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Inspections Over Coffee inspector reflecting at home with his spouse about the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship, celebrating quiet wins and deep purpose.

Week 44 – Reflecting on Risk: Why This Still Feels Brave

This week, I took a moment to slow down—and felt the weight of it all.

I’ve been running hard. Inspections, Realtor meetings, late-night emails, reports, systems. It’s working. The reviews are rolling in. The schedule’s filling up. The numbers are trending up and to the right. But even with all that... I had a quiet moment this week that brought me back to center.

It started with a conversation over dinner:

My wife and I were sitting at the kitchen table. She asked how things were going, and for once, I didn’t just rattle off the metrics. I paused. Then said something I hadn’t admitted out loud yet: “This still feels like the bravest thing I’ve ever done.”

She smiled. Then said something I’ll never forget:

“It should. You walked away from certainty—and built something from scratch. But now look at it. You’re not just working. You’re becoming.”

That hit hard. Because she’s right. This isn’t just about inspections. It’s about identity. About choosing to bet on myself, even when it felt terrifying. About showing our kids what it looks like to take a chance, work hard, and keep showing up.

Some days I still wonder: Was this the right move?

There are no guarantees. No steady paycheck. No “boss” to tell me what to do. But when I look at what I’ve built—the reputation, the referrals, the client relationships, the systems—I see the compound effect of courage. Not perfection. Just consistency and belief, stacked day after day.

And this franchise gave me the blueprint:

  • Curt’s mentorship when I felt lost.
  • Templates, tools, and training so I didn’t have to start from zero.
  • A community of people who get it—and want to grow too.

What I know now, 44 weeks in:

This business wasn’t just a career shift. It was a life decision. One I’d make again—even on the hard days. Because while fear still pops up, it’s no longer the driver. That seat’s taken—by purpose.

→ Next up: Week 45: I’ve Built a Business. Not Just a Job.

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