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I\u2019ve inspected homes that scared me, thrilled me, and made me question if I was ready\u2014then proved that I was. I\u2019ve hired help. Turned clients into raving fans. Took calls from lawyers and kept my cool. Got my first 5-star review\u2014and 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\u2014but 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\u2019s proud of. Something I can scale. Something I can sell, or license, or one day pass on. Here\u2019s what I\u2019d tell the me from Week 0: Trust the system. It\u2019s better than anything you\u2019d build from scratch. Talk to Curt more than you think you should. You\u2019re not bothering him. He\u2019s in your corner. Keep showing up. You won\u2019t always feel confident\u2014but you\u2019ll get competent. And fast. Keep saying the same thing 1,000 times to 1,000 Realtors. It\u2019s 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\u2019t 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, \u201cI\u2019ve heard of you.\u201d So would I do it again? Yes. A thousand times yes. Because this franchise changed my life\u2014and gave me the tools to do the same for others. \u2190 Catch the tax lessons here: Week 51: Preparing to File Taxes as a Business Owner for the First Time If you're ready to start your own home inspection franchise, know this: it's hard. It's humbling. And it\u2019s the best decision I\u2019ve ever made.","datePublished":"2025-07-14","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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My Final Thoughts on Year OneHere\u2019s the truth: I didn\u2019t 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\u2019t sure if I could sell myself, let alone build something sustainable.And now? 52 weeks later?I\u2019ve done hundreds of Realtor meetings. I\u2019ve inspected homes that scared me, thrilled me, and made me question if I was ready\u2014then proved that I was. I\u2019ve hired help. Turned clients into raving fans. Took calls from lawyers and kept my cool. Got my first 5-star review\u2014and 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\u2014but 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\u2019s proud of. Something I can scale. Something I can sell, or license, or one day pass on.Here\u2019s what I\u2019d tell the me from Week 0:  Trust the system. It\u2019s better than anything you\u2019d build from scratch.  Talk to Curt more than you think you should. You\u2019re not bothering him. He\u2019s in your corner.  Keep showing up. You won\u2019t always feel confident\u2014but you\u2019ll get competent. And fast.  Keep saying the same thing 1,000 times to 1,000 Realtors. It\u2019s 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\u2019t 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. 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