Stop Chasing $500 Inspections: Go Commercial Instead

If you’re still relying almost entirely on residential home inspections, you may be leaving one of the biggest opportunities in the inspection industry untouched. In this episode of the Inspector Empire Builder Podcast, Matt Williams sits down with InterNACHI founder Nick Gromicko for a wide-ranging conversation about commercial inspections, commercial property inspection fees, AI, business growth, delegation, leadership, and the future of the inspection industry. Nick explains why he believes commercial inspections are harder to commoditize, why commercial clients can support dramatically larger inspection fees, and why building the right team matters more than simply working longer hours. They also dig into CCPIA, Nick’s new commercial property listing platform, AI-generated leads, inspection software, government and institutional contracts, hiring high-level operators, and the transition from technician to CEO. If you own a home inspection company and want to increase revenue, diversify beyond residential inspections, build a commercial inspection division, or create a company that can grow without you personally doing every job, this episode will challenge the way you think about scaling. You’ll learn: → Why commercial property inspections can command thousands, or even tens of thousands, of dollars while residential inspection prices remain compressed. → How AI is changing SEO, lead generation, commercial real estate listings, and the way inspection businesses get discovered. → Why Nick would rather hire highly capable leaders, give them real authority, and let them make mistakes than build a company filled with assistants waiting for instructions. → How moving from technician to CEO requires delegation, trust, specialized talent, and a completely different way of thinking about business growth. To connect with IEB using the following links: Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InspectorEmpireBuilder⁠ Website: http://www.iebcoaching.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iebcoaching Email: [email protected]