When tariffs spike, steel prices swing, and the economy feels shaky, many home service companies freeze. Garage door businesses feel this more than most. In conversations on the Torch Talk podcast, Ryan Lucia has been breaking down what’s really happening with tariffs, the steel market, and how smart planning can turn uncertainty into growth instead […]
Customer loyalty isn’t a lucky outcome. It’s built intentionally from the very first interaction. Businesses that rely on home services—like garage door installation, HVAC, or plumbing—can’t afford to treat loyalty as an afterthought. This guide unpacks the exact systems used to turn first-time customers into lifetime advocates. Why Repeat Business Now Outranks SEO Most home
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When a technician’s shoulder goes out or a tool breaks mid-job, the ripple effects aren’t just physical—they’re financial. Any delay costs time. Time costs profit. The solution isn’t complicated. It’s discipline. It’s systems. And above all, it’s speed. Don’t Wait for the Economy to Decide for You The economy’s uncertain. Fear is creeping in. Business
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Field service software should help your garage door company scale — not slow it down. Ryan Lucia, founder of Aaron Overhead Doors and host of the Torsion Talk podcast, breaks down the exact features garage door business owners need in their software stack. After years of using platforms like ServiceTitan and monday.com, he shares what
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Garage door business owners constantly face a tough question: which field service software will actually help them grow? One option gaining traction in the industry is Insight for Doors, a niche ERP solution built on top of Acumatica. It promises advanced reporting, full customization, and workflow automation. But it comes with a steep upfront investment—often
Field service software can either supercharge your growth—or quietly drain your margins.For Ryan Lucia, a former software executive turned garage door business owner, that tension became personal. And now, he’s publicly documenting his full evaluation of the tools he’s used, what went wrong, and how other service businesses can make better software decisions. This isn’t a
Running a garage door business often means you’re stuck in the daily chaos—jobs, callbacks, missed parts, and customer reviews you meant to collect but didn’t. At Markinuity, our belief is simple: you grow by building systems, not working longer hours. Our service business clients don’t just need better tools—they need smarter automation. If you want
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Ryan Lucia: From Trouble to Transformation If you’re in the home‑service space (garage doors, HVAC, plumbing, etc.), you need to know about Ryan Lucia—founder of Markinuity and a voice in the industry who doesn’t sugar‑coat things.He shares his story publicly (see “How Ryan Lucia’s Darkest Days Forged the Leader Behind Markinuity”) where he reveals how addiction, arrests, and
Garage door businesses that fail to adopt AI tools now will likely be outpaced in five years or less. Ryan Lucia, founder of Markinuity and host of the Torsion Talk podcast, shared this warning in a recent episode aimed squarely at garage door business owners. He broke down the impact of AI on service businesses,
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Garage Door Marketing – Branding, Video & Compound Growth When you run a garage door company, garage door marketing should be a priority. Company branding isn’t just a logo or a wrap; it’s your people, your values, and your why. In Episode 90 of the Torsion Talk podcast, host Ryan Lucia, owner of Aaron Overhead Doors,
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