The Waypoint Property Inspection Journey: From Corporate Downsizing to Family Business Triumph

Celebrating Small Family Businesses

In this insightful episode of 'Celebrating Small Family Businesses,' hosts John and Connie Kuder delve into the inspiring story of Waypoint Property Inspection, a home inspection company founded in 2005 by Bob Hintze.

Bob shares his journey from working in the corporate world, facing job relocation, and deciding to start his own business in Florida to avoid separating his family.

With the help of Bob’s brother-in-law Eddy, his lifelong friend Mark, and his son Austin, Waypoint Property Inspection evolved from a one-man operation to a thriving company with over 30 domestic employees and a global team.

Despite industry challenges, Waypoint managed to navigate through economic downturns and achieve significant growth by focusing on education, developing people's strengths, and implementing systematic business strategies like the EOS model.

The episode features detailed conversations with each owner, highlighting the importance of family values, transparency, and the drive to continuously improve and adapt.

This story is not only a celebration of Waypoint's success but also offers valuable insights for small family businesses on the importance of passion, adaptability, and collaborative growth.

You can reach the Waypoint team through their website at https://waypointinspection.com/, or

Google Business page: https://g.page/waypoint-property-inspection?gm

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/waypoint.property.inspection/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waypointinspection/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQSpsqSF6n2VfVy2ZEs0IOQ

Resources mentioned in this episode:

YouMap by Kristen Sherry - https://a.co/d/5EUh6Wo

Traction by Gino Wickman - https://a.co/d/9tJkpL5

Entrepreneurial Operating System - https://www.eosworldwide.com/

Vistage - https://www.vistage.com/

00:00 Welcome to Celebrating Small Family Businesses

00:27 The Origin Story of Waypoint Property Inspection

00:41 Bob's Journey: From Corporate to Entrepreneurship

05:50 Eddy's Path to Joining Waypoint

08:25 Mark's Expansion: Waypoint East

11:36 Austin's Perspective: Second Generation in the Family Business

14:05 The Power of Family Dynamics in Business

22:31 Leveraging Corporate Experience for Business Success

27:01 The Journey from Retail to Home Inspection

27:32 Learning Business Through Corporate Experience

27:40 The Importance of Associations and Learning from Others

32:05 The Evolution of a Home Inspection Business

39:34 Embracing Leadership and Growth

45:36 The Power of Transparency and Collaboration

50:41 Reflecting on Personal and Business Growth