Torsion Talk - The Garage Door Industry Podcast

This week, Ryan and Tamara sit down with Santiago Guerra to discuss being a content creator in the garage door industry.  If you've ever wondered about starting a YouTube channel, you won't want to miss this!  Learn how to share your story with authenticity and what you need to get started. Santiago Guerra started SOS Garage Door Service in Chino, California in 2011 and has been creating YouTube content on his channel since 2015.   Find Santi at: https://www.youtube.com/c/SOSGarageDoorService/featured https://twitter.com/SOSGDS 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

"Our perception of the value that we provide is what we are selling." Greg is back today and talking about perceived value and sharing a story about how being prepared and going the extra mile for a customer can be a game changer. 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

Ryan and Tamara are joined this week by Tommy Cummings, co-owner and managing partner of Shoals Overhead Door in Muscle Shoals, AL to cover positivity, finding work/life success, selling value, and a give/get company culture.   Tommy Cummings has been in the garage door business for 24 years at Shoals Overhead Door.  Tommy has served many roles at Shoals Overhead Door, from Commercial Door Technician to Installer and now is part owner and serves as operations manager. Find Tommy at: https://shoalsoverheaddoor.com facebook.com/ShoalsOverheadDoor 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

Ryan and Tamara sit down to talk about a little bit of everything this week: How to prepare for the possibility of a recession, upcoming industry events, sales techniques and company culture, and how GDU is growing and helping business owners, and Ryan’s RBF.  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

"Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction." This week's episode is a quick one, but it packs a punch.  If you're a perfectionist, this is for you.  Greg shares three lessons he's learned that have helped him make continuous progress in life and business.  Take a deep breath with us, and make it a great week. 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

In this episode, Ryan and Tamara sit down with David Mount of Mount Onsite Training and Mount Garage Doors and discuss how investing in training can lead to great company culture.   David Mount is the co-owner of Mount Garage Doors Inc. and Mount Onsite Training.  David has over 30 years of experience and is an IDEA Automated Access Systems Master Tech.  He has taught numerous classes at IDA Expos and is part of the two-day IDEA Commercial Sectional and Rolling Steel/Rolling Fire Door Faculty.  In 2019 he co-developed the IDA Fire Marshall Training Program.  David has recently started Mount Onsite Training and has held numerous training events at his facility in Finksburg MD and dealer locations across the country.  David is married to co-owner Julie Ford-Mount and has two grown children, Nicholas and Nathan Mount. Find David at: https://mountonsitetraining.com facebook.com/mountonsitetraining 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

"How many things are we putting off that are crucial to our ability to run our business?" This week, Greg shares ideas for key positions that allow you to buy back your time.  Hear about his experience with his new Virtual Assistant, the role of a salesperson, and what he has been able to accomplish with the extra time leveraging those roles has given him.  Go ahead.  Take a deep breath.   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

In this episode, Ryan and Tamara chat with Levi Tanner, a Marine Corp Veteran and owner of Tanners Garage Door based out of Forney, Texas.  Levi has been in the garage door industry since 2006, started building his own business in 2019, and finally started full-time for Tanners Garage Door on August 1, 2021.  Levi and his wife, Julie, are high school sweethearts, proud parents of two, and grandparents to three!  Our conversation this week centers on how crucial a first hire can be, the power of networking groups, and getting your ducks in a row. Find Levi at: https://tannersgaragedoor.com facebook.com/tannersgaragedoor 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

"Nothing is new." Welcome to your favorite day of the week!  If you think the only thing R&D stands for is research and development, listen in to find out the second, arguably more helpful meaning.  Greg discusses cover bands, mastermind groups, and how sharing information can lead to success in this week's episode.  You don't want to miss it! 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

In this episode, Ryan and Tamara sit down with Greg Giaquinto, owner of JAG and Sons and host of the Monday Morning Myndset Podcast to talk about company culture, hiring, Virtual Assistants, the first annual Garage Door games and lots more.   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 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