The Commercial Property Inspector Podcast

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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.

  1. Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting #28: Websites and SEO with Paige Wiese of Tree Ring Digital

    FEB 10

    Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting #28: Websites and SEO with Paige Wiese of Tree Ring Digital

    The Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting is a monthly Zoom hosted by CCPIA® for inspectors across the nation to talk about business and professional development. This month's roundtable focuses on building an effective web presence and marketing strategy for commercial inspection businesses. Host Rob Claus is joined by Paige Wiese, founder and CEO of Tree Ring Digital, a marketing agency specializing in high-performance websites for service-based businesses. Paige shares practical strategies for converting website visitors into paying clients, including website design principles, effective calls to action, SEO tactics, and niche marketing approaches that help commercial inspectors stand out online. The conversation concluded with Rob announcing upcoming courses, including an Introduction to Commercial Systems course and a Cost to Remedy course scheduled for March. To attend an upcoming meeting, visit the training calendar: 📆 https://ccpia.org/training-calendar/ Watch or listen (anywhere, anytime, and any way you like). Visit ccpia.org to browse the video library!

    55 min
  2. Building Your Business Ep. #30: Transform One-Time Jobs into Recurring Revenue with Ian Robertson

    FEB 2

    Building Your Business Ep. #30: Transform One-Time Jobs into Recurring Revenue with Ian Robertson

    In this episode, host Rob Claus welcomes Ian Robertson, founder of Inspector Toolbelt and Full View Digital Marketing to share his extensive background in the inspection industry, discussing the evolution of home and commercial inspections, the importance of understanding the customer journey, and effective marketing strategies. What You'll Learn: The customer journey for home and commercial inspections differs significantly.Your digital presence is crucial for success in commercial inspections.Recurring revenue opportunities can enhance business value.Technology and automation can streamline inspection processes.Targeting smaller towns can yield better results than focusing on big cities.Effective marketing requires understanding client needs and expectations. 🔗 Related Resources for Commercial Property Inspectors: Getting Started as a Commercial Inspector: Defining Your Service Area - CCPIAGetting Started in Commercial Inspections: Moving from Residential to Commercial Inspections Commercial Property Inspectors: Who They Are and Who Hires ThemBusiness Development Resources for Commercial Property Inspectors  Watch or listen (anywhere, anytime, and any way you like). Visit ccpia.org to browse the video library!

    1 hr
  3. Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable #27: Turning 2025 Proposal Data into 2026 Strategy

    JAN 13

    Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable #27: Turning 2025 Proposal Data into 2026 Strategy

    The Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting is a monthly Zoom hosted by CCPIA® for inspectors across the nation to talk about business and professional development.  The CCPIA Roundtable meeting focused on strategies for business success and win-loss analysis in commercial property inspections. Rob led a discussion about tracking client interactions and implementing structured proposals. He shared his experience of achieving an 80% booking rate through careful client engagement. Another inspector echoed this sentiment, noting that he increased his success rate by adopting CCPIA's recommended sales process, which improved both client interactions and confidence through better proposal templates.  The conversation concluded with Rob announcing upcoming courses, including an Introduction to Commercial Systems course and a Cost to Remedy course scheduled for March. He also addressed technical questions regarding different roof types and HVAC systems. To attend an upcoming meeting, visit the training calendar: https://ccpia.org/training-calendar/ Watch or listen (anywhere, anytime, and any way you like). Visit ccpia.org to browse the video library!

    41 min
  4. Building Your Business Ep. #29: Understanding SEO with Paige Wiese

    JAN 5

    Building Your Business Ep. #29: Understanding SEO with Paige Wiese

    What commercial property inspectors need to know about SEO. Paige Wiese, founder and CEO of Tree Ring Digital, has spent over 16 years helping businesses strengthen their online visibility. In this episode, she shares practical strategies for inspection companies to transform their websites from static brochures into lead-generating machines. What You'll Learn: • Introduction to SEO • Website Essentials for Commercial Inspectors • Building Trust Through an Online Presence • Design Considerations • Keywords Play a Role in SEO Strategies • The Importance of Fresh Content • Common SEO Mistakes to Avoid 🔗 Interested in learning more or working with Tree Ring Digital? Access the free Digital Asset Assessment Checklist on their website. 🔗 Learn more about CCPIA®: ccpia.org Watch or listen (anywhere, anytime, and any way you like). Visit ccpia.org to browse the video library!

    1h 3m
  5. Newsletter for Commercial Property Inspectors: Dec. 2025

    12/12/2025

    Newsletter for Commercial Property Inspectors: Dec. 2025

    ➡️ Visit the December Email Newsletter Here ➡️ CCPIA Certification Guide We’re connecting the dots on pricing this month. From how you set your fees to how you handle price objections using your expertise. We also have new classes announced, including a live course in Florida and a virtual Cost to Remedy class. Watch or listen (anywhere, anytime, and any way you like). Visit ccpia.org to browse the video library!

    8 min
  6. BONUS EPISODE: Cost to Remedy Service Basics

    12/11/2025

    BONUS EPISODE: Cost to Remedy Service Basics

    We have a bonus episode for you this week, inspired by the opening of registration for our Cost to Remedy Fast-Track Course! It's a live class on Zoom, held over March 19-20, 2026, from 8 am- 11 am each day.  Learn more and register for the virtual course This episodes review our free article Cost to Remedy Report Basics. It reviews:  What it isWhat goes into a reportHow inspectors can limit liability Read the article Watch or listen (anywhere, anytime, and any way you like). Visit ccpia.org to browse the video library!

    11 min
  7. Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting #26: CoStar for ROI-Driven Business Development

    12/10/2025

    Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting #26: CoStar for ROI-Driven Business Development

    Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting is a monthly Zoom hosted by CCPIA® for inspectors across the nation to talk about business and professional development. This month’s roundtable featured special guest Bethany Messier of CoStar, the largest data and analytics platform for commercial real estate. It tracks nearly 7 million properties across the U.S. and internationally. They led a live demonstration and Q&A session highlighting how the system is specifically designed to support commercial property inspections. CCPIA® members receive an exclusive discount on the commercial property inspection reporting platform: 🔗  https://ccpia.org/inspector-costar-di... To attend an upcoming meeting, visit the training calendar: 🔗  https://ccpia.org/training-calendar/ Watch or listen (anywhere, anytime, and any way you like). Visit ccpia.org to browse the video library!

    52 min
  8. Building Your Business Ep. #28: CoStar, The Secret Weapon for Building a Commercial Client Base

    12/01/2025

    Building Your Business Ep. #28: CoStar, The Secret Weapon for Building a Commercial Client Base

    In this episode, host Rob Claus welcomes Bethany Messier from CoStar Group, the world leader in commercial real estate data and analytics. CoStar is widely recognized for having the most comprehensive database of CRE information across the U.S. and Canada and is the parent company of LoopNet, Homes.com, Apartments.com, Land.com, and Matterport. CoStar’s tools are widely used by commercial property inspectors for property research, proposal development, and pre-inspection preparation. Their data helps inspectors understand a property’s history, ownership, tenancy, and market context. This supports ROI-driven business development and leads to better proposals and preparation before arriving on-site.  In this episode, Bethany and Rob discuss how CoStar’s platform supports business development for inspectors, including targeting the right clients, identifying opportunities, and building a sustainable pipeline of commercial property inspection work.  They also highlight CCPIA’s exclusive partnership with CoStar, which gives CCPIA members customized onboarding and support to help grow their inspection business. Visit CCPIA.org to learn more about the partnership. Watch the YouTube video to see a live CoStar platform demo and how inspectors are using it in practice.  Watch or listen (anywhere, anytime, and any way you like). Visit ccpia.org to browse the video library!

    55 min
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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.

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