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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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.
Feb 23, 2024 • 53min
How to Negotiate and Invest Like A Shark with Daymond John
Explore Daymond John's journey from music to entrepreneurship, valuable insights on enhancing business value and customer engagement, strategies for negotiating and investing, evolution of Shark Tank, navigating fame and privacy, and prioritizing health over fame for a successful life balance.
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Feb 16, 2024 • 1h 17min
Q&A with Tommy - Taking Control of Your Finances Through Smart Debt Management
Tommy Mello shares insights on debt management, hiring high achievers, and maintaining profit margins for business growth. He also discusses challenges in acquisitions, lead generation, and strategic decision-making. The podcast emphasizes resilience, market trends, and the importance of financial strategies in the home service industry.
Feb 9, 2024 • 1h 8min
Fueling Business Growth with Memberships
Exploring strategies for business growth in the home service industry, from membership-based models to talent acquisition challenges. Insights on funding expansion through crowdfunding and revenue-sharing notes. Discussing long-term planning, scaling strategies, client engagement, and the transition to entrepreneurship.
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Feb 2, 2024 • 1h 5min
Beyond the Sale: Building Enterprise Value for a Multi-Million Dollar Exit
Chris Lee, founder of SolGen Power and member of the Forbes Business Council discusses door-to-door marketing, building enterprise value, exit strategies, work-life balance, and the potential of emerging markets in the global economy.
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Jan 26, 2024 • 1h 27min
Crafting Your Business War Plan to Achieve 7-Figure Business Success
Josh Latimer, Co-Founder of HonorAndFire.com, CEO of KidWarPlan.com and host of the Quick Talk Podcast, discusses smart marketing, new business mindsets, selling strategies, dominating the garage industry, navigating financial support for children, reflections on college and networking, nurturing children's individuality, life-changing books on human behavior, and insights on purpose and potential.
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Jan 19, 2024 • 1h 5min
Team-Centric Growth: Prioritizing People and Culture for Business Success
Josh Jerge, founder and CEO of Smart Roof Inc., discusses setting prices, sales strategies, clear financials, and team building. He emphasizes the importance of financial clarity, focusing on KPIs, and aligning the business with a clear vision. He highlights the significance of charging a premium for quality and prioritizing customer needs. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of positive company culture, transformative books, and taking responsibility for one's own success.
Jan 12, 2024 • 1h 3min
The Power of Alter Egos: Shaping Success by Creating A Winning Identity
Todd Herman is an author, speaker, and coach focused on mental toughness, leadership, and peak performance who’s been featured on NFL Films, Fox Sports, PBS, Entrepreneur, and the Today Show. His training programs have been delivered to over 2,000,000 people and have won numerous awards, including the 'Global Leadership & Skill Development Program of the Year' twice. He is the best-selling author of The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life, which has been translated into 11 languages. In this episode, we talked about alter egos, better work habits, sales tactics, goal setting...
