No. 30: Mark Franzoso and Mark Sackerson, Franzoso Contracting
Talking TOP 500
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
Talking TOP 500
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
Talking TOP 500
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
Talking TOP 500
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
Talking TOP 500
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
Talking TOP 500
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...
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No.24: Sean McGraw, Founder, FOR Energy
Talking TOP 500
Sean 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 Brian in 2010. When not performing solar consultations, you can find Sean giving back with the Phoenix 20-30 Club or ASU’s GlobalResolve. FOR Energy in Phoenix, AZ provides home energy checkups to homeowners who want to save money and energy. Their certified professionals will use the latest tools and technology to inspect and assess your home’s energy efficiency....
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No. 23: Vince Venditti, President of Premier Home Pros
Talking TOP 500
Vince 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 president and co-owner of Premier Home Pros in Akron, Ohio. In Talking TOP 500, episode No. 23, Venditti talks about Premier, which just opened its 7th location in Tampa, only 18 months after the company was founded. The company launched in January of 2023 and has accepted no investment funds from outside sources. It ranked No. 178 on the TOP 500 list with $15.1 million in...
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No. 22: Jeff Gunhus, founder and CEO, Home Genius Exteriors
Talking TOP 500
Jeff 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 million by the end of 2024. Starting in the early 90s he launched a number of companies across several industries. Then, having just moved from California to Maryland in 2017, he attended Qualified Remodeler's very first TOP 500 LIVE conference. His goal was to lay the groundwork to launch a new company in the home improvement space. That company was Home Genius...
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No. 21 Chad Castrilli, Dream Home Roofers
Talking TOP 500
In 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 completed jobs. Castrilli is an impressive leader in the home improvement industry. He got his start 17 years ago with NuLook Home Designs and rose through the ranks to run the company's sales organization. He then moved to Dream Home Roofers, where he's engineered organizational improvements to the sales department at the New Jersey-based company. Castrilli was also a speaker...
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