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Inspections Over Coffee inspector teaching Realtors about inspections during a Q&A session, surprised by how confident and knowledgeable he’s become.

Week 41 – I’m Teaching Others Now… That’s Wild

This week, something happened that I didn’t expect at all:

I was invited to speak at a local real estate office—a follow-up to a few recent referrals. I figured it’d be a quick Q&A. You know, “What’s an inspection include?” “How fast can you get us a report?” That kind of thing.

But twenty minutes later, I was still talking—explaining inspection myths, how we use drones and thermal imaging, what a warranty really covers, how to frame findings to keep deals alive. And no one had tuned out. They were locked in.

Then someone asked the question that made my heart skip:

“Do you teach CE classes?”

I paused. I’ve heard other inspectors do this. But me? I hadn’t considered it. But right then, I realized… why not? I know the material. I live it daily. And judging by their reactions, I’m explaining it in a way that clicks. They weren’t just listening—they were learning. And that felt amazing.

Afterwards, I called my wife:

I told her, “I think I just taught a class without meaning to.” And I couldn’t stop talking about how comfortable I felt. It wasn’t nerves or imposter syndrome—it was momentum. It was that feeling of, “I’ve actually got something to share now.”

This franchise didn’t just give me tools—it gave me a platform:

  • The systems gave me structure—so I’m not winging it anymore.
  • The branding gave me presence—so people take me seriously before I even speak.
  • The experience gave me stories—and that’s what people remember most.

Why I’m leaning into this role now:

Teaching is leadership. It’s trust. It’s how you become the go-to in a market. And frankly, it’s fun. Standing up and realizing, “Oh wow, I know this stuff—and I enjoy explaining it”—that’s a shift I didn’t see coming, but I’m embracing it now.

Next steps:

I’m looking into CE accreditation. Planning topics. Outlining slide decks. Because the more value I bring to agents, the more referrals I’ll earn—and the stronger our reputation gets.

→ Next up: Week 42: I Know My Numbers — And I Use Them Weekly

← Just catching up? Check how I turned clients into recurring referral sources: Week 40: Turning a One-Time Client Into a Lifelong Referral Source

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