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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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...
Jan 5, 2024 • 50min
Striking Gold in Business Using The Seven Ones Method
David Ian Wood, Founder of Focus.ceo, one of the world's largest coaching businesses, talks about lead generation, marketing, business focus, doubling revenue and time off for business owners, strategies for growth in the home service industry, defining a target market, mastering one traffic source for business success, and building a business for financial freedom and opportunity.
Dec 29, 2023 • 1h 4min
Attracting and Hiring A-Players Through Next-Gen Recruitment Strategies
Jody Underhill, Senior Partner at RapidHirePro.com, specializes in recruitment for the home service industry and has transformed marketing strategies for over 150 businesses. He shares innovative recruitment techniques and emphasizes the power of branding in attracting top talent. The discussion delves into effective pay structures that lure high performers and explores the dynamics of team morale influenced by core values. Jody also highlights adapting hiring practices post-COVID and the essential role of a strong company culture in engaging exceptional talent.
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Dec 22, 2023 • 1h
Q&A with Tommy - Crafting Smarter Business Moves with Data and Analytics
Tommy Mello, founder of A1 Garage Doors, shares insights on business expansions, booking rates, recruitment and retention strategies, and data analysis. Topics covered include discounting strategies, targeting the right clients, automating data analysis, networking in marketing, sacrifices in business, and the importance of reviews.
