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.
What this show covers
home servicesentrepreneurshipleadershiphiringmarketingKPIsmindsetBusiness growthlead generationsalespricingprofitabilityOperationsscalingrecruiting
What listeners will find here
David Bach’s simple math for building wealth early and automatically
David Bach and Tommy focus on automatic saving, early investing, and the habits that can turn modest contributions into long-term wealth. The episode spans retirement accounts, homeownership, business real estate, and why high income alone doesn’t guarantee freedom.
From burnout to a business that can run without you
Dan Kuschell and Tommy Mello dig into how owners can build a company that doesn’t depend on them every day. The conversation spans direct mail, hiring, lead response, pricing, partnerships, and the mindset shifts behind stepping back without stalling growth.
Robert Cialdini’s tiny wording tweaks, ethical persuasion, and the Charlie Munger story
This episode centers on Robert Cialdini’s practical persuasion lessons, from small language changes that boost results to the ethics behind influence. It also includes live role-plays with Tommy and the story of a Charlie Munger mailing that turned one chapter into a major payday.
Why Zac Garside Says Four Emails a Month Can Outperform More Marketing
Email marketing for home service contractors is the focus here, with Zac Garside arguing that the customer list is often the most underused profit channel. He and Tommy Mello dig into a simple weekly email plan, smarter segmentation, and why message quality beats sending more.
Why the owner who does everything may be holding the company back
Home service profit, staffing, and pricing are the focus as Tommy talks with Al Levi and Jim Leslie about why revenue is up while profit lags. The episode tackles hiring excuses, the real cost of losing a tech, and the leadership habits that cap growth.
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