In this value-packed episode of Torsion Talk, Ryan Luchia pulls back the curtain on one of the garage door industry’s biggest silent killers—bad margins. From quoting errors and labor miscalculations to underbidding installs and measurement slip-ups, Ryan walks through the real-world traps that drain profitability from even the busiest garage door companies. If your revenue looks healthy but your bank account doesn’t, this is the podcast you need.Ryan shares hard-won lessons from his own business at Aaron Overhead Doors, including how incorrect labor estimates, broken quoting systems, and missed upsells can eat away at profits one job at a time. You’ll hear about the impact of AI, leadership development through GDU (Garage Door U), and how to build a stronger quoting and install process that scales with precision.Get insider updates on the Fort Lauderdale intensive, a workshop-style mastermind limited to a few select garage door pros. Ryan also spotlights tools like Phil Pulse and SureWinder that are transforming daily operations. Whether you're looking to trim costs, build brand over leads, or fix inefficiencies in your quoting and labor practices, this episode delivers clarity.Some hot-button topics we dive into:-Profit margin leaks in labor and installs-Why job costing is your business’s financial lifeline-How to quote with confidence and avoid emotional discounting-Leveraging AI for phone answering and business automation-The cost of callbacks, warranty work, and missed add-on opportunities-Building a quoting SOP to scale with your business-Why revenue is vanity and profit is sanity-Tips for using GDU and masterminds to grow smarter, not just biggerPlus, Ryan reveals his “one-process challenge” to help tighten operations this week—and why sometimes all it takes is one solid improvement to protect your bottom line.If you’re a garage door business owner navigating economic headwinds, rising competition, and the daily chaos of running a service company—this episode is your roadmap to staying profitable and sane.Join our Garage Door Entrepreneurs Facebook Group to connect with other pros who are building smart, efficient businesses.Want in on the next intensive? Message Ryan on Facebook or DM him directly to apply. Spots are extremely limited.Find Ryan at:https://garagedooru.comhttps://aaronoverheaddoors.comhttps://markinuity.com/Check out our sponsors!Sommer USA - http://sommer-usa.comSurewinder - https://surewinder.comStealth Hardware - https://quietmydoor.com/