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 @duesouthbrad ! 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 personal life. But as always, we want to hear from you too! What were some of your highs and lows in 2025? Sound off in the comments, and we'll see y'all next year!

The TLDR:

- Introduction and Year-End Reflections

- The Role of Social Media in Home Inspections

- Building and Maintaining Realtor Relationships

- Balancing Work and Personal Life

- Gratitude and Lessons Learned

- Humor and Authenticity in Business

- Learning and Adapting in the Industry

- The Importance of Networking and Mentorship

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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 more.

Key Moments:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:02:00 - Brianna's Unique Inspection Approach

00:05:00 - Market Opportunity and Expansion

00:08:00 - Safety and Maintenance Focus

00:11:00 - Business Model and Property Management

00:14:00 - Challenges and Career Transition

00:17:00 - Franchising and Future Plans

00:20:00 - Branding and Recognition

00:23:00 - Conference Insights and Networking

00:26:00 - Conclusion and Future Outlook

The TLDR:

• Introduction of Brianna Beans : Brianna, known as "Inspector Beans," specializes in rental property inspections, focusing on cosmetic and maintenance aspects rather than full home inspections.
• Unique Inspection Approach : Brianna's inspections are more simplified than traditional home inspections, emphasizing the current condition of rental properties before tenant move-ins.
• Market Opportunity : Brianna identified an untapped market for rental inspections, which led her to expand her services in the Fort Collins area after training with Axiom Inspections.
• Safety and Maintenance : Emphasis on safety and maintenance, including checking smoke detectors and addressing minor issues during inspections, which is not common in traditional home inspections.
• Business Model : Brianna's business model involves working closely with property management companies, offering initial free inspections to build trust and secure recurring business.
• Challenges and Adaptations : Brianna transitioned to rental inspections after a serious injury from a fall during a roof inspection, which led her to focus on safer inspection practices.
• Franchise Potential : Brianna is considering franchising her business model to expand her services beyond her current location.
• Conference Insights : Brianna appreciates the networking opportunities at industry conferences, which help her connect with other professionals and share innovative business ideas.
• Branding and Recognition : The unique name "Inspector Beans" helps Brianna stand out and is memorable to clients and peers.
• Future Plans : Brianna aims to continue growing her business, potentially selling it in the future, and is exploring additional services like light maintenance to enhance her offerings.

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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 she did that while still in college! Today, she's sharing the story behind her company's launch and how her company can help YOUR company continue to grow.

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