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Curtis Kloc with Inspections Over Coffee answers that question.","datePublished":"2022-04-27","dateModified":"2025-05-13","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/homeinspectionsovercoffee.com\/author\/curtis\/#Person","name":"Kloc Curtis","url":"https:\/\/homeinspectionsovercoffee.com\/author\/curtis\/","identifier":6,"description":"Curtis Kloc is a U.S. Navy veteran and seasoned entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in business development, inspections, and technical systems. He has built and sold multiple six- and seven-figure home inspection and environmental services companies, including HERO Inspections & Environmental and Elite Analysis. Curtis is the founder of Inspections Over Coffee, a nationally expanding franchise known for its white-glove service, inspector training systems, and streamlined operational workflows.\r\n\r\nWith deep roots in nuclear engineering from his time as a Machinist Mate and Engineering Laboratory Technician aboard two U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, Curtis brings unmatched precision and discipline to every business he runs. He is certified and licensed in home inspection, mold assessment, asbestos inspection, and environmental testing, and is a member of NACHI since 2006. 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Yes.But the real question isn\u2019t if you can fail \u2014 it\u2019s why people fail\u2026 and how to stack the odds in your favor.Because when you follow a proven system, your chances of success go way up.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ud83e\udde0 What You\u2019ll Learn in the Video\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Realities of Business Ownership\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFranchises aren\u2019t magic \u2014 they\u2019re systemsIf you go rogue and \u201cdo your own thing,\u201d you\u2019re gamblingYour personality, work ethic, and consistency matter more than your license\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Realities of Business Ownership\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMany people get trained\u2026 then ignore the playbookSkipping what works (like realtor outreach and CE presentations) in favor of \u201cgut instinct\u201d or bad advice kills momentumThe system isn\u2019t rigid \u2014 it\u2019s refined. Every step is there for a reason\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhy Some Franchisees Fail\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThey avoid doing the real work (networking, marketing, showing up)They deviate from the process that already worksThey try to \u201cFrankenstein\u201d the business with their own scattered ideas\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Recipe for Success\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBe likable. Be visible. Be consistent.Use the inspection templates, scripts, and systems providedFollow the outreach playbook, don\u2019t invent a new oneExecute instead of customizing everything from scratch\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContact Inspections Over Coffee\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ud83d\udcac Frequently Asked Questions\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCan I still fail even with the franchise?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes \u2014 if you don\u2019t show up, don\u2019t meet people, or ignore the systems, you absolutely can.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSo what\u2019s the point of a franchise then?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIt gives you the exact systems that worked in multiple markets. You don\u2019t have to reinvent anything \u2014 you just need to execute.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat\u2019s my best chance at success?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBe coachable. Follow the proven outreach process. Show up in person. Stick to the scripts. Stay consistent.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ud83d\udd17 Want the Shortcut to What\u2019s Proven to Work?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ud83d\udc49 Explore the Inspections Over Coffee Franchise\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"How To Start A Franchise FAQ – Can You Fail?","item":"https:\/\/homeinspectionsovercoffee.com\/how-to-start-a-franchise-faq-can-you-fail\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]