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Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief with Cameron Herold

Ep. 362 - A1 Garage Door Service COO, Luke Martin

Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief with Cameron Herold

Second in Command with Cameron Herold

Entrepreneurship, Business, Management, Careers

4.5 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 5 March 2024

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

In today's episode of the Second in Command podcast, Cameron is joined by Luke Martin, COO of A1 Garage Door Service, to discuss the secrets behind their remarkable growth and success. Luke shares the importance of assembling the right leadership team, combining industry veterans with fresh external perspectives to drive innovation and efficiency. He highlights the company's strategic expansion across 19 states, focusing on markets with strong economic indicators and housing growth, and emphasizes the unique approach A1 Garage takes towards customer service, leveraging technology and a customer-first mentality to stand out in the competitive home services market.

Luke and Cameron explore the company's culture of investing in employee growth and happiness as a cornerstone for success. They discuss the innovative training programs that not only enhance technical skills but also foster leadership and customer engagement among technicians. This investment in people has been pivotal in navigating the challenges of rapid growth, ensuring A1 Garage Door Service remains a leader in the industry.

The conversation also covers the evolution of A1's recruitment and training strategies, focusing on attracting individuals who are not only skilled but also possess the right attitude and passion for service. Luke's journey from owning a small business to becoming the COO of a major player in the garage door service industry serves as a testament to the power of embracing learning and leadership development at every level of an organization.

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In This Episode You'll Learn:

  • The critical importance of combining internal knowledge with fresh external perspectives to drive business growth and innovation. (0:00)
  • How A1 Garage Door Service selects new markets for expansion based on economic metrics, population, and housing growth, and the rationale behind focusing on specific geographical areas. (15:41)
  • How technology and a unique approach to customer service differentiate A1 Garage from competitors, creating memorable customer experiences. (3:20)
  • A1's commitment to employee development, including training programs that resemble trade schools, and how this investment contributes to the company's success. (27:43)
  • The qualities A1 looks for in technicians and the importance of hiring for attitude and training for skill. (29:33)
  • The challenges and lessons learned from operating in a hyper-growth phase, including the importance of having the right financial leadership in place. (29:59)
  • How A1 has shifted its mission and vision to focus more on employee dreams and achievements, fostering a culture of growth and happiness. (32:55)
  • Luke's journey towards adopting a culture of continuous learning and development, influenced by the company's CEO, Tommy. (33:56)
  • The personal advice Luke would give to his 21-year-old self about the importance of early learning, finding passion, and making informed career choices. (40:12)
  • And much more...

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0:00.0

I'm Cameron Herald, the founder of the Second Command Podcast.

0:03.0

Really quick, before we jump into today's episode,

0:05.0

you need to know about two important ways that we can help you and your company grow.

0:09.0

Number one, check out the COO Alliance.

0:12.0

It's for C.O.

0:13.4

Presidents, BP Ops, or whoever is your company's second in command to the

0:17.2

CEO. The C.O. Alliance is the world's leading community for the

0:21.1

second in command command and it gives

0:22.8

COOs the tools and connections to grow themselves and the company.

0:27.2

Head over to C.O.Aliance.com to learn more about our members and the

0:30.8

results, the program, and our 10X guarantee.

0:34.3

If you qualify for membership, you can set up a complimentary call with our team to discuss if it's

0:38.4

right for you.

0:39.4

I'll tell you about number two in a bit, but first, let's start this week's episode. So it's hard at times and you can

0:46.1

fall out of routine but what I like to do is at least say okay I'll try and do a few things and

0:51.8

then I'll give myself a break and I'll try a better tomorrow.

0:55.0

So for everybody who's listening I think it's about progress, you know as Dan Sullivan from Strategic Coach always said it's about progress not perfection.

1:02.0

How can you get just a little bit better

1:04.1

every day versus if you list out what your perfect morning routine is and you don't do it all,

1:09.2

well it doesn't mean stop, it means try tomorrow. Maybe you got two things done. Maybe you got three things done.

1:20.1

Welcome to the Second in Command Podcast, produced by the

1:23.9

COO Alliance and brought to you by its founder, Cameron Herald.

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