What makes Forest Ivey with The Smart Inspector a good neighbor?

Ever wonder who your home inspector truly answers to? We sit down with Forest Ivey of The Smart Inspector PLLC to unpack what a buyer-first inspection really looks like, why independence from the transaction matters, and how clear, detailed reporting can save you thousands before you sign. Forest shares his unconventional path from linguistics graduate and sales trainer to real estate investor and inspection entrepreneur—and how he combined the best practices he observed across the industry into one cohesive, client-centered service.

We break down the nuts and bolts of a modern residential inspection: scheduling during the option period, prioritizing safety and material defects, and using clear evidence—photos, thermal imaging, and short videos—to document issues like faulty water heaters, miswired panels, roof damage, and hidden moisture. You’ll hear how negotiation works best when grounded in facts, not fear—knowing when to request repairs, credits, or price adjustments with confidence.

Forest also lifts the curtain on how he builds referrals the right way—teaching CE-style classes inside brokerages, answering the questions new agents hesitate to ask, and positioning himself as an educational resource rather than a transaction hurdle. We explore how technology transforms dense inspection reports into accessible, shareable web experiences that help contractors quote repairs and help buyers plan ahead.

On the personal side, Forest reflects on the satisfaction of challenging inspections that end with grateful clients—and how that same service mindset carries home to family life, raising twins, and even running a father-son disc golf channel. If you’re buying a home—or advising someone who is—this episode is a practical playbook for protecting both your budget and your peace of mind.

To learn more about The Smart Inspector PLLC go to: www.thesmartinspecetor.com

The Smart Inspector PLLC

📞 817-842-0330

What makes Charles Heasley with Blue Lion Leadership a good neighbor?

Promotions often catapult great performers into leadership without a playbook. We sit down with Charles Heasley, founder of Blue Lion Leadership and former police sergeant, to unpack how “managers by accident” can become leaders by design through empathy, structure, and consistent practice. Charles shares the blunt feedback that shifted his career trajectory, how mental health training reshaped the way he sees people, and why de-escalation skills learned in law enforcement translate directly into everyday team leadership.

We explore the myth that a single seminar can fix leadership gaps and instead walk through a five-month development framework built for real behavior change. Charles explains why he focuses on high-stakes industries like construction—where internal promotions are common and the cost of weak leadership shows up in safety incidents, rework, blown budgets, and low morale. You’ll hear practical strategies for coaching instead of commanding, setting expectations that stick, and building feedback loops that improve performance without burning people out.

At the heart of the conversation is a powerful reminder: leadership is a different job than the one that earned the promotion. Charles discusses balancing confidence with humility, using empathy to uncover root causes, and creating a culture where people feel safe to speak up. He also shares how faith anchors his decisions and why daily habits matter when the pressure is high. Whether you’re a newly promoted supervisor, a seasoned manager, or a business owner scaling a team, you’ll walk away with a clearer blueprint for leading with trust and clarity.

If this conversation resonated, follow and share the show, leave a quick review, and pass this episode along to a new leader who could use practical tools and encouragement.

To learn more about Blue Lion Leadership go to: https://www.bluelionleadership.com/

Blue Lion Leadership

214-923-0204

What makes Bob Kehr with Kehr Technologies a good neighbor?

Think your business is too small to be a target? Bob Kehr of Kehr Technologies sets the record straight and lays out a practical path to strong cybersecurity without slowing down your team. From real firewalls to cloud behavioral analytics, Bob explains the tools and habits that protect productivity, catch account takeovers early, and turn chaotic IT into a stable, local partnership you can actually reach by phone.

We dig into how modern attacks leverage automation and AI to scan for weaknesses across any connected organization—and why that makes professional services, clinics, law firms, construction companies, insurance agencies, and nonprofits especially exposed. Bob shares the minimum security stack he recommends for 10–200 employee teams: edge protection, patching tied to asset inventory, endpoint detection with rollback, email security that reduces human error, and backups that are regularly tested for fast restore. He also details how a strong incident response plan—revoking tokens, isolating devices, and rolling back changes within minutes—can stop a bad day from becoming a breach headline.

Beyond the technology, we talk about service. Kehr Technologies has been Plano-based since 2003, and that local presence changes everything. Real people answer the phone, know your environment, and solve problems quickly. Bob’s education-first outreach—including monthly recordings on practical, business-focused topics—helps leaders fund the right priorities and ask sharper questions about identity, access, and recovery. He also shares his commitment to the community as a newly elected member of the Plano City Council, bridging civic service with technology stewardship.

To learn more about Kehr Technologies go to: https://kehrtech.com/

Kehr Technologies

214-444-3583