Talking TOP 500

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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.

  1. No. 35: Jenilee Common, CEO of Leaf Home + Trends to Watch in 2026

    JAN 2

    No. 35: Jenilee Common, CEO of Leaf Home + Trends to Watch in 2026

    Pat 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.

    54 min
  2. No.34: Drew Weinfurtner from Great Day Improvements

    11/13/2025

    No.34: Drew Weinfurtner from Great Day Improvements

    Drew 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 most recent TOP 500 rankings published in August. Great Day ranked No. 3 on the list with $1.64 billion in revenue on 89,064 jobs. It's an amazing enterprise and Drew, along with Chairman Michael Hoy and Executive Chairman Ed Weinfurtner make an excellent management team.

    31 min
  3. No. 33 Talking TOP 500 with Marcus Sheridan

    11/06/2025

    No. 33 Talking TOP 500 with Marcus Sheridan

    On 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 company prospered as a result. His book They Ask, You Answer, a compilation of the marketing lessons he learned, has become a seminal volume for lead-gen marketers. He is now a sought-after speaker on the topics of marketing and lead generation and was listed by Forbes as 1 of 20 "Speakers You Don't Want to Miss."   Patrick O'Toole is the chief of content at SOLA Group, and Tim Musch, a legend in the home improvement industry, is with Paradigm Vendo.

    53 min
  4. No. 32: Megan Beattie, aka The Lead Queen | Tony Hoty Consulting

    10/30/2025

    No. 32: Megan Beattie, aka The Lead Queen | Tony Hoty Consulting

    In 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 team management aimed at lead generation. Beattie and Tony Hoty will speak TOP 500 Live held at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on November 17-19, 2025. To learn more visit: event.qrtop500live.com   Patrick O'Toole is the chief of content at SOLA Group, and Tim Musch, a legend in the home improvement industry, is with Paradigm Vendo."

    48 min
  5. No. 31: Jim Ziminski, Omnia Exterior Solutions

    07/31/2025

    No. 31: Jim Ziminski, Omnia Exterior Solutions

    Jim 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 TOP 500 home improvement companies, Ziminski is co-founder of Omnia Exterior Solutions, a private equity backed roofing company that has quickly grown to be one of the biggest firms in the industry. To date Omnia has completed more than a dozen acquisitions.   In 2024, the company generated $312 million in revenue on 15,432 jobs. Omnia's philosophy is different than other private-equity 'roll ups' in the roofing industry. They view owners and managers of firms they purchase as key to the success of the organization. They've created incentives for those managers and owners to stay on to help run the collective entity.    ---   TOP 500 LIVE returns to The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Nov. 17-19, 2025. Go to top500live.com to learn more and register. We hope to see you there!

    47 min
  6. No. 30: Mark Franzoso and Mark Sackerson, Franzoso Contracting

    04/24/2025

    No. 30: Mark Franzoso and Mark Sackerson, Franzoso Contracting

    Mark 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 their company and time in the industry. Franzoso is a long-time business owner, having founded Franzoso Contracting in 1980. According to the company's most recent appearance on the Qualified Remodeler TOP 500 list, the firm completed 1,408 jobs on $16.4 million in revenue in 2023, giving it a ranking of No. 166. Franzoso was also a member of Owens Corning Platinum Advisory Board, and his company also won three awards at the most recent Owens Corning conference in Orlando. FAST Remodeler Live, Qualified Remodeler's upcoming technology conference for home improvement pros, will take place May 20 and 21 at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor. Having the right tech stack is hugely important to success in this industry and it only gets more important with each passing day. The conference is a blend of big-picture explanation along with dozens of ground-level technology hacks that can all be meaningful to business. To see the agenda and list of speakers and to register go to www.fastremodelerlive.com. Use the code 500pod for a reduction in the price of your tickets. Patrick O'Toole is chief of content and co-owner of SOLA Group Inc., parent company of Qualified Remodeler, and Tim Musch, a member of the home improvement hall of fame is with Paradigm Vendo.

    45 min
  7. NO. 29: Brian Elias, CEO and Founder, ReFloor

    04/15/2025

    NO. 29: Brian Elias, CEO and Founder, ReFloor

    This 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!

    42 min
  8. No. 28: Kyle Powers, Apex Energy Solutions

    02/20/2025

    No. 28: Kyle Powers, Apex Energy Solutions

    Tim 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 improvement professional. He has previously worked for: Mad City, AHT Windows, Tundraland, Tony Hoty Training & Consulting, Jacuzzi Bath Remodel, and Apex Energy Solutions. He will also be a featured speaker at the fourth annual technology for remodeling and home improvement professionals, FAST Remodeler Live, to be held at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor, May 20-21, 2025. Want to view the full roster of speakers and register? Go to www.fastremodelerlive.com.

    53 min
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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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  • Creator
    QUALIFIED REMODELER
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
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