TLDR; I'm in the infancy of starting a business, figured it couldnt hurt to seek out assistance from the Aggie Network. And just for fun, because I don't want anyone to regret clicking on this thread. Check out the serious parenting by my dad (Fighting Texas Aggie Class of 1980) raising my sister (Fighting Texas Aggie Class of 2010) and myself (Fighting Texas Aggie Class of 2011)



Give Send Go Page

Integrity Professional Home Inspection PLLC (My page needs serious work I know so PLEASE tear it apart. I know some areas where obvious changes need to be made, but I imagine the keen eye of the texags community wont have a problem pointing out anywhere and everywhere else I can improve so please, cmon with it, I've got thick enough skin)

So I was very reluctant to not only start the givesendgo page and even more reluctant to post it here, but I figure what good is the wonderful Aggie Network if you don't reach out and use it. Hopefully the texags faithful will take it easy on me. You can read more details of course on the linked page.

To be honest, I'm not really expecting much to come from this, but I figured if anything I can hopefully get some good ags praying for me and sending good vibes my way, and if someone finds it in their heart to donate $1 or $2 to help me lay the foundation toward building my dream I'll be extremely grateful.

Please try to keep any criticism the constructive kind (I'm positive I need some, and I understand the hardest criticisms to hear are most often the most important). So eat me up, spit me out, it will only make me more able.

And for some reason I just have this feeling one of you guys is gonna tear me up, tell me to get a job and save to fund this endeavor, so to you (yeah I see you) let me say that those steps have already been taken. Unfortunately $16/hr to support a family and fund launching this business (although it is a pretty low overhead deal) just makes it tough. Where I lack financially, I plan to overcome with sheer will, determination, and persistence. I refuse to fail, and I have no plans on giving up, it just may take longer to get there. But that's ok. Anything worth building is worth being patient and putting in the work for. Thanks. God Bless you all. And GIG 'EM AGS!

Not trying to be overly critical because I make mistakes like this all the time, but fix the spelling of the irrigation header at the bottom of the Services page (im viewing from mobile if that makes a difference)

Best wishes in your endeavor!

TXAGFAN said:

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Couple thoughts…
1) Example Report - This seems fairly common in this industry and would be good to have.
2) I see on website you list your approach. I don't know cost, but infrared/thermal cam is something I think can differentiate you.
3) Do what you want, but getting into your personal beliefs/politics can have positive and negative consequences. YMMV.
4) I see you have social media links. Tiktok seems to be a pretty good venue for filming inspection issues and helping people better see importance of an inspection in quick digestible videos. Some of the inspectors on there have 6 figure followings.

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Killer feedback. Thanks so much. Most of this are things I have on my whiteboard to fix. But you gave me a few things to add and thanks for the advice about Tik tok. I must say I have avoided that app with it's ties to china but I need to be more open minded. If it helps me grow it's a necessary evil.

And yes I would love to offer thermal imaging, but of course those cameras aren't cheap. However I have already taken steps to earn certifications in thermal imaging as well as drone certs for roof inspections and things so as my finances allow those are up toward the top of my list of services I plan to provide in the near future.

Sample report is something I keep telling myself over and over to get up there but it never seems to make it to my white board so that's going to the top of my to do list rn.

As far as personal beliefs, can you please point me to where you feel I may have offered more information than probably is advisable, so I can key in on that type of language and avoid repeating it in the future? I'll admit I have been guilty of exactly what you're talking about in the past, and I tried pretty hard to avoid it here, but I also felt like I needed to put myself out there because I want this business to represent who I am but I also understand it's a fine line I'm flirting with.

Thank you again for taking the time to help me out. I honestly can't tell you how much I appreciate it. I've worked very hard to get this far into the process but I understand I'm lacking in quite a few areas. Areas where I'll be looking to hire people ASAP to help me out but in the meantime I'm a one man wrecking crew so I'll take as much help as I can get

Whoever made the $50 donation, thank you so much. I know you all work hard for your money so that sign of generosity not only will help me get some legitimate brochures printed, but the encouragement it provides is invaluable. So thank you.

NM, already addressed.

Can't find the thread asking to donate to your lost ring. Where is it?