40 | Building an Empire: How Tommy Mello Overcame Adversity to Achieve Greatness

Freedom Blueprint for Home Services | HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Leadership, Business Growth

Building an Empire: How Tommy Mello Overcame Adversity to Achieve Greatness

Episode Number: 40

Date: June 24, 2024

Duration: 1:03:32

Host: Justin Deese

Website: JustinDeese.com

Contact: [email protected]

Guest: Tommy Mello

Website: www.TommyMello.com

Summary

In this episode, I sit down with the dynamic Tommy Mello, a seasoned entrepreneur in the garage door industry. We dive deep into Tommy’s journey from hard beginnings to creating a multi-million dollar business. Tommy shares key insights on resilience, leadership, and the importance of investing in the right team and technology.

Takeaways

• Resilience Through Failure: Learn how Tommy turned numerous failures into building blocks for success.
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• Leadership in Crisis: Understand the critical role of leadership in overcoming unexpected challenges.
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• Investment in People and Tech: Discover the impactful benefits of hiring the right people and leveraging advanced technology.
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• Raising Service Standards: Find out effective methods to elevate service quality while increasing prices.
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• Secrets of Success: Grasp the importance of discipline, strategic risk-taking, and continuous learning.
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Chapters

Introduction - 00:00

Tommy's Journey to Success - 05:00

Leadership Lessons Learned - 15:00

Investing in Technology and People - 25:00

Raising Service Standards - 35:00

Secrets to Sustained Success - 45:00

Closing Remarks - 55:00

Keywords

Plumbing, HVAC, Air Conditioning, Electrical, Contractor, Freedom Blueprint Podcast, Justin Deese, Kristen Deese, When Your Business Partner is Your Spouse, Tommy Mello, Leadership, Resilience, Business Growth, Service Standards, Investment in Technology, Hiring the Right Team, Garage Door Industry, Positive Mindset, Business Strategies, Garage Door Freedom, Home Service Freedom