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.

PodSkip has analyzed 14 episodes of The Home Service Expert Podcast, averaging 1.7 ads per episode (1% of runtime).

Episodes

The Real Reason Most People Never Start (It's Not Discipline)
May 18, 2026
🚀 FREEDOM 2026 Get your Tickets Today! https://homeservicefreedom.com/ Dr. Benjamin Hardy is one of the world's leading organizational psychologists — PhD, bestselling author of 10X Is Easier Than…
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The Leadership Skill That Gets More Valuable as AI Takes Over
May 15, 2026
🚀 FREEDOM 2026 Get your Tickets Today! https://homeservicefreedom.com/ The biggest myth in home service technology? That software solves problems. It doesn't. People do. Tommy sits down with Richard…
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The #1 Reason Home Service Companies Get Stuck Between $1M and $10M
May 11, 2026
🚀 FREEDOM 2026 Get your Tickets Today! https://homeservicefreedom.com/ Most home service companies don't fail from a lack of opportunity — they fail because they lose focus. Tommy sits down with…
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Why the Wealthiest Investors, Nobody Talks About, Are All in This Industry
May 08, 2026
🚀 FREEDOM 2026 Get your Tickets Today! https://homeservicefreedom.com/ 💎 Top 5 Takes for this Episode! 1. People overestimate what they can do in one or two years — and massively underestimate what…
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From Sales Rep to $28M: What Jordan White Learned Building Seek One Roofing
May 04, 2026
🚀 FREEDOM 2026 Get your Tickets Today! https://homeservicefreedom.com/ 💎 Top 5 Takes for this Episode! There are two types of business owners — those who build for cash flow, and those who build…
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AI Will Run Your Business Sooner Than You Think (Boris Valkov)
May 01, 2026
Learn more about Lace.ai here: https://lace.ai Boris Valkov is a seasoned software engineer and entrepreneur with a track record of building and scaling products at some of the world's most…
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The Sales System That Took Him to $300M+ Revenue (David Peterson)
Apr 27, 2026
David Peterson is Senior Vice President of Sales at Annuity, a powerhouse in the home improvement industry. With over 15 years of experience, David has scaled multi-brand platforms to nearly 1,000…
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The Future of Blue-Collar is Tech, AI, Roofing, and Power (Josey Parks)
Apr 24, 2026
Josey Parks is a CEO, venture entrepreneur, and one of the most forward-thinking voices at the intersection of blue-collar industry and technology. As the founder of multiple companies spanning…
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How Top Entrepreneurs Rewire Their Thinking to Win (Shawn & Kaitlin Feurer)
Apr 17, 2026
Shawn and Kaitlin Feurer are the founders of Shawn Feurer Consulting, a mindset and performance coaching company based in Draper, Utah, helping business owners across the U.S. and Canada unlock…
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The Highest ROI Marketing Tool for Home Service Businesses (Tim Hilcove)
Apr 13, 2026
Email [email protected] to get your first wrap FREE! Tim Hilcove is the founder of SmartWrap, a Phoenix-based vehicle wrap and branding company he launched in 2009 alongside his father. Over the past…
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Psychology Tricks That Got My Business to $500M (David Royce)
Apr 10, 2026
David Royce is the founder and chairman of Aptive Environmental, one of the fastest-growing residential pest control companies in North America. Under his leadership, the company scaled to a $500M+…
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How to Scale and Exit Your Business (Brian Franco)
Apr 06, 2026
Brian Franco is a visionary entrepreneur, dealmaker, and private equity investor widely known as "The M&A Guy." He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Meritage Partners, where he has spent over…
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Inside LJW: 40+ Years of Advertising That Actually Works - Sam John
Apr 03, 2026
Learn more about LJW Advertising here: https://www.larryjohnwright.com/ Larry John Wright Advertising (LJW) is a full-service creative and media strategy firm based in Mesa, Arizona, helping…
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How to Optimize Your SEO Strategy and Start Converting (Nate Fischer)
Mar 31, 2026
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How AI Is Closing Deals for Home Service Businesses with Chiirp (Ryan Fenn)
Mar 27, 2026
Ryan Fenn is an entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Chiirp , a software company focused on helping home service businesses convert more leads into booked jobs. A lifelong entrepreneur, Fenn built…
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Why Direct Mail Still Dominates Home Service Marketing (Dan Harlacher)
Mar 23, 2026
Interested in a complimentary market scan or ads workshop from Valpak? Click here: http://asktommypodcast.com/Valpak In this episode of The Home Service Expert , Tommy sits down with Dan Harlacher…
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How ServiceTitan Took Over the Trades Industry (Ara Mahdessian)
Mar 16, 2026
In this episode, we sit down with Ara Mahdessian, co-founder and CEO of ServiceTitan, the software platform that revolutionized how home service businesses operate. Born out of the frustrations of…
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Understand Your Company's Performance Metrics with These Tips (Brigham Dickinson)
Mar 09, 2026
Brigham Dickinson is the co-founder and president of Power Selling Pros , a company that helps home service businesses turn more incoming calls into booked jobs through world-class customer service…
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The Art of Customer Service: Building a Culture-First Business with Rob Anderson
Mar 02, 2026
In this conversation, Rob Anderson shares his insights on the importance of company culture, customer service, and effective recruitment strategies in the home services industry. He emphasizes the…
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Marketing, Sales, Capacity Planning, and Scaling Home Services with Ismael Valdez
Feb 23, 2026
Tommy Mello hosts a Super Bowl day episode of The Home Service Expert with Ismael Valdez, founder of VE and NextGen (Anaheim), discussing how to scale home service businesses through disciplined…
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The Art of Differentiation in Marketing with Brian Sooy
Feb 16, 2026
In this conversation, Tommy Mello and Brian Sooy discuss the critical aspects of branding, marketing, and leadership in the home services industry. They explore the importance of clarity in branding…
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The Future of AI and Marketing with Benjy Uhl
Feb 09, 2026
In this conversation, Tommy Mello interviews Benjy, a data analytics expert, discussing the critical role of data in AI and marketing. They explore how businesses can leverage customer data for…
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How Amazon's Customer Obsession Inspired a Home Service Revolution with Zac Dearing
Feb 02, 2026
In this episode, Tommy Mello interviews Zach Deering, co-founder of Mantle, an AI-powered sales platform for home services. They discuss the evolving landscape of home services, the importance of…
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Breaking Barriers in Home Services with Vince Nardo
Jan 26, 2026
In this conversation, Vince Nardo shares his extensive experience in the home services industry, discussing the challenges and strategies involved in breaking into new markets, the complexities of…
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Breaking Limiting Beliefs: on Leadership, Sales, and Mindset Mastery with Grant Winstead
Jan 19, 2026
Grant Winstead is an expert in home service, renovations, leadership, coaching, and sales based in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. He is the CEO of Renovation Experts and operates as a…
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Unlocking Sales Potential Through Financing with Justin Hatcher
Jan 12, 2026
In this conversation, Tommy Mello interviews Justin Hatcher, an expert in sales and financing within the home improvement industry. They discuss the significant impact of financing on sales success…
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From Turf to Triumph: A Leader's Journey with Dillion Georgian
Jan 05, 2026
In this conversation, Dillon Georgian shares his journey in the turf industry, emphasizing the importance of leadership, operational efficiency, and the balance between family and business. He…
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Unlocking the Secrets of Private Equity with Johnny Conklin
Dec 29, 2025
In this conversation, Tommy Mello interviews Johnny Conklin, founder and managing partner of 16 South Capital Partners. They discuss the importance of partnerships in business, the evolving landscape…
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Building Wealth Through Private Equity in Home Services with Richard Lewis and Adam Hanover
Dec 22, 2025
In this conversation, Richard Lewis and Adam Hanover, founders of Redwood Services, discuss their unique approach to private equity in the home services industry. They emphasize the importance of…
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Insights from a Marketing Veteran with Megan Beattie
Dec 15, 2025
In this conversation, Megan Beattie, a seasoned marketing consultant, shares her insights on the importance of execution in consulting, the role of leadership in empowering young professionals, and…
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