My First Million
How I Built a $1.7B Business Repairing Garage Doors
January 27, 2026·1h 14m·3-min readinterviewbusiness
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Tommy Mello built A1 Garage Doors into a $1.7 billion business by mastering sales psychology, branding, and systems — not hustle alone — and emphasizes that true success comes from killing the hustler mindset to become a leader who delegates, scales, and builds culture.
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Tommy Mello built A1 Garage Doors into a $1.7 billion business by mastering sales psychology, branding, and systems — not hustle alone — and emphasizes that true success comes from killing the hustler mindset to become a leader who delegates, scales, and builds culture.
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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Tommy MelloAl LevyDan AntonelliRobert Cialdini
Books
The Seven Power Contractorby Al LevyBuy Back Your Timeby Dan Martell
Companies
A1 Garage DoorsHome Service FreedomTerminix
Topics
Business ModelsEntrepreneurshipLeadershipMarketingPersonal FinanceSalesScalingSelf Improvement
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