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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May 3, 2024 • 1h 5min
Transforming Conversations into Conversions: Strategies for Sales Success
Joe Crisara, a sales education expert, discusses sales strategies in the home service sector, emphasizing the evolution of pricing strategies and the importance of mentorship. The conversation delves into the significance of delivering exceptional customer service, optimizing pricing, and empowering service providers through valuable resources like Service MVP.
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Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 21min
The Power of Sales Psychology to Drive More Revenue And Profits
Jeremy Miner, a renowned sales coach, delves into sales psychology, communication tones, and effective selling strategies. Topics include pattern interrupts, negotiating high commissions, leveraging emotions in sales, navigating sales dynamics, mastering sales psychology techniques, innovative door-to-door sales strategies, insights into sales mindset and training, and enhancing sales skills through advanced training programs.
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Apr 19, 2024 • 1h 2min
Q&A With Tommy - Strategic Methods For Expanding A Business Sustainably
Tommy Mello, founder of A1 Garage Doors, shares valuable insights on investments, scaling businesses, CRM systems, and optimizing performance in this episode. Topics include employee retention, transitioning to specialized services, implementing performance-based pay structures, and standardizing processes for scalability.
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Apr 12, 2024 • 60min
Accelerating Business Growth through Text Messaging and Automation
Ryan Fenn, Founder of CHIIRP, discusses using text messaging automation for home service businesses to boost ROI. Topics include lead generation, text message promotion, leveraging automation for follow-ups and reviews, maximizing efficiency for lead conversion, and using specialized roles for improved efficiency.
Apr 5, 2024 • 1h 5min
Maximizing Energy and Impact with The Ten Disciplines
Gino Wickman, founder of EOS Worldwide, discusses inner fulfillment, self-awareness, and balancing drive with peace for entrepreneurs. He shares insights on achieving inner peace and maximizing impact through 10 disciplines, emphasizing the importance of disconnecting from work to recharge. The podcast explores authenticity in relationships and the significance of balancing outer success with personal growth for entrepreneurs.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 1h 38min
Strategies for Building an Exceptional Workplace Culture and Customer Experience
Joey Coleman, Founder of Design Symphony, discusses employee retention & appreciation, customer experiences, engagement strategies. Topics include nurturing talent, fostering growth, personality tests, 'A' phases of employee experience, personalized gestures, handwritten notes, customer relationships in home services.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 1h 5min
Q&A with Tommy - Dominating the Home Service Market through Continuous Growth
Tommy Mello, a home service millionaire, shares insights on investment opportunities, leveraging manuals, loan management, and growth strategies. Topics include team development, entrepreneurial mindset, employee investment, project management tools, video content marketing, and choosing positive influences for personal growth.
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Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 20min
Making Tough Decisions: How to Guide Your Business Through Economic Challenges
The podcast discusses the journey of Ismael Valdez from being a 'counter guy' to CEO of a $100 million company. Topics include business consulting, marketing strategies, applicant credibility, and navigating economic challenges. Other chapters focus on self-investment, HVAC marketing shifts, strategic decision-making, innovative thermostat features, and strategic business insights.
Mar 8, 2024 • 1h 15min
The Door to Door Millionaire's Unstoppable Sales System with Lenny Gray
Explore the world of door-to-door sales with Lenny Gray, a top sales rep turned CEO. Learn about effective sales strategies, customer qualifiers, and success in the pest control industry. Discover the importance of communication skills, building profitable businesses with purpose, and expressing gratitude for team performance.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 1h 19min
From $10M to $1B: Scaling Success through Private Equity
The podcast discusses scaling success through private equity, sources of funding, marketing, empire building, strategic selection in M&A transactions, growth strategies, success in competitive markets, misconceptions about private equity, successful acquisitions, private equity landscape dynamics, valuation in private equity firms, market predictions, and motivating employees through equity and company culture.
