No. 8: Tony Hoty, President, Window Depot of Cleveland on Home Shows and Events
Release Date: 03/16/2023
No.34: Drew Weinfurtner from Great Day Improvements
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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.
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No. 33 Talking TOP 500 with Marcus Sheridan
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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...
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No. 32: Megan Beattie, aka The Lead Queen | Tony Hoty Consulting
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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: 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.”
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No. 31: Jim Ziminski, Omnia Exterior Solutions
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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...
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No. 30: Mark Franzoso and Mark Sackerson, Franzoso Contracting
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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...
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NO. 29: Brian Elias, CEO and Founder, ReFloor
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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!
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No. 28: Kyle Powers, Apex Energy Solutions
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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 . 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...
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No. 27: Ryan Shutt, CEO of Southwest Exteriors
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This 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 features a pricing calculator, which appears to go against aspects of sales orthodoxy, but the results speak for themselves. Shutt was a speaker at 2024’s TOP 500 LIVE conference in Las Vegas, where he presented on Southwest’s reboot of its marketing, sales, and customer service. To watch a clip from Shutt’s presentation, visit . He also sat on the CEO Panel...
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No. 26: Asher Raphael, Co-CEO Power Home Remodeling
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Enjoy 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 American University, Raphael did not plan on staying long. But he and his Co-CEO Cory Schiller, saw an opportunity. They set out to create a scalable business model capable of attracting the best and brightest people. The company went from being $8 million revenue in 2004 to $1.24 billion today. Raphael tells the story of Power in this special episode. About the Talking TOP...
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No. 25: Chris Hermes, CEO, USA Showers
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Chris 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 spirit, strict discipline, and dedication to developing leaders and helping people. With a track record of success and a passion for innovation, he continues to lead USA Showers to new heights in the home improvement industry. With leading a team of over 40 teammates, they are projected to do 8 million in net sales in 2024. Chris is looking to expand in to other markets to...
info_outlineThe spring home-show season is here. All around the country, remodelers and home improvement pros are preparing to exhibit at one or more of these popular local consumer events. For many remodelers, home shows are their bread and butter. The leads generated at these events can make-or-break their year, or, at the very least, put them on the path toward a successful year. For others, home shows are just one of many reliable lead sources at their disposal. Regardless, success at these events takes planning, preparation, and solid strategy for engaging with consumers who are ready to make improvements.
That is why the Talking TOP 500 podcast turned to an expert on face-to-face marketing for Episode No. 8—Mr. Tony Hoty. Hoty is a long-time entrepreneur in the industry. This year his company, Window Depot of Cleveland, will hit $6 million in installed sales. He’s also a leading consultant to other remodelers and home improvement pros, particularly when it comes to the topic of generating leads. Hoty is a frequent presenter at TOP 500 LIVE and is host of the popular LeadCon conference, which is presented each spring. This interview with Tony Hoty offers a great primer on how to put your best foot
forward at home shows and events in 2023.
About this Podcast
Talking TOP 500 is a reference to Qualified Remodeler magazine's long-running annual ranking of the largest remodelers and home improvement pros by revenue. Co-hosted by Patrick O'Toole and Tim Musch, the podcast focuses on issues facing entrepreneurs in this space. To learn more, go to
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