“I really enjoyed the diverse offerings and insights. I think the shift that we’ve seen in these past few years of teaching us to be better business owners has been very beneficial. It’s nice to hear the business side, like how to maintain clients and add new ones by never quitting the process. I also enjoy the one-on-one time with fellow franchisees. It’s nice to share about our successes and struggles. That’s always my favorite time. That and seeing the Corporate staff in less of a business situation so we can chat on a more personal level. I’m always glad to share what I know, but its equally important to listen to others. At the conference, everyone’s different ideas get pooled together and it’s an opportunity to find the ones that work for you.”

"My trip to Omaha for the conference this year was my first time back since COVID. Many inspectors and members of the Omaha team that were great resources—and even better friends—have moved on. It was great to spend time with the holdovers and plant the seeds for new friendships. We have some amazing people doing incredible things. I am always surprised at just how far the inspection business has evolved in my years.The speakers were great, and the hotel was the best I’ve attended a conference at. The team put together an A-1 show and the weather was the same as when I left Florida. I attended the conference every year during my first 18 years, so I‘m hoping this year was the start of a new streak.”

“My highlight from the 2024 conference was just getting the opportunity to be in community with everyone for a few days. Nothing beats getting to be in person with the corporate staff and other franchisee owners. I also meet someone new (to me) every year. This year I had the pleasure of getting to know Tony Marino. Another highlight was the impromptu session with Kimberly and the other wives and marketers where we could just be open and honest about the struggles that we face and how to overcome them and support the franchise owners we work with. It was nice to walk away and know that I could literally call over a dozen other people for advice on a situation. We love NPI and the conference!”

“I have been to 20+ conferences since starting in 2003. I remember in the beginning it was all about being a better inspector. Lots of round tables and talking about the trade or trades. For the past 6-10 years, it's been more about being a better business owner. This year my favorite moments were our small group spaghetti dinner with Kimberly, Tony Marino, and others after the Welcome Party on Thursday night. I also really enjoyed the Mini Golf place, although I never had the chance to swing a club. I had a long conversation with my franchise neighbor Jay Heckert and David Stamper. It's during conversations like these that I get the most out of the conference.”

“The 2024 conference was incredible! If I had to pick specific highlights, I would say that I got a lot out of Jim's energy audit presentation and the new building construction techniques. I appreciated the fact that the Omaha team understands it's a tough market and they continually presented new ways of generating income. I've attended the conference both years that I've been a part of the organization. What I love most is the camaraderie and friendships that I've made as a result of attending. Last year, I was a wallflower, but this year I really got to talk to some other franchisees and meet some people. Getting to chat in a more casual setting with the members of the Omaha staff is pretty great as well.”

“The conference is always a must-attend for me each year. The speakers and meetings throughout the weekend are just a small part of the great information that I walk away with each year. More importantly, the conversations that go on between the sessions and in the evenings is where I really get a lot of the take away from. Each franchisee discussing what has worked and what hasn’t is always a great benefit and inspiring. I would always push any franchisee in our network to take part in the conference.”