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Home Service Industry
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Home Services
Marketing
Private Equity
Business Growth
Artificial Intelligence
Customer Experience
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Marketing Strategy
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Leadership Development
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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 strate... more

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Recent Guests

Lauren Kingsley
Consultant and former operator with $5.1B+ revenue leadership in telecom/home services
Independent consultant (formerly Renuity, Mad City Windows, Cox/Spectrum)
Episode: Lauren Kingsley | Meet the $5.1B Operator Home Service CEOs Keep Calling
George Paladichuk
AI Call Center expert, founder of Nail (AI call center platform)
Nail (usenail.com)
Episode: Why This 22-Year-Old Selling AI Just Warned Every Home Service Owner
Kent Yoshimura
Co-founder and CEO of Neuro
Neuro
Episode: He Walked Away From 2 Shark Tank Offers (Sales 40x'd After)
Gary Vaynerchuk
Founder of VaynerMedia, VaynerX, VeeFriends, Retsy
VaynerMedia / VaynerX / VeeFriends
Episode: The Content Excuse Keeping Home Service Owners Invisible | Gary Vee
Adam Shampaine
Expert at scaling home improvement operations, multi-business portfolio building, vertical integration
Self-employed entrepreneur; founder of multiple home-improvement ventures
Episode: He Built Five Companies Then Admitted He Should Have Built One Better (LIVE)
Sahil Bloom
Author of The 5 Types of Wealth; investor and entrepreneur
Self
Episode: Extraordinary People Waste Their Lives Waiting for Approval From People Who Never Notice Them
Dustin Sims
VP of Operations, A1 Garage Door Service
A1 Garage Door Service
Episode: He Went From a Window Tint Shop to a $400M Company (His One Hiring Rule)
Samantha Allison
Co-founder of Advantage CEO and founder of Leverage Advisors; former GE executive with 25 years of experience
Advantage CEO; Leverage Advisors
Episode: The Accountability System That Makes Poor Performance Impossible to Hide
Taavo Godtfersen
Co-founder of Advantage CEO and executive coach for PE-backed CEOs
Advantage CEO
Episode: The Accountability System That Makes Poor Performance Impossible to Hide

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Tommy Mello
Host of The Home Service Expert Podcast

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Evan Carmichael

    Listen to this episode a lot. The more you do, the better you will get. Awesome!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @leftyjack
    United Statesa month ago
  • Game changer

    Tommy and the show has been so helpful to me. I’ve learned so much in the last 8 to 10 months since I met Tommy and started listening to this podcast. I recommend this to anyone to everyone with a home service or like me a home improvement company. One day I’m gonna be a guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Damon Hawkins
    United States6 months ago
  • Weekly “can’t miss” podcast

    Tommy’s podcast has been a staple in my weekly routine ever since we met last winter in Marco Island. He’s locked in every week—bringing on sharp, like-minded guests and delivering valuable, easy-to-digest conversations. The only downside? It’s a firehose of inspiration and innovative ideas that’ll leave your brain spinning with ways to level up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roachroofing
    United States10 months ago
  • Mindset game changer!

    I listen to this almost daily. Tommy is shaping the home service industry in a new way. The mindset shift that I have felt from listening to this, not only my self but the trickle down to my team has been a game changer for culture and the push for excellence.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Devin_Timberscapes
    Canada10 months ago
  • Raising the Bar for Home Service Operators

    The Home Service Expert is one of the few podcasts that actually moves the needle. Tommy gets straight to what matters: people, systems, and accountability. Every episode hits with something you can use right away. He said it best, he doesn’t rely on instinct, he relies on data, and that mindset shows in everything he does. When you track the right KPIs, you stop guessing and start leading with clarity. That’s how you scale, that’s how you build freedom, and that’s why this show stands out. “He ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Felipe@liferei
    United States10 months ago

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The show is considered essential listening for serious operators aiming to scale and professionalize their businesses.
Guests are viewed as credible experts bringing practical, scalable insights.

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Kevin O'Leary | Why the Busiest Home Service Owners Get the Least Done
Q: How do you approach talent acquisition and leadership in portfolio companies?
Hire the right people who can work as a team on a shared mandate; test with contractor arrangements first, then convert to equity if they prove their fit.
Kevin O'Leary | Why the Busiest Home Service Owners Get the Least Done
Q: What do you look for when investing in a business?
I look for a model where the initial capital can be recovered quickly, recurring revenue is stable, and there is a defensible path to growth with clear cash flow generation.
Why This 22-Year-Old Selling AI Just Warned Every Home Service Owner
Q: Where does AI fit best in the customer journey for home-service franchises?
AI works best as a high-quality backup to human receptionists, handling overflow and early triage, while the frontline staff remain for emotionally sensitive calls and to close the booking.
The Accountability System That Makes Poor Performance Impossible to Hide
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about the background of each of you and what pushed you into what you're doing today?
Sam describes her GE background and transition into portfolio-company strategy and leadership coaching; Taavo adds his experience launching and scaling with PE-backed teams and their collaboration to found Advantage CEO.
The Content Excuse Keeping Home Service Owners Invisible | Gary Vee
Q: What's one piece of game changing advice you wish you knew in your 20s?
It's not about a single piece of advice; it's about understanding your kryptonite and embracing candor as a gift. Seek honest feedback, learn to differentiate feedback from criticism, and align your energy with real, tangible progress rather than chasing prestige or approvals.

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A show focused on ambitious home-service businesses, exploring scaling, marketing, and operational strategies with industry leaders and tech experts. Episodes frequently cover data-driven decision making, sales optimization, branding, and leadership culture in trades-based organizations. Noteworthy is the emphasis on practical frameworks (PE-style playbooks, KPI-driven management), tech adoption (AI, software platforms), and branding tactics (fleet wraps, owner storytelling) designed to help operators accelerate growth and improve profitability. Listeners likely include owners, operators, and marketing leads seeking actionable guidance and real-world examples from peers and trusted advisors in the home service ecosystem.

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1. Lauren Kingsley
2. George Paladichuk
3. Kent Yoshimura
4. Gary Vaynerchuk
5. Adam Shampaine
6. Sahil Bloom
7. Dustin Sims
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