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The Home Service Expert Podcast

Tommy Mello: $200 Million Founder|Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur Columnisthomeserviceexpert.com
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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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, c...

Nov 03, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 329

Q&A with Tommy - Fine-Tuning Your Business Operations with a Robust Financial Roadmap

Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $200 million-plus home service business with over 700 employees in 19 states. Through HomeServiceMillionaire.com and the Home Service Expert podcast, Tommy shares his experience and insights to help fellow entrepreneurs scale their businesses. In this special episode of the Home Service Expert podcast, Tommy answers your biggest questions about the performance pay models, franchising strategies, lead gene...

Oct 27, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 328

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 resour...

Oct 20, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 327

How To Differentiate Your Home Service Company In A Saturated Market

Wade Langston Swikle is the founder and CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, He is also the founder of Smarter Moving Solutions LLC and the co-founder of Moving Titan Retreats, a mastermind retreat that brings together ambitious moving company owners worldwide to uplift the moving industry. Wade started his moving company with $600 and a pickup truck at the age of 21 while a student at the University of Florida over 11 years ago. From there, he grew the company to a multi-m...

Oct 13, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 326

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, le...

Oct 06, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 325

Using the 'Market Acceleration Technician Training' To Scale Your Business

Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $200 million-plus home service business with over 700 employees in 19 states. Through HomeServiceMillionaire.com and the Home Service Expert podcast, Tommy shares his experience and insights to help fellow entrepreneurs scale their businesses. In this special episode of the Home Service Expert podcast, Tommy answers your biggest questions about the performance pay model, team building, management strategi...

Sep 29, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 324

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 o...

Sep 22, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 323

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 15, 20231 hr 34 minEp. 322

Thriving Under Pressure by Adopting a Military Mindset

Colonel Martha McSally is an American politician and former military pilot who served as a United States senator for Arizona from 2019 to 2020. Martha is a real-life Top-Gun lady, pioneering combat-proven leader, inspirational speaker, and a celebrated author of the book "Dare to Fly." She is also an expert on building excellent teams founded on camaraderie, trust, and the ability to perform under pressure when the stakes are incredibly high. Now, she takes these lessons from the cockpit and the...

Sep 08, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 321

Mastering Mental Clarity to Achieve Your Business Goals Faster

Sean Michael Crane is the founder and CEO of Unstoppable #365MFR, an Elite Self-Mastery Program for Men looking to maximize their results in all aspects of life. He is the host of the Unstoppable Mindset Podcast found on YouTube and all major platforms. Sean is also the best-selling author of his memoir "Prison Of Your Own, Break Free Of Limitations And Unlock Your True Potential," which describes his journey from a hopeless adolescent, depressed and addicted to drugs and alcohol to a man living...

Sep 01, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 320

Skyrocketing Sales Through Effective Negotiation and Role-Playing Techniques

Brian Burton is the current VP of Sales for One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning of Southeast PA where he trains the next generation of professionals in the trades on how to sell the right way. He formerly trained technicians for the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and Mister Sparky Electric on how to identify and present solutions to homeowners strategically. Additionally, he is the host of the "Waste No Day" Podcast, a podcast devoted to challenging, encouraging, advising, and highlighting the men...

Aug 25, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 319

Q&A with Tommy - Fueling Employee Engagement With Equity Incentives

Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $200 million-plus home service business with over 700 employees in 19 states. Through HomeServiceMillionaire.com and the Home Service Expert podcast, Tommy shares his experience and insights to help fellow entrepreneurs scale their businesses. In this special episode of the Home Service Expert podcast, Tommy answers your biggest questions about onboarding, employee discipline, advertising, insurance, oper...

Aug 18, 20231 hr 22 minEp. 318

Strategies for Building a Powerful and Profitable Network

Joe Polish is the Founder of Genius Network®, one of the highest-level groups in the world for successful entrepreneurs, where he has helped build thousands of businesses and generated hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients. He is the host of three sales and marketing podcasts including iLoveMarketing.com, 10xTalk.com, and GeniusNetwork.com. Joe has also been featured in Fortune and Forbes for curating the annual Genius Network Event and the 100k Group. In this episode, we talked about ...

Aug 11, 20231 hr 32 minEp. 317

Sales and Marketing Secrets of an 8-Figure Roofing Entrepreneur

Lee Haight is the CEO and owner of RRCA (Roofing & Reconstruction Contractors of America, LLC), a renowned company specializing in commercial roofing restoration services, and is the leader of one of America's top 25 roofing companies. He has trained over 3000 people in the last three years at SkyDiamonds University, the first online university for roofing contractors. Lee also founded The Blue Collar Empire - a network created to help all home service contractors acquire talent, get custome...

Aug 04, 202338 minEp. 316

KPI Growth Strategies to Scale Your Business from the Ground Up

Tom Peregrino is the President of Service Nation, the US's largest home service best practice organization. He has over 25 years of experience in the home service industry. Tom first started out in sales in the mid-1990s and then eventually owned and operated his own company, Daffan Cooling and Heating. In 2021 he sold his company and joined Service Nation to create Alliance Premier, a large-scale coaching and training platform. In this episode, we talked about KPIs, recruitment strategies, cont...

Jul 28, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 315

Know Your Numbers: The Role of Financial Clarity in Growing Your Business

Ian McCarthy is the CEO of the Blue Claw Group and president of the National Basketball League of Canada. Having a diverse professional background that includes accounting, landscaping, and basketball, he has an impressive knack for understanding the financial intricacies of running successful businesses. Known for his unique insights into company metrics and the art of navigating financial nuances, he has grown his landscaping business into a multi-million dollar company. In this episode, we ta...

Jul 21, 202357 minEp. 314

The 8 Profit Activators You Can Trigger in Your Business Right Now

Dean Jackson is the co-Founder of 90-Minute Books and the owner of NewInformation since 2003. He has been helping entrepreneurs and realtors make more money as a real estate coach and internet marketer. Dean also co-hosts the ILoveMarketing.com podcast and is the author of "Breakthrough DNA: The 8-Profit Activators," where he shares ideas on how to accelerate business growth regardless of the entrepreneur's current situation. In this episode, we talked about marketing strategies, client referral...

Jul 14, 20231 hrEp. 313

Scaling Your Business with Robust Marketing and Strong Systems

Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $200 million-plus home service business with over 700 employees in 19 states. Through HomeServiceMillionaire.com and the Home Service Expert podcast, Tommy shares his experience and insights to help fellow entrepreneurs scale their businesses. In this special episode of the Home Service Expert podcast, Tommy answers your biggest questions about service agreements, business growth, marketing tools…...

Jul 07, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 312

How Automation Can 10x Business Efficiency And Slash Costs

Uzair Ahmed is a Solutions Consultant at Cottonwood Automation, a home-service business process automation and outsourcing firm mainly for plumbing and HVAC systems. After graduating with a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta, he started his career in a hybrid sales and technical role at Baker Hughes. Now, he works with business clients to reduce their costs by up to 60% through automating workflows and building an offshore team. In this episode, we talked about automat...

Jun 30, 202355 minEp. 311

The Secrets Behind America's Most Successful Roofing Franchise

Kevin Newton is the founder and CEO of Honest Abe Roofing, America's largest and most successful roofing franchise that focuses on consultations, installations, and repairs. He recognized the importance of operating like a retail business, emphasizing advertising and customer service as key pillars for success. Kevin's leadership and innovative mindset have shaped Honest Abe Roofing into a trailblazing force in the industry. In this episode, we talked about franchise models, business systems, ma...

Jun 23, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 310

The Art of Handling Tough Conversations: Resolving Tension in Business Environments

David Wood is the Founder of Focus.ceo, one of the world's largest coaching businesses. He has trained high-performing entrepreneurs, executives, and even prison inmates around the globe, becoming #1 on Google for "life coaching". David is the author of Get Paid For Who You Are, and is the host of the "Tough Conversations Podcast". In this episode, we talked about business coaching, hiring strategies, tough conversations…

Jun 16, 202351 minEp. 309

Enhancing Your Company's Client Retention Efforts through Remarketing and Service Agreements

Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $200 million-plus home service business with over 700 employees in 19 states. Through HomeServiceMillionaire.com and the Home Service Expert podcast, Tommy shares his experience and insights to help fellow entrepreneurs scale their businesses. In this special episode of the Home Service Expert podcast, Tommy answers your biggest questions about customer retention, business strategies, task delegation…...

Jun 09, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 308

Can AI Create The Systems And Processes You Need For Your Business?

Al Levi is a consultant and CEO of the 7-Power Contractor and one of the contributors of the book The Home Service Millionaire. He was rated as one of the 25 most influential contractors in the United States by Plumbing and Mechanical Magazine, where he has also been a longtime columnist. He now helps other contractors learn how to run their businesses with less stress and more success through consultations, workshops, and webinars. In this episode, we talked about business manuals, org charts, ...

Jun 02, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 307

The Nine Pillars of Building a Sustainable Home Service Business

Michael Disney is a co-owner and the COO for CEO Warrior, a business consulting, training, and mentoring firm that uses proven methods to help small businesses overcome obstacles and achieve success. He began his career as an automotive electrical specialist and later worked as a lead generator at Gold Medal Service in 2013, contributing to the company's highest record-sales month at $3.5 million as Director of Sales. In this episode, we talked about recruitment strategies, lead generation, fina...

May 26, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 306

Develop Self-Mastery to Become the Best Version of Yourself

Sean Michael Crane is the founder and CEO of Unstoppable #365MFR, an Elite Self-Mastery Program for Men looking to maximize their results in all aspects of life. He is the host of the Unstoppable Mindset Podcast found on YouTube and all major platforms. Sean is also the best-selling author of his memoir "Prison Of Your Own, Break Free Of Limitations And Unlock Your True Potential" that describes his journey from a hopeless adolescent, depressed and addicted to drugs and alcohol to a man living a...

May 19, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 305

Q&A with Tommy - Dialing In on Your Standard Operating Procedures to Set Up Your Business to Scale

Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $200 million-plus home service business with over 500 employees in 16 states. Through HomeServiceMillionaire.com and the Home Service Expert podcast, Tommy shares his experience and insights to help fellow entrepreneurs scale their businesses. In this special episode of the Home Service Expert podcast, Tommy answers your biggest questions about payment structures, marketing strategies, equity incentive pr...

May 12, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 304

Effective Customer Relationship Management Strategies to Scale Your Home Service Business

Anthony Cafagna is the founder and CEO of All City Plumbing, a highly rated plumbing company established in 2009 during the Great Recession. Based in Rancho Cucamonga, Anthony ensures that his business is up to date with the latest technology and equipment to solve plumbing problems as safely and efficiently as possible. Through his successful leadership in tough economic times, All City Plumbing now has approximately 90 employees, 80 vans and generates over $20 million in annual revenue. In thi...

May 05, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 303

Q&A with Tommy - Implementing Checks and Balances To Set Your Business Up For Long-Term Success

Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $200 million-plus home service business with over 500 employees in 16 states. Through HomeServiceMillionaire.com and the Home Service Expert podcast, Tommy shares his experience and insights to help fellow entrepreneurs scale their businesses. In this special episode of the Home Service Expert podcast, Tommy answers your biggest questions about onboarding, employee discipline, advertising, insurance, oper...

Apr 28, 20231 hrEp. 302

Learn From The Sales King How to Turn Your Technicians Into Sales Machines

Andy Elliot is the CEO and Co-founder of The Elliot Group, the fastest growing automotive sales training company and virtual training program in the world which currently trains 185,000 salespeople across the globe. He also runs the largest car sales training channel on Youtube while hosting a live automotive sales seminar called "The Master Closer Seminar" based in Scottsdale, Arizona. In this episode, we talked about sales training, recruitment strategies, leadership mindsets…

Apr 21, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 301

Adopting a Growth Mindset to Turn Your Business Vision Into a Reality

David Neagle is the founder and President of Life is Now Inc., a multimillion-dollar global coaching company that helps thousands of entrepreneurs, experts, and self-employed professionals gain the confidence and find the right mindset to expand their business. David has been in the coaching and mentorship industry for 20 years and has expanded to more than 30 countries. He also hosts "The Successful Mind Podcast," and is the best-selling author of "The Millions Within: How to Manifest Exactly W...

Apr 14, 202358 minEp. 300
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