Episodes

You'll have to forgive us for being a bit starstruck... but as home inspectors we're construction and building science nerds. And this week we go in studio with a freaking building science LEGEND... IN HIS OWN STUDIO! So, join us as we sit down with the one and only Matt Risinger in The Build Show Podcast Studio for a deep dive into the world of high-performance home building! 💪🏡 From smart moisture management to cutting-edge construction techniques, this conversation is packed with expert insig...

Preston Kincaid is no stranger to controversy... or to speaking his mind. And in the last episode we talked a bit about his recent comments in favor of content creators "having a villain" in their videos in order to hook attention. So! We figured who better to elaborate on that view than the man himself? This is worth listening to the entire episode, as Inspector Preston shares his journey into becoming a controversial figure in the home inspection industry, emphasizing the importance of authent...

It's a Super (Gold) Star showdown this week as we're joined by Trey Hill of Gold Star Inspections in Houston! Modern social media content strategies have changed over the years but they boil down to one thing... authenticity! And you won't find anyone who embodies that better than Trey. So, if you're a new inspector and don't know where to start when it comes to content marketing... YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS THE WHOLE WAY THROUGH! Especially if you've ever wondered what makes for GREAT content, and...

COVID sucked. But the real estate market during that time did NOT! And it was during those years that Ryan Wall launched Hello Home Inspections and grew it into one of the most successful Inspection teams in the Tampa Bay Area. So, in this episode,...

There's two different people Home Inspectors often get mistaken for: appraisers...and adjusters. Jessie Hernandez is the second one: a public adjuster from The Lone Star State! So in this episode, we explore the differences between public adjusters...

Adam Long is the new head of revenue at Porch... but he's got quite a history in the Inspection industry prior to this role! And he lives in Brad's old Inspection stomping grounds. After serving more than 10 years as the President of Home Team, Adam...

We've got another show for y'all from InterNACHI 2025! While we usually like to have a topic on hand, trade shows are great because they allow for a bit of unstructured conversation. So, in this episode with Shawn Mizell and Kelsey Soderlund, we talk...

The best part about home inspection conferences is getting to hang out with people from parts of the country. And with Double Scope Inspections from Melbourne, FL, we get to compare notes about how last Fall's hurricanes affected the Gulf and Atlantic...

Solar has gotten popular in Texas, and it's long been popular in FL. But before dropping tens of thousands on it, you should know that there are WAY EASIER and more cost effective ways to improve your home's efficiency. So join us and Travis Jones of...

Ever seen two inspectors fight? You will here... well, nicely. In fact, this might be the most gentlemanly fight ever. With Brad Lowery moderating, Matt Brading, and Beau Brown duke it out discussing the intersection of artificial intelligence and...

In this episode of the Ride Along podcast, hosts Brad Lowery and Matt Brading discuss the journey of home inspections, the challenges of balancing work and life, and the importance of social media in the industry. They share personal experiences,...

Building an industry-leading business never stops, and it all starts with how you're developing yourself. If you've listened to the show this year, you've heard Harmony Brown of Greenworks Inspections often. But instead of co-hosting for this...

Daniel Burkhead is no stranger to the home inspection industry, or to entrepreneurship... but even "seasoned" (not old) dogs can learn new tricks, and Dan has grown his social media content presence dramatically in just a couple short years, and his...

It's easy to get locked into scaling your business within the confines of your industry. The problem is hitting a ceiling and not knowing what to do next. Especially in the home inspection industry, it's common for companies to find themselves doing...

It's conference season! And that means I get to hang out with some of the most awesome people in the industry, like Matt Brading ( ) and Chris Murphy ( )! If you're trying to level up your video marketing and online presence, these are two guys you...

WE LET A COMPETITOR ON OUR SHOW! Have you ever noticed how CVS and Walgreens are often right across from each other? That's a perfect example of why competition is good for everybody. And the home inspection industry is no different! No company owns...

No! This is not the creative alternative descriptor for a pyramid scheme or multi-level marketing "business".... This is literally what home inspectors need to be doing in the days/weeks/years ahead in order to grow their network and book of business...

Khurram Shahzad doesn't just want to give you the answers in how to better market your home inspection business... he wants to coach you in the right way to do it. And marketing your business is about so much more than SEO, his team actually helps...

If you're a business owner, you want your company to grow. If you don't... what on earth are you even doing then? Knowing how and DOING the work, however, are two very different things. Aaron Shishilla, CEO of Wolfpack Advising, is all about helping...

Harmony Brown of Greenworks Inspections knows every stage of building a business firsthand... because it took her 12+ years to build this company from the ground up. She's lived the early phase of business ownership where she struggled to gain...

Since we last spoke to Janaya Fix and Lindsay Grimm (two of the many brilliant brains behind Inspection Support Network), there have been some major improvements to this inspection industry-leading software that have helped to reinforce existing...

Preston Kincaid joins the show to talk about two huge new programs he's launched for Home Inspectors. We also get into the importance of business owners knowing their worth, and why raising your rates may actually help your business grow. And we want...

The Real Estate market is chock full of amazing personal stories. But it's not every day you meet someone whose father helped launch an entire segment of the industry! Specifically the Home Inspection Industry! But that's exactly who Kathleen Kuhn is,...

is a phenomenal organization that does a LOT of good for the Home Inspection community. The number one goal of any leader should be to train up your replacement, and while the business coaching they offer is irreplaceable... they embody the spirit of...