Torsion Talk - The Garage Door Industry Podcast

Join Ryan and several special guests in this episode recorded at IDA Educon 2023. Find our guests at: IDA: https://www.doors.org AE Door and Window: https://www.aedoorsales.com United Garage Door Company: https://www.unitedgaragedoor.com Haas: https://www.haasdoor.com Fawley Overhead Door, Inc: https://www.fawleydoor.com Find Ryan at: https://garagedooru.com https://aaronoverheaddoors.com https://...

Ryan and Tamara sit down to chat with Ryan's fellow SEO old-schooler, Mark Ambrose, to discuss their tried and true tips for SEO. What still works, best practices, what you can do to improve your ranking, and more. This is a great episode if you're new to online marketing or need a refresh. Mark Ambrose is the founder and President of Battleplan Marketing, which provides digital marketing...

In this episode, Ryan sits down to give a few updates on GDU, industry innovators, the economy, consumer sentiment and more. Tune in to hear his perspective on new door designs, steel price volatility, manufacturer spiff programs, and even the recent indictment of former President Trump. Find Ryan at: https://garagedooru.com https://aaronoverheaddoors.com https://suchnsuchmedia.com Check out our s...

Ryan and Tamara are joined by Matt Lockemy today to discuss the bad bobs in the industry, how LSA is going downhill, their favorite industry innovations, and what doors Ryan is putting in his new house. Special shoutout to Jake Wold in this one! Matt has been in the garage door industry since he was a teenager. Being able to start his own company where he could hire and work alongside family was o...

Ryan and Tamara sit down once again with friend of the show Brian Buckalew, Vice President of Business Development for Majestic Steel USA for a discussion on data and market predictions from the steel industry.  Learn what Brian thinks the market will do in the second half of 2023, what a should-cost model is, what to expect from prices going forward, and more. Brian Buckalew has been in the steel...

Those of you who know Ryan know how excited he is about Phantom Screens.  In this episode, he sits down with C. Esther De Wolde, CEO and co-founder of Phantom Screens, to chat about their product, their company, and more. As CEO and co-founder of Phantom Screens Esther De Wolde, CGA/CPA has nurtured and grown the corporation to become the leading brand in the retractable screen industry. Outs...

In this episode, Ryan and Tamara are joined by Tyler Cassidy, owner of Dr Door in Lancaster, Ohio and member of Garage Door U.  We chat about how Tyler's family played a role in getting his business started,  his experience attending the Garage Door U Summit in December and much more. Tyler Cassidy is a husband, father, and entrepreneur who strives to make a difference in his community....

In this episode, Ryan and Tamara catch up with Amy Luckado and Brenton Cheney about Educon.  Learn what IDA plans to do about the current legislation happening in Florida, what to expect from this year's Educon event, and what's happening to combat the spam attacks on our industry. Amy lives in Maryland and works in the IDA office located in Washington, D.C.   Brenton Cheney lives i...

This week we have a great conversation with Derick Van Ness, a tax and wealth strategist and founder of Big Life Financial.  We cover Derick's top tips for wealth management (which may surprise you), why you should still look into ERC even if your CPA says you don't qualify, and surprising information on the R&D tax credit and how garage door businesses may be able to qualify for it. &nbs...

Today Ryan, Tamara, and Ryan's new Executive Assistant, Jenn, talk about how virtual assistants work, what to look for when hiring one, and what they can do to help your garage door business.  Learn the most important things to look for when hiring, ideas for what they can help with and more.  If you're struggling with your name being in too many boxes in your org chart and need to free...

This morning Ryan and Tamara are sitting down with GDU member and owner of Value Garage Door Service and Pax Supply, Jesse Redinger.  Jesse and Ryan are both serial entrepreneurs and run several businesses.  Learn about the challenging aspects of running multiple companies, Jesse and Ryan's advice on keeping sane, and why asking what your price should be is a bad idea. Jesse started VGDS...

Ryan and Tamara are joined in this episode by Sid Upadhyay to talk about how Ryan has been able to fill six positions at his companies in the last 30 days using Wizehire.  Learn how this program is streamlining the job posting process and taking the guesswork out of finding fantastic candidates that will fit your business's culture and needs. Sid Upadhyay is the CEO and co-founder of Wizehire...

Today Ryan and Tamara chat with Jake Wold, the CEO of Right Way Garage Doors in California and head of the Garage Door Division for Axolotl Global, creators of authentic surface applications and products that include metal, concrete, terracotta, stone and glass.  We discuss why brand matters to both your internal and external audience, how accountability is an important part of culture, havin...

"90% of business is just having the right mindset." Ryan and Tamara catch up with Derek Lyons, a long time friend of the Torsion Talk Podcast.  We cover everything from self care, mindset, pricing, decision-making and decision fatigue and more.  Learn how fear can impact your decision making and what you can do to overcome it. Derek Lyons is a father to 3 beautiful adopted teen girls, ow...

In this episode, Ryan sits down in the studio with his General Manager, Josh Taylor and Joe Clark, President of United Garage Door.  Topics include football, fast cars, and jumping out of airplanes as well as private equity firms, creating generational wealth, and the customer experience Joe and his team at United are working hard to create. After leaving 8 years of active duty time in the Ma...

In this episode, Ryan sits down with Adam Tammisto, CEO and Owner of ECA Gate and Lock in Duluth, GA to discuss how to successfully navigate business when things are slow.  If you've recently noticed business slowing, tune in to hear what Ryan and Adam are doing and how they are moving the needle even during the downturn. Find Adam at: https://ecagateandlock.com Find Ryan at: https://garagedo...

In this episode, Greg dives into the beginning stages of discovering the mission statement for his door business. Greg Giaquinto is an entrepreneur who’s life mission is to create an environment that enables him to be the best version of himself, to truly be great at something, and to inspire those around him to excel at the things that they want to be great at. Find Greg around the web:...

"We're on a higher level. See everything through to the end of the year and plan for a successful 2023. You don't have a good January if you coast through the end of December." In this episode, we discuss how learning to breathe can help us get through just about anything. Hear Greg’s perspective on this topic on this week’s episode. Greg Giaquinto is an entrepreneur who’s life mission i...

In this episode, Ryan and Tamara go head to head with a battle for who asks the better questions to Ian Schotanus, better known online as The HR Guy.  This week, we discuss onboarding do's and don'ts, company culture, systems and processes, exit interviews, and severance packages.   Ian Schotanus began his career as a technician for the U.S. Navy specializing in advanced electronics. &nb...

In this episode, Ryan chats with Amy Luckado, the new IDA Executive Director, and Brenton Cheney, IDA's current President, to discuss big changes that are happening within the organization and what we can expect from IDA in the future.  BIG things are happening and, more importantly, getting done!  Amy Luckado brings more than 20 years of association management experience to IDA, working...

"...how we think about things, how we see things, what perspectives we view the world from affect the way we feel, affect the way we act, affect the way people view us..." In this episode, we discuss how living with gratitude and appreciation can shape the world around us.  Hear Greg’s perspective on this topic on this week’s episode. Greg Giaquinto is an entrepreneur who’s lif...

In this episode, Ryan and Tamara have the opportunity to discuss integrators, visionaries, burnout, hiring, and more.  This is an episode packed full of information that you need to hear.   Tomas Keenan is a sought-after public speaker, 2X bestselling author, and Step It Up Entrepreneur Podcast host. He has interviewed industry leaders, influencers, high-level business and success coache...

"It doesn't get easier. We just get stronger...we're gonna get stronger, we're gonna be able to do it faster, more efficiently, more effectively, but it's not gonna get easier." In this episode, we discuss how being consistent with our practice is critical to our growth as people and as business owners.  Hear Greg’s perspective on this topic on this week’s episode. Greg Giaquinto is...

In this episode, Ryan and Tamara chat with Al Dreste, a 35-year veteran of Sales and Business Development about Commercial Construction and the door industry.  It's an interesting perspective you don't want to miss. Al Dreste is the Senior Vice President of Business Development for Keeley Construction.  He believes that relationships drive business and that quality, safety and service ne...

"We're the same throughout... We're congruent in a good way, in the best way... That's where our growth comes from."   In this episode, we discuss how being congruent can help lead to long-term sustainable growth.  Hear Greg's perspective on this topic on this week's episode. Greg Giaquinto is an entrepreneur who’s life mission is to create as environment that enables him to be the best...