Thinking about leaving the building game? Discover why builders, carpenters, and surveyors are making the switch to Jim’s Building Inspections. In this episode, we sit down with Phil Smallman, a franchisee and regional franchisor with 13 years in the system, who breaks down how the business works, what it takes to succeed, and how some franchisees are earning over $300K a year, with far less stress.

We cover income guarantees, training, tech, client relationships, and why the brand’s reputation gives you a massive edge.

0:00 – Why builders are switching careers into inspections

1:10 – Meet Phil: 13 years in the Jim’s system

2:00 – How training and mentoring sets franchisees up for success

3:22 – What’s a franchiseor and how do territories work?

5:00 – The $2,000/week pay-for-work guarantee explained

7:12 – Real examples of inspections that generate repeat income

11:03 – How much can you really earn?

17:00 – Flat fee model vs. lead costs: how it affects profit

24:32 – Mental health and lifestyle benefits vs. building industry stress

36:05 – How you can exit or sell your business when the time’s right

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