Tommy Mello & Al Levi: Why You Shouldn't Dump Marketing During a Slump

It’s time for contractors to face a harsh reality. The trades thrived during Covid while many people were trapped in their homes, but now the free ride is over. And home service providers everywhere are starting to feel the impact on their bottom lines. But Tommy Mello, Owner of A1 Garage Door Service , and Al Levi, Founder of The 7-Power Contractor , think this is a chance for owner-operators to grab growth by the horns. Tommy and Al hold nothing back as they explain why now is the time for contractors to improve efficiencies, double down on marketing, and explore acquisition opportunities. Join us as we discuss: - (2:49) Building on internal processes during the slow times - (7:41) Making tough choices and a common pricing mistake - (23:17) The keys to smart marketing and branding - (36:21) Why many contractors don’t consider acquisitions Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - The Home Service Millionaire - Elevate: Build a Business Where Everybody Wins - The Home Service Expert Podcast - The 7-Power Contractor: Run Your Contracting Business With Less Stress and More Success - Freedom 2023 You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Toolbox for the Trades on Apple Podcasts , on Spotify , or here . Know a business that could use a bit of muscle from ServiceTitan? Refer them here! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Toolbox for the Trades in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.