Building a Business with Tommy Mello, Founder of A1 Garage Door Service #entrepreneurjourney

👏 We're excited to have Tommy Mello, CEO and Founder of A1 Garage Door Service ‪@A1GarageDoorService‬ joining us today! In this episode, we'll dive into: ✅Tommy's early business ventures and journey ✅The steps he took to scale his business ✅Valuable practices and insights he's learned along the way And much more! 🎧 #Podcast available on all major platforms - https://macandbleu.com/podcast/buildi... 0:00 MAC & Bleu Intro 0:45 About Tommy Mello 1:40 Early Background / "Garage Door Guys" 2:55 More About A1 Garage Door Service 4:00 Business / Different Verticals / 4 KPIs 5:30 Mentors - Fixing the Business 9:45 Business Action Plan 11:55 The Book "Elevate: Build a Business Where Everybody Wins" 12:55 Personal Life Balance - Early Struggles 19:15 Measuring & Happiness 21:50 Servant Leadership - Healthy Lifestyle 26:00 Clarity - Energy 28:00 Mental Side 29:50 Marketing vs Branding 37:30 Marketing and Recruiting 40:30 Hiring Process 46:40 Capital and Outside Investments 51:10 Cashing Out / Taking Chips Off Table 53:45 Peer Groups / Business Networking 56:20 Finding a CFO / Taking Your Business Next Level 1:00:00 Using AI in Business / Business Intelligence 1:03:00 Wrap up #entrepreneur #entrepreneurjourney #a1 #business #businessgrowth #kpis #scalingyourbusiness #successstories #a1garagedoorservice About Tommy Mello, CEO / Founder A1 Garage Door Service As an entrepreneur, Tommy has navigated the trenches, initially donning multiple hats – from sales and marketing to accounting and recruitment. However, he realized that sustainable success doesn't demand sacrificing family and friendships with relentless 14-hour shifts; it requires strategic intelligence and building invaluable connections. Learn more about A1 Garage Door Service below. A1 Garage Door Service - https://a1garage.com/ A1 Garage Door Service Facebook -   / a1garagedoorservice   A1 Garage Door Service Youtube -    / a1garagedoorservice   A1 Garage Door Service Instagram -   / a1garagedoorservice   A1 Garage Door Service LinkedIn -   / a1-garage   "Elevate: Build a Business Where Everybody Wins Amazon" - https://www.amazon.com/Elevate-Build-... 📺 Watch and subscribe to the newest episode on the MAC & Bleu YouTube channel:    / @macandbleu   🎙️ Listen to the #podcast on your favorite platform - https://macandbleu.com/episodes/ 👉 About MAC & Bleu - Building the Future #Podcast Welcome to MAC & Bleu, your go-to podcast for the innovative minds shaping our nation's future. This is where the gritty world of construction meets the frontier of technology. We invite you to join us on this exploration into the transformative power of blockchain, AI, the Metaverse, and both virtual and augmented reality within the construction industry. Our conversations are as diverse as they are enlightening, traversing not just the topics of construction, economic development, supply chains, and market sectors, but also celebrating the rich diversity underpinning each industry. We dive into the intricate interplay between local politics and construction, highlighting the far-reaching impact of political decisions on the sector. On top of that, we amplify the voices and achievements of women and minorities who are trailblazing their way through the construction industry's complex landscape. Visit https://www.macandbleu.com for more insights. MAC & Bleu Website - https://macandbleu.com/ MAC & Bleu Instagram -   / macandbleu   MAC & Bleu Facebook -   / macandbleu   MAC & Bleu LinkedIn -   / macandbleu   MAC & Bleu Twitter -   / macandbleu   MAC & Bleu Podcast Feed - https://macandbleu.com/feed/podcast/ MAC & Bleu TikTok -   / macandbleu   MAC & Bleu Spotify Channel- https://open.spotify.com/show/0WxviWT... Bleuwave General Contracting - https://bleuwave.com/ Bleuwave General Contracting LinkedIN -   / bleuwave   JJ Levenske -   / jjlevenske   #economicdevelopment #economicgrowth #phoenix #construction