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In this episode of The Open Exchange, Paul Martinez sits down with Kevin Power, a veteran home inspector and founder of Sunrise Home Inspections, to unpack the overlooked truths behind real estate purchases.

With over 16 years of experience, Kevin has seen it all—from rushed decisions and waived inspections to costly oversights that haunt homeowners for years. Together, they discuss:

The emotional trap buyers fall into

Why home inspections are essential in today’s housing market

What most people get wrong about roofs, plumbing, and maintenance

How to balance confidence and caution in any big purchase

Whether you're buying your first home or advising clients as a realtor or insurance agent, this episode is a masterclass in protecting what matters most—your investment and your peace of mind.

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00:00 – Intro: Are We the Bad Guys in Real Estate?
02:00 – Kevin’s First Inspection: What Went Wrong
05:00 – Why Home Inspections Still Matter in 2025
08:00 – Buyers Skipping Steps: The Hidden Cost
11:00 – Roof Age, Insurance, and Industry Shifts
15:30 – Attention Spans & Education vs. Advising
19:00 – Avoiding Costly Mistakes as a Buyer
23:00 – Paul’s Real-Life $1,500 Plumbing Lesson
28:00 – What Makes a Good Home Inspector
32:00 – Starting Sunrise: Confidence & Risk
37:00 – Tech, AI, and What Kevin Refuses to Automate
41:00 – Would You Let Your Kid Buy This House?
45:00 – Realtor Pressure & Waiving Inspections
50:00 – Final Thoughts: Protect the Buyer, Protect the Dream



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In this episode, Paul talks with professional bowler and father of three, Matt Brockett, about the hidden trauma that shaped his youth — and the sport that saved his life.

Matt shares how childhood abuse led him to bowling as a way to escape, and how years later, fatherhood, therapy, and faith helped him find healing. From competing in PBA events to building his coaching brand, Matt's story is one of resilience, accountability, and growth.

Topics covered:

• Childhood trauma and survival
• Using bowling as therapy and motivation
• The role of fatherhood in healing
• Building R&B Bowling
• Vulnerable reflections on forgiveness and personal growth

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Kevin Mace, known as the "Mortgage Magician," sits down with Paul to reflect on 21+ years in the mortgage industry. From surviving the 2008 housing crash to uncovering an undiagnosed gluten allergy and ADHD diagnosis, Kevin opens up about the highs, lows, and life lessons that reshaped his personal and professional journey. This conversation is real, relatable, and packed with insight about resilience, people-first business, and personal reinvention.

🎧 Topics:

Subprime crash & mortgage ethics

ADHD and mental health in business

Life pivots, parenting, and purpose

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