
The Home Service Expert Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 12min
Maximizing ROI: How to Make Strategic Business Investments that Pay Off
Keegan Hodges, co-CEO of Best Home Services and distinguished award recipient, shares his insights on strategic business investments. The conversation emphasizes leveraging existing customer bases before expanding. Keegan discusses the importance of mentorship and time management in navigating early entrepreneurial challenges. He explores the impact of economic shifts and rising interest rates on business valuations. Lastly, he underscores the vital connection between health and success, advocating for wellness as a foundation for personal and professional growth.

Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 15min
Webinars: The Secret Weapon To Making Your Business Stand Out
Omar Zenhom is the co-founder and CEO of WebinarNinja, as well as the host of the popular podcast The $100 MBA Show, which consistently ranks among the best business podcasts in over 30 countries, with over 190 million downloads. From brick-and-mortar to e-commerce to SaaS, Omar learned the art of entrepreneurship from real-world successes and failures, ultimately dropping out of Wharton’s MBA program to build and manage his own companies. In this episode, we talked about webinars, podcasting, communication, personal growth...

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Oct 27, 2023 • 1h 19min
Q&A with Tommy - Fine-Tuning Your Business Operations with a Robust Financial Roadmap
Tommy Mello, author and entrepreneur, shares insights on performance pay models, franchising strategies, lead generation, marketing, hiring technicians, and more. Topics include the importance of financial literacy, meeting great people, offering unique value, building a marketing budget, prioritizing tasks, role of trainers, and embracing feedback for effective leadership.

Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 10min
Talent Acquisition Tactics to Recruit High-Performing Employees
Jeremie Brecheisen is the Managing Director of Gallup's CHRO Roundtable, where he advises executives and senior leaders on their culture and performance. He is an experienced public speaker, having presented at many public conferences in the fields of HR, Technology, and FinTech, among others. Overall, he has served as a keynote speaker at international conventions with audiences of over 30,000 and live-streaming audiences of more than 10,000 people. In this episode, we talked about human resources, talent acquisition, leadership…

Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 3min
How To Differentiate Your Home Service Company In A Saturated Market
Wade Langston Swikle, founder and CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, talks about the moving industry, upselling practices, franchising, and market seasonality. They also discuss the importance of continuous learning, creating raving fans, maintaining professionalism and hygiene for movers, treating employees and customers well, strategic partnerships, aligning with influencers, marketing strategies, and the importance of dedication and perseverance.

Oct 6, 2023 • 1h 12min
Fueling Business Growth with Proven Digital and Local Marketing Techniques
Chris Yano is the CEO of RYNO Strategic Solutions and has been leading the company since 2008. He is an experienced business owner, investor, and philanthropist with a heart for the trades and a successful history working in the home services digital marketing and advertising industry. Chris is also the host of the popular “To The Point Home Services Podcast,” which offers marketing solutions to help more companies grow. In this episode, we talked about customer relationships, private equity, lead generation…

Sep 29, 2023 • 1h 23min
Using the 'Market Acceleration Technician Training' To Scale Your Business
Tommy Mello shares his expertise on scaling businesses with performance pay and effective team building. He emphasizes hiring the right talent and the importance of self-awareness in leadership. The conversation features personal journeys of health transformation, highlighting the role of organization in both business and wellness. Balancing work with family life is discussed, underscoring communication and shared aspirations. There's also a focus on innovative marketing strategies and the necessity of a solid operational structure for sustainable growth.

Sep 22, 2023 • 1h 18min
Mastering the Unbreakable Mindset with Wrestling Legend Diamond Dallas Page
Diamond Dallas Page is a pro wrestling icon, movie star, global entertainer, inspirational speaker, and worldwide fitness guru. He gained fame in the world of wrestling during the 1990s and early 2000s, primarily in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and later in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Today, he is changing lives with his global DDPY Fitness brand while continuing to entertain millions. He’s moved from a headliner in the ring to headlining documentaries, movies, and action series on Netflix. In this episode, we talked about careers, discipline, work habits…

Sep 15, 2023 • 1h 34min
Leading for Success: Strategies to Become a More Influential and Effective Leader
Keith Mercurio is currently the Senior Director of Executive Success at ServiceTitan and is the Founder/CEO of Ethical Influence Global. For more than seven years, he was the Director of Training for Nexstar Network, wherein he built and refined over 20 transformational training programs, oversaw the development of a 15-person training staff, conducted over 120 events per year, and trained 7,000 people annually. In this episode, we talked about coaching, public speaking tips, relationships…

Sep 8, 2023 • 1h 4min
Thriving Under Pressure by Adopting a Military Mindset
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