In this episode of the Student of the Game podcast, host Brad Noll speaks with Jamie Miller, the entrepreneurial spirit behind Gold Key Home Inspections, a multistate home inspection service operating in Northern Indiana, Southern Michigan, and parts of Ohio. Jamie's journey through the industry is marked by resilience, significant moments of risk, continuous learning, and a fervent desire to provide top-notch service to homeowners and real estate professionals alike. Listen this week as Brad and Jamie discuss the value of building a supportive network, wise hiring, and why cultivating lasting relationships leads to success.
Quote
- "You are your own worst enemy. Often, you're getting in your own way of being successful.” -Jamie Miller [19:46]
- "You've got to hire the right people that see the vision, have the core values, and are willing to live up to that day after day." -Jamie Miller [26:12]
Guest Bio
Jamie Miller went to Liberty University and graduated with a degree in education. He met his wife, Donna in School and got married shortly after graduation. He taught elementary and middle school for 6 years in Lynchburg, VA before moving back to Indiana and eventually getting into the home inspection world in 2001. Jamie and Donna have 3 kids, Jordan, Alyssa, and Drew. Jamie has 13 employees on their team and covers most of Northern IN, Southern MI, and part of Ohio.
Timestamps
(04:20) Jamie’s Journey to a Full-Time Home Inspection Career
(10:37) Thought Patterns, Decisions, and Achieving Desired Results
(14:41) Overcoming Business Setbacks Through Strategic Hiring and Growth
(23:13) Eradicating Mediocre Real Estate Transactions
(28:50) Inspection Insights: Assessing and Addressing Home Issues
(38:57) Balancing Business Success and Family Values
(47:04) Maintaining Home Value Through Regular Inspections
Noll Team Real Estate
SINCE 2003, Noll Team Real Estate HAS BEEN HELPING PEOPLE IN THE FORT WAYNE AREA FIND THE FREEDOM TO LIVE THE LIFESTYLE THEY WANT.
DESPITE CHANGING MARKETS AND BUSINESS TACTICS, WE HAVE REMAINED TRUE TO THIS BETTER AND IMPROVED BUSINESS MODEL BY FOCUSING ON BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND SERVING OTHERS IN EVERYTHING WE DO.
WHATEVER STAGE OF LIFE YOU ARE IN, OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE WISDOM AND TOOLS NECESSARY WHEN BUYING OR SELLING A HOME. WE PUT YOU FIRST TO ENSURE AN ENJOYABLE AND PROFITABLE EXPERIENCE.
