Welcome to the House Fly podcast, where we bring you the inside scoop on all things home inspection and real estate. In this episode, we talk with Crystal from Farm Bureau about teaching adult education and long hours to residential insurance sticking points and eating strange food. So take a deep breath and hit that play button!

Quotes and Takeaways:
Wes's company has divisions in 5 states including Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Georgia.

"You can learn a lot from someone when you share a meal together." Anthony Bourdain

-Extensive claim damage or multiple claims can be a red flag.

-Talk with your insurance specialist before making an offer, if possible.

-2019 was a year of struggle and Wins


Book Recommendations:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Barking to the Choir by Gregory Boyle

Apps - not sponsored
Outlook and calendar time blocking

https://www.ncfbins.com/crystal.jordan

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Welcome to the House Fly podcast, where we bring you the inside scoop on all things home inspection and real estate. Today, we're thrilled to have a special guest, Wes Mast, the owner of Pro-Spect, who will share their insights and experiences with us. If you've ever wondered what really happens when owning a multi-inspector firm, you won't want to miss this episode! So sit back, relax, and join us as we uncover the fascinating world of home inspections.

Quotes and Takeaways:
Wes's company has divisions in 5 states including Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Georgia.

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." Winston Churchill

-"Be successful and be around other successful people."
E.G. You are most like the 5 people you surround yourself with on a daily basis.

-Fact vs. Feeling based decisions

-Rise to the level of your goals or fall to the level of your systems.

- "You should be far more concerned with your current trajectory than your current results." - Atomic Habits by James Clear

The Gap and the Gain - Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan
Ideal Team Player or The Truth About Employee Engagement - Patrick Lincioni

Apps - not sponsored
Ramp for finances
Marco Polo for team communication

Gopro-spect.com

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www.tnisnc.com

Come hang out with me and my friend Mahala. She and I talk about marketing, sales, tools for real estate agents, how to be a good leader (yes, it's different than just being a boss), how to reinvent yourself as an agent without burning bridges, and why there's no quick fix to marketing.

- Became the owner of the Rachel Kendal team in 2020
- Timing, location, relationships
- In marketing and sales and happened to sell real estate
- Agents must be chameleons and adapt/overcome
- Time as a palates instructor
- Competitive dancer but self-named "clumsy"
Tools: Calendar, Google Keep, Lists
Drink of choice: Scotch
Book: Fierce Conversation by Susan Scott

Advice to younger self: Go to community college

Work-life balance is a myth. Work-Life Harmony is key.

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