

Waste No Day: A Home Services Motivational Podcast
Brian Burton & Nate Minnich
A podcast devoted to challenging, encouraging, advising, and highlighting the men and women of the home services industry. Whether you are a plumber, electrician, or HVAC technician, you all share the common tension of being both the hero and the villain in the eyes of the customer. Hosts Brian and Nate discuss and interview guests to show how to not only be the hero, but to be rewarded with more than a cape. [CLAIM:9U0WG0ZR]
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Jan 12, 2026 • 1h 7min
Tommy Mello - Systems Beat Hustle Every Time
Join Tommy Mello, CEO of A1 Garage Door Service and best-selling author, as he shares insights from building a $200M business. He discusses his fitness journey and the importance of accountability, both personally and professionally. Tommy dives into systematizing various life domains, from health to finance, and emphasizes the value of mentorship and quality coaching. He reveals how focusing on EBITDA over mere revenue transformed his approach, leading to smarter hires and efficiencies that drive growth.

Jan 5, 2026 • 1h 1min
When You Lose Control, You Lose the Sale
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In this episode, we talked about control, authority, questions, confidence, tenacity...

Dec 29, 2025 • 1h 6min
Effort Won’t Save You in 2026
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In this episode, we talked about personal growth, skill development, communication, sales, adaptability...

Dec 22, 2025 • 58min
Competition Is for Losers
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In this episode, we talked about differentiation, pricing, service experience, value communication...

Dec 15, 2025 • 1h 2min
The Hidden Dysfunctions Holding Your Team Back
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In this episode, we talked about vulnerable trust, healthy conflict, commitment, accountability...

Dec 8, 2025 • 1h 2min
Luke Martin - Building a Sales Culture Techs Actually Love
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Luke Martin is a garage door professional who built his business from scratch - starting with a truck loan, a credit card for inventory, and zero mechanical background. Known for being an “eternal learner,” he taught himself websites, marketing, accounting, hiring, and operations as he grew the business, eventually selling it and joining A1. Today, as the Chief Operating Officer of A1 Garage Doors, he focuses on technician success, leadership, and building a culture of growth and continuous improvement.
In this episode, we talked about growth mindset, sales training, technician culture, scaling, AI innovation...

Dec 1, 2025 • 41min
How To Be Expensive in a Cheap World
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In this episode, we talked about value communication, discounting, pricing strategy, technician confidence, market positioning...

Nov 24, 2025 • 54min
Death by Desperation
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In this episode, we talked about confidence, identity theory, abundance, client trust...

Nov 17, 2025 • 49min
The Cure for Being Mediocre
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In this episode, we talked about discipline, mindset, accountability, growth...

Nov 10, 2025 • 50min
Addicted to Applause
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In this episode, we talked about participation trophies, discipline, growth, persistence...


