
Waste No Day: A Home Services Motivational Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 39min
From Electrician to owner of a 16 million dollar home services team - with Tony Zack.
Tony Zack is a master electrician who went from running calls to owning a 16 million dollar business!

Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 18min
Five Million Dollars a year in sales from the east coast with Kevin Polito!
From apprentice to service tech to comfort adviser selling $5 million dollars this year.

Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 36min
Running a call like a Hostage Negotiator! - With Sandy Hein of the Black Swan Group!
Sandy is a 23 year law Enforcement veteran with 10 years as a hostage negotiator. She is now a coach for Chriss Voss's Black Swan Group.

Sep 4, 2023 • 1h 36min
How and why to sell club memberships with Mike Vavreck
Mike Vavreck is the VP of operations for a 40 million dollar HVAC\Plumbing\Electrical team in Lancaster, Pa. Today he's in your passenger seat to talk about how he had five CSRs sell over 100 plans the previous month, including one who sold 230!

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Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 5min
Growth through discomfort with Dustin Seaton!
Dustin Seaton, former tech professional turned director of ops for a 30 million dollar team, discusses growth through discomfort, starting conversations, anxiety and finding common ground, embracing hard work and facing challenges, transitioning from the oil field, and choosing difficult challenges for growth.

Aug 21, 2023 • 1h 9min
The 3 keys to getting more out of every call with the vice president of a 30 million dollar plumbing team, Mario Martinez!
Mario talks about how he uses discipline, training and consistency to oversee a 300 million dollar plumbing team.

Aug 14, 2023 • 1h 28min
The Sales Boss! with Jonathan Whistman.
Jonathan talks about how to measure your own success as a salesperson or your teams success as a leader, as well as how to motivate yourself or your team to get better with KPIs that actually matter to salespeople themselves!

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Aug 7, 2023 • 1h 6min
From $4M to $32M in just four years!! with Dustin Hufsey!
Dustin Hufsey, a business owner who achieved remarkable growth in just four years using servant leadership, shares his journey from reluctance to leading his company to over $30 million in revenue. Topics include developing leaders within a home services trade company, servant leadership and the hiring process, having difficult conversations, creating a positive impact on employees, customers, and the community, connecting technicians through social media, and admiration for Dustin Hufsey's leadership and personal development efforts.

Jul 31, 2023 • 1h 29min
Brian Burton In Your Passenger Seat
Welcome to Waste No Day Podcast! In this episode of Brian Burton, he opens about his journey from addiction to redemption, and how he became a successful leader in his field. But just as his story reaches its climax, a shocking twist leaves Brian facing a difficult situation that threatens to unravel all the progress he's made. Don't miss this gripping tale of personal growth and overcoming obstacles, coming soon to your podcast feed.
Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:
A personal voyage of growth in the trades industry, empowering your own professional endeavors.
The profound impact of mentorship and individual development as game-changers in your personal and career trajectories.
An inspiring story of combating addiction, fueling hope and determination.
Understand the nuts and bolts of nurturing successful teams in your workplace, leading to enhanced productivity.
The magic of gratitude and giving, embracing this philosophy in your life journey.
And so much more!
About Brian Burton:
Born and raised in Detroit, MI, Brian entered the home services industry through family connections, gaining valuable mechanical and service industry experience. Relocating to Las Vegas, he focused on improving his communication skills while advancing his plumbing career. Transitioning into commissioned sales, he mastered customer satisfaction. Now, as operations manager at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Lancaster, PA, Brian uses his expertise to train the next generation, encouraging them to aim higher for a fulfilling career.
Connect with Brian Burton on…
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-burton-b1276415a/
Connect with Waste No Day!
Website: https://www.wastenoday.com
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Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waste-no-day-a-plumbing-hvac-and/id1543265737
Tiktok: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmdBUSQcb_UtbqcYYaI6tcg
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rlvUXGWcRVpsTiVl6BR2m?si=oqkEIIf5Qdyh4CcAuSXATQ

Jul 24, 2023 • 47min
Tommy Mello Returns to Elevate! Your Career - Part 2
Welcome to Waste No Day Podcast! In this episode, Tommy Mello shares his expert insights on the power of mindset and self-reflection, and how they can lead to profound personal development and achievement. Based in sunny Phoenix, Tommy Mello is best known for his $500,000 loan, which was denied in 2016. But he didn't let that stop him from becoming highly successful in the business world. Instead, he went out and redefined what it is to be a business leader. Through his experience, Tommy has mastered the art of hiring for his weaknesses, diversifying his knowledge bank by learning from others in different industries and building a focused destination for thriving outcomes in business.
Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:
Learn how crucial a resilient mindset and self-reflection are for triggering personal expansion.
Recognize the influence of gratitude on relationships, and how it can be a major catalyst for success.
Identify tactics to increase productivity and net profit by enhancing your time management and delegation skills.
Comprehend the role of financial restraint and the principle of living within your budget in maintaining financial health.
Imbibe the pith of ongoing learning and the need for adaptability in driving business prosperity and innovation.
And so much more!
About Tommy Mello:
Tommy Mello is the owner and operator of A1 Garage Door Service, the host of the Home Service Expert podcast, and owner, partner, or investor in 14 other businesses ranging from Christmas lights to real estate to mobile apps. Today, A1Garage is a $100m dollar business across the US and is expanding into Canada.
Connect with Tommy Mello on…
Website: https://a1garage.com/
Podcast: https://homeserviceexpert.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialtommymello/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommymello/
Tommy’s Book: https://angels.homeservicemillionaire.com/order-537068861647523872885
Connect with Waste No Day!
Website: https://www.wastenoday.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064230695791
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waste-no-day-a-plumbing-hvac-and/id1543265737
Tiktok: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmdBUSQcb_UtbqcYYaI6tcg
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rlvUXGWcRVpsTiVl6BR2m?si=oqkEIIf5Qdyh4CcAuSXATQ