Today Meridith talks with the founder of A1 Garage Doors, Tommy Mello.
Meridith and Tommy talk about how he went from $50,000 in debt to building a $100 + million company.
They discuss his struggles and how he discovered the key to business success: following KPIs, SOPs, and checklists and having a great team.
They dive into really understanding your numbers, what you should track and what you focus on.
They get into what Tommy looks for when he hires employees and how he retains them. It's NOT just about the money. Hear how he loves to invest in his employees.
Tommy also talks about why he thinks the CFO is the most important person in the company.
They also discuss the four KPIs that can run any business and the three ways to make money.
Tommy tells Meridith about his new book Elevate: Build a Business Where Everybody Wins and when and where you can get a copy.
Finally, Meridith and Tommy dig into why 2023 could be the year of the biggest opportunity, even in this economy.