The Home Service Expert Podcast
Tommy Mello: $200 Million Founder|Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur Columnist
The Home Service Expert podcast is the No. 1 podcast for ambitious home service entrepreneurs, whether they are in plumbing, HVAC or another niche. In this show, Tommy Mello, a $200M business founder, will talk with the best entrepreneurs and experts in the home service industry and beyond, to share insights that have made them successful: from the newest marketing tools to the best scaling strategies. Previous podcast guests include Terry Nicholson (former national trainer of NYSE-listed home services company), Craig Smith (President of HomeAdvisor, a home services marketplace valued at $2B+), Cameron Herold (former COO of three $100M+ companies), etc.
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Dec 15, 2023 • 1h 13min
Creating 99 Millionaires with America’s Plumbing Hero
John Akhoian, Founder and CEO of Rooter Hero, shares his experience in franchising and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. They discuss business growth, financial challenges, and the importance of financial stability. They also emphasize the value of mentors, learning from successful franchisees, and forming great habits. They explore the use of alcohol testing, accessibility for clients, and recommend books, tools, and advice for growth.
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Dec 8, 2023 • 60min
Secrets of the $500M Goliath of the Home Service Industry
Frank DiMarco, CEO of Service Champions Group with over 30 years of operational experience in the home services industry, discusses growth strategies, operations, business acquisition, contrasting management styles, reflections on the HVAC industry, marketing strategies, building LTV, being picky about businesses, integrating companies, and building strong relationships within the home service industry.
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Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 3min
Saying It Right: Strategies for Effective Customer Communication
Topics include public speaking, business strategies, people skills, the power of little things, creating a memorable customer experience, unshakeable faith and positive transformations, and thinking differently in the home service industry.
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Nov 24, 2023 • 1h 21min
Q&A with Tommy - How to Engineer Brands and Businesses That Sell Themselves
Discover how to build a winning team and implement processes that boost profitability. Explore key performance indicators that enhance sales techniques and ensure financial oversight. Learn to navigate the fears of scaling a home service business while fostering strong relationships for lasting success. Dive into marketing strategies crucial for growth and the financial choices between leasing and buying. Finally, gain insights on advertising challenges and the journey of creating a legacy through effective team-building.
Nov 17, 2023 • 1h 1min
How to Increase Your Profits and Transform Your Business By Buying Back Your Time
Dan Martell, serial entrepreneur and coach, discusses topics such as overcoming addiction, the power of valuing your time, and empowering team members in this episode. He shares personal stories about his past struggles and how ADHD can be a superpower for entrepreneurs. The importance of focus and faith in personal transformation is also emphasized.
Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 12min
Maximizing ROI: How to Make Strategic Business Investments that Pay Off
Keegan Hodges, co-CEO of Best Home Services and distinguished award recipient, shares his insights on strategic business investments. The conversation emphasizes leveraging existing customer bases before expanding. Keegan discusses the importance of mentorship and time management in navigating early entrepreneurial challenges. He explores the impact of economic shifts and rising interest rates on business valuations. Lastly, he underscores the vital connection between health and success, advocating for wellness as a foundation for personal and professional growth.
Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 15min
Webinars: The Secret Weapon To Making Your Business Stand Out
Omar Zenhom is the co-founder and CEO of WebinarNinja, as well as the host of the popular podcast The $100 MBA Show, which consistently ranks among the best business podcasts in over 30 countries, with over 190 million downloads. From brick-and-mortar to e-commerce to SaaS, Omar learned the art of entrepreneurship from real-world successes and failures, ultimately dropping out of Wharton’s MBA program to build and manage his own companies. In this episode, we talked about webinars, podcasting, communication, personal growth...
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Oct 27, 2023 • 1h 19min
Q&A with Tommy - Fine-Tuning Your Business Operations with a Robust Financial Roadmap
Tommy Mello, author and entrepreneur, shares insights on performance pay models, franchising strategies, lead generation, marketing, hiring technicians, and more. Topics include the importance of financial literacy, meeting great people, offering unique value, building a marketing budget, prioritizing tasks, role of trainers, and embracing feedback for effective leadership.
Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 10min
Talent Acquisition Tactics to Recruit High-Performing Employees
Jeremie Brecheisen is the Managing Director of Gallup's CHRO Roundtable, where he advises executives and senior leaders on their culture and performance. He is an experienced public speaker, having presented at many public conferences in the fields of HR, Technology, and FinTech, among others. Overall, he has served as a keynote speaker at international conventions with audiences of over 30,000 and live-streaming audiences of more than 10,000 people. In this episode, we talked about human resources, talent acquisition, leadership…
Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 3min
How To Differentiate Your Home Service Company In A Saturated Market
Wade Langston Swikle, founder and CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, talks about the moving industry, upselling practices, franchising, and market seasonality. They also discuss the importance of continuous learning, creating raving fans, maintaining professionalism and hygiene for movers, treating employees and customers well, strategic partnerships, aligning with influencers, marketing strategies, and the importance of dedication and perseverance.
