Spectora Spotlight with Carla Heatherly

Spectora Spotlight with Carla Heatherly

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Spectora Spotlight with Carla Heatherly episodes

  • Are we in a 657 BILLION Dollar Industry? - Erin Guyton
    • Do you look at your numbers as a % of revenue?
  • Do you know the value of your relationships?
  • What are you margins?
  • What's your ROI on marketing and sales activities?

    • These are all areas home inspectors are traditionally weak in. That's why Erin is a blessing for our industry. Kevin and Erin have a fun conversation around ways home inspectors can be more NUMBERS driven and make smarter decisions around scaling their business.

     

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     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 [email protected]
     Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

    1 hr 1 min
  • Creating systems & using automation to run your home inspection business - Scott Knudson

    Episode #105 - This was a fun conversation with Scott because he not only was one of Spectora's first clients, he has grown a multi-inspector company, and now started his own SaaS business, Hoopla CRM.

    They also chat about:

    - Traveling while running your inspection company

    - Recommending contractors as a source of revenue

    - Chat GPT

    - VAs

    - Client Portal upsells in Spectora (PS. It's free money)

    Link to Hoopla CRM - https://www.hooplacrm.com/

    Link to the IEB event Kevin mentions in the intro - Get more info here Promo code: IEBSOCIAL23

     

    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 [email protected]
     Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

    1 hr 11 min
  • Industry changes & how Spectora is responding - Mike & Kevin

    It's no surprise by now - the home inspection industry has had major shifts in the past 5 years. Even more change has happened in the last 2 years.

    What does this all mean? What does this mean for your business? Your software partners? Your clients?

    Mike & Kevin break down the consolidation that's happening, implications, and how Spectora is continuing it's mission of serving inspectors and their clients with transparency.

     

    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 [email protected]
     Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

    50 min
  • Egos, operating in a recession & owning your mistakes - Floyd & Sandra Gibbs

    This interview was a joy. Mostly because of who Floyd and Sandra are. They care, they share and they do things the right way. They talk with Kevin about:

    - What it's like running a multi-inspector company and teaching at ICA

    - Lessons learned from teaching thousands of students

    - Ego is the enemy

    - Starting a business in a recession

    - Common careers prior to home inspection

    - Owning your mistakes

    - Hiring tips for multis

    Want to get in touch? You can connect with Floyd & Sandra at:

    Instagram- @Lolas1350 
    Facebook- Floyd Gibbs, Sandra Wheless Gibbs and/or Quality Home Inspections

     

    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 [email protected]
     Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

    1 hr
  • Dealing with adversity, recessions & mental health - Thomas Filippone

    Thomas got started in 2020 and talks to Kevin about many aspects besides the actual home inspection. They touch on dealing with adversity, recessions, personality management and extreme 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 [email protected]
     Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

    1 hr 2 min
  • ”Always be Relationship-ing!” - Eric Coates on what he teaches new inspectors

    Eric Coates is a long-time successful home inspection company AND an instructor with ICA. He keeps it simple and practical, and that's refreshing. They get into new inspector pitfalls and tips, field training and more. Here are links to the Spectora features referenced in the intro:

    ✅ Most used defect sorting - https://support.spectora.com/en/articles/6666155-sort-defect-comments-by-most-used

    ✅ Zillow link - https://share.getcloudapp.com/YEuDn0yv

    ✅ Quote feature - https://support.spectora.com/en/articles/6906773-how-to-send-a-quote-on-spectora

    ✅ Draft inspection feature - https://support.spectora.com/en/articles/6654099-how-to-resume-incomplete-bookings

     

    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 [email protected]
     Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

    49 min
  • First Year Tips from a Successful Home Inspector - David Scruggs

    David Scruggs went into the home inspection business with supreme confidence. He shares his success journey and secrets on how he had a successful first year in the business.

     

    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 [email protected]
     Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

    1 hr 7 min
  • Fords, Flirs & Interest Rates - Amanda Sprinkling-Felt

    Episode 100!!! 

    The Spectora family thanks you for supporting the podcast & Spectora. We hope you'll share the pod with your home inspector community and anyone you think would benefit from hearing inspector stories.

    Here's to many more episodes!

    Amanda & Kevin get into training, women in business, interest rates, her Ford 150 Lightning, Flir c5 & she takes a live call from a Realtor!

     

    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 [email protected]
     Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

    1 hr 15 min
  • Going Out on Your Own, Gen Z Advice & Bears in 7M Houses - Gabe Deiro

    Gabe is on the young side of home inspectors...but don't let that fool you. He's using it to his advantage. This was a great interview where Kevin and Gabe talk about:

    • Going out on your own after working for a company
  • Being a good employee
  • Advantages of being Gen Z
  • Home inspections are a good living if you do it right
  • Crazy story about a bear and a $7M house

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    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 [email protected]
     Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

    1 hr 1 min
  • Gettin Awkward with Agents, Open Houses & Vulnerability - Bryan Zionskowski

    This episode was a treat with Bryan. He is off to a monster start in the business and his mindset drives his success. We talk about:

    - Some amazing mindset books to read

    - How to talk to agents at open houses

    - Being vulnerable

    - Using Instagram to win

    - Other types of inspections

    - Branding 101

     

    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 [email protected]
     Not using Spectora? See what the biggest and best companies are saying - https://hubs.la/Q02p9SRZ0

    54 min

About Spectora Spotlight with Carla Heatherly

From the publisher's feed

Home inspection & real estate trends, tips and tools to help the modern home inspector grow and run a successful business. Learn more about Spectora at https://www.spectora.com