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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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.
Jul 23, 2021 • 1h 2min
Staffing Power... Yes, You CAN Find Great Employees!
Al Levi is the author of The 7-Power Contractor and co-author of The Home Service Millionaire. A former contractor who worked for 25 years in every aspect of his family's Long Island-based HVAC/plumbing business, Al has been rated as one of the 25 most influential contractors in the United States by Plumbing & Mechanical Magazine. 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 staffing, sales, recruiting, training...
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Jul 16, 2021 • 1h 7min
Q&A with Tommy - Investing in People and Technology To Scale Your Home Service Business
Tommy Mello tackles the challenges of pricing and employee retention in home services, advocating for fair compensation. He shares strategies for recruiting top talent, emphasizing workplace positivity and safety. The discussion extends to navigating competition through branding and effective marketing tactics. Tommy also highlights the importance of understanding financial metrics and employing CRM systems for efficiency. Finally, he explores how technology can streamline operations while encouraging community building among entrepreneurs.
Jul 9, 2021 • 1h 5min
Harnessing the Power of Automation to Get You Out Of The Field
Matthew Mottola is the co-founder and CEO of Venture L, the leading platform for freelancers to run their business. He is the author of The Human Cloud, and is a Forbes contributor on leadership in the freelance economy. He's been featured in Forbes and Fortune, and was named one of the top 50 remote work experts to follow. In this episode, we talked about remote work, technology, automation, freelancing, digital platforms...
Jul 2, 2021 • 54min
How to Leverage SBA Loans to Grow Your Early-Stage Business
Joshua Kim is the founder and CEO of 7a Accelerator, a company that provides consultations, resources, and concierge-style assistance for business owners on capital solutions and securing the right SBA lender. By leveraging $2.5M+ in SBA 7(a) financing, he purchased his first businesses at 19 and 20 years old. A transactional entrepreneur, he is an expert in M&A and government-guaranteed financial instruments. In this episode, we talked about entrepreneurship, management, leadership, finance...
Jun 25, 2021 • 57min
Implementing Tech Solutions for Faster, Better Business Operations
Josh Fulton is the Founder and Managing Partner of eSquared Communication Consulting, a provider of high end business telecommunications services for construction, service, and other industries. He grew his company's revenue from $7.2 million in 2014 to $20.6 million in 2017, a 185% increase in a span of three years. In this episode, we talked about B2B, sales, marketing, leadership, business communications...
Jun 18, 2021 • 58min
Q&A With Tommy - Using Technology and Training for a Stronger Team and Bigger Profits
Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $40 million-plus home service business with over 200 employees in 9 states. Through HomeServiceMillionaire.com and the Home Service Expert podcast, Tommy shares his learnings and insights to help fellow entrepreneurs scale their businesses. In this episode, we answered some of our listeners' most pressing questions about training, sales, automation, marketing, financing and growing your business, and more...
