CoStar is widely recognized for having the most comprehensive database of CRE information across the U.S....
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Audio Newsletter for Commercial Property Inspectors: Nov. 2025
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Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting #25: InspectorPrime Software
The Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting is a monthly Zoom hosted by CCPIA® for inspectors across the nation to talk about business and professional development. This month’s roundtable featured special guests Jon Ajinga an...
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Building Your Business Ep. #27: Turn Your Website Into a Lead Generator with Paige Wiese
Ensuring your website generates leads 24/7 while you focus on inspections.In this episode, host Rob Claus welcomes Paige Wiese, founder and CEO of Tree Ring Digital, a Denver-based marketing agency specializing in high-performance...
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Audio Newsletter for Commercial Property Inspectors: Oct. 2025
➡️ Visit the October Email Newsletter HereThis month’s episode introduces CCPIA’s new comic series, beginning with The Consultant’s Lens. It's a quick, visual look at how a ...
Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting #24: Inspection Tools & Safety
This month's roundtable was led by Rob Claus and delivered practical insights on essential inspection tools, safety equipment, professional presentation strategies, and emerging service opportunities for commercial property inspectors.To...
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