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Inspections Over Coffee franchisee reflecting at the end of Year One, looking proud and grounded after a year of growth, hard work, and transformation.

Week 52 – Would I Do It Again? My Final Thoughts on Year One

Here’s the truth: I didn’t know how this would go when I started.

A year ago, I had more fears than answers. I was trading a steady paycheck for an unknown path. I worried about screwing up inspections, finding clients, handling risk, managing growth. I wasn’t sure if I could sell myself, let alone build something sustainable.

And now? 52 weeks later?

I’ve done hundreds of Realtor meetings. I’ve inspected homes that scared me, thrilled me, and made me question if I was ready—then proved that I was. I’ve hired help. Turned clients into raving fans. Took calls from lawyers and kept my cool. Got my first 5-star review—and my first not-so-5-star one. Learned about mold, radon, marketing funnels, team leadership, and tax strategy. Even taught at real estate offices when I thought I had nothing to say.

Would I do it again?

Absolutely. Not because it was easy—but because it was worth it. Because I built something. Not just a business. Not just income. But a rhythm, a brand, a reputation, a life. Something my family’s proud of. Something I can scale. Something I can sell, or license, or one day pass on.

Here’s what I’d tell the me from Week 0:

  • Trust the system. It’s better than anything you’d build from scratch.
  • Talk to Curt more than you think you should. You’re not bothering him. He’s in your corner.
  • Keep showing up. You won’t always feel confident—but you’ll get competent. And fast.
  • Keep saying the same thing 1,000 times to 1,000 Realtors. It’s their first time hearing it, every time.
  • Celebrate the moments that feel small now. Your kid recognizing a house you inspected will matter more than any invoice.

And finally, what I know now:

I wasn’t just building a business. I was building myself. Into someone who can lead. Who can grow. Who can weather slow weeks and still show up at happy hour with a smile. Who knows what to say when someone says, “I’ve heard of you.”

So would I do it again?

Yes. A thousand times yes. Because this franchise changed my life—and gave me the tools to do the same for others.

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If you're ready to start your own home inspection franchise, know this: it's hard. It's humbling. And it’s the best decision I’ve ever made.