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Tommy Mello

Mentioned in 48 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

Tommy Mello is a home services entrepreneur and podcast host known for founding A1 Garage Door Service, which he scaled to $200M+ in revenue across 22 states before its acquisition by Cortex. He hosts two podcasts—The Mello Millionaire and The Home Service Expert Podcast—where he interviews notable figures about entrepreneurship, business scaling, leadership, and emerging technologies. He is also the author of 'Elevate,' a book focused on team building and leadership.

Episode Appearances

The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · May 18, 2026

The Real Reason Most People Never Start (It's Not Discipline)

Built $400M+ revenue home services company; scaled from $7M to $100M+ EBITDA in 5 years; podcast host

Future Self Framework and Identity-Based Transformation10X vs. 2X Scaling Strategies and Goal SettingPower Law Principle and Strategic Focus
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · May 8, 2026

Why the Wealthiest Investors, Nobody Talks About, Are All in This Industry

Host conducting interview; shares parallel experiences scaling home services and mentoring Cody on next level

Real Estate Wholesaling and Creative FinancingHome Services Business Scaling (HVAC, Plumbing, Roofing, Flooring, Garage Doors)Financial Discipline and EBITDA Management
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · May 4, 2026

From Sales Rep to $28M: What Jordan White Learned Building Seek One Roofing

Podcast host; founder of garage door company; mentor figure discussing scaling and exit strategy

Roofing business model diversification (retail vs. re-roofing vs. new construction)Insurance claims and hail damage market dynamicsSales team recruitment and A-player identification
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Apr 17, 2026

What you can learn from the greatest businessmen of all time (with Carmine Gallo)

Podcast host and founder of A1 garage door company; discusses personal branding and business communication challenges

Storytelling and narrative structure in business communicationSteve Jobs' presentation methodology and design principlesEmotional intelligence and soft skills development for executives
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Jan 9, 2026

Dare To Fly: How Martha McSally Transformed Fear into Fearless Leadership

Host of The Mello Millionaire podcast; interviewer conducting conversation with McSally about leadership and entrepreneurship

Authentic Leadership DevelopmentGender Barriers in Military and Corporate LeadershipTrauma Integration and Emotional Healing in Professional Settings
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · Jan 5, 2026

From Turf to Triumph: A Leader's Journey with Dillion Georgian

Host of The Home Service Expert Podcast; founder of A1 Garage Door Service and author of 'Elevate'

Artificial turf distribution and installation business modelsVertical integration in home servicesLabor efficiency and overhead reduction strategies
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Jan 2, 2026

Brokering Billions in Real Estate with Leo Pareja

Podcast host; billion-dollar net worth entrepreneur in garage door and HVAC industries; discusses technology adoption and family priorities

AI adoption and competitive advantage in real estateConsumer-first business strategy and friction reductionB2B SaaS product evolution toward conversational AI interfaces
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · Dec 29, 2025

Unlocking the Secrets of Private Equity with Johnny Conklin

Host of The Home Service Expert Podcast, founder of A1 Garage Door Service, recently acquired by Cortex

Private Equity Investment Strategy in Home ServicesFounder Retention and Ambassador ProgramsLeverage and Debt Management in Lower Middle Market
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Dec 26, 2025

AI Will Change Your Life Faster Than You Think, According to Former OpenAI Exec Zack Kass

Podcast host; home services business owner discussing AI implementation for SMBs

Unmetered Intelligence TheoryAI Commoditization of Human CognitionGenerative Engine Optimization (GEO)
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · Dec 22, 2025

Building Wealth Through Private Equity in Home Services with Richard Lewis and Adam Hanover

Host of The Home Service Expert Podcast; founder of A1 Garage Door Service; author of 'Elevate' book on team building

Private Equity Partnership Models in Home ServicesFounder Equity Retention and Upside Sharing StructuresOperational KPI Optimization (Booking, Conversion, Cancellation Rates)
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Dec 19, 2025

This $6B Industry Will Change Everything: Jim Rabeau Breaks Down Quantum Technology

Host of The Mello Millionaire podcast; interviewer exploring quantum technology trends and entrepreneurship with Jim Rabeau

Quantum Magnetometers and Magnetic Field SensingDiamond-Based Quantum SensorsGPS-Independent Navigation Technology
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · Dec 15, 2025

Insights from a Marketing Veteran with Megan Beattie

Host; founder of A1 Garage Door Service; built $200M company in 22 states; working with Megan on lead generation

Call Center Scripting and MemorizationDoor-to-Door Canvassing Ethics and TechniquesLeadership Development and Manager Selection
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Dec 12, 2025

The Sky Isn’t the Limit—It’s the Market. Dominating the Private Jet Industry with Steve Varsano

Host of The Mello Millionaire podcast; conducted interview with Varsano about private aviation industry

Private Jet Economics and ROI CalculationFixed vs. Variable Operating Costs for AircraftFractional Jet Ownership Models
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · Dec 8, 2025

Why Most Deals Fail with Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary

Podcast host and home service entrepreneur; built $200M company in 22 states; shares marketing and scaling strategies

Recurring Revenue Business ModelsHome Service Industry EconomicsInvestment Criteria and Due Diligence
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Dec 5, 2025

Save Smarter, Live Richer: Practical Investment Tips with Financial Expert David Bach

Podcast host and business owner with $100M+ in S&P 500 investments; discusses personal wealth-building journey and real estate strategy

Automatic savings and pay-yourself-first methodology401(k) and Roth IRA optimization strategiesTarget-date mutual funds and index fund investing
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Nov 29, 2025

Startup Secrets in the Age of AI with Entrepreneur and Author Henrik Werdelin

Host of The Mello Millionaire podcast; entrepreneur in garage door business; interviewer

AI as entrepreneurial enabler and competitive advantageHuman-first business strategy in the AI eraCustomer authenticity and relationship capital
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · Nov 24, 2025

Keeping the Blue Collar Spirit Alive with RJ Magee

Host of The Home Service Expert Podcast; built $200M company in 22 states; author of 'Elevate'

Performance-Based Compensation StructuresMulti-Market Acquisition StrategyPrivate Equity Partnerships in Home Services
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Nov 21, 2025

How To Earn Trust and Influence According to Renowned Psychologist Robert Cialdini

Podcast host and home services entrepreneur with $250M+ revenue company; interviewer applying influence principles to business

Ethical Influence and Persuasion PrinciplesReciprocity in Business and Customer RelationsCommitment and Consistency Psychology
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Nov 14, 2025

Why Most Deals Fail with Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary

Podcast host and home services entrepreneur discussing business scaling, marketing attribution, and brand building

Why Private Equity Deals FailFounder Retention in M&A TransactionsRecurring Revenue Business Models
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · Nov 10, 2025

The Art of Leadership: Build Trust Overnight with Jeff Hancher

Host of The Home Service Expert Podcast, founder of A1 Grassroots Service, author of 'Elevate' book on building winning teams

Effective Feedback Frameworks and Tough ConversationsLeadership Development and Succession PlanningBuilding High-Performing Feedback-Driven Cultures
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Nov 7, 2025

The Business of Spectacle: Inside Vegas Entertainment with Damian Costa

Host of The Mello Millionaire podcast; interviewer conducting conversation with Costa

Las Vegas Entertainment Venue OperationsComedy Club Business ModelExperiential Event Design and Social Media Integration
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · Nov 4, 2025

E440 Unlocking Buyer Psychology: The Key to Sales Success with Joe Cunningham

Host of Home Service Expert Podcast; built $200M company across 22 states; discussing checklist implementation with Joe

Sales Psychology and Buyer BehaviorDigital Checklist ImplementationTechnician Performance Management
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Oct 31, 2025

 Inside the Minds of Andy and Jacqueline Elliott

Host of The Mello Millionaire podcast; garage door business founder comparing his scaling journey to Andy's

Sales Training and Leadership DevelopmentAutomotive Industry Sales Records and PerformanceBusiness Scaling and Delegation Strategies
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · Oct 27, 2025

E439 The Truth About Success: Scott Clary on Building Brands and Taking Ownership

Host of Home Service Expert Podcast; CEO of A1 Garage Door Service; built $200M company in 22 states

Content Creation Strategy and Platform SelectionPersonal Brand Building for CEOs and EntrepreneursAudience Quality vs. Quantity Metrics
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Oct 24, 2025

Wired to Achieve: The Psychology of Being Driven with Dr. Douglas Brackmann

Host of The Mello Millionaire podcast; entrepreneur and business builder; example of driven individual managing multiple ventures and accountability partners

Psychology of driven and gifted individualsSelf-sabotaging behavior in high achieversNeurological operating systems and brain wiring
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · Oct 20, 2025

Wealth Hacks and Motivation for Entrepreneurs with Tom Howard

Host of The Home Service Expert Podcast; built $200M company across 22 states; author of 'Elevate'

Private Equity Competition StrategySales Funnel Optimization and MetricsSpeed-to-Lead and Call Center Operations
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Oct 17, 2025

The Truth About Success: Scott Clary on Building Brands and Taking Ownership

Host of The Mello Millionaire podcast; garage door company founder building personal brand

Personal Brand Building StrategyPodcast Growth and Audience DevelopmentContent Creation Platform Selection
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Oct 10, 2025

How 28-Year-Old Founder Matthew Iommi Made His Own Luck

Host of The Mello Millionaire podcast; home services entrepreneur with 500-vehicle fleet; discussed autonomous vehicle economics

Group rideshare platform scaling and market expansionVenture capital fundraising and investor relationsTeam building and talent acquisition for startups
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · Oct 6, 2025

From Prison to Purpose: Peter Meyerhoff's Journey of Redemption

Host of The Home Service Expert Podcast; founder of 200M+ company in 22 states; interviewer

Prison reform and inmate rehabilitation programsPersonal transformation and redemption narrativesSobriety and addiction recovery in entrepreneurship
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Oct 3, 2025

Fail Forward: Ari Rastegar on Lessons That Built an Empire in Austin

Host of The Mello Millionaire podcast conducting interview with Ari Rastegar about real estate and wealth creation

Multifamily residential real estate investment and developmentRecession-resilient asset classes (multifamily, office, industrial, self-storage)Real estate portfolio diversification across 38 cities and 13 states
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · Sep 29, 2025

The Reality of Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Misconceptions with Cameron Herold

Host of The Home Service Expert Podcast; founder/CEO of A1 Garage Doors; built $200M company across 22 states

Employee engagement and dream management programsCOO role and second-in-command leadership developmentScaling companies with fewer people through optimization
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Sep 26, 2025

American Advertising Legend Roy Spence on Purpose, Profit, and Finding Common Ground

Podcast host; interviewer; shared personal stories about business and family values; founder of home services business

Purpose-driven business strategy and brand buildingLeadership philosophy and team managementMarketing as social force and PSA campaigns
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · Sep 22, 2025

AI and the Transformation of Business with Leo Pajera

Host of The Home Service Expert Podcast; founder of A1 Garage Door Service; $200M company builder

AI and Large Language Models in BusinessChatGPT Enterprise ImplementationReal Estate Technology and Virtual-First Platforms
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Sep 19, 2025

The Power of Intuition in Business with Harvard Business Professor Laura Huang

Host of The Mello Millionaire podcast, entrepreneur discussing business success and failure

Intuition and gut feel in business decision-makingEntrepreneurship and competitive advantageVenture capital and investment decision-making
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · Sep 15, 2025

Building Trust and Loyalty in Business - Alisa Imperial

Host; founder/CEO of A1 Garage Door Service; primary speaker discussing scaling, pricing, culture, and industry leadership

Trust and delegation in business scalingPricing strategy and cost-based pricing modelsCompany culture and employee retention
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Sep 12, 2025

American Innovation At Its Best: The Ford vs. Ferrari Story with Shelby CEO Gary Patterson

Podcast host conducting interview with Gary Patterson at Pebble Beach; discusses branding strategy and business growth in closing segment

Carroll Shelby Legacy and Innovation PhilosophyFord-Shelby Partnership and Licensing ModelPerformance Vehicle Testing and Development Methodology
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · Sep 8, 2025

Unlocking the Blue Collar Economy with Benji Carlson

Host and founder of A1 Grazgera Service; $200M company operator; demonstrates performance pay and personal branding strategies

Blue Collar Talent Shortage and RecruitmentAI and Automation Impact on TradesPerformance-Based Compensation Models
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Sep 5, 2025

Health Is Wealth: Dave Asprey’s Blueprint for Longevity and High Performance

Podcast host interviewing Dave Asprey about longevity, energy management, and entrepreneurial performance optimization

Biohacking and human optimizationLongevity science and anti-aging technologyGene therapy and stem cell treatments
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · Sep 1, 2025

The Power of Mindset in Entrepreneurship with Ryan Lee

Host of The Home Service Expert Podcast; built $325M home services company across 22 states

Pricing strategy and break-even analysis for service businessesMindset and psychological barriers to entrepreneurial growthTeam building and talent development in home services
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Aug 29, 2025

What's Your Relationship ROI? with Social Dynamics Expert Jordan Harbinger

Podcast host conducting interview with Jordan Harbinger about relationship ROI and business strategy

Relationship ROI and systematic networking strategiesCEO personal branding and visibility as business strategyMale loneliness epidemic and friendship deficit
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · Aug 25, 2025

Home Service Niche Growth Strategies with Tim Brown

Podcast host and home service entrepreneur with $200M company across 22 states; discusses scaling, team building, and business philosophy

Home Service Marketing StrategiesDigital Advertising Channels (PPC, SEO, LSA, Google My Business)Blue Ocean vs Red Ocean Marketing
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Aug 22, 2025

The Missing Link to Success: Daniel Pompa on Cellular Health, Energy, and Focus

Podcast host interviewing Dr. Pompa and sharing personal experiences with health optimization and business growth

Mercury toxicity from dental amalgam fillingsCellular inflammation and detoxification protocolsAutophagy and extended fasting (5-day fasts)
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Next Level Pros

Next Level Pros · Aug 22, 2025

#161: From 38% to 55%: How David Mayster Mastered His HVAC Margins // Next Level Pros Podcast

Podcast host who previously interviewed David; referenced for earlier business discussion

HVAC Pricing Strategy and Margin OptimizationGross Margin vs. Perceived Margin Gap AnalysisFinancing Integration in Home Services Sales
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · Aug 18, 2025

Dave Yoho 97 Year Old Business Expert Shares 60+ Years Of Business Secrets

Host of The Home Service Expert Podcast; built $200 million company across 22 states; author of 'Elevate'

Behavioral profiling and personality assessment in sales hiringSales scripting and language optimization for home service industryPhone answering and lead qualification processes
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Aug 15, 2025

The Art of True Grit and High-Performance Leadership with Carlos Mendez

Host of the podcast; conducts interview with Carlos and closes with personal insights on KPIs and decision-making

Navy SEAL Leadership PrinciplesEmotional Intelligence in BusinessDetach-Prioritize-Execute Framework
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The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello

The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Aug 8, 2025

The Quiet Millionaire: Joey Battista’s Rules for Money and Life

Podcast host conducting interview and sharing parallel experiences in scaling service businesses

Automotive dealership operations and profitabilityCommercial real estate deal structuringBusiness failure recovery and bankruptcy management
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · Aug 8, 2025

Maximizing Fleet Efficiency: Insights from Industry Experts with Renee Millum

Host of The Home Service Expert Podcast; founder of A1 Garage Door Service and JumpSpark fleet platform

Fleet leasing vs. purchasing financial analysisVehicle depreciation and total cost of ownershipSales tax optimization for fleet vehicles
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The Home Service Expert Podcast

The Home Service Expert Podcast · Aug 4, 2025

The Journey of an Automotive Expert with Aaron Stokes

Host of the podcast; home services entrepreneur with $200M company across 22 states

Gross Profit Per Hour Calculation and Job ProfitabilitySales Scripts and Appointment Setting StrategyPricing Psychology and Price-Matching Resistance
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