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In this episode of Empire State of Mind, host Matt Williams interviews Jake Edenfield, a seasoned home inspector from Wichita, Kansas. Jake shares his journey into the home inspection industry and offers valuable insights into growing a successful business, balancing work and life, and expanding into a multi-inspector firm.

Key Highlights:

1. Journey into Home Inspection:
Jake takes listeners through his personal journey, explaining what led him to pursue home inspection and how he built a thriving business from the ground up.

2. Building Client Relationships:
Establishing trust is key in any service industry. Jake emphasizes the value of building long-term relationships with clients, which has been a cornerstone of his business success.

3. Sales and Growth Strategies:
Jake explains some of the specific sales strategies that have helped him expand his home inspection business. Whether it's marketing, client retention, or building a solid reputation, he outlines the importance of setting long-term goals and maintaining a growth mindset. He shares how focusing on client satisfaction and networking has helped his business thrive.

4. Transition to Multi-Inspector Firm:
Jake talks about the challenges and rewards of expanding his solo operation into a multi-inspector firm. He offers advice on hiring the right people, including his son, and how to maintain quality and consistency across the team as the business grows.

5. Work-Life Balance:
Running a business while maintaining personal happiness can be tricky, especially when working with family. Jake and Matt dive into the importance of work-life balance and how Jake manages the demands of being both a business owner and a family man.

6. Legacy & Long-Term Vision:
Jake reflects on his goals for the future and the legacy he hopes to leave behind in the home inspection industry. His emphasis on building a business that not only succeeds but also leaves a lasting impact is central to his philosophy.

This episode offers a blend of business strategies and personal reflections that will resonate with anyone in the home inspection industry or entrepreneurs looking to grow their business while maintaining personal fulfillment.

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