Oct 27, 202637 min
In this episode of the Talking Top 500 podcast, hosts Pat O'Toole and Tim Musch sit down with Matt Hollander, former owner of Hullco, which he scaled to $20 million in annual revenue before selling to West Shore Home in...
About this Podcast:
This series puts a spotlight on the business of home improvement and professional home remodeling. Presented by QUALIFIED REMODELER magazine, "Talking TOP 500" is a series of conversations with owners and managers of firms on the magazine's annual list of the largest 500 remodelers and home improvement pros. Every aspect of sales leadership, marketing and running a profitable business is on the table. Hosted by Patrick O'Toole and Tim Musch.
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What is Talking TOP 500 about?
This series puts a spotlight on the business of home improvement and professional home remodeling. Presented by QUALIFIED REMODELER magazine, "Talking TOP 500" is a series of conversations with owners and managers of firms on the magazine's annual list of the largest 500 remodelers and home improvement pros.
What has Talking TOP 500 covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Ep. 40: Matt Hullander, Home Improvement CEO and Author" (27 October 2026, 37 minutes), "No. 38 Ed Kalaher, Window Depot" (21 April 2026, 56 minutes), and "No. 37: Marcus Sheridan on AI" (9 April 2026, 47 minutes).
How often does Talking TOP 500 publish?
Talking TOP 500 publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 41 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Talking TOP 500?
Booking probability for Talking TOP 500 is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Talking TOP 500 requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Talking TOP 500's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Talking TOP 500?
The strongest fits for Talking TOP 500 are Home Building. Talking TOP 500 has a business audience.
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Talking TOP 500 is a business podcast with 41 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #38
No. 38 Ed Kalaher, Window Depot
Apr 21, 202656 minThis episode features Ed Kailaher, president of Window Depot USA, discussing the company's unique dealer licensee business model. Top 500 Talking points * Window Depot's origin and growth as a network of dealers. * Ed's...
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No. 37: Marcus Sheridan on AI
Apr 9, 202647 minOn this Episode of the Talking Top 500 Podcast, Pat and Tim talk with Marcus Sheridan, author of "They Ask, You Answer" about how AI is changing the home improvement industry. Key points from the conversation today...
Episode #36
No.36: Jeff Gear
Apr 2, 202640 minJeff Gear is CEO and Founder of Revamp Companies, which has been a fast-growing home improvement firm since its founding in 2017. Concrete coatings are a big part of the company's business via its TSR Coatings unit, but...
Jan 2, 202654 minPat and Tim talk with Jenilee Common the new CEO of Leaf Home. Then, Pat and Tim talk about Trends to Watch for Professional Remodelers as we move into 2026.
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Nov 13, 202531 minDrew Weinfurtner, CEO of Great Day Improvements, is a young leader with a lot of responsibility. He runs a company with 11 brands and 120 offices in 48 states and Canada. And Weinfurtner is succeeding. According to the...
Episode #33
No. 33 Talking TOP 500 with Marcus Sheridan
Nov 6, 202553 minOn this episode of Talking Top 500, Patrick O'Toole and Tim Musch sit down with Marcus Sheridan, a former home services company owner who bootstrapped the lead generation of his company using content marketing. His...
Oct 30, 202548 minIn this episode of Talking Top 500, Patrick O'Toole and Tim Musch sit down with Megan Beattie of Tony Hoty Consulting. Beattie, known to many as the "Lead Queen", shares her expertise which spans sales, marketing, and...
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No. 31: Jim Ziminski, Omnia Exterior Solutions
Jul 31, 202547 minJim Ziminski came up through the ranks on the manufacturing side of the industry serving in management roles with Great Lakes Windows and Crane Performance Siding, among others. More recently and most relevant to the...
Apr 24, 202545 minMark Franzoso, founder and CEO of Franzoso Contracting, and Mark Sackerson, sales manager for Franzoso Contracting, join Patrick O'Toole and Tim Musch, hosts of Talking TOP 500 , for an interesting conversation about...
Apr 15, 202542 minThis episode of "Talking TOP 500" features Brian Elias, Co-CEO of Refloor, and former CEO of 1-800-Hansons. We'll see you at Fast Remodeler Live in May! Click here for your $95 ticket!
Episode #28
No. 28: Kyle Powers, Apex Energy Solutions
Feb 20, 202553 minTim and Pat sit down Kyle Powers, brand leader for Apex Energy, part of Great Day Home Improvements, one of the largest companies on the Qualified Remodeler TOP 500 list . Kyle has impressive experience for a young home...
Jan 2, 202540 minThis episode of "Talking TOP 500" features Ryan Shutt, CEO of Southwest Exteriors, an exterior remodeling company based in San Antonio. This year, Southwest is approaching $20 million in revenue. The company's website...
Dec 5, 202440 minEnjoy this special episode of "Talking TOP 500". It's an interview with Power Home Remodeling's Co-CEO Asher Raphael, from this year's TOP 500 LIVE conference in Las Vegas. Upon joining Power as a recent graduate of...
Episode #25
No. 25: Chris Hermes, CEO, USA Showers
Nov 26, 202437 minChris Hermes is the CEO & founder of USA Showers in Phoenix Arizona, with over 25 years of successful experience in the home improvement/construction industry. Chris is a respected leader known for his entrepreneurial...
Episode #24
No.24: Sean McGraw, Founder, FOR Energy
Nov 21, 202431 minSean McGraw is the Founder of FOR Energy. After graduating from ASU with a degree in Sustainable Energy & Materials, Sean founded Affordable Energy Solutions, which would eventually become FOR Energy, with his father...
Sep 26, 202447 minVince Venditti is an energetic young leader in the home improvement industry. He was previously CMO of American Residential Services and SVP at Leaf Home before making the leap into entrepreneurship. Today he's...
Sep 12, 202447 minS2Jeff Gunhus is founder and CEO of Home Genius Exteriors based in Hyattsville, Maryland. Last year the company generated $73.7 million on 3,755 jobs. Remarkably the company is on track to double these figures to $150...
Episode #21
No. 21 Chad Castrilli, Dream Home Roofers
Aug 22, 202436 minIn episode No. 21 of Talking Top 500 , the discussion involves Chadd Castrilli, Vice President of Sales for Dream Home Roofers, which appeared at no. 19 on this year's TOP 500 List with $21 million in revenue on 1,200...
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No. 20 Adam Shampaine, Homefix Custom Remodeling
Apr 25, 202447 minAdam Shampaine is an energetic young leader in the home improvement industry. He's the CEO of Homefix Custom Remodeling in Baltimore, Maryland. Homefix is a very large company with multiple branches in the mid Atlantic...
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