About this episode
Melissa Foote, owner of Step-by-Step Tech, joins Matt and Garrett for today's very special episode to discuss the importance of having a home inventory and organizing personal belongings. Melissa was inspired to create a home inventory platform after the devastating fires in her area, and today she shares her step-by-step process for creating a home inventory using smartphones. She emphasizes the value of having proof of ownership in case of disasters or burglaries and provides helpful tips on how to organize and store the inventory for easy access. Our trio also highlights the emotional toll that disasters can take and how being prepared with a home inventory can provide peace of mind. Melissa's online class on creating a home inventory covers various modules including videos, step-by-step directions, and printable resources which real estate agents can incorporate into their services for clients and make it part of their annual real estate review. The importance of keeping track of the value of your home and the limitations of insurance policies in times of loss are also discussed. Ultimately, Melissa encourages listeners to be proactive about creating their own home inventory and even helping others with the same, providing an essential tool for protecting their belongings and financial wellbeing. Other great innovations can definitely be found by joining the community of almost 12,000 Ninjas who collaborate, ask and answer questions, network, and more in the Ninja Selling Podcast group on Facebook at Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook . Leave a voicemail at 208-MY-NINJA if you'd like to offer more direct feedback. Be sure to check out Ninja Selling Events for upcoming installations and other events, and if you'd like personalized help in achieving your goals, visit Ninja Coaching to connect with one of our fantastic coaches. Episode Highlights: Melissa's inspiration for creating Step by Step home Inventory The importance of having a home inventory for everyone and her step-by-step process for creating one using smartphones Adding detail to the inventory using pictures and uploading everything to an album Matt's own story about the importance of having proof of what was lost in a fire Details regarding the class Melissa runs Updating the home inventory twice a year, and using a calendar reminder Talking to insurance agents about the home inventory and understanding how much coverage you have The 10% discount code for podcast listeners on Melissa's online home inventory class Quotes: "Taking a couple of hours now can save you hundreds of hours of time and stress later." - "Nobody is exempt, so everybody really does need this." "If you have really expensive or valuable items and you don't have proof of what they are, then you're at the whim of what your insurance company labels what they're valued at." "This is one of those weird products you hope you never really have to follow through with." "You at least have a little bit of peace of mind on this end, knowing you're prepared." Links: www.TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Email us at TSW@TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Leave a voicemail at (208) MY-NINJA Ninja Selling www.NinjaSelling.com @ninjasellingofficial Ninja Coaching: www.NinjaCoaching.com @ninja.coaching Ninja Events www.NinjaSelling.com/Events Garrett garrett@ninjacoaching.com @ninjaredding Matt matt@ninjacoaching.com @matthewjbonelli The Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook Group Ninja Coaching Book Study Step-by-Step Tech