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And be nice to everyone\u2014even when you\u2019re tired, or unsure, or feel like you\u2019re not getting anywhere.\u201d Then I said the most important thing: \u201cCall Curt. Call him more than you think you should. You\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re bugging him, but trust me\u2014he wants you to succeed. He\u2019s not just the founder, he\u2019s your coach, your lifeline, your shortcut around 100 dumb mistakes.\u201d And it was surreal. Because I remember being that person. I remember wondering if I\u2019d make it. Wondering if I had what it takes. Wondering if all the systems and tools and branding would really work. And now? I\u2019m living proof that it does. What I wish someone had told me back then: It gets easier. But you have to earn the ease through consistency. Don\u2019t reinvent the wheel. The road is paved\u2014just walk it. Your calendar reflects your future. Fill it with meetings, not just tasks. What I\u2019ll keep doing: Passing it forward. Lifting up the next wave of owners. And remembering what it felt like to be new\u2014so I can make someone else\u2019s journey just a little smoother. \u2192 Almost done: Week 51: Preparing to File Taxes as a Business Owner for the First Time \u2190 Want to hear what my family thinks about this journey? Week 49: What My Family Thinks Now (After 11 Months of Hustle) Want to launch a home inspection franchise with a proven roadmap and someone in your corner? Start here\u2014and call Curt.","datePublished":"2025-07-12","dateModified":"2025-07-14","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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First day. Nervous energy. That mix of excitement and \u201cWhat the hell did I just sign up for?\u201d written all over their face. And suddenly, I was the one giving advice.Here\u2019s what I told them:\u201cFollow the plan. It\u2019s not always glamorous, but it works. Talk to more Realtors than you think you need to. Say the same thing 1,000 times. And be nice to everyone\u2014even when you\u2019re tired, or unsure, or feel like you\u2019re not getting anywhere.\u201dThen I said the most important thing:\u201cCall Curt. Call him more than you think you should. You\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re bugging him, but trust me\u2014he wants you to succeed. He\u2019s not just the founder, he\u2019s your coach, your lifeline, your shortcut around 100 dumb mistakes.\u201dAnd it was surreal. Because I remember being that person.I remember wondering if I\u2019d make it. Wondering if I had what it takes. Wondering if all the systems and tools and branding would really work. And now? I\u2019m living proof that it does.What I wish someone had told me back then:  It gets easier. But you have to earn the ease through consistency.  Don\u2019t reinvent the wheel. The road is paved\u2014just walk it.  Your calendar reflects your future. Fill it with meetings, not just tasks.What I\u2019ll keep doing:Passing it forward. Lifting up the next wave of owners. And remembering what it felt like to be new\u2014so I can make someone else\u2019s journey just a little smoother.\u2192 Almost done: Week 51: Preparing to File Taxes as a Business Owner for the First Time\u2190 Want to hear what my family thinks about this journey? Week 49: What My Family Thinks Now (After 11 Months of Hustle)Want to launch a home inspection franchise with a proven roadmap and someone in your corner? 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