The Commercial Property Inspector Podcast

The Commercial Inspector Podcast is produced by the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA®)—the leading organization for commercial property inspector training and professional development. Tune into multiple series, including the Roundtable Meeting, a monthly discussion with inspectors from across the country, and Building Your Business, where industry leaders share practical tips and strategies. Whether you're looking to sharpen your inspection skills or grow your business, there's something here for you.

The Commercial Property Inspector Podcast is a business podcast hosted by CCPIA®, with 62 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

CCPIA® hosts The Commercial Property Inspector Podcast, a business show with 62 episodes published.

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  Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting #33: Inspection and Reporting Efficiencies

  Aug 13, 202659 min

  In this month's roundtable, we discussed strategies for optimizing profitability and efficiency in commercial inspections. The highly variable nature of commercial work requires inspectors to move away from rigid hourly pricing toward more flexible, project-based models. 00:00 – Intro 03:42 – Industrial Speed Benchmarks 08:39 – Commercial vs. Residential 14:31 – Sq Ft vs. Hourly Pricing 17:04 – Job Costing & Profit Margins 20:38 – Templates & Software Efficiency 25:58 – Field Time vs. Reporting Time 27:46 – AI for Report Narratives 29:05 – Standardizing Team Inspection Times 37:36 – On-Site Reporting Workflow 42:36 – Spectora AI Assistant Discussion 45:05 – Large Multi-Building Case Study 50:00 – Representative Sampling & Drones 55:36 – Tiered Proposal Pricing (A/B/C) 58:00 – Wrap-Up Learn more about CCPIA®: https://ccpia.org/ Watch or listen ( anywhere, anytime, and any way you like ). Visit ccpia.org to browse the video library!

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  Building Your Business Ep. 35: Aaron Shishilla, Digital Marketing Strategies

  Jul 21, 202654 min

  In this episode, Aaron Shishilla shares his journey from growing up in the family inspection business to founding Wolfpack Advertising. We explore digital marketing strategies, the impact of AI, and how inspectors can effectively source work in a digital-first world. 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:59 Family Business and Early Experiences 06:02 Transition to Marketing and Wolfpack 09:01 Growth and Evolution of Wolfpack 11:54 Shifts in Marketing Strategies 14:58 The Impact of AI on Business 18:10 Marketing Methodologies for Different Inspections 21:12 Budgeting for Marketing Expenses 23:59 Types of Marketing Spend 27:01 Website Management and Updates 27:39 The Evolution of Digital Marketing in Commercial Inspections 30:17 Building Authority Through Website Content 32:09 Navigating Google Ads for Commercial Inspections 37:10 Understanding Bing Ads and Their Value 40:01 The Importance of Inside Sales in Lead Conversion 46:18 Tailoring Marketing Strategies for New Inspectors 53:42 Outro Interested in attending CCPIA® training? See upcoming dates and locations for in-person and online classes here: https://ccpia.org/training-calendar/ Watch or listen ( anywhere, anytime, and any way you like ). Visit ccpia.org to browse the video library!

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  Building Your Business Ep. 34: Shawn Mizell, Rebrand and Level Up

  Jun 15, 202631 min

  This month's Building Your Business episode features host Rob Claus sitting down with Inspector Shawn Mizell, a Florida home inspector and content creator ready to transform his business. Shawn shares his journey on how a single CCPIA course completely changed his mindset, how he is using social media to attract new clients, and where he sees the commercial inspection industry heading. 00:00 Introduction to Home Inspection Journey 03:18 Transitioning to Commercial Inspections 05:59 The Impact of Training on Confidence 09:04 Content Creation and Networking in Commercial Real Estate 12:01 Rebranding for Commercial Success 15:19 Learning from Real-World Experiences 18:05 Advice for Aspiring Inspectors 20:52 The Excitement of Commercial Inspections 24:07 Future of Commercial Inspections 26:51 Surprises in the Journey of Change 31:01 Closing 🔗 Interested in attending the CCPIA® in-person training Shawn mentioned? See upcoming dates and locations for the Introduction to Commercial Property Inspections 3-Day Class: https://ccpia.org/introduction-to-commercial-property-inspections-3-day-class/ Watch or listen ( anywhere, anytime, and any way you like ). Visit ccpia.org to browse the video library!

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  Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting #32: Let’s Talk Commercial

  Jun 9, 202653 min

  In this month's open forum roundtable, we hear directly from members on the topics that matter most: VAV boxes, cost-to-remedy estimates, converting inquiries into booked jobs, and competing on value over price. Plus, updates on upcoming classes and resources to help grow your commercial inspection business. 0:05 – Welcome & intro; 2027 class planning and upcoming July cost-to-remedy class in Chicago 4:28 – VAV box inventory in office buildings 9:48 – Using allowances for cost-to-remedy on cosmetic items 15:14 – Caution against over-inspecting specialized commercial systems 20:27 – Setting client expectations upfront 21:51 – Conversion rates and inside sales strategies 33:09 – Competing on value over price 36:38 – Qualifying clients who are shopping on price alone 45:04 – Upcoming courses and member resources 46:30 – Inspector efficiency benchmarks 49:05 – Upcoming in-person classes 50:01 – Using sample reports to demonstrate value 52:00 – Wrap-up and closing reminders 🔗 Learn more about CCPIA®: https://ccpia.org/ Watch or listen ( anywhere, anytime, and any way you like ). Visit ccpia.org to browse the video library!

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  Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable #31: OREP + CCPIA® Exclusive Insurance Policy

  May 12, 202659 minS0

  <p>In this month's roundtable, we sat down with Isaac Peck, Adam Merrifield, and Gina Hood from OREP Insurance to discuss a brand-new commercial inspection insurance program built exclusively for CCPIA members. <br/><br/></p><p>0:00 – Welcome & Introductions<br/>1:17 – About OREP & the New CCPIA Program<br/>3:04 – Why Standard Policies Fall Short for Commercial Inspectors<br/>9:11 – Base Policy vs. Full Commercial Coverage<br/>12:06 – Restaurant Inspections, Kitchen Equipment & Defense-Only Coverage<br/>20:27 – Pre-Claim Services & Attorney Support<br/>24:35 – Program Requirements: Membership, Standards & Contracts<br/>26:27 – Certificates of Insurance & Turnaround Time<br/>28:19 – Light vs. Heavy Industrial: Defining the Line<br/>33:26 – Switching Coverage, Multi-Inspector Firms & Premium Pricing<br/>36:20 – Independe...

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