“The Dream Manager will be a program we do forever.”

In this episode, Tommy Mello, owner of A1 Garage Door Service, joins Tony Ferraro for a special on-the-road edition of Lead with Culture. From $50,000 in debt to building a $300M business, Tommy shares the hard-earned lessons that helped him transform his company—and his people.

He dives into why culture must be intentional, how systems empower personal growth, and why The Dream Manager program is now a non-negotiable at A1 Garage. Whether you’re leading a home service team or scaling any people-first business, this episode is a roadmap to sustainable impact.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why the phrase “we’re a family” might be holding your team back—and what to say instead
• How culture built on vision, discipline, and accountability scales a business
• The tangible ROI of implementing the Dream Manager program

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Intro

(00:37) Meet Tommy Mello

(02:06) Defining a winning culture

(03:52) Challenges and growth

(07:53) Implementing The Dream Manager Program

(09:54) Impact of The Dream Manager Program

(13:32) The importance of systems and decisiveness

(19:16) Tommy's big dream

Invest in a coach to achieve your dreams: https://www.floydcoaching.com/

Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program:

https://www.thedreammanager.com/

Resources:

• Floyd Coaching
• The Culture Assessment
• Matthew Kelly’s Books
• Floyd Coaching’s Blog

Connect with the Guest

• Tommy Mello’s LinkedIn
• A1 Garage Door Service

Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:

• Tony Ferraro’s LinkedIn
• Floyd Coaching on LinkedIn
• Floyd Consulting on Facebook
• Floyd Consulting on Twitter
• Floyd Consulting on YouTube
• Floyd Consulting on Instagram