JT Edgren: Central Florida’s Inspection Rockstar

Featured in this episode of The Orlando Podcast is JT Edgren, President and Owner of Central Florida Building Inspectors. JT Edgren is a state-licensed home inspector. Since 1999, he’s been performing residential home and commercial building inspections. Today, JT is also a certified home inspector, certified & state-licensed for mold inspections and assessments, a state-licensed radon technician, a state-licensed WDO inspector and a certified pest control operator. JT also owns another business called Elite Mold Services. (visit website here)JT Edgren suggests the following books for aspiring entrepreneurs: The Gap and The Gain:The High Achievers’ Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniThe Six Types of Working Genius by Patrick M. Lencioni00:22 Why JT does home inspections01:15 How he started in the industry04:00 JT growing up in an entrepreneurial home04:57 Challenges JT’s faced in his business06:48 His first hire 07:12 Finding people & putting them in the right seat11:24 JT’s most pivotal hire13:30 JT’s employee compensations & salary16:15 JT’s perspective on balance 19:42 First problems and how he solved them22:17 Hiring process and building a successful leadership team 24:54 JT’s media consumption for self dev.28:41 JT’s book recommendations for aspiring entrepreneurs30:51 Learn more about JT & Central Florida Building Inspect31:36 Advice for aspiring entrepreneursHow to reach JT Edgren: Website: https://cfbinspect.com/our-home-inspectors/Email: [email protected]