The Garage Door Heroes Podcast

In this episode of the Garage Door Heroes Podcast, Robb Leishman sits down with Tony Griffis to talk about his journey in the garage door industry and what it took to go from being technician to business owner. Tony shares how he got started after answering an Indeed ad, how he developed his sales process by focusing on customer experience and transparency, and how he built confidence in the field...

In this episode of Garage Door Heroes, Robb Leishman sits down with David Miller to share one of the most inspiring stories in the garage door industry. David started with zero experience, struggled to get leads, and was doing just a few jobs a month. Fast forward less than two years, and he is now running a full-time garage door business doing 20+ jobs a week. This episode breaks down the real jo...

In this episode of Garage Door Heroes, Robb Leishman sits down with Tanner Leishman to break down one of the biggest challenges facing garage door companies today: Google advanced verification. What started as a last-minute pivot turned into a deep, practical walkthrough of how to navigate Google’s verification process the right way. If you want more calls, more leads, and better visibility in you...

In this episode of Garage Door Heroes, Tanner Leishman steps in to break down one of the most important and misunderstood topics in garage door marketing today: Google Business Profile compliance. If you run a garage door company, this is not something you can afford to ignore. Tanner explains why a Google Business Profile suspension is often not a matter of if , but when , and what you can do rig...

In this episode of Garage Door Heroes, Robb Leishman sits down with Colin Thomas, owner of A1A Garage Door Service and Installation in the San Francisco Bay Area. Colin shares the real story of what happened when his Google Business Profile suddenly disappeared and how it nearly shut down his call flow overnight. For many garage door companies, Google is the lifeline of the business. When Colin’s...

Success in this industry starts with people. Stay with us to the end and unlock a gift that can give your business a real boost. In this episode of Garage Door Heroes, host Robb Leishman sits down with Alisa Imperial-Lindsey, a powerhouse leader in the garage door world who has played pivotal roles at A1 Garage Door, Garage Door Freedom, and beyond. From her beginnings in hospitality and tribal ca...

The right team can take your business further than you ever imagined. In this episode of Garage Door Heroes, Robb Leishman sits down with his good friend Jody Underhill, founder of Talent on Tap and one of the most respected voices in home service recruiting and marketing. With a career that started on the floor of a power company warehouse and grew to executive leadership before launching multipl...

America’s Service Sales Coach and creator of Service MVP. Joe opens up about his journey from struggling contractor to trusted mentor, and shares how garage door pros can thrive in any market with the right mindset, pricing, and process. You will hear real stories, simple frameworks, and a first look at Joe’s AI option builder that helps techs create premium, mid-range, and economy menus in second...

Success in this industry starts with people. Stay with us to the end and unlock a gift that can give your business a real boost. In this episode of Garage Door Heroes, host Robb Leishman sits down with Alisa Imperial-Lindsey, a powerhouse leader in the garage door world who has played pivotal roles at A1 Garage Door, Garage Door Freedom, and beyond. From her beginnings in hospitality and tribal ca...

In this episode of Garage Door Heroes , Robb Leishman sits down with Matt Kuehlhorn , the founder of Cooler Garage Doors, to talk about resilience, focus, and what it takes to build a thriving business from the ground up. Matt’s story is one of grit and determination—he went bankrupt, started over with painting jobs, and eventually grew Cooler into a trusted garage door brand. From navigating tiny...

In this episode of Garage Door Heroes , Robb Leishman sits down with the one and only Tommy Mello for a real, down-to-earth conversation about business, leadership, and the future of home services. Tommy shares stories from his early days of struggle, the lessons that shaped him, and how he built a culture where people want to work and grow. He opens up about why giving customers choices builds tr...

In this episode of Garage Door Heroes , Robb Leishman sits down with the legendary Roy Bardowell , a true scholar of the garage door industry with over 50 years of hands-on experience. From his start as an 11-year-old assembling opener parts to becoming one of the industry’s most trusted voices, Roy’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. He shares incredible stories of building companies from th...

Episode 17: Five-Star Reputation Tools and Strategies with Mandeep Bhalla Today’s episode of the Garage Door Heroes Podcast features industry leader and longtime friend of the show, Mandeep Bhalla. Host Robb Leishman sits down with Mandeep to dive into a powerful topic for 2025: How contractors can build a five-star reputation that drives real leads. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why online re...

In this inspiring episode, Robb Leishman sits down with industry veteran and longtime friend Mike Batoff —Chief Operations Officer at Howell Door in West Chester, PA—to talk shop, strategy, and what it really takes to thrive in the garage door industry. Mike’s story is a masterclass in hustle, heart, and high standards. From getting dropped off at service calls by his mom at age 13 to closing high...

🎙️ Garage Door Heroes Podcast – Episode: From Struggle to Scale with Nathan Woodard In this episode, Robb Leishman sits down with Nathan Woodard—owner of Pro Garage Doors in Northern California—for a raw, inspiring look at what it takes to build and rebuild in the garage door industry. Nathan opens up about how he got started in the trade, from college summers working with his uncle to launching a...

Join Robb Leishman , owner of Legit5 Garage Door Marketing , in this insightful episode of the Garage Door Heroes Podcast as he unveils the ultimate 2025 Garage Door Digital Marketing Plan ! 💡 In this episode, Robb will walk you through essential topics that will drive your garage door business forward in the new year, including: The latest marketing trends you should keep an eye on 📊 SEO strate...

Welcome to The Garage Door Heroes Podcast, Episode 12! 🚪🔧 I’m your host, Robb Leishman, and today we have a truly exciting episode for you! We’re thrilled to welcome the incredible Jarrett Buckelew to the Garage Door Heroes Stage. Jarrett has a deep-rooted history in the garage door industry, overcoming countless challenges along the way. Not only is he the owner of a highly successful garage do...

Listen in as Nic tells us about the success his garage door company is experiencing! Nic has an inspiring story of growing up working with his father in garage doors to now owning his own, beautifully branded garage door company.

Join us as Tommy Mello tells us about his experience and expertise in the garage door industry, and how you can learn more about how you can succeed in the garage door industry by attending the Freedom Event Sept 25- 27, 2024.

Join us for a highly anticipated exciting episode of The Garage Door Heroes Podcast!  This week, we have a special guest, the legendary Joe "Uncle Joe" Crisara, who will be sharing insights on "How to Storm Proof Your Garage Door Company."  Are you looking to boost your business's performance and create a win-win scenario for everyone involved? Joe's expertise lies in h...

Join us for an incredible episode of The Garage Door Heroes Podcast, hosted by Robb Leishman! Our special guest for this episode is none other than Tommy Mello, the renowned owner and operator of A1 Garage Door Service and the host of the Home Service Expert podcast. Tommy Mello's Bio: With 70% of businesses failing due to lack of funding or debt, Tommy Mello, an entrepreneurial powerhouse, be...

Are you looking for ways to increase your Garage Door Service business's success with marketing? Nic from MN Garage Door went from 0 to 100 in just a few weeks when he partnered with Legit5 Marketing! In this interview, Nic explains how working with Legit5 helped him 5X his appointments and 7X his revenue. Tune in now and find out the secrets of successful garage door marketing today! Go to Le...

 Get Ready for an Inspiring Episode of The Garage Door Heroes Podcast!  Join us for another incredible episode of The Garage Door Heroes Podcast, where we will be honored to have the extraordinary Al Levi as our special guest. The title of this episode says it all - "Less Stress More Success in Your Garage Door Company."Al Levi is a business consultant, teacher, author, and successful fo...

We're thrilled to announce a special live episode of The Garage Door Heroes Podcast featuring the remarkable Lyn Askin, a professional EOS implementor, and one of my great friends. EOS, the Entrepreneur Operating System, is a powerful framework that sets businesses up for remarkable growth, and Lyn is an absolute expert in this field. With a wealth of experience, he has worked closely with num...

🔥Join Us for an Inspiring Episode of The Garage Door Heroes Podcast! 🎙️ We are thrilled to have Bill Yuss, former owner of Pro Door Doctors in Nashville, TN, as our special guest on this week's episode of The Garage Door Heroes podcast. Bill's journey is one of resilience, determination, and triumph in the garage door industry. From starting his business while living in a hotel to buildin...