123. $220M from Home Services. THIS Is How I Did It.

The UpFlip Podcast

Tommy Mello is a legend in the home services industry. What started as a simple side gig grew into A-1 Garage – a national leader with 700 employees in 22 states. And his company is now worth a whopping $220M!

Key Takeaways:

1. Get on the right systems early on. Don’t wait to pivot.
2. If you don’t build your company culture, it will build itself.
3. AI isn’t coming for the home services industry. It’s coming for the creative jobs.

Resources:

• Episode 119: https://www.upflip.com/podcast
• Profitable Businesses to Start in 2024: https://www.upflip.com/blog/most-profitable-businesses
• Connect with Tommy: https://a1garage.com/
• Waste No Day Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waste-no-day-a-plumbing-hvac-and/id1543265737

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• @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter

For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts.

Thanks for listening!

Chapter

1. 123. $220M from Home Services. THIS Is How I Did It. (00:00:00)

2. Background (00:00:44)

3. Revenue (00:02:44)

4. Starting as a Young Entrepreneur (00:03:18)

5. Secrets for Scaling Home Services Company (00:03:43)

6. Treating Your Team Well (00:06:37)

7. Marketing (00:09:27)

8. Metrics to Look For (00:12:35)

9. Waste No Day Podcast (00:14:06)

10. Expansion (00:14:48)

11. Business Mindset (00:22:05)

12. Fan Blitz Questions (00:25:02)

13. Final Thoughts (00:31:04)