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Want to grow your home inspection business beyond the truck and ladder? In this episode of Inspection Empire Builder, we sit down with JT from Central Florida Building Inspectors—one of the largest inspection companies in Florida—to unpack how he went from in-the-field solo to a true mini-empire.

If you’re an inspector who wants more freedom, more impact, and a business that serves your life (not the other way around), this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn / Episode Highlights

• How JT scaled from solo inspector to 20+ home inspectors plus a growing mold division and commercial arm

• The hidden power of in-person events and hallway conversations at IEB (and why Zoom can’t replace them)

• Why work–life balance, boundaries, and saying “no” are non-negotiable if you want a business that doesn’t burn you out

• JT’s stewardship mindset: treating your business, body, and time like gifts you’re responsible for

• Practical ways he protects his health and energy (sleep, functional medicine, bloodwork, biohacking tools, and more)

• The real challenges of hiring and staffing: why he’d rather stay understaffed than hire the wrong inspector

• When to add a growth/marketing team, what those roles look like, and how they collaborate instead of compete

• How and why he built a separate mold company (and why it’s approaching 7 figures while actually helping people feel better in their homes)

• A preview of JT’s IEB Unite talk in Orlando and what he’ll be teaching about parallel service businesses

To connect with IEB using the following links:

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Email: support@iebcoaching

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Home inspection repair quotes don’t have to be a nightmare.If you’re tired of being asked, “So how much will that cost?” and fearing the liability, this episode is your new playbook.Perfect for home inspectors, real estate agents, and team leaders who want accurate home inspection repair quotes without chasing contractors.

What You’ll Learn / Highlights

• How to turn a 60–80 page home inspection report into local repair pricing in about a minute

• Why most inspectors avoid giving repair cost estimates—and how to offer them without extra liability

• The difference between rough estimates and firm, contractor-backed quotes your clients can actually use

• How The Quick Fix reads any inspection report and generates market-specific pricing (San Diego vs Albuquerque vs anywhere)

• How inspectors can get paid instead of paying for pricing reports (and why that matters for scaling)

• Real-world examples: roofs, shingles, water heaters, HVAC, foundations & engineer reports

• How this tool helps agents negotiate credits, repairs, or walk away from bad deals with confidence

To connect with IEB using the following links:

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l0gctoXdRlg⁠

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Email: support@iebcoaching

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If you’re a home inspector or blue-collar entrepreneur trying to figure out how to build real wealth—not just a busy schedule—this episode is for you.We sit down with the “Godfather” of the inspection world, Nick, to unpack how he went from broke, hungry, and starting over… to millions in real estate, multiple businesses, and commercial inspections.Learn how to protect yourself from inflation, create real freedom, and build a business that actually pays you back.

• How Nick went from poor coal-mining family to multi-business owner with a massive real estate portfolio

• The early days of home inspections: on-site reports with photos in the 90s and how that innovation exploded his company

• Why he lost money for 11 years building InterNACHI—and why it was still the right move

• How he quietly built 55 properties worth ~$30M by keeping his crew busy between jobs

• Why he buys heavy equipment instead of Lamborghinis—and how “toys that make money” can change everything

• A simple breakdown of inflation, the dollar, and why he loves gold, silver, and real estate

• How home inspectors can use their X-ray vision to buy under-market properties and outplay hedge funds

• The smartest exit strategy for solo inspectors: building a multi-inspector firm and selling it to your own team

• Why commercial inspections are the next level (from “hundreds” to “thousands”) and how CCPIA fits in

• How to use an SBA-compliant business plan to get funding and transition into commercial inspections

• The hidden role your spouse and fear of failure play in how much risk—and reward—you’re willing to take

To connect with IEB using the following links:

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l0gctoXdRlg⁠

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