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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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Unlocking Millionaire Success Habits with Dean Graziosi

Dean Graziosi is the co-founder of Mastermind.com. He is a professional speaker, host of the "Own YOUR Future Podcast," and the New York Times bestselling author of "Millionaire Success Habits" and "The Underdog Advantage." In this episode, we talked about work-life balance, product strategies, marketing initiatives...

May 31, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 359

Q&A With Tommy - Maximizing Local Leads and Clicks for Your Business

Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and Elevate, and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $200 million-plus home service business with over 700 employees in 19 states. Through Home Service Freedom 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 marketing investments, equity programs, advertisement ...

May 24, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 358

An Inside Look Into A1 Garage Doors' Strategies for Cultivating Top-tier Technicians

Alisa Imperial is a Project Manager at A1 Garage Door Services, where she leads a team dedicated to providing leadership and support to industry leaders in home services. Prior to joining the company, she spent over ten years at Spectra, where she worked as a Regional Human Resource Operations Manager during her final year. In this episode, we talked about technician training, customer service, ride-along forms, employee engagement…

May 17, 202457 minEp. 357

How to Scale a Highly Profitable Brand: Innovating and Marketing for Success

Chris Hunter is the co-founder and CEO of Koia, a plant-based beverage company that produces refrigerated vegan protein shakes. He previously co-founded Phusion Projects Inc., the company behind the alcoholic energy drink Four Loko and is the author of "Blackout Punch: An Entrepreneur's Journey from Chaos to Clarity." In this episode, we talked about business risks, resilience, distribution & marketing strategies…

May 10, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 356

Transforming Conversations into Conversions: Strategies for Sales Success

Joe Crisara is a worldwide sales educator, and entrepreneur, and has earned the title of America's Service Sales Coach, He combines 40 years of contracting experience with strong expertise in performing "Pure Motive Service." He co-developed a sales educational firm and website for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service contractors, www.ContractorSelling.com, that helps thousands of owners, managers, service techs, and salespeople in the home service industry. In this episode, we talked about cu...

May 03, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 355

The Power of Sales Psychology to Drive More Revenue And Profits

Jeremy Miner is the Founder of the Neuro-Persuasion Sales Method and an internationally recognized sales coach who has taught thousands of people how to increase their sales skills. He is ranked as the 45th highest-earning producer worldwide, with earnings as a commission-only rep reaching seven figures annually. Over the years, he has helped 140,000 salespeople from Fortune 500 and SMB companies triple their sales results, while his work has been featured in USA Today, Yahoo Finance, and others...

Apr 26, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 354

Q&A With Tommy - Strategic Methods For Expanding A Business Sustainably

Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and Elevate, 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 investments, scaling businesses, CRM systems…...

Apr 19, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 353

Accelerating Business Growth through Text Messaging and Automation

Ryan Fenn is the Founder and CEO of CHIIRP, a platform strategically crafted to streamline follow-up messaging for home service businesses, resulting in heightened ROI. Through the implementation of text messaging automation, Ryan established CHIIRP after being inspired by the success of scaling his windshield repair business from a single location to nine. In this episode, we talked about automation, lead generation, text message promotion…

Apr 12, 20241 hrEp. 352

Maximizing Energy and Impact with The Ten Disciplines

Gino Wickman is the founder of EOS Worldwide, an organization that helps tens of thousands of businesses implement EOS with the aid of an international team and online support. He is also the author of the award-winning, best-selling book Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business, which has sold over 1 million copies, as well as five other books in the Traction Library that have sold over 2 million copies. In this episode, we talked about inner worlds, peace, self-awareness, entrepreneurial spirit, ...

Apr 05, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 351

Strategies for Building an Exceptional Workplace Culture and Customer Experience

Joey Coleman is the founder and Chief Experience Composer of Design Symphony – a customer and employee experience branding firm that assists corporations, non-profits, and small businesses in creating breathtaking interactions for the people they serve. He is also an award-winning speaker at both national and international conferences and is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller "Never Lose a Customer Again" and the recently released "Never Lose an Employee Again." In this episode, we...

Mar 29, 20241 hr 38 minEp. 350

Q&A with Tommy - Dominating the Home Service Market through Continuous Growth

Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and Elevate, 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 investment opportunities, leveraging manuals, lo...

Mar 22, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 349

Making Tough Decisions: How to Guide Your Business Through Economic Challenges

Ismael Valdez is the Owner and CEO of Nexgen Air Conditioning Heating and Plumbing, a $100 million Southern California company that highlights superior customer service, data efficiency, and a highly-trained staff of technicians and contractors. From initially working as a "counter guy" at a wholesale distributor to expanding his own HVAC company, Ismael has emerged as one of the most innovative figures in the home services sector. In this episode, we talked about business consulting, marketing ...

Mar 15, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 348

The Door to Door Millionaire's Unstoppable Sales System with Lenny Gray

Lenny Gray is a door-to-door sales expert and the CEO of D2D Millionaire, a business that trains door-to-door sales reps on the most effective and profitable D2D techniques. He is also the author of "Door-to-Door Millionaire: Secrets of Making the Sale," a collection of sales tactics to help people improve their communication and overall sales skills. In this episode, we talked about pest control companies, door-to-door sales, first impressions...

Mar 08, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 347

From $10M to $1B: Scaling Success through Private Equity

Adam Coffey is a Founding Partner at CEO Advisory Guru. He is also a best-selling author, and international speaker, renowned for his visionary leadership and ability to propel transformative growth while cultivating high-performance cultures. With more than twenty-one years at the helm, he has successfully led three national private equity-backed service companies, overseeing 58 acquisitions and achieving billions. In this episode, we talked about sources of funding, marketing, empire building....

Mar 01, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 346

How to Negotiate and Invest Like A Shark with Daymond John

Daymond John is an American businessman, investor, television personality, and hip-hop fashion designer. He is best known as the founder and CEO of FUBU, a global lifestyle brand. He is also widely recognized for his hit ABC reality TV series Shark Tank and as the CEO of The Shark Group. In this episode, we talked about investment opportunities, profitable deals, bartering…

Feb 23, 202453 minEp. 345

Q&A with Tommy - Taking Control of Your Finances Through Smart Debt Management

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 investment opportunities, leveraging manuals, loan management...

Feb 16, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 344

Fueling Business Growth with Memberships

Jacob Meltzer is the owner and operator of Keep It Cut, a chain of men's hair salons that specializes in offering Unlimited Haircut Memberships. Throughout his life, he has dedicated himself to student leadership development and property management and then transitioned to running his personal business full-time, showcasing his role as a serial entrepreneur. In this episode, we talked about service industries, customer experiences, scaling strategies, memberships...

Feb 09, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 343

Beyond the Sale: Building Enterprise Value for a Multi-Million Dollar Exit

Chris Lee is the founder of SolGen Power, a premier solar installer and provider recently recognized by Bennett Financial Times as the sixth fastest-growing privately held company in the nation. He is also the host of a Top 30 Business Show, "The Founder Podcast," and a member of the Forbes Business Council. In this episode, we talked about door-to-door marketing, building enterprise value, exit strategies, work-life balance...

Feb 02, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 342

Crafting Your Business War Plan to Achieve 7-Figure Business Success

Josh Latimer is the Co-Founder of HonorAndFire.com and the CEO of KidWarPlan.com. He and his wife Ashlee are absentee owners of a multi-million dollar SaaS software company and own equity in 7 other successful ventures ranging from local home services, commercial real estate, marketing, and video production. Josh has spoken on over 100 stages and created over 100 millionaires by working directly with small business owners. He is also the host of the Quick Talk Podcast. In this episode, we talked...

Jan 26, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 341

Team-Centric Growth: Prioritizing People and Culture for Business Success

Josh Jerge is the founder and CEO of Smart Roof Inc., a residential and commercial roofing company that has generated over $100 million in revenue in just eight years. He is an entrepreneur, investor, and athlete who credits his success to significant investments in the fields of coaching, training, and team building. In this episode, we talked about setting prices, sales strategies, clear financials, technicians...

Jan 19, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 340

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 t...

Jan 12, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 339

Striking Gold in Business Using The Seven Ones Method

David Ian 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 also the author of Get Paid For Who You Are, with a foreword by Jack Canfield of Chicken Soup fame, and is the host of the "Tough Conversations Podcast." In this episode, we talked about lead generation, marketing, business focus...

Jan 05, 202450 minEp. 338

Attracting and Hiring A-Players Through Next-Gen Recruitment Strategies

Jody Underhill is a Senior Partner at RapidHirePro.com, a leading Recruiting Agency that solely focuses on the Home Service Industry. He is also the current Director of Green Elephant Agency and the Director of Operations for Appointment Nerds. On top of working with various business experts, Jody has successfully helped over 150 businesses in terms of developing better marketing strategies. In this episode, we talked about advertisements, core values, hiring strategies…

Dec 29, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 337

Q&A with Tommy - Crafting Smarter Business Moves with Data and Analytics

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 business expansions, booking rates, recruitment and retention...

Dec 22, 20231 hrEp. 336

Creating 99 Millionaires with America's Plumbing Hero

John Akhoian is the Founder and CEO of Rooter Hero, a plumbing repair and installation service company. As an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer services industry, he relies on old-fashioned marketing techniques to promote his business, which now has several locations across California and Arizona. John is also the author of "99 Millionaires," "The Secret to Real Wealth," and "Values First: Principle-Driven Leadership". In this episode, we ...

Dec 15, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 335

Secrets of the $500M Goliath of the Home Service Industry

Frank DiMarco is the Chief Executive Officer of Service Champions Group. Prior to taking over the company, he was Service Champions' Chief Operating Officer from 2018 and brings over 30 years of operational experience in the home services industry, including serving as Vice President of Operations with Horizons Services and Regional Manager with Goodman. Over the years, he has brought foresight, integrity, and tenacity in delivering customers the absolute best home service experience. In this ep...

Dec 08, 20231 hrEp. 334

Saying It Right: Strategies for Effective Customer Communication

Joel Weldon is a seasoned professional speaker with a remarkable career spanning over four decades. He is an executive speech coach and keynote speaker at Joel Weldon's Ultimate Speaking System and "Success Comes In Cans," a custom corporate seminar for sales and leadership coaching. Impressively, Joel is a recipient of the coveted Communication & Leadership Award and The Golden Gavel, the highest honor in the speaking profession, reserved for only the most outstanding communicators. In this...

Dec 01, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 333

Q&A with Tommy - How to Engineer Brands and Businesses That Sell Themselves

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 buying or selling companies, hiring technicians, recording fi...

Nov 24, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 332

How to Increase Your Profits and Transform Your Business By Buying Back Your Time

Dan Martell is the founder and CEO of SaaS Academy. He is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and coach who has helped thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide build successful businesses. He is passionate about helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals and has consequently developed a range of resources to support them, including his podcast, "The Growth Stacking Show," and his best-selling book, "Buy Back Your Time." In this episode, we talked about negotiation, time management, coaching…...

Nov 17, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 331

Maximizing ROI: How to Make Strategic Business Investments that Pay Off

Keegan Hodges is the co-CEO of Best Home Services and a board member at Apex Service Partners, a leading national provider of air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical services. Keegan was honored with the Business Ambassador Award, presented by Gov. Rick Scott, and has achieved a remarkable feat by winning the Carrier Corporation President's Award for six consecutive years. In this episode, we talked about private equity, acquisitions, integrations...

Nov 10, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 330
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