Passion for Legacy through Safety

Meet the Smith family, ensuring multi-generational legacy through safety.

Family.

Faith.

Freedom.

Introducing:

Our Solid Foundation

Learn about Santwon Smith's journey from conducting inspections solo to leading a team of professionals in loss control inspections, driven by his passion for securing generational freedom through promoting safety.

Santwon Smith

Founder and Chief Inspector

Aryelle J.B. Smith, Esq.

Strategic Advisor

Within seconds of meeting Santwon, you hear his heart for his faith, family, and protecting his clients' finances above all else. His contractor team, clients, and vendors praise his ability to connect in conversation, lead with conviction, and simplify complex matters into actionable steps.

Under Santwon's vision and leadership, Lay the Foundation bridges the gap by bringing together field inspectors in a collaborative environment, freeing them from administrative burdens, and providing mentorship to build their careers. This way, inspectors can focus on what they do best—delivering accurate, reliable field inspections while contributing to the safety and security of their clients' investments.

Santwon’s attention to detail in everyday life made him the perfect candidate to start a thriving field inspection business. He catches what others miss. He is big on safety and helps his clients see the world of risk through the lens of a child—the ones who need the most protection.

Lay the Foundation's Founder is a musical prodigy who also has an immense passion for people, mentorship, and helping others hone their skills to create successful books of business that allow them to experience financial freedom for generations to come. Highly approachable and relatable, Santwon's direct message to you is clear: "Please, don't wait until it's too late!" Reach out to our team today to help protect your future tomorrow.

Aryelle Smith is the proud wife of Santwon Smith and a key contributor to the success of Lay the Foundation. Leveraging her strategic insight and keen analytical skills as a licensed attorney, Aryelle proactively identifies ways to better support Lay the Foundation's clients, schedulers, and inspector teams.

Aryelle’s role extends beyond strategic advice; she brings a wealth of experience as a licensed real estate broker and the CEO of Vida Home Solutions. She is always ready to ask, "How can I help?" and uses her diverse expertise to position Lay the Foundation as a standout business in the loss control space.

Her unique combination of skills—legal acumen, problem-solving abilities, and deep industry knowledge—ensures that Lay the Foundation operates with precision and foresight, delivering exceptional service to their valued clients.

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Santwon and his team are truly experts in conducting loss control inspections. Highly recommend!

Ashley B.

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Lay the Foundation exceeded my expectations with their attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Elisia W.

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★★★★★
★★★★★

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