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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Oct 1, 2021 • 1h 11min
Powerful Lead Generating Strategies to Consistently Build a Steady Stream of Sales-Ready Leads
Cody Butler is the author of The Definitive Guide To Generating Consulting Clients and The 90-Day Marketing Plan. He has helped over 5000 businesses in instantly impacting revenue growth. Peter Lewis is the president of 7XDirect, a firm that specializes in lead generation and advertising whose mission is to provide the best home services marketing that money can buy. In this episode, we talked about Facebook marketing, going viral, Google vs Facebook, marketing on a budget…
Sep 24, 2021 • 46min
Q&A with Tommy - Mastering Effective Branding and Performance Improvement Strategies to Increase Your Sales
Dive into strategies that boost sales conversion and the importance of self-esteem in pricing. Uncover how effective communication can enhance your branding and client engagement. Learn about optimizing performance in the home service industry, along with crucial insights on pricing strategies and cultivating a positive workplace culture. Discover the role of passive income in wealth building and the significance of empathy in leadership. Plus, explore effective hiring tactics that value attitude over mere experience.
Sep 17, 2021 • 1h 3min
Applying the 4C Method to Increase Your Revenue Streams
Steven Knight is a partner at Mosaic Home Services, a company aiming to build Canada's largest home improvement franchise network. Since 2016, Steven and his team have invested in 10 home improvement brands, growing each by an average of 58% per year. He is an active member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization, Young Entrepreneur Council, and the Global Shaper of Communities. He's also been featured internationally in Forbes, among other publications. In this episode, we talked about franchising, recruitment, cross selling, customer satisfaction scores...
Sep 10, 2021 • 1h 14min
Demolishing Limiting Beliefs to Turn Struggles into Success
Carlos Reyes is the CEO of All In Entrepreneurs and National Cash Offer. He began building his own real estate investment company in 2015 and owns 31 companies in the medical, solar, software, educational, and real estate industries, and has seven of his companies grossing millions of dollars every year. In 2019, he started the Help a Friend Foundation, an international development organization. In this episode, we talked about motivation, coaching and personal development, hiring...
Sep 3, 2021 • 60min
Harnessing the Power of Video Technology to Interview and Hire A+ Talent
Jeremy Tolan is the Partnerships Manager at Spark Hire. An expert at video interviews, recruitment, sales, marketing, and technology, he has helped hundreds of leading organizations successfully implement video interviewing in their recruitment processes. To date, over 6,000 organizations have used Spark Hire to interview millions of candidates across more than 100 countries. In this episode, we talked about video interviews, hiring, recruitment strategies...
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Aug 27, 2021 • 54min
Q&A with Tommy - Building a System that Attracts and Rewards Great Employees
Tommy Mello shares his journey building a successful garage door business with over 400 employees. He dives into effective recruitment strategies and the importance of robust employee incentives. The discussion includes insights on fostering a positive company culture and improving communication. Tommy emphasizes the need for quick price adjustments and customer-focused sales approaches. He also reflects on the benefits of consolidating business networks and introduces a new membership club aimed at enhancing accountability and insights for growth.
Aug 20, 2021 • 1h 8min
Practicing Proactive Leadership to Build and Manage a High-Performing Team
Julian Scadden is the CEO of Nexstar Network, a large company out of Minnesota that focuses on best practices and better buy rates. Julian has over 20 years of experience in the business operations side of plumbing, heating and cooling, and is an expert in training, team building and coaching. In this episode, we talked about effective sales coaching, building leadership, goal setting...
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Aug 13, 2021 • 1h 30min
Ken Goodrich: Picking the Brain of the 9-Figure HVAC Maven
Ken Goodrich, CEO of Goettl, is a titan in the HVAC industry, renowned for his skills in business process and acquisitions. He shares invaluable insights on acquiring underperforming companies and revitalizing them through effective leadership and strategic branding. The conversation highlights the importance of cash flow, hiring the right talent, and fostering team morale during transitions. Goodrich also discusses economic forecasts impacting the housing market and emphasizes a long-term investment mindset for sustainable business success.
Aug 6, 2021 • 1h 15min
Implementing the C4 Framework to Effectively Leverage Millennial Talent
Philip Zimmerman is the President of Engineering Leadership Design, LLC and the author of Unleash the Millennials and Save The World. With over 30 years of executive corporate leadership experience and leadership development, Philip frequently shares his deep knowledge about next generation leader development, and millennial engagement at various conferences across the country. In this episode, we talked about Millennial culture, loyalty, and engagement, attracting and tapping the Millennial workforce...
Jul 30, 2021 • 1h 9min
HVAC Secrets to Grow from Zero to 30M in Less Than 5 Years
Ismael Valdez, the Owner and COO of Nexgen Air, transformed his HVAC company into Southern California's top brand in just five years. He shares secrets on effective recruitment strategies and the essential role of customer relationship management. Ismael discusses leveraging data for financial efficiency and maximizing marketing efforts, including innovative billboard advertising. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement and building a strong workplace culture focused on value and excellence, all while advocating for mentorship in the trades.
