Tag Archives: Charlotte Home Inspector

Episodes

Episode 46 Delivering Happiness

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Charlotte Home Inspector Preston Sandlin
Charlotte Home Inspector Preston Sandlin

In this episode of the Successful Home Inspection Podcast Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Home Inspector reviews the book “Delivering Happiness” by Tony Hsieh.

Now in trade paperback, the hip, iconoclastic CEO of Zappos shows how a different kind of corporate culture can make a huge difference in achieving remarkable results — by actually creating a company culture that values happiness –and then delivers on it.

  • Pay brand-new employees $2,000 to quit
  • Make customer service the responsibility of the entire company-not just a department
  • Focus on company culture as the #1 priority
  • Apply research from the science of happiness to running a business
  • Help employees grow-both personally and professionally
  • Seek to change the world
  • Oh, and make money too . . .

Sound crazy? It’s all standard operating procedure at Zappos, the online retailer that’s doing over $1 billion in gross merchandise sales annually. After debuting as the highest-ranking newcomer in Fortune magazine’s annual “Best Companies to Work For” list in 2009, Zappos was acquired by Amazon in a deal valued at over $1.2 billion on the day of closing.

In DELIVERING HAPPINESS, Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh shares the different lessons he has learned in business and life, from starting a worm farm to running a pizza business, through LinkExchange, Zappos, and more. Fast-paced and down-to-earth, DELIVERING HAPPINESS shows how a very different kind of corporate culture is a powerful model for achieving success-and how by concentrating on the happiness of those around you, you can dramatically increase your own.

Episodes

Episode 45 Chris Thornberry

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Chris Thornberry
Chris Thornberry

Chris Thornberry started Green Sky Media in 2007 after graduating from the Telecommunications program at Ball State University. From the start, his goal has been to bring high production value to Green Sky’s agile team. Aside from being behind the camera, Chris’ other duties include recording voice-overs for various projects, drinking too much coffee, and concept creation for new campaigns.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys traveling across the US and Europe with his fiancée Astrid. He is also an avid runner, and often connects this pastime with giving back. This year, Chris is a member of the Tatum’s Bags of Fun Triathlon Team (visit the TBoF website to learn more about this great cause)

Green Sky Media is a video production firm based out of Carmel, Indiana. With in-house post-production, voice-overs, and a green screen studio, we can be a one stop shop.

Green Sky has a large portfolio of national brands, while maintaining a strong hold on local video productions as well. Owner Chris Thornberry says, “I like to keep the focus on Green Sky producing corporate videos for companies who need training videos, commercials, and exposure for brand management.” This niche style of video production, however, does not limit Green Sky’s capabilities.

Green Sky is also known for working side by side with local non-profit agencies to increase awareness for the organization through a partnership. Green Sky Media looks to partner with a single organization each year, but does not limit their interaction with non-profits to just one organization. Previous partnerships include Back on My Feet and Team T3 Multisport. Currently, Green Sky is partnering with Tatum’s Bags of Fun for 2014.

Green Sky has recently launched a video library product that provides video content for a specialty industry’s social media and marketing efforts. The companies who purchase the video libraries are provided with their company branded videos on a quarterly basis. Through collaboration with industry professionals, the content of each video has gone through a gamut of editing to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Contact Green Sky Media today about your video needs.

Chris Thornberry of Green Sky Media is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector.

Episodes

Episode 43 Bold

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Preston Sandlin
Preston Sandlin

In this podcast Preston Sandlin reviews “Bold” by Peter Diamondes. Preston recently read this book and thought it would be a great book for home inspectors.

 

From the coauthors of the New York Times bestseller Abundance comes their much anticipated follow-up: Bold—a radical, how-to guide for using exponential technologies, moonshot thinking, and crowd-powered tools to create extraordinary wealth while also positively impacting the lives of billions.

Bold unfolds in three parts. Part One focuses on the exponential technologies that are disrupting today’s Fortune 500 companies and enabling upstart entrepreneurs to go from “I’ve got an idea” to “I run a billion-dollar company” far faster than ever before. The authors provide exceptional insight into the power of 3D printing, artificial intelligence, robotics, networks and sensors, and synthetic biology. Part Two of the book focuses on the Psychology of Bold, drawing on insights from billionaire entrepreneurs Larry Page, Elon Musk, Richard Branson, and Jeff Bezos. In addition, Diamandis reveals his entrepreneurial secrets garnered from building fifteen companies, including such audacious ventures as Singularity University, XPRIZE, Planetary Resources, and Human Longevity, Inc. Finally,Bold closes with a look at the best practices that allow anyone to leverage today’s hyper-connected crowd like never before. Here, the authors teach how to design and use incentive competitions, launch million-dollar crowdfunding campaigns to tap into ten’s of billions of dollars of capital, and finally how to build communities—armies of exponentially enabled individuals willing and able to help today’s entrepreneurs make their boldest dreams come true.

Bold is both a manifesto and a manual. It is today’s exponential entrepreneur’s go-to resource on the use of emerging technologies, thinking at scale, and the awesome power of crowd-powered tools.

Preston Sandlin is the owner of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector

Episodes

Episode 40 Joe Mishak

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Joe Mishak
Joe Mishak

Home Inspector\Pest Control Tech

Aardvark Home Inspectors Inc. \ Aardvark Pest Control Inc.

 – Present (15 years 6 months)

Purchasing a home is an exciting and often busy time. Let the professionals at Aardvark Home Inspectors take the stress out of this experience by performing an objective evaluation of the home. All Aardvark inspectors are professionally trained, licensed, insured, and participate in continuing education classes

Many individuals do not know how to evaluate the condition of a home, and not one homeowner likes unforeseen expensive repairs. Aardvark’s home inspectors are trained to examine and evaluate all the major components of the home. Our professional home inspectors will likely find conditions that the seller or purchaser may not have noticed.

Joe Mishak is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector.

Episodes

Episode 39 Michael Wicklund

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Michael Wicklund
Michael Wicklund

Michael Wicklund is the owner and operator of STERLING Home Inspection Services. Michael began his career in the construction field. He is a third generation carpenter following in his father and grandfather’s footsteps. As a self-employed remolding contractor his focus was on kitchen and bath remodels. With experience in these areas he was continually called upon to bid jobs related to real estate transactions. This work is commonly referred to as real estate work orders, i.e. any item generated from a home inspection or pest inspection.

After seventeen years of remodeling and repairs from other inspector’s reports, and feeling the need for a career change the natural path was for him to become a home inspector himself. With his past construction experience he decided to attend home inspection school, he chose Inspection Training Associates ITA because of their high quality of training in the inspection industry. There he received certification allowing him to become a well-rounded home inspector. In addition, he acquired the necessary licensing from the Washington State Department of Agriculture, which allows him to perform structural pest inspections (WDO inspections). Education is a high priority to Michael; he frequently attends continuing education classes, so he can stay up to date on the most current building practices.

Michael finds great satisfaction as a full time home inspector educating perspective homebuyers.

ITAHome Inspection Training

Inspection Training Associates ITA

Home Inspection Certification

Michael Wicklund was certified as a Master Inspector by the American Institute of Inspectors – A.I.I.™

Home inspectors are NOT created equal! States require little or no educational requirements for home inspection companies. You should choose your inspector carefully.

Michael Wicklund was formally trained and certified by Inspection Training Associates (ITA), a leader in the home inspection training field. Meth SamplerHe is also licensed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture to perform structural home inspections.

Michael Wicklund was trained by Michael Leavitt & Co to safely collect surface wipe samples for the presence of methamphetamine residue in both residential and commercial structures.

Michael Wicklund is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector.
Episodes

Episode 37 Jennifer McMurdy

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Jennifer McMurdy
Jennifer McMurdy

Owner

Capitol Home Inspections

 – Present (11 years 4 months)Richmond, Virginia Area

Capitol Home Inspections is locally owned & family operated, serving clients since 2004. We are a full service home inspection company and will guide you through every aspect of your inspection, from scheduling your inspection to answering questions about your report after the inspection is complete.

We are your home consultants for life and will do everything we can to provide excellent customer service!

We offer:

  • A professional inspection by a State and ASHI Certified Home Inspector
  • Immediate, on-site, home inspection reports and digital photos in FULL COLOR
  • Estimated cost of repairs or replacements
  • Convenient appointments to fit your schedule, including weekends and evenings
  • FREE, follow-up consultations by phone, for as long as you own the home
  • Fully licensed, bonded and insured with general and professional liability

Professional affiliations:

  • Certified Inspector with American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
  • Virginia Certified Home Inspector #3380 000321
  • Member of the Central Virginia Chapter of ASHI
  • 2013-2014 Currently serves as Past President for Central Virginia ASHI
  • 2012-2013 Served as President for Central Virginia ASHI
  • 2011-2012 Served as Vice President for Central Virginia ASHI
  • 2010-2011 Served as Secretary for Central Virginia ASHI
  • 2008-2010 Served as Treasurer for Central Virginia ASHI
  • Sponsor of Habitat for Humanity

Do your homework when hiring a home inspector!!!

State licensing and certification is VOLUNTARY in the state of Virginia…anyone can start a home inspection business and claim to be a Home Inspector!

Be sure to ask several questions when hiring someone to inspect your home:

  1. Are you state certified and fully licensed through the state of Virginia? ALL STATE CERTIFIED INSPECTORS CAN BE FOUND ON DPOR website.
  2. Are you affiliated with a professional organization, such as ASHI? (Please note: There are different certification levels in professional organizations. For example, in order to be a CERTIFIED INSPECTOR for ASHI, an inspector must have completed a minimum number of inspections and passed their exam.)
  3. Can I see a copy of your home inspection report?
  4. Is inspecting homes your full-time job?
  5. Are you insured with professional and general liability?
  6. Do you carry Errors & Omissions insurance?
  7. Do you provide a computer generated inspection report with digital pictures?
  8. Do you provide online access to inspection report with ability to forward report to others?
  9. Will you provide us with an estimated cost of repairs or replacements?

These are a few sample questions to ask when hiring a home inspector. The more informed you are, the better choice you can make when hiring an inspector to meet your needs.

Jennifer McMurdy of Capitol Home Inspections is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector

Episodes

Episode 36 About Your House Show

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

10685583_10152796519364340_1242555234724987010_n

  • Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Short Description
    Tune In Saturday Mornings from 8-11am on 610 WFNZ.

    Host/Certified Remodeler – Ray Terry

    Resident DJ/Producer – J.T.

  • Phone
    7047124644
  • Website
    http://aboutyourhouseradio.com

    Ray Terry” CR,Certified Remodeler

    Personal

    Born January 27, 1952
    Presbyterian HospitalCharlotte NC
    Married – 3 Kids and 1 Grandchild

    Education
            Barringer Elementary School
    Sedgefield Jr. High
    Garinger High SchoolGraduated 1970

    Army National Guard 1970-1981 Advanced to Staff Sergeant

    Work Experience
             1971 – 1973 Started as Multi-Family Construction Site Co-coordinator .
    Advanced to Job Superintendent.

             1973 – CurrentActive in Design Build Remodeling of Residential
    and Small     Commercial Jobs in the Charlotte Metro Area.

             1996 – CurrentResearch and develop the Almetal Dryer Vent.
                         Installed over 3,000 systems.

                          President of the Almetal Dryer Vent Corp.

                          Proficient at Hands on skills in all areas of construction.

    Professional Community Involvement

              1990-2008 National Association of the Remodeling Industry of
    Greater Charlotte.

                           Charter Chapter President

                           Executive Director

                           Certified Remodeler

                           1995 National President’s Award

                           1998 Squires AwardRecruiting 50 Members.

                           Board Member at Various times

                           Fund Raising Committee

                           Past Presidents Committee

                           Head Special Events Committee

             1994 -1998 House Captain “Christmas in April”

    1998 – Current Central Piedmont Community College Institute
    of Construction     Technology Advisory Board.

              2005 – Current Instructor for “If I Had A Hammer” Program
    in Charlotte     Mecklenburg Middle Schools.

              2005 – Current Member of CIEC”Construction Industry Education
    Coalition”

              2006- Current Instructor for Habitat Humanity’s HIP Program.
    (Homeowners in     Progress)

    2010- Current Developed and Head “Carolina’s Home Improvement

    Pros”  CHIPS

    Ray Terry is intervieing Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector

Episodes

Episode 33 Arvil Price

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Arvil Price
Arvil Price

Owner

Americas Choice Home Inspections

 – Present (6 years 4 months)

Area Manager

Land America Property Inspections

 –  (2 years 1 month)

Owner

PCH Home Inspections

 –  (3 years 7 months)

Americas Choice Inspections is an inspection company based in the Carolinas, which provides a comprehensive selection of residential and commercial services for buyers and sellers.  We take pride in our work, and with us, you benefit from our experience.  We have performed thousands of inspections since 1999.  All of our inspectors are licensed professionals with backgrounds in many relevant areas including home building, engineering, radon mitigation and pest control.

Our company is diversified.  We have extensive experience training both continuing education for real estate agents and on-site home inspectors.  Our company has been featured on local and national television programs including HGTV.

Please watch our videos to get more detailed information about topics that are important before buying or selling your home.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make your real estate sale and purchase a better experience.

Arvil Price is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Home Inspector

Episodes

Episode 32 Paul Bukeavich

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Paul Bukeavich
Paul Bukeavich

Healthy Home Inspections was established in the fall of 2005 and is owned and operated by Paul Bukeavich. Healthy Home Inspections is an independent inspection company committed to excellence in the home inspection field. Serving northeastern PA: in Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wayne, Bradford, Sullivan, Columbia, Pike, Monroe, Carbon, and Wyoming counties. Committed to be your life long home building consultant.

Memberships/Certifications/licenses

nahi.112132035_std
  • Member of the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI)
  • Certified for Environmental Neighborhood Reports
  • Certified pest/wood destroying insects inspector- PA Dept of Agriculture
  • Certified PSMA/NOF septic system inspector
  • Certified as a Radon measurement specialist
  • Certified Pennsylvania Department EPA Radon
  • Healthy Home Inspections is in full compliance with PA-Act 114 (PA Home Inspector Law) fulfilling all requirements of experience, education, and insurance.
  • Healthy Home Inspections has been serving Northeast Pennsylvania since 2005. Specializing in Residential and Investment Property inspections, Pre-listing inspections, and Home Maintenance

Paul Bukeavich is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector

 

Episodes

Episode 31 Troy Bloxom

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Troy Bloxom
Troy Bloxom

Home Inspections Plus

Alaska State Home Inspectors License #18.

Troy Bloxom

The founder of our company, Troy Bloxom, has an extensive construction background. With over 35 years of experience in the residential and commercial construction arenas. He has knowledge of conventional framing, pre-cast concrete, log homes, SIPS (structural insulated foam panels) and steel construction. He currently performs inspections on homes and commercial buildings, for buyers, sellers, lenders, and governmental agencies. Troy is certified to teach on removal of lead base paint and also holds several certifications, including Residential Endorsement # 1254 in the State of Alaska.

Troy maintains affiliations with the following:

Creta Bloxom

Creta Bloxom partners with Troy to bring the highest standards of service and quality to the customers of Home Inspections Plus + LLC. Creta’s background includes over 35 years in the local real estate industry; working in escrow, mortgage, construction lending and as a Realtor®.

Creta is affiliated with the following:

Troy Bloxom is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector.