The Home Service Expert Podcast
Episodes
Keeping Your Brand Top of Mind through Exceptional Customer Service
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $100 million-plus home service business with over 400 empl...
Effective Sales Training to Build a High-Performing Sales Team
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Groth is the CEO of Sales Transformation Group, a company that helps growth minded-construction owners and executives who are in need of a scalab...
Building a Sellable Business to Grow Faster And Consistently
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Howard is the Director of Consulting Services at Remodelers Advantage Inc. He is an expert in small business strategy, process improvement, and g...
Practicing Sales Differentiation to Overtake the Competition
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Salz is the CEO at Revenue Accelerator, and a featured columnist at Business Journal. Lee is also the author of best-selling books including "Sell...
Cultivating a Top-Notch Customer Experience by Hiring the Right Employees
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $100 million-plus home service business with over 400 empl...
Dialing in Your Systems to Thrive in the Post-Pandemic Landscape
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gordon Henry is the Chief Strategy Officer at Thryv, an end-to-end client experience software and small business management platform that can help aut...
Investing in Employee Training to Deliver Top Customer Experience
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shaun Weiss is a head coach and trainer for Business Development Resources, a training and coaching authority in the home service industry. He was nam...
Q&A with Tommy - Advertising in the Right Places to Build your Brand Reputation
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $100 million-plus home service business with over 400 empl...
Designing a Service Delivery Process that Builds Customer Loyalty
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wayne Mullins is the founder and CEO of Ugly Mug Marketing. He has helped scale multiple companies while helping hundreds of entrepreneurs. He influen...
Having The Right Tools, Team, and Mindset to Dominate Your Industry
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Davis is the owner and CEO of Express Plumbing Service. Express Plumbing Service started as a one-man operation in 2006, and has since grown to th...
Mastering Reciprocity to Improve Relationships with Customers and Employees
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Ruhlin is the co-founder of the Ruhlin group, and is the world's leading authority for maximizing customer loyalty through radical generosity. An...
Q&A with Tommy - Growing Your Business Faster by Hiring The Right People
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $100 million-plus home service business with over 400 empl...
Winning the War for Talent - How To Attract and Retain the Best Employees
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jody Underhill is the founder of RapidHire, a director at Green Elephant Agency, the owner of Appointment Nerds, and the founder of Upside Down Iceber...
Building an Impressive Website That Gets You More High-Quality Leads
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Brown is the CEO and founder of Hook Agency and the author of 101 Proven Ways To Hook Better Leads. His boutique digital agency specializes in com...
Developing Top-Notch Training To Build A Strong Team of A-Players
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Victor Rancour is the president of Absolute Airflow and the CEO of Service Hero Academy, which provides powerful training resources for beginners and...
How Building a Business to Sell (Even If You’re Not Selling It) Can Help You Achieve Entrepreneurial Freedom
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Warrillow is an expert in entrepreneurship, small business, and strategic planning. He has been the president of The Value Builder since 2015, an...
Q&A with Tommy - Outselling Your Competition Without Lowering Your Prices
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $100 million-plus home service business with over 400 empl...
Upgrading Your Digital Marketing to Recover from Pandemic Losses
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Rossell is a marketing expert and the Chief Sales Officer of 1SEO Digital Agency. He oversees all of the pre- and post-sales relationships with ...
Adopting Performance-Based Compensation to Scale Your Business Sustainably
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Kerr is a Managing Partner at Breakthrough Academy. At 20 years old, Danny took a leadership position for a franchise company and grew sales by...
Planning Your Business Exit to Maximize Profit and Cut Losses
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Coffey has spent over the last two decades serving as President and CEO of three national private equity backed service companies across differen...
Creating a Winning Company Culture That Attracts and Retains Top Talent
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dominic Rubino is a successful entrepreneur, business coach and podcaster and owns three companies: Profit Toolbelt, Bizstratplan.com and Cabinetmak...
Scaling Your Business With Effective Marketing And Relationship Building
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $100 million-plus home service business with over 400 empl...
Business Growth Strategies from Twitter's #1 Philanthropist, Bill Pulte
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Pulte is the CEO of Pulte Capital Partners and the former director of Pulte Homes. A self-made millionaire, Bill is best known for being a Twitte...
Writing Solid Contracts to Protect Your Business from Lawsuits
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Karalynn Cromeens is the owner and managing partner of The Cromeens Law Firm, PLLC. She holds more than 16 years experience practicing construction, r...
Making The Most of Your Acquired Business' Assets to Maximize Your Investment
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $50 million-plus home service business with over 200 emplo...
How Freelancers Can Help Your Company Scale Without Taking Big Risks
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Solomon and Rishon Blumberg are both experts in entrepreneurship, freelancing, technology and hiring. Based out of New York, they're the co-f...
Leveraging Outsourced Solutions To Grow Your Business Faster
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Felker is the co-founder of Free2Grow, a company that provides back office support to service-based companies to allow owners and operators t...
Applying the Power of PR to Dominate Your Niche
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Ripley is the CEO and founder of Ripley PR, as well as the founder and CEO of Orange Orchard PR. She authored the book Next Level Now: PR Secr...
Embracing a Systematic Approach to Build a 9-Figure Home Service Business
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Kelly is the CEO of Clover Marketing and Consulting, as well as the host of the LIP Service For Contractors podcast. He teaches home service busi...
Q&A with Tommy - Building a Thriving Business by Selling Value to Your Customers
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $100 million-plus home service business with over 400 empl...
Making Use of Field Service Management Technology to Grow and Scale Your Business Faster
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gabriel Pinchev is an expert in contracting CRM with a strong background in the technology sector. He is the founder and the CEO of FieldPulse, a fiel...
Powerful Lead Generating Strategies to Consistently Build a Steady Stream of Sales-Ready Leads
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cody Butler is the author of The Definitive Guide To Generating Consulting Clients and The 90-Day Marketing Plan. He has helped over 5000 businesses i...
Q&A with Tommy - Mastering Effective Branding and Performance Improvement Strategies to Increase Your Sales
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $100 million-plus home service business with over 400 empl...
Applying the 4C Method to Increase Your Revenue Streams
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Knight is a partner at Mosaic Home Services, a company aiming to build Canada's largest home improvement franchise network. Since 2016, Steven ...
Demolishing Limiting Beliefs to Turn Struggles into Success
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Carlos Reyes is the CEO of All In Entrepreneurs and National Cash Offer. He began building his own real estate investment company in 2015 and owns 31 ...
Harnessing the Power of Video Technology to Interview and Hire A+ Talent
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Tolan is the Partnerships Manager at Spark Hire. An expert at video interviews, recruitment, sales, marketing, and technology, he has helped hu...
Q&A with Tommy - Building a System that Attracts and Rewards Great Employees
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $100 million-plus home service business with over 400 empl...
Practicing Proactive Leadership to Build and Manage a High-Performing Team
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Julian Scadden is the CEO of Nexstar Network, a large company out of Minnesota that focuses on best practices and better buy rates. Julian has over 2...
Ken Goodrich: Picking the Brain of the 9-Figure HVAC Maven
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Goodrich is an expert in business process, negotiation, mergers and acquisition, business planning and operations management. As CEO of Goettl, h...
Implementing the C4 Framework to Effectively Leverage Millennial Talent
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Zimmerman is the President of Engineering Leadership Design, LLC and the author of Unleash the Millennials and Save The World. With over 30 yea...
HVAC Secrets to Grow from Zero to 30M in Less Than 5 Years
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ismael Valdez is the owner and COO of Nexgen Air, a company based out of Orange County, CA. Founded in 2015, Nexgen grew to become the #1 HVAC (heati...
Staffing Power... Yes, You CAN Find Great Employees!
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Al Levi is the author of The 7-Power Contractor and co-author of The Home Service Millionaire. A former contractor who worked for 25 years in every as...
Q&A with Tommy - Investing in People and Technology To Scale Your Home Service Business
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $40 million-plus home service business with over 200 emplo...
Harnessing the Power of Automation to Get You Out Of The Field
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Mottola is the co-founder and CEO of Venture L, the leading platform for freelancers to run their business. He is the author of The Human Clo...
How to Leverage SBA Loans to Grow Your Early-Stage Business
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua Kim is the founder and CEO of 7a Accelerator, a company that provides consultations, resources, and concierge-style assistance for business ow...
Implementing Tech Solutions for Faster, Better Business Operations
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Fulton is the Founder and Managing Partner of eSquared Communication Consulting, a provider of high end business telecommunications services for ...
Q&A With Tommy - Using Technology and Training for a Stronger Team and Bigger Profits
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $40 million-plus home service business with over 200 emplo...
How to Identify and Seize Windows of Opportunity to Thrive in Times of Change
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Biro is a professional leadership speaker, coach, and best-selling author who has delivered more than 1,400 presentations around the world. His ...
Going for “No” to Win Every Single Sales Opportunity
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Waltz is the co-author of the best-selling book, Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There. She launched her own training comp...
Creating A Winning Brand Strategy to Dominate Your Market And Boost Sales
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Lucia is the founder of Aaron Overhead Doors, Such n Such Media, Garage Door Store, and the Torsion Talk Podcast. A former software executive, Ry...
Optimizing Your GMB Page to Generate A Flood Of Customers
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joy Hawkins is the owner and president of Sterling Sky, Inc. and a Search Engine Land Columnist. She has examined thousands of Google local listings f...
Q&A With Tommy - Growing Your Biz Without Working Like a Madman
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Mello is the author of Home Service Millionaire and the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $40 million-plus home service business with over 200 emplo...
Embracing Multiplier Leadership To Bring The Best Out Of Your Team
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dirk van Reenen is the founder of BERGflow, a company launched in 2017 that specializes in helping service based companies build better teams to grow ...
How to Leave the “Commodity Corner” to Price Your Services The Right Way
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jaynie Smith is the bestselling author of the books Creating Competitive Advantage and Relevant Selling. An international speaker and consultant, she...
Streamlining Your Booking Process to Close More Customers
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Austin Haller is the founder of Schedule Engine, a customer service support solution for home service contractors. Prior to founding Schedule Engine,...
Applying the Grow, No Grow Strategy to Make Over 20% Net Profit Consistently
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Archer is the Vice President of Coaching for Business Development Resources, Inc. and the lead trainer for BDR’s financial courses, Accounting ...
How to Create a Clear Organizational Structure to Inspire Accountability in Your Team
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Kerr is a Managing Partner at Breakthrough Academy, managing over $900 million worth of revenue and helping over 300 entrepreneurs take their b...
How to Adopt a Menu Pricing System to Solve Your Pricing Woes
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle Putnam is the president of The New Flat Rate, the first menu pricing system for home service contractors, and an Advisory Board Member of Wo...
Applying a Holistic Approach to Contracting to Easily Double Your Revenue
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Johnson is the Head Coach of ContractorCoachPRO, a full service coaching company for home service contractors. He has worked closely with over 1,5...
Planning Your Sales Process Effectively to Accelerate Your Business Growth
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sky Stephens is the co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, a business coaching company that provides cutting-edge systems, world-cla...
Mastering Business Growth Strategies that Attract More Leads and Land Big Clients
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Siu is the CEO of both the content intelligence software ClickFlow and the digital marketing agency Single Grain. He has worked with major client...
How to Do Branding The Right Way and Save Millions on Marketing
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David Litwin has been in the branding and advertising industry for over three decades, working with notable Fortune 500 companies like Hewlett Packar...
The Unbreakable Rules Of Multi-Million Dollar Entrepreneurs
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Castrina has started over 20 businesses in two decades, and runs a multimillion dollar service company along with other startups. He is the host ...
How to Harness Staffing Power to Deliver Top-Quality Service and Win Life-long Customers
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Al Levi has been rated as one of the 25 most influential contractors in the United States by Plumbing and Mechanical Magazine, where he has also been...
Identifying Customers’ Pain Points to Become The Preferred Solution in Your Industry
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bryan Clayton is the CEO and cofounder of GreenPal, an online marketplace that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals. Described as t...
How To Fine-Tune Your Recruitment Process to Find the Best Talent
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Tolhoek is a Certified Human Resource Leader (CHRL) through the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA), with over 15 years of experienc...
How to Build and Stack Value in Your Business To Keep Customers Coming Back
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Fetter is the owner of Aire Serv of Sumter, a provider of commercial and residential heater and air conditioning services in Sumter, South Carolin...
Developing a Positive Money Mindset to Achieve Profitability in Business
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shawnna Weber is the CEO of Edgewood Business Solutions and the host of the Faces of Finance podcast. In 2011, she started the company, which special...
Having the Right Mindset and Strategy to Earn $1 Million in Sales on a $40,000 Budget
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Lewis is an entrepreneur based in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. He is the president of 7XDirect, a firm that specializes in lead generation and adverti...
Embracing a Data-Driven Approach to Become a Home Service Industry Leader
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marc Tatarsky is the SVP of Marketing at FieldAware, a field service management software company. Throughout his 25 years of professional marketing an...
Running a Debt-Free Business With Strategic Planning and Execution
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wesley Bloeme is a young entrepreneur who was able to graduate debt-free because of his ...
Understanding the Four Aspects of Leadership to Get Your Team To Commit 100%
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Val Sigmon is the President of Entrematic, a global leader in entrance automation. He began his career in 1995 as an assistant Door Center manager at ...
Developing Accountability In Your Business To Achieve Your Goals with Consistency
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Randy Stanbury is the author of The Small Business Freedom Formula, and is the founder and CEO of 4 Level Coach. At only 23 years of age, he founded S...
How to Become The Number #1 Contractor In Your Industry and Get More Customers
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Euse had two decades of experience in SEO and raising the profile of clients on the online realm. Now, he’s a year into running a service that ...
Building a Stellar Reputation to Grow a Company by 535% in Just One Year
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Frew is the author of Pufferfish Effect. A CEO, professional speaker, and business coach, she propelled her family business to reach the Inc. 50...
Applying Effective Growth Strategies to Keep a Seasonal Business Thriving
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Trees started We Hang Christmas Lights, a Christmas light installation business, in 1997 for residential and commercial clients in Temecula, Cali...
How To Use Technology to Grow A Profitable Pest Control Business
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Donnie Shelton is the owner-operator of Triangle Pest Control and Coalmarch Productions, both of which he has grown to multi-million dollar enterprise...
How to Embrace the Right Mindset to Bounce Back from Any Setback
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jerry Isenhour is a speaker, mentor, coach, educator, and the author of Chaos to Reinvention: How to Turn Chaos into Clarity. He built various busines...
Making Sense Of Your Business Numbers to Ensure Sustainable Profit and Growth
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle Hayden is the co-owner of Kickstart Accounting, Inc. where she helps business owners with bookkeeping, financial analysis, and education. She...
How To Motivate Yourself and Your Team to Thrive In Even The Worst Business Crises
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Granados is an author, keynote speaker, and highly sought-after motivational coach. He has helped thousands of others implement an effective and...
How to Build a Sellable, High-Value Business with Private Equity
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Coffey is the best-selling author of The Private Equity Playbook. Over the past two decades, he has served as President and CEO of three national...
Understanding the New Rules of SEO to Stay Top-of-Mind with Your Customers
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Woodward has published numerous detailed tutorials and case studies focused on helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Since 2012, he has...
Creating Partnerships With Your Internal & External Customers to Grow a Sustainable Business
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cheryl McRae is the director of vertical marketing at Scorpion. She is an award-winning professional with over 15 years of national and international...
How to Craft an Articulated Sales Argument to Recession-Proof Your Business
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jim DuBois is the founder and CEO of Squeegee Pros, Inc., a window cleaning/pressure washing company, as well as WindowWashingWealth.com, a coaching ...
How To Use Data to Maximize Your Marketing Results
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Carroll is the serial entrepreneur who conceptualized the automated Direct Mail marketing tool Dope360. He is the founder of DOPE Marketing, a m...
How to Create A Long-Term Business Plan That Can Stand the Test of Time
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Gaynor is the owner and CEO of Eco Plumbers, a residential plumbing company with a full range of eco-friendly products and services. With a deca...
How To Use a Precise, Data-Driven Approach to Find The Right Audience to Sell To
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Cutter is the author of the book Selling With Authentic Persuasion and the host of The Sales Experience podcast. After observing issues that wer...
How To Track Your Metrics Right to Create Predictable Growth
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer Powell is the President at Builder Funnel, and the host of Builder Funnel Radio. He helps companies improve their websites and drive more qual...
Mastering People and Processes to Have a Business Running Like a Well-Oiled Machine
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Johnson has been working at A1 Garage Doors since 2008. An accomplished and results-driven operations manager who has mastered overseeing busin...
Using Automation and Scalable Systems to Build a Crisis-Proof Business
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ravi Abuvala is a successful serial entrepreneur, and the chief scaling officer of Scaling With Systems, a firm that has helped businesses improve the...
Automating Your Reputation Marketing to Build Trust in Your Brand And Get More Customers
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lars Kristensen is an entrepreneur, marketer, and the founder and CEO of NiceJob, a company that specializes in reputation marketing for small busines...
How To Implement A Performance Pay System to Develop A-Players In Your Team
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Martha Woodward is the co-founder of Quality Driven Software, a successful service business in Oklahoma. Despite living 90 miles away from it, Martha...
How Google Is Changing The Game For Home Service Businesses And How to Adapt Fast
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lorne Sederoff is the Director of Channel Development under the Google Local Services team at SearchKings. Working closely with industry coaches, agen...
Mastering Leadership to Keep Your Business Growing in Good and Bad Times
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Kelly is a motivational leadership speaker, business consultant, and author of 13 books about business and economics. She helps businesses improv...
How to Target the Correct Audience and Platform to Grow Your Sales Exponentially
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cody Butler is the author of Got Attitude, The Definitive Guide To Generating Consulting Clients, and The 90-Day Marketing Plan. He is an expert on le...
How to Strategically Acquire Businesses to Grow Faster
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Austin Clark is the owner of the Arizona branch of Moxie Pest Control, a pest control and exterminator company that has grown through both acquisition...
How to Achieve Financial Freedom By Becoming A More Effective Leader
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Schols is a financial and accountability coach, speaker, and success mentor. The president of Kelly Schols Inc., he is also the author of Never ...
Adopting An Athlete’s Mindset To Keep Your Business Growing Consistently
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Peterman is the host of the Can’t Stop the Growth Podcast. He is the president of Peterman Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing Inc., a family-owned,...
How Treating Relationships as the New Business Currency Can Make You More Profitable
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hunter is the founder of Hunter Super Techs and Go Time Success Group. He is also the Director of Customer Relations with ServiceTitan. Over th...
Motivating Your Employees to Grow Your Business To The Next Level
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Dahlke is a serial entrepreneur, business coach, investor, and turnaround specialist. After leaving the financial world in 2011, he jumped into e...