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 12, 2024 • 1h 23min
From Idea to Implementation: How To Get Things Done Right And Fast
David Cogan, Founder of Eliances and seasoned entrepreneur, shares insights on work-life balance, time management, launching strategies, and relationship building. Guests discuss prioritizing action over perfect planning, surrounding oneself with successful individuals, negotiating partnerships, personal growth, and transitioning to online events amid COVID-19 impact.
Jul 5, 2024 • 1h 31min
Developing a Family-Oriented Business Culture to Improve Employee Retention
Eduard Mirzoian, CEO of RESTORERZ, shares insights on building a family-oriented business culture, navigating challenges in the restoration industry, leveraging financial strategies for wealth building, and creating a positive work environment. Discussions also cover the importance of relationships, referrals, and focusing on customer experience in achieving success.
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Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 5min
Q&A With Tommy - Scaling Your Growth with Financials, Recruitment, and Online Marketing
Tommy Mello, founder of A1 Garage Doors, shares insights on financial metrics, marketing strategies, and recruitment tactics for scaling home service businesses. He highlights the significance of performance pay, systematic processes, and data tracking in driving business growth.
12 snips
Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 8min
The Right People, Processes, and Leadership Styles For Success
Brian Davenport, Senior VP of Operations at A1 Garage Door Services, shares insights on effective meetings, employee behavior patterns, and operations. They discuss prioritizing ethics, recognizing top performers, the power of consistency, building a cohesive company culture, valuing employees, personal growth in leadership, and succession planning.
Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 20min
From Addiction to Achievement: How Mental Health Fuels Business Growth
Dr. Anna Lembke, a professor of psychiatry, discusses addiction psychology, mental illness, and productivity habits. Topics include neuroscience of addiction, risks of medication Ozempic, benefits of disconnecting from digital devices, and navigating relapse with supportive relationships.
28 snips
Jun 7, 2024 • 1h 32min
Inside The Franchise Playbook: From Startups to Scalable Empires
Dan Claps, CEO of Voda Cleaning & Restoration, discusses franchising strategies, local service ads, lead generation. Topics include emotional aftermath of selling a business, restoration industry insights, building a supportive franchise network, optimizing lead categorization, customer trust, and exceptional customer experience.
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May 31, 2024 • 1h 16min
Unlocking Millionaire Success Habits with Dean Graziosi
Professional speaker, author, and co-founder of Mastermind.com, Dean Graziosi, discusses work-life balance, product strategies, marketing initiatives, and the importance of family influence and time management for entrepreneurial success. The podcast also delves into digital brochures, recurring revenue models, mentorship in the car sales industry, and navigating challenges in entrepreneurship.
31 snips
May 24, 2024 • 1h 1min
Q&A With Tommy - Maximizing Local Leads and Clicks for Your Business
Tommy Mello, founder of A1 Garage Doors, shares insights on marketing investments, equity programs, and ad spending. Topics include acquiring a pre-existing business, maximizing local leads, optimizing growth strategies, acquiring HVAC businesses, maximizing ROI on ad spend, managing cultural changes, and building a profitable home service business.
May 17, 2024 • 57min
An Inside Look Into A1 Garage Doors’ Strategies for Cultivating Top-tier Technicians
Alisa Imperial from A1 Garage Door Services discusses technician training, customer service, employee engagement, and creating exceptional customer experiences. The podcast highlights the rigorous training process and high standards for technicians, the importance of creating a positive work environment, and empowering technicians through continuous learning and support.
May 10, 2024 • 1h 14min
How to Scale a Highly Profitable Brand: Innovating and Marketing for Success
Chris Hunter, CEO of Koia and author of 'Blackout Punch', shares insights on business risks, resilience, distribution, and marketing strategies. The podcast delves into the entrepreneurial journey, embracing risk and reward, owning the customer in niche markets, and navigating brand growth strategies.
