Torsion Talk - The Garage Door Industry Podcast

Ryan and Tamara are joined this week by Tommy Cummings, co-owner and managing partner of Shoals Overhead Door in Muscle Shoals, AL to cover positivity, finding work/life success, selling value, and a give/get company culture.   Tommy Cummings has been in the garage door business for 24 years at Shoals Overhead Door.  Tommy has served many roles at Shoals Overhead Door, from Commercial Do...

Ryan and Tamara sit down to talk about a little bit of everything this week: How to prepare for the possibility of a recession, upcoming industry events, sales techniques and company culture, and how GDU is growing and helping business owners, and Ryan’s RBF.  Find Ryan at: https://garagedooru.com https://aaronoverheaddoors.com https://suchnsuchmedia.com Check out our sponsors! Sommer USA - h...

"Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction." This week's episode is a quick one, but it packs a punch.  If you're a perfectionist, this is for you.  Greg shares three lessons he's learned that have helped him make continuous progress in life and business.  Take a deep breath with us, and make it a great week. Greg Giaquinto is an entrepreneur who's life mission is to create a...

In this episode, Ryan and Tamara sit down with David Mount of Mount Onsite Training and Mount Garage Doors and discuss how investing in training can lead to great company culture.   David Mount is the co-owner of Mount Garage Doors Inc. and Mount Onsite Training.  David has over 30 years of experience and is an IDEA Automated Access Systems Master Tech.  He has taught numerous class...

"How many things are we putting off that are crucial to our ability to run our business?" This week, Greg shares ideas for key positions that allow you to buy back your time.  Hear about his experience with his new Virtual Assistant, the role of a salesperson, and what he has been able to accomplish with the extra time leveraging those roles has given him.  Go ahead.  Take a deep br...

In this episode, Ryan and Tamara chat with Levi Tanner, a Marine Corp Veteran and owner of Tanners Garage Door based out of Forney, Texas.  Levi has been in the garage door industry since 2006, started building his own business in 2019, and finally started full-time for Tanners Garage Door on August 1, 2021.  Levi and his wife, Julie, are high school sweethearts, proud parents of two, an...

"Nothing is new." Welcome to your favorite day of the week!  If you think the only thing R&D stands for is research and development, listen in to find out the second, arguably more helpful meaning.  Greg discusses cover bands, mastermind groups, and how sharing information can lead to success in this week's episode.  You don't want to miss it! Greg Giaquinto is an entrepreneur w...

In this episode, Ryan and Tamara sit down with Greg Giaquinto, owner of JAG and Sons and host of the Monday Morning Myndset Podcast to talk about company culture, hiring, Virtual Assistants, the first annual Garage Door games and lots more.   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 a...

"You won't find what you're not looking for." In this morning's episode, talks about visualization, manifestation, and how to make it work for you.  It can be an amazing thing to watch your vision come to life.  What are you focusing on?  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 g...

"The more you focus on your people, the more the numbers take care of themselves." We all know that looking at your numbers is important.  When we focus on the numbers, it's easy to forget the people attached to those numbers - your staff and your customers.  In this episode, Greg discusses why it's so important that we remember to treat people like people and how we can use that to add...

Ryan and Tamara welcome Joe Clark, President of United Garage Door to talk about what they do differently from other Distribution Centers that sets them apart.  Joe is shaking up the industry with some unique ideas on customer service and shows us how he goes the extra mile for his dealers. After leaving 8 years of active duty time in the Marine Corps, Joe Clark got into the door industry as...

"Nothing worth having, nothing work doing, doesn't take work." It's time to buckle down.  In this episode, Greg talks about working hard and why it's worth it.   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 the...

"You like a challenge, right?" In this episode, Ryan and Tamara chat with Larry Conte, the owner of Aaron Overhead Doors California and the man responsible for getting Ryan into the door business.  Learn the real story behind how Ryan started his business and how Larry's philosophy on excellence and faith have brought him success in business. Find Larry at: https://aaronoverheaddoor.com/servi...

"The trap that we fall into is not taking the time to recognize how far we’ve come, what we’ve learned, what we’ve done." As business owners, setting goals is something you're used to.  But, how often do you take the time to sit down and acknowledge the achievements that you've made?  Do you fall into the trap of always moving on to the next goal, or do you take the time to really check...

"If your company is struggling, it's because you're struggling." In this episode, Ryan and Tamara sit down with Josh Jager, owner of BDK Door Company in Montgomery, IL to discuss communication, growth, meetings and the power of working backward.  Learn how Josh balances his time between Chicago and Jacksonville Florida, and what he's learned about efficiency and leading his team. Josh Jaeger...

"We need to take action.  We need to keep track of our thoughts, we need to build on them, and we need to block off time to work on ourselves and our businesses." In this episode, Greg takes manifestation a step further.  He talks about moving forward, sharing positive energy, time blocking, and the importance of writing things down.   Greg Giaquinto is an entrepreneur who's life mi...

"We're not doing the best job with what we have." In this episode, Ryan sits down to give you some quick updates and talks about prioritizing and being intentional. Find Ryan at: https://garagedooru.com https://aaronoverheaddoors.com https://suchnsuchmedia.com Check out our sponsors! Sommer USA - http://sommer-usa.com Surewinder - https://surewinder.com Schweiss Door - https://bifold.com All Brace...

What kind of environment are you putting yourself in? In this episode, Greg tells us how paperclips and magnets relate to manifestation and mindset. 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....

In this episode, Ryan sits down with Emma, Amelia and Michal, the content team at Such N Such Media to talk about SEO and content for the Garage Door Industry. Find Ryan at: https://garagedooru.com https://aaronoverheaddoors.com https://suchnsuchmedia.com Check out our sponsors! Sommer USA - http://sommer-usa.com Surewinder - https://surewinder.com Schweiss Door - https://bifold.com All Brace - ht...

"I believe all of us have an innate desire to be great at something." In this episode, Greg discusses our quest for greatness and why finding something you love to do is important and a key part of your journey. 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 ar...

In this episode, Ryan sits down with Josh Taylor, his General Manager for Aaron Overhead Doors.  They discuss the importance of delegation, organization, and hiring your weaknesses. Find Ryan at: https://garagedooru.com https://aaronoverheaddoors.com https://suchnsuchmedia.com Check out our sponsors! Sommer USA - http://sommer-usa.com Surewinder - https://surewinder.com Schweiss Door - https:...

"If you have Core Values, everyone is headed in the same direction." In this episode, Greg shares the importance of creating a set of core values for your company and shares the values he chose to guide his team on the path to success. 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,...

In this episode, Ryan and two of his team members from Such N Such Media drop some bombs and give some tips on web design and optimization, SEO, social media and email marketing.  You don't want to miss this! Dyiesha Brown is a content creator for Such N Such Media.  She graduated from Brenau University with a degree in Mass Communications with a concentration in digital studies.  S...

"I want my tools and equipment to be as safe and reliable as your garage door when we're done fixing it." In this episode, Greg shares two stories about value, confidence, and perspective in selling. 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...

In this episode, Ryan & Tamara interview Andrew Powell, the owner of State Line Door and Lift in Kansas City, Missouri to discuss transparency, awkward hugs, and why life sucks (or why you suck at life).   Andrew is part of Garage Door U and holds a Masters Degree in Education. He's internet famous for his memes and knows that it takes 20 seconds for a hug to have therapeutic value. &nbsp...