Home Inspector Podcast

Dirk shares insights on how to understand your finances when building your business. 

Listen in on the upcoming upgrades to the InterNACHI® Agreement System. Since our members depend on this tool every day, your feedback is essential to ensure that the improvements meet your needs. 

Join Brad and Matt from “The Ride Along Podcast” as they explore what AI can (and can’t) do, the tools available right now, and why failing to innovate could leave your business behind. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your inspection company, discover how AI can help—not replace—you. Listen now and future-proof your business.

In this podcast, we discuss the benefits of establishing a robust referral network. 

Curious about commercial inspections but not sure where to begin? This free webinar offers a sneak peek at what you’ll learn during the full live session at the Texas Inspectors Convention in Dallas this October. We’ll touch on the ComSOP, defining commercial and multi-family inspections, branding, insurance, pricing strategies, and more. Get a taste of what it takes to break into the commercial space—and why now is the time to level up your business. Don’t miss the full experience this October in Dallas!

In this free webinar, listen to IWB President Alicia Gromicko and discover how to turn your website from a digital business card into a 24/7 sales machine. Learn the “Trust Trio,” fix your “Leaky Bucket Syndrome,” and create digital curb appeal that sells your services in seconds. You’ll see real-world examples, learn actionable tips, and uncover the simple fixes that can generate over $20K in new business every year. Stop being invisible online—listen now and start converting today.

Business slow? Here's 6 things a home inspector can do to boost their inspection business when business is slow. 

Looking to add a new revenue stream to your inspection business? Watch Bob Brown, "The Dirt Whisperer," in this free webinar and discover how to meet the growing demand for unbiased foundation assessments. You’ll learn the basics of soil and foundation interactions, how to collect data that professional engineers trust, and how certification can unlock new opportunities for your business. Ready to boost your credibility—and your income?

Join CCPIA’s Rob Claus in this free InterNACHI® webinar and learn how to apply the ComSOP, navigate licensing, and build a scalable system to inspect up to 50 units a day—without sacrificing quality. We’ll also cover pricing strategies to boost profitability. This webinar is just a preview—don’t miss the full live session at the Texas Inspectors Convention in Dallas this October!

Dirk talks about the importance of diversifying your services.

Curious about how to inspect solar panels but not sure where to start? This free webinar is specifically for home inspectors with limited or no solar experience. You'll gain a solid understanding of the key components of residential photovoltaic (PV) systems, learn how to recognize common defects, and know what to disclaim. We'll cut through the jargon and focus on what really matters in the field—what to observe, document, and report.

Understanding your home’s electrical safety features protects both property and occupants. Regular professional inspections of electrical systems helps identify legacy installations that may no longer meet current safety standards. Double-lugging neutral conductors is a significant safety hazard and a major defect that can lead to loose connections, overheating, and arcing. The 2023 NEC 110.14(A) and NEC 408.41 now specifically prohibit double-lugging and mandate individual terminals for each neutral conductor. The NEC does not permit the termination of more than one neutral wire under a single screw at the neutral bus bar. 

Join InterNACHI's Ben Gromicko for a webinar on becoming a successful home inspector. This is live, interactive, and open to everyone. We'll discuss training, certification, licensure, getting experience, inspection tools, profitable fees, websites, software, time management, branding, marketing, growth, making more money, business strategies, and much more!

Join InterNACHI's Ben Gromicko for a webinar on becoming a successful home inspector in Florida. This is live, interactive, and open to everyone. We'll discuss training, certification, licensure, getting experience, inspection tools, profitable fees, websites, software, time management, branding, marketing, growth, making more money, business strategies, and much more!

In this episode, Dirk explores how leveraging technology is essential for business growth. He shares practical ways technology can help your inspection business grow smarter and faster. Whether you're just starting or scaling up, you'll gain insights to modernize and strengthen your company.

Paying it forward goes hand-in-hand with mentoring. In this week’s episode, Dirk shares how he practices generosity as a lifestyle and tips on how you can too.

Where do you start? Finding your first mentor can be challenging. In this episode, Dirk shares tips on where to look and how to choose the right mentor for you.

In this episode, Dirk talks about efficient scheduling and routing with Craig Jones of EVS Home Inspections in Rogers, Minnesota. What does it take to run a multi-inspector firm? How can technology simplify planning? If you're looking to grow your inspection business, don’t miss this episode.

The power of following up with Certified Professional Inspector® & Certified Master Inspector® Dirk Houglum. 

Thinking about becoming a mentor in the home inspection industry? Or maybe you're already mentoring but looking to sharpen your approach? In this episode, we sit down with Certified Professional Inspector® and Certified Master Inspector® Dirk Houglum to explore the fundamentals of effective mentorship. From how to get started and support new inspectors to building strong mentor-mentee relationships—you’ll walk away with practical tools you can apply right away. We’ll clear up common misconceptions, discuss the risks (like liability and time commitment), and show you how to manage them. Plus, discover how mentorship benefits not just your mentee—but you and the profession as a whole. Whether you're new to mentoring or just refining your approach, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.