InterNACHI COO Ben Gromicko on why we should be charging $1000 for a Home Inspection
The Ride Along: A Home Inspection Podcast
Release Date: 06/18/2025
Home Inspection as a Second Career: Why Firefighters & First Responders Excel feat. Rhyan Miller
The Ride Along: A Home Inspection Podcast
Home inspection is one of the most popular second careers and side businesses for first responders, and for good reason. In this episode of The Ride Along Home Inspection Podcast, we talk with a working firefighter and home inspector about why firefighters, EMTs, and other first responders often excel as home inspectors. We break down how skills from emergency response—risk assessment, situational awareness, building knowledge, and communication under pressure—translate directly into better home inspections. We also discuss how inspection experience can make first responders safer and more...
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Healthy Homes: Air Quality, Moisture & Mold Risks Buyers Miss (w/ Cristina Greenfield)
The Ride Along: A Home Inspection Podcast
Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction to Healthy Homes 00:03:00 Cristina's Personal Journey 00:09:00 Building Science and Healthy Living 00:15:00 Managing Water and Vapor 00:21:00 The Role of Education in Home Health 00:27:00 Passive House Principles 00:33:00 Proactive Home Maintenance 00:39:00 Understanding Building Materials 00:45:00 Home Inspections and Air Quality Home inspectors have a reputation for being a lot of things: advocates for home buyers, educators, communicators... deal killers. But health experts isn't necessarily the first thing that comes to mind when a home buyer goes to book a...
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The worst home inspection issues we'd be grateful to never find again in 2026! Featuring @duesouthbrad
The Ride Along: A Home Inspection Podcast
It's almost 2026! And as we look back on the year, we've got much to be grateful for. Both here on the show, and in the field. But we see a lot of issues throughout the year as home inspectors... and as such, there's also a few things we'd be grateful to never see again. So, who better to help us wrap up the year than one of the OG TIkTok Inspectors: Brad Zirlott, aka ! We've wanted to get him on the show for a while, and together we talk about the impact of social media on our businesses, the importance of maintaining relationships with realtors, and the challenges of balancing work and...
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How to sell home inspections STRAIGHT to home buyers - featuring Charles Bellefontaine w/ GetSync
The Ride Along: A Home Inspection Podcast
Want to grow your home inspection business quickly in a new city? Charles Bellefontaine, a seasoned home inspector and founder of GetSync, has a few ideas on how it can be done. In one of the last episodes from Inspection Fuel, we sit down with Charles to talk about how inspectors can reach home buyers quickly and directly. We also get into the question of which forms of marketing are most effective: online ads or social media marketing... or both! We explore the importance of thorough inspections, the impact of marketing strategies, and the role of technology in streamlining business...
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What do you do if you fall off a ladder? Brianna Beans started a property rental inspection company!
The Ride Along: A Home Inspection Podcast
Brianna Beans fell off a ladder on a home inspection... and it rocked her career. In fact, it inspired a complete overhaul of her business model and a pivot from home inspections... to rental property inspections. This opened up an entirely new stream of recurring revenue while allowing her to operate within her new safety limits. By focusing on building relationships with property managers and rental companies, she was able to build a snowballing schedule where she was inspecting the same properties on a regular basis every time a new lease was signed. She details the whole story here and...
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Social (Media) Engineering - quality social media management matters featuring Social Saiya
The Ride Along: A Home Inspection Podcast
We've got another episode of The Ride Along this week featuring social media management experts Saiya Patel and Lindsay Freeman... the founders of Social Saiya! Most business owners are too busy to keep up with the latest trends and algorithm changes that can keep your company's social channels relevant and visible... and that's why proper, knowledgable social media management matters so much! Saiya Patel launched her company to help take her father's multiple booming businesses to even greater levels after seeing that social media marketing was the one area where they were truly lacking. And...
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ISN Keeps Getting Better! Pt 2. featuring an AI Voice Assistant, improved scheduling, and more
The Ride Along: A Home Inspection Podcast
In part two of our ISN product feature from Inspection Fuel 2025, we hang out with Lindsay Grimm... the Head of Product for ISN. As one of the key product vendors at Inspection Fuel, it was awesome to hear not just what's happening on the software side, but also on the product feature side of ISN. Including things like an AI Voice Assistant and improved online scheduling. The TLDR: - ISN has made the FlexFund fee more transparent, leading to increased adoption among inspection companies. - big update and improvements to Zapier Integration, allowing for more customizable and efficient...
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LIVE FROM INSPECTION FUEL: The latest from ISN, report writer updates, AI features, and more!
The Ride Along: A Home Inspection Podcast
Inspection Fuel 2025 was FIRE! Pun intended. And we have SO much content to share with y'all starting with this episode! We kick off the show reflecting on some Fuel highlights during our time in New Orleans, including networking opportunities we had, engaging presentations we saw, and memorable moments. We also get into the evolution of the show, the concept behind 'The Ride Along,' and the importance of vendor insights in the inspection industry. In fact, the next couple of episodes highlight one of the key vendors at Fuel, ISN. As two inspectors who use ISN daily, we were stoked to hear...
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Between Two Studs - The Inspection Fuel LIVE episode - feat. Travis Jones & Inspector Fletch
The Ride Along: A Home Inspection Podcast
Inspection Fuel 2025 was FIRE... pun intended. And if you were there, we hope you were able to attend the first ever live recording of The Ride Along podcast! But in case you weren't, don't worry. We've got you covered because you can see the entire thing right here. We get into everything from Building Science and the importance of deepening our understanding of homes can be made more durably and efficiently... and we also get into the best ways to present our knowledge as inspectors via social media. Travis Jones and are two guests you DO NOT want to miss. So, watch the whole thing, and be...
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Franchises... and why they work! Featuring Nate Boucher from Mike Holmes Inspections in CA
The Ride Along: A Home Inspection Podcast
Franchises... do they work? Are they better than starting independently? Are they worth the cost? We get into all of that and MORE with Nate Boucher of Mike Holmes Inspections! If you've followed the HGTV/DIY space for the past 20 years, the name Mike Holmes should be familiar to you. Pivoting off of his on-screen success, he launched his home inspection franchise in Canada where inspectors like Nate have been thriving. And Mike Holmes Inspections is one of the largest groups using Home Inspector Pro! There are an abundant amount of franchise options if you've ever considered it as a foot into...
info_outlineYOU SHOULD BE CHARGING A $1000 AVERAGE FEE FOR YOUR INSPECTIONS! At least that's what many leading inspectors and inspection company owners are saying. Ben Gromicko, COO of InterNACHI, is one of them. And while we fully support the idea... we want to know how it can be done and how feasible it is for the average inspector around the country.
And that's why we brought on Ben! Watch the whole thing, because we get into the importance of understanding the value of home inspections, the role of marketing and consumer perception, and the psychology behind pricing strategies. The conversation also touches on the significance of community engagement and generosity in building long-term client relationships.
We also get into how InterNACHI is growing their educational content to train inspectors on natural disasters, modern technologies, water management, and innovative building techniques.
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The TLDR:
- Home inspectors need to understand the value they provide to clients.
- Raising prices can lead to working less while earning more.
- Marketing to the local community is essential for home inspectors.
- Consumer perception can be influenced by social media and reviews.
- Home inspectors should differentiate themselves from competitors.
- The home inspection industry can support higher pricing through perceived value.
- Networking with real estate agents can enhance visibility and credibility.
- Generosity in times of crisis can build long-term client relationships.
- Understanding market competition is crucial for pricing strategies.
- Business success requires a combination of skills, including marketing and psychology.
- Home inspectors can play a crucial role in disaster recovery efforts.
- Leveraging trained home inspectors can help address inspection shortages after disasters.
- InterNACHI continuously updates its coursework to include modern technologies.
- Understanding water management is essential for effective home inspections.
- Innovative practices in crawl space management can enhance home safety.
- Home inspectors should charge based on their individual business needs, not just competition.
- Effective marketing strategies are crucial for communicating the value of inspections.
- Home inspections should not be limited to buyers; there are other opportunities in the market.
- Home inspectors need to measure their marketing efforts to ensure profitability.
- The health of occupants is directly linked to the quality of their home inspections.