Blueprints for Success: Tommy Mello’s Journey to Legacy and Leadership
Meet Tommy Mello, a remarkable entrepreneur who has made a significant impact in the garage door sales and service industry as the Founder and CEO of A1 Garage Door Service. Since its inception in 2007, Tommy has successfully steered the company to reach an impressive $200 million in yearly revenue, solidifying its position as a national leader in the field.
But Tommy's influence doesn't stop there. He is also the visionary behind The Home Service Expert, where he wears multiple hats as a podcast host, author, keynote speaker, and consultant. Through this platform, he extends his expertise to support and guide home service entrepreneurs in effectively scaling their businesses.
In this inspiring episode, Ryan engages in a compelling conversation with Tommy, delving into his extraordinary growth journey, the importance of hiring based on company culture, and the significance of leaving behind an incredible legacy. Tune in to gain insights from Tommy's wealth of experience and learn from his strategic approach to business success.
- The Home Service Expert | Podcast
- The 7-Power Contractor: Run Your Contracting Business With Less Stress and More Success by Al Levi
- Rilla
- Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan
- CHIRP
- The E Myth: Why Most Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber
- How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
- Tommy Cares
- Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire by Dan Martell
- Acquisition.com
- Elevate: Build a Business Where Everybody Wins by Tommy Mello
- Home Service Millionaire: How I Went From $50,000 in Debt to a $30+ Million Business in 7 Years by Tommy Mello
- Tommy Mello: Website | Shop Tour | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
- Secrets of the Trades Newsletter

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