Buying or leasing a commercial property? A building’s appearance doesn’t tell you everything about its condition—or the repairs you may need to budget for.

In this episode of Hoopla’s Small Business Spotlight, Scott Knudson welcomes Brad McCleese of Utah Commercial Inspections for a conversation about commercial building inspections and the questions business owners should ask before committing to a property.

Topics include:

• Common mistakes when buying your first commercial building.
• Why a pre-lease inspection matters for business owners renting space.
• Hidden building problems that can be missed during a walkthrough.
• Why the age of a roof or HVAC system matters, even when it still works.
• How to separate immediate repair needs from future maintenance expenses.

Whether you’re purchasing an investment property, leasing space for your business, or planning building maintenance, this conversation focuses on making more informed property decisions.

Connect with Brad at Utah Commercial Inspections:
https://www.utahcommercialinspections.com/

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What do homebuyers commonly overlook, and when should they consider adding a sewer scope to a home inspection?

In this episode of Hoopla’s Small Business Spotlight, host Scott Knudson talks with home inspector Chuck Lambert about how he got started and what buyers should know before purchasing a home. Chuck shares an example of an issue that can be difficult to spot during a walkthrough, explains when a sewer scope may be worth considering, and offers advice for choosing a home inspector.

They also discuss a simple maintenance check homeowners can do regularly and what Southern California buyers should keep in mind.

Learn more about Chuck’s businesses:

Sunrise Inspection Services
https://www.sunriseinspectionservices.com/

Orange County Sewer Inspections
https://www.orangecountysewerinspection.com/

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About Hoopla’s Small Business Spotlight

Hoopla’s Small Business Spotlight features conversations with local business owners about their stories, work, and experience.

Hoopla Marketing helps businesses build their online presence through website development, SEO, social media marketing, Google Business Profile support, and Hoopla Local Visibility.

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In this episode, Randy Johnson, co-owner of Lock Tech, joined Scott to discuss why having a good locksmith company is a must for every Realtor, landlord, and homeowner in today's market. Some of the topics discussed were:

• Randy's locksmith background and experience.
• How the pandemic has affected the locksmith industry.
• The importance of rekeying locks after taking possession.
• Types of residential, commercial, and management services Lock Tek offers.
• How Lock Teck stays up to date on new industry standards and technology.
• Recommendations on home safes to buy and common issues with "cheap" safes.
• Tips for homeowners to better secure their garage doors.
• Randy tells the story of the most formidable locksmith job he's ever taken on.

If you wish to learn more about Randy or wish to contract his services, please see his bio and contact information below. Thanks for tuning in!

Randy’s Bio

Randy Johnson is your safecracking specialist. With a vast knowledge in high-security safes, ATMs, bank vaults, and every safe within homes and businesses, we can professionally open and repair your safe. Safecracking is an art, a skill, and takes patience, perseverance and knowledge.

Randy's Contact

Email: randy@locktechoc.com

Phone: 949.770.4885

Website: https://www.locktechoc.com

In this episode, Kyle Thompson, co-owner of TrueDoor Property Management, joined Scott to discuss why having a good property management company is a must for every landlord and tenant in today's market. Some of the topics discussed were:

• Self show technology to view potential rentals.
• Virtual 360 tours of rental properties.
• Property marketing and tenant screening.
• Maintenance and rent collection.
• Property inspections and financial reporting.
• Evictions and legal guidance.
• Kyle's hobbies keep him busy during the pandemic.

If you wish to learn more about Kyle or wish to contract his services, please see his bio and contact information below. Thanks for tuning in!

Kyle’s Bio

Kyle started his career as an accountant for the CPA firm KPMG, working with many fortune 500 companies. Along with Bryant, he's owned and operated a property management company for 9 years, helping the company establish good business systems and a professional team of employees. He has earned an accounting degree from California State University Long Beach, graduating as the class Outstanding Graduate. Kyle and his wife enjoy raising their daughters.

Pouria's Contact

Email: kyle@truedoorpm.com

Phone: 714.899.2200

Website: https://www.truedoorpm.com

In this episode, Pouria Safa, owner of Real Estate Photo Co, joined Scott to discuss why having a good real estate photographer is a must for every real estate listing in today's market. Some of the topics discussed were:

• Real estate photography and video services that are offered.
• What is virtual staging, and how can it benefit listings?
• 3D Matterport and its popularity during this pandemic.
• What is a custom property website?
• The use of aerial drone photography and FAA requirements and limitations.
• Advice for Realtors and homeowners that they can use before the photographer's arrival.

If you wish to learn more about Pouria or wish to contract his services, please see his bio and contact information below. Thanks for tuning in!

Pouria’s Bio

Pouria Safa is a former Realtor who has launched a real estate photography business. Pouria's company, Real Estate Photo Co, specializes in real estate photography and video, drone photography and video, virtual staging, 3D Matterport Tours, property custom websites, flyer designs, Realtor headshots, and Property YouTube link videos.

Pouria's Contact

Email: realestatephotoco@gmail.com

Phone: 866-606-6262

Website: https://realestatephoto.com/