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It started with a round of golf: A few weeks ago, I met a Realtor at a charity golf event. We talked. I explained what we do at Inspections Over Coffee. No pitch\u2014just a real conversation. I gave him a card and left it at that. A week later, he booked us for one of his buyers. A good inspection, clear report, happy client. Then came the unexpected invite: After that job, he emailed me: \u201cHey, my broker loved the report. Want to come speak at our next office meeting?\u201d Uh, YES. That\u2019s the kind of moment that starts the snowball. One good experience leads to a whole room of opportunities. That agent? He\u2019s not a one-time win. He\u2019s a relationship. Why this franchise model makes relationship building easier: We look the part: Branded polos. Consistent messaging. Clean, easy-to-understand reports. We serve the agents too: We explain things in their language. We protect the deal, not just list problems. We follow up: Automated emails, branded summaries, and that extra touch that shows we care beyond the invoice. The mindset shift that matters most: Every agent is worth more than a commission\u2014they\u2019re a pipeline. And if I treat them with care, education, and consistency? They\u2019ll send more clients. And maybe even invite me into rooms I couldn\u2019t get into on my own. What I\u2019ll keep doing: Show up sharp. Speak clearly. Follow up fast. And always\u2014always\u2014treat agents as long-term relationships, not just conduits to a one-time sale. Because they\u2019re the ones who keep the phone ringing year-round. \u2192 Ready for Phase 6? We\u2019re shifting to mastery next: Week 41: I\u2019m Teaching Others Now \u2014 That\u2019s Wild \u2190 Missed the ego-check story? Catch it here: Week 39: Confidence vs. Ego Want to build a home inspection franchise where clients turn into lifelong partners? 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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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But real estate agents? They\u2019re clients. The difference is huge. Buyers might use us once every seven years\u2014if that. But agents? They might refer us 5, 10, even 20 times a year. Maybe more.That realization hit especially hard this week when a small connection turned into something big.It started with a round of golf:A few weeks ago, I met a Realtor at a charity golf event. We talked. I explained what we do at Inspections Over Coffee. No pitch\u2014just a real conversation. I gave him a card and left it at that. A week later, he booked us for one of his buyers. A good inspection, clear report, happy client.Then came the unexpected invite:After that job, he emailed me: \u201cHey, my broker loved the report. Want to come speak at our next office meeting?\u201d Uh, YES. That\u2019s the kind of moment that starts the snowball. One good experience leads to a whole room of opportunities. That agent? He\u2019s not a one-time win. 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