

Torsion Talk - The Garage Door Industry Podcast
Garage Door U By Markinuity
The garage door industry podcast "Torsion Talk" is the number one listened-to podcast for garage door businesses. We strive to educate and challenge business owners and employees who want to develop into a better leader.
Ryan our host is the owner of his own garage door business Aaron Overhead Doors. They have three locations in Buford, Milton, and Buckhead GA. Ryan launched his marketing agency Markinuity in 2019 after trying multiple companies he felt over promised and under delivered. Ryan started Garage Door U in 2021 and does events often through GDU.
Ryan our host is the owner of his own garage door business Aaron Overhead Doors. They have three locations in Buford, Milton, and Buckhead GA. Ryan launched his marketing agency Markinuity in 2019 after trying multiple companies he felt over promised and under delivered. Ryan started Garage Door U in 2021 and does events often through GDU.
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Sep 20, 2022 • 22min
Torsion Talk S7 E20 - Season Recap and Garage Door U Summit Info
In this episode, Ryan gives a play-by-play of the amazing guests we had on the Torsion Talk Podcast during season 7 and key details of what he's got up his sleeve for the Garage Door U Summit in Dallas, TX December 4-7. It's going to be a game changer for your business!
Find Ryan at:
https://garagedooru.com
https://aaronoverheaddoors.com
https://suchnsuchmedia.com
Check out our sponsors!
Sommer USA - http://sommer-usa.com
Surewinder - https://surewinder.com
Schweiss Door - https://bifold.com
All Brace - https://all-brace.com

Sep 19, 2022 • 13min
Monday morning Myndset S1 E35 - Comfort is for the Weak
"I continue to find new people to welcome into my life who bring value to my life.."
This week, Greg shares how he and his son are getting out of their comfort zone and trying something new. How are you pushing your boundaries to improve? Are you allowing yourself to be limited by the comfortable?
Greg Giaquinto is an entrepreneur who's life mission is to create an environment that enables him to be the best version of himself, to truly be great at something, and to inspire those around him to excel at the things that they want to be great at.
Find Greg around the web:
Elite Entrepreneurs Facebook Group - tinyurl.com/2p94cbhs
JAG and Sons Overhead Door on Facebook - tinyurl.com/2d9xs64p
JAG and Sons on TikTok - tinyurl.com/4vn9rezj
Find Ryan at:
https://garagedooru.com
https://aaronoverheaddoors.com
https://suchnsuchmedia.com
Contact our sponsors!
Mount Onsite Training - mountonsitetraining.com
mountonsitetraining@gmail.com
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Sep 13, 2022 • 1h 4min
Torsion Talk S7 E19 - Picking Each Other Up with Paul McManus
In this episode, Ryan is in the Torsion Talk Studio with Paul McManus, VP of Sales with Haas Door. Paul and Ryan discuss cheating death, family time (and why balance doesn't exist), supply chain issues, and more.
Paul McManus is based out of Millbury, Ohio and works at Haas Door as Vice President of Sales & Business Development.
Find Paul at:
https://www.haasdoor.com
Find Ryan at:
https://garagedooru.com
https://aaronoverheaddoors.com
https://suchnsuchmedia.com
Check out our sponsors!
Sommer USA - http://sommer-usa.com
Surewinder - https://surewinder.com
Schweiss Door - https://bifold.com
All Brace - https://all-brace.com

Sep 12, 2022 • 16min
Monday Morning Myndset S1 E35 - Arguing With Strangers on the Internet
"We should all be the heroes in our own story."
This week, Greg discusses an interaction he had with someone online and how viewing things from a different perspective is beneficial for you and your business.
Greg Giaquinto is an entrepreneur who's life mission is to create an environment that enables him to be the best version of himself, to truly be great at something, and to inspire those around him to excel at the things that they want to be great at.
Find Greg around the web:
Elite Entrepreneurs Facebook Group - tinyurl.com/2p94cbhs
JAG and Sons Overhead Door on Facebook - tinyurl.com/2d9xs64p
JAG and Sons on TikTok - tinyurl.com/4vn9rezj
Find Ryan at:
https://garagedooru.com
https://aaronoverheaddoors.com
https://suchnsuchmedia.com
Contact our sponsors!
Mount Onsite Training - mountonsitetraining.com
mountonsitetraining@gmail.com
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Sep 6, 2022 • 46min
Torsion Talk S7 E18 - Customer Service is a Profit Driver
In this episode, Ryan and Tamara sit down with Zac Garside, CEO of Power Selling Pros, to discuss core values, why the PowerSelling Pros system works, and Zac’s top tips for improving booking rates with customers.
Zac Garside is the CEO of Power Selling Pros. Described as an "outside the box thinker" with the rare ability to "give feedback in a caring, supportive, and clear way," Zac and his team are striving to build the Home Services Industry's most effective customer service training programs for Contractors. With over 1,000 people currently in their training, Power Selling Pros is here and ready to share what's working right now in customer service.
Find Zac at:
http://powersellingpros.com/free
Find Ryan at:
https://garagedooru.com
https://aaronoverheaddoors.com
https://suchnsuchmedia.com
Check out our sponsors!
Sommer USA - http://sommer-usa.com
Surewinder - https://surewinder.com
Schweiss Door - https://bifold.com
All Brace - https://all-brace.com

Sep 5, 2022 • 15min
Monday Morning Myndset S1 E34 - The Best CRM
"The best CRM is the one you will use."
This week, Greg shares his thoughts on CRMs. He describes the different programs he's tried, what worked (and what didn't) and some interesting features you might like to know about.
Greg Giaquinto is an entrepreneur who's life mission is to create an environment that enables him to be the best version of himself, to truly be great at something, and to inspire those around him to excel at the things that they want to be great at.
Find Greg around the web:
Elite Entrepreneurs Facebook Group - tinyurl.com/2p94cbhs
JAG and Sons Overhead Door on Facebook - tinyurl.com/2d9xs64p
JAG and Sons on TikTok - tinyurl.com/4vn9rezj
Find Ryan at:
https://garagedooru.com
https://aaronoverheaddoors.com
https://suchnsuchmedia.com
Contact our sponsors!
Mount Onsite Training - mountonsitetraining.com
mountonsitetraining@gmail.com

Aug 30, 2022 • 55min
Torsion Talk S7 E17 - My Name Was a Swear Word
In this episode, Ryan and Tamara sit down with Rankin Walkup, VP of Sales for Service Spring, to talk about the state of our supply chain, how inflation is impacting the industry, innovation and automation, training and more. They also get into a really powerful discussion about how valuable our industry is and how you may be selling yourself short by not offering your customer the option to buy what they want, not just what they need.
Rankin Walkup is the Vice President of Sales at Service Spring Corporation. He resides in Tampa Florida with his five kids and courageous wife. On weekends you can catch Rankin playing guitar or catching a pickup game of pickle ball.
Find Rankin at:
https://www.sscorp.com
https://www.facebook.com/ServiceSpring
https://www.linkedin.com/company/service-spring-corporation
Find Ryan at:
https://garagedooru.com
https://aaronoverheaddoors.com
https://suchnsuchmedia.com
Check out our sponsors!
Sommer USA - http://sommer-usa.com
Surewinder - https://surewinder.com
Schweiss Door - https://bifold.com
All Brace - https://all-brace.com

Aug 29, 2022 • 11min
Monday Morning Myndset S1 E33 - Burnout
"We didn't come this far to only come this far."
Have you been feeling the pressure lately? Like you just want to throw your hands in the air and move to a deserted island? In this episode, Greg gives you some tips on how to handle burnout and prevent situations like these from happening.
Greg Giaquinto is an entrepreneur who's life mission is to create an environment that enables him to be the best version of himself, to truly be great at something, and to inspire those around him to excel at the things that they want to be great at.
Find Greg around the web:
Elite Entrepreneurs Facebook Group - tinyurl.com/2p94cbhs
JAG and Sons Overhead Door on Facebook - tinyurl.com/2d9xs64p
JAG and Sons on TikTok - tinyurl.com/4vn9rezj
Find Ryan at:
https://garagedooru.com
https://aaronoverheaddoors.com
https://suchnsuchmedia.com
Contact our sponsors!
Mount Onsite Training - mountonsitetraining.com
mountonsitetraining@gmail.com

Aug 23, 2022 • 48min
Torsion Talk S7 E16 - State of the Steel Industry 2.0 with Brian Buckalew
In this episode, Ryan is joined again by Brian Buckalew, Vice President of Business Development for Majestic Steel USA for a discussion on data from the steel industry. Learn how you might be able to leverage the current market with manufacturers and how Ryan is thinking differently about inventory in the last quarter of 2022.
Brian Buckalew has been in the steel industry since 1991, working his entire career at Majestic Steel USA. He began as a Customer Service Representative and moved into sales in 2000, and was a Commercial Director of OEM Sales from 2015-2018. Brian is now the VP of Business Development with Majestic with a focus on steel supply chain augmentations
Majestic Steel USA - https://majesticsteel.com
Find Ryan at:
https://garagedooru.com
https://aaronoverheaddoors.com
https://suchnsuchmedia.com
Check out our sponsors!
Sommer USA - http://sommer-usa.com
Surewinder - https://surewinder.com
Schweiss Door - https://bifold.com
All Brace - https://all-brace.com

Aug 22, 2022 • 12min
Monday Morning Myndset S1 E32 - Energy as Currency
"If it is affecting your happiness, step away from it."
What gives you energy? In this episode, Greg discusses the importance of paying attention to where your energy goes and what you are spending your energy on.
Greg Giaquinto is an entrepreneur who's life mission is to create an environment that enables him to be the best version of himself, to truly be great at something, and to inspire those around him to excel at the things that they want to be great at.
Find Greg around the web:
Elite Entrepreneurs Facebook Group - tinyurl.com/2p94cbhs
JAG and Sons Overhead Door on Facebook - tinyurl.com/2d9xs64p
JAG and Sons on TikTok - tinyurl.com/4vn9rezj
Find Ryan at:
https://garagedooru.com
https://aaronoverheaddoors.com
https://suchnsuchmedia.com
Contact our sponsors!
Mount Onsite Training - mountonsitetraining.com
mountonsitetraining@gmail.com