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But twenty minutes later, I was still talking\u2014explaining 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: \u201cDo you teach CE classes?\u201d I paused. I\u2019ve heard other inspectors do this. But me? I hadn\u2019t considered it. But right then, I realized\u2026 why not? I know the material. I live it daily. And judging by their reactions, I\u2019m explaining it in a way that clicks. They weren\u2019t just listening\u2014they were learning. And that felt amazing. Afterwards, I called my wife: I told her, \u201cI think I just taught a class without meaning to.\u201d And I couldn\u2019t stop talking about how comfortable I felt. It wasn\u2019t nerves or imposter syndrome\u2014it was momentum. It was that feeling of, \u201cI\u2019ve actually got something to share now.\u201d This franchise didn\u2019t just give me tools\u2014it gave me a platform: The systems gave me structure\u2014so I\u2019m not winging it anymore. The branding gave me presence\u2014so people take me seriously before I even speak. The experience gave me stories\u2014and that\u2019s what people remember most. Why I\u2019m leaning into this role now: Teaching is leadership. It\u2019s trust. It\u2019s how you become the go-to in a market. And frankly, it\u2019s fun. Standing up and realizing, \u201cOh wow, I know this stuff\u2014and I enjoy explaining it\u201d\u2014that\u2019s a shift I didn\u2019t see coming, but I\u2019m embracing it now. Next steps: I\u2019m looking into CE accreditation. Planning topics. Outlining slide decks. Because the more value I bring to agents, the more referrals I\u2019ll earn\u2014and the stronger our reputation gets. \u2192 Next up: Week 42: I Know My Numbers \u2014 And I Use Them Weekly \u2190 Just catching up? Check how I turned clients into recurring referral sources: Week 40: Turning a One-Time Client Into a Lifelong Referral Source Want to build a home inspection franchise where you don\u2019t just learn\u2014you eventually lead? That journey starts here.","datePublished":"2025-07-11","dateModified":"2025-07-12","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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I figured it\u2019d be a quick Q&A. You know, \u201cWhat\u2019s an inspection include?\u201d \u201cHow fast can you get us a report?\u201d That kind of thing.But twenty minutes later, I was still talking\u2014explaining 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:\u201cDo you teach CE classes?\u201dI paused. I\u2019ve heard other inspectors do this. But me? I hadn\u2019t considered it. But right then, I realized\u2026 why not? I know the material. I live it daily. And judging by their reactions, I\u2019m explaining it in a way that clicks. They weren\u2019t just listening\u2014they were learning. And that felt amazing.Afterwards, I called my wife:I told her, \u201cI think I just taught a class without meaning to.\u201d And I couldn\u2019t stop talking about how comfortable I felt. It wasn\u2019t nerves or imposter syndrome\u2014it was momentum. It was that feeling of, \u201cI\u2019ve actually got something to share now.\u201dThis franchise didn\u2019t just give me tools\u2014it gave me a platform:  The systems gave me structure\u2014so I\u2019m not winging it anymore.  The branding gave me presence\u2014so people take me seriously before I even speak.  The experience gave me stories\u2014and that\u2019s what people remember most.Why I\u2019m leaning into this role now:Teaching is leadership. It\u2019s trust. It\u2019s how you become the go-to in a market. And frankly, it\u2019s fun. Standing up and realizing, \u201cOh wow, I know this stuff\u2014and I enjoy explaining it\u201d\u2014that\u2019s a shift I didn\u2019t see coming, but I\u2019m embracing it now.Next steps:I\u2019m looking into CE accreditation. Planning topics. Outlining slide decks. 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