Spectora Spotlight with Kevin Wagstaff

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Yon Lucas & Brian Long on YouTube, Home Maintenance Packages, and Learning from Each Other - Ep. 139

Episode 148

Friday, May 24, 2024 • Duration 01:02:06

Yon and Brian grew up less than a mile apart. They played on the same sports teams as kids. Now, although they live across the country, they're both home inspectors. And they learn from each other every day.

In this episode, we get into:

- Growing a YouTube channel and why client education is so important

- Building home maintenance plans for clients post-inspection

- The difference between inspecting new builds and historic homes

- Different communication styles

- Why having industry friends/mentors is key to growth

You can find Yon and Brian's YouTube channel, Home Inspections Matter, at https://www.youtube.com/@UC3biUdnJzw1sMbWtPNfgSaA. You can find Yon at https://homegrowninspectionsc.com/ and Brian at https://workflowhome.com/.

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🤓 Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com

💬 Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying: https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

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$850 AVERAGE inspection price tag?! - Thomas Filippone - Ep. 138

Episode 147

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 • Duration 01:03:21

Thomas is BACK by popular demand. In the episode, we get into:

- Why collaboration is the key to leveling up the industry

- Raising your prices and adding/communicating value

- Taking ownership of issues clients run into vs learning when to say no this just isn’t our problem/fault

- Navigating contractor relationships, insurance woes, and how to give recommendations without being the upgrade police

- Home health inspections and getting in the door with homeowners who aren't actively buying or selling

📲 Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today and get all the education and onboarding you'll need to get up and running successfully: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0

🚀 Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0 🛠️ Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0

👥 Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90

🚨 Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this.

🤓 Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com

💬 Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying: https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

Social Media Playbook - How to Win Agents on Instagram - Bailey McHugh - Ep. 129

Episode 138

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 • Duration 52:42

Bailey McHugh of SWELL Home Inspections gets nearly 90% of her referrals from Instagram. In this Spectora Spotlight interview, Bailey and Kevin break down how. They also dive into:

What to say when you slide into those DMs
How to get your posts in front of hundreds of agents
Overcoming the fear of putting yourself out there
Why automation and consistency are game changers
Bailey's journey from being a flight attendant to becoming a home inspector
The importance of superb client communication

And so much more. You can find Bailey on Instagram @swell_homeinspections or on her website, swellhomeinspectionsnc.com Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0 Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0 Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0 Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90 Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this. Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

Differentiation & openness to solutions homeowners want - Shannon Bloemker, Ep. 128

Episode 137

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 • Duration 52:35

Do you offer a home energy assessment as part of your inspection? Shannon Bloemker makes a great case for why you should. Shannon is the founder and CEO of Energy Raven, a home energy assessment that helps homebuyers see how the home uses energy and where they can save. She and Kevin get into:

Home energy assessments
New tax rebates and why they matter
How little a home inspection costs relative to the rest of the real estate transaction (and how to get that number up!)
Whether or not the home inspection should be required
The home inspection as education

You can find Energy Raven at https://energyraven.com/ Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0 Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0 Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0 Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90 Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this. Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

First year income, senior education & baked ziti to win over agents - David Van Vurst - Ep. 127

Episode 136

Friday, February 2, 2024 • Duration 51:37

David Van Vurst has a pretty cool story to get here. He shares his story of owning a Skyzone up until Covid and how he met his first set of agents with creativity! They also get into:

Using QR codes
Realities of year 1 income as a home inspector
Helping seniors
Using strategies agents can RELATE to
Social media usage

You can connect with David through his website - https://www.phoenixresolutions.com/ or on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspector_van/

Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0 Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0 Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0 Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90 Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this. Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

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Being a boss vs. leader, spouse dynamics and balancing mom'ing & working - Shante Lambert - Ep. 126

Episode 135

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 • Duration 53:29

Shante is a Spectora OG. Not only because she's known us since the beginning, it's because she is one of the most kind, fun, intelligent people you'll find in this industry. And she's just getting started. Kevin and Shante cover so much:

How she got involved in the business
COVID growth story
Balancing being a mom and working
Hiring a VA
Social media
Hiring a growth coordinator
Downsizing
Being a boss vs. a leader
Spouse dynamics

Want to get in touch with Shante to network? You can email her - shante@lamberthomeinspections.com

Or hit her up from the website - https://www.lamberthomeinspections.com/

Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0 Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0 Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0 Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90 Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this. Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

The youth movement in home inspections is sliding into those DMs - Ryan Wall - Ep.#125

Episode 134

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 • Duration 56:55

Ryan is leading the youth movement in home inspections! You can tell from his refreshing approach to meeting agents, to recommending contractors - he's the future of this business. Kevin and Ryan get into:

His story from college to home inspections
Homeowner education is 100% the future
User experience for homebuyers
Recommending contractors
Sliding into those DMs
Wish list items for Spectora

Hit Ryan up at his website! https://www.hellohomeinspections.com/our-team

Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0 Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0 Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0 Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90 Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this. Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

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AGENTS - Stop asking your inspectors to charge less! Episode #124 - Randy Lambert

Episode 133

Thursday, January 11, 2024 • Duration 56:26

Randy is a Spectora OG. Customer #7 we believe! Kevin finally gets him on the pod to chat about:

- Working with a spouse

- IEB & the important of vision

- Management styles

- NAR Suit and what you can do

- How to handle price shoppers

You can find Randy at his website - https://www.lamberthomeinspections.com/ or on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LambertHomeInspections/ or on Instagram where they crush it, @lamberthomeinspection

Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0 Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0 Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0 Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90 Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this. Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

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COVID Come ups, finding your niche, AI & Walk n Talks - Michael Szeto - Ep. #123

Episode 132

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 • Duration 50:34

Michael and Kevin have a great conversation looking back at COVID and Michael's come up story, how he's approaching the current environment, using Spectora to finish reports on-site, AI and more!

You can reach Michael at his beautiful website - https://www.nplhomeinspections.com/ or at michael@nplhomeinspections.com

Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0 Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0 Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0 Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90 Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this. Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

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Home Inspectors in the Northeast and Associations - Jameson Malgeri - Ep. #122

Episode 131

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 • Duration 53:58

After talking in Vegas at the ASHI conference, Jameson and Kevin finally made the podcast happen! They get into the value of associations, conferences and business ownership.

Interested in Spectora? Start your free trial today: https://hubl.li/Q02nfFrR0 Bundle a year of the app with a custom website: https://hubs.la/Q02p9VvF0 Growing your business? We got your back. Check out our business tools: https://hubs.la/Q02p9S0B0 Learn more about the power of Spectora, visit Spectora Academy: https://hubs.la/Q02pv_G90 Not subscribed to the pod yet? Shame! Go do it! We're on Apple & Google Podcasts & Spotify. Click follow or subscribe! This keeps us motivated to keep doing more of this. Got ideas for guests? Send 'em our way through the chat bubble or email Kevin@Spectora.com Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

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