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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Jul 28, 2023 • 1h 9min
KPI Growth Strategies to Scale Your Business from the Ground Up
Tom Peregrino, President of Service Nation, with over 25 years of experience in the home service industry, discusses KPIs, recruitment strategies, contractors, and the importance of managing numbers and taking action in scaling your business. He also talks about his journey from sales to company ownership, leadership style and growth strategies, understanding personality traits and using assessment tools, reaching out and connecting with others, and a discussion on the story of Abraham and Sarah.
Jul 21, 2023 • 57min
Know Your Numbers: The Role of Financial Clarity in Growing Your Business
Ian McCarthy is the CEO of the Blue Claw Group and president of the National Basketball League of Canada. Having a diverse professional background that includes accounting, landscaping, and basketball, he has an impressive knack for understanding the financial intricacies of running successful businesses. Known for his unique insights into company metrics and the art of navigating financial nuances, he has grown his landscaping business into a multi-million dollar company. In this episode, we talked about the importance of understanding your business numbers, leveraging technology, building better connections in the industry…
Jul 14, 2023 • 60min
The 8 Profit Activators You Can Trigger in Your Business Right Now
Dean Jackson, co-founder of 90-Minute Books and owner of NewInformation since 2003, shares marketing strategies, building customer relationships, multiplying profits through identifying opportunities, and implementing systems for business success.
Jul 7, 2023 • 1h 2min
Scaling Your Business with Robust Marketing and Strong Systems
Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $200 million-plus home service business with over 700 employees in 19 states. Through HomeServiceMillionaire.com and the Home Service Expert podcast, Tommy shares his experience and insights to help fellow entrepreneurs scale their businesses. In this special episode of the Home Service Expert podcast, Tommy answers your biggest questions about service agreements, business growth, marketing tools…
Jun 30, 2023 • 55min
How Automation Can 10x Business Efficiency And Slash Costs
Uzair Ahmed is a Solutions Consultant at Cottonwood Automation, a home-service business process automation and outsourcing firm mainly for plumbing and HVAC systems. After graduating with a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta, he started his career in a hybrid sales and technical role at Baker Hughes. Now, he works with business clients to reduce their costs by up to 60% through automating workflows and building an offshore team. In this episode, we talked about automation, employee appreciation, hiring and training strategies…
Jun 23, 2023 • 1h 21min
The Secrets Behind America’s Most Successful Roofing Franchise
Kevin Newton is the founder and CEO of Honest Abe Roofing, America’s largest and most successful roofing franchise that focuses on consultations, installations, and repairs. He recognized the importance of operating like a retail business, emphasizing advertising and customer service as key pillars for success. Kevin’s leadership and innovative mindset have shaped Honest Abe Roofing into a trailblazing force in the industry. In this episode, we talked about franchise models, business systems, management strategies…
Jun 16, 2023 • 51min
The Art of Handling Tough Conversations: Resolving Tension in Business Environments
David Wood is the Founder of Focus.ceo, one of the world’s largest coaching businesses. He has trained high-performing entrepreneurs, executives, and even prison inmates around the globe, becoming #1 on Google for “life coaching”. David is the author of Get Paid For Who You Are, and is the host of the “Tough Conversations Podcast”. In this episode, we talked about business coaching, hiring strategies, tough conversations…
Jun 9, 2023 • 1h 13min
Enhancing Your Company’s Client Retention Efforts through Remarketing and Service Agreements
Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $200 million-plus home service business with over 700 employees in 19 states. Through HomeServiceMillionaire.com and the Home Service Expert podcast, Tommy shares his experience and insights to help fellow entrepreneurs scale their businesses. In this special episode of the Home Service Expert podcast, Tommy answers your biggest questions about customer retention, business strategies, task delegation…
Jun 2, 2023 • 1h 11min
Can AI Create The Systems And Processes You Need For Your Business?
Al Levi is a consultant and CEO of the 7-Power Contractor and one of the contributors of the book The Home Service Millionaire. He was rated as one of the 25 most influential contractors in the United States by Plumbing and Mechanical Magazine, where he has also been a longtime columnist. He now helps other contractors learn how to run their businesses with less stress and more success through consultations, workshops, and webinars. In this episode, we talked about business manuals, org charts, standard operating procedures…
May 26, 2023 • 1h 12min
The Nine Pillars of Building a Sustainable Home Service Business
Michael Disney is a co-owner and the COO for CEO Warrior, a business consulting, training, and mentoring firm that uses proven methods to help small businesses overcome obstacles and achieve success. He began his career as an automotive electrical specialist and later worked as a lead generator at Gold Medal Service in 2013, contributing to the company's highest record-sales month at $3.5 million as Director of Sales. In this episode, we talked about recruitment strategies, lead generation, financial freedom…
