Home Inspector Podcast

How can a home inspector quadruple their inspection business? We'll show you how by telling the story of wheat and the game of chess. We'll also talk about past clients and home maintenance books.

Marketing and advertising your services effectively is key to the success of your business. However, all businesses have a legal responsibility to ensure that any advertising claims are truthful, not deceptive, and that your marketing activities don’t break the law. In this episode, let's work on understanding the business laws and regulations, starting with marketing and advertising.

Naming your business is one of the most fun things to do in starting a business. There are many different approaches to take when choosing a business name. It’s not possible to give specific directions on how this task is done. However, there are a few things that might be helpful to keep in mind when choosing your business name.

One of the first decisions that you will have to make as an inspection business owner is how the company should be structured. This decision will have long-term implications, so consult with a certified accountant, business advisor, and a licensed attorney to help you select the form of ownership that is right for you. In this episode, we'll review the basics of choosing a legal structure for your home inspection business.

Just like a blueprint will ensure that a house will be structurally sound, a business plan will help you operate your business successfully. Success in business is achieved by making a series of good decisions. And you can’t make good decisions without having some type of plan in place. In this episode, we'll learn the key elements to writing a home inspection business plan.

Learn about choosing a home inspection business location, including deciding on buying or leasing, local regulations on commercial space, and operating a home-based business.

Before we get to the 17 steps of running a successful home inspection business, there are a few things to consider when operating a home-based business. And remember, you're not just a home inspector, but a home inspection business owner.

What does it take to be a successful home inspection business owner? We'll go over the 20-question checklist of questions every person should ask themselves before going into business.

Learn about branding and marketing your home inspection business using products and services provided by InterNACHI, including free marketing design services to all members of InterNACHI.

Learn how to become a certified home inspector and attain your Certified Professional Inspector CPI® designation. InterNACHI provides more than 30 additional inspector certifications to members at no additional cost.

When you join InterNACHI, a world of opportunity opens up to you. There are many great reasons to join InterNACHI, the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors.

We're introducing the Home Inspector Podcast and all of the topics that we'll be covering in the upcoming episodes of the entire show, including business practices, marketing strategies, making money, and running a successful home inspection business.