Best QUALIFIED REMODELER Podcasts (2024)

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No. 20 - Adam Shampaine, Homefix Custom Remodeling 47:22

3M ago47:22

47:22

Adam 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 region. Last year the company was ranked No. 33 on the Qualified Remodeler TOP 500 list based on $68.3 million in revenue on 3,963 …

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No. 19: Adam Kaliner, Co-Founder, Power Home Remodeling Group 46:28

4M ago46:28

46:28

Today’s discussion is with a well-known leader in the home improvement industry, Adam Kaliner co-founder of Power Home Remodeling. Power, as many industry observers know, is one of the largest companies in the industry. In 2023, they billed $1.25 billion in sales. That’s billion with a capital B. And the company has a total of 3,500 employees…

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No. 18: Abby Binder, Abby Windows & Doors 38:47

5M ago38:47

38:47

Episode No. 18 is a discussion with one of the brightest rising stars in the home improvement industry—Abby Binder—owner of Abby Windows & Doors, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is a businessperson with a growth mindset. She’s always looking for new ways to improve her people and upgrade her processes. She's always ready to take the next step…

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No. 17: Scott Siegal, CEO of Certified Contractors Network | Maggio Roofing 41:08

7M ago41:08

41:08

Professional roundtable groups—comprised of industry peers and led by business consultants—are a familiar feature of the home improvement and remodeling industries. There are peer groups that focus insurance restoration. Others are focused on full-service and design-build remodeling. For home improvement pros a handful of groups come to mind. One o…

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No. 16: Beth Biron, CMO of Reborn Home Solutions and Dreamstyle Remodeling | Renovo 45:15

7M ago45:15

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Beth Biron is a rising star in the home improvement industry. She is the chief marketing and sales officer at Reborn Home Solutions, a leading provider of cabinet refacing, one-day baths and windows based in California. Beth has nearly 20 years of direct sales and marketing experience in the energy, solar power and home remodeling industries, with …

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No 15: John Anglis, Founder, Care Free Home Pros, Avon, Connecticut 48:31

9M ago48:31

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Episode No. 15 is with John Anglis, founder of CareFree Home Pros of Avon, Connecticut. CareFree is a Bath Replacement business that generated $9.5 million in revenue in 2022, the last year that Anglis owned the company. This past February, Anglis sold CareFree to Sage Home for an undisclosed cash amount. Anglis is not afraid to tell you about the …

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No.14: Ed Weinfurtner and Michael Hoy, Great Day Improvements 40:37

10M ago40:37

40:37

Among the handful of truly fast-growing home improvement companies—those with plans to grow to be national in scope—Great Day Improvements offers a different path. The company is growing with a ground level, entrepreneurial strategy, and with a deep appreciation for what it takes to run a successful home improvement firm. To that end, companies tha…

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No. 13: Jason Couto of Couto Construction 33:21

11M ago33:21

33:21

Patrick O'Toole and Tim Musch talk with Jason Couto of Couto Construction in New Bedford, Mass. in Episode No. 13 of the Talking TOP 500 podcast. Jason learned the business from his father, who was a Portuguese immigrant to the United States and who founded the company when Jason was very young. Since taking over the firm in 2008, Jason has grown t…

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No. 12: Emily and Kevin Lindus, co-founders, Lindus Construction 32:38

11M ago32:38

32:38

In Episode No. 12 of the Talking TOP 500 podcast, we speak with a couple who is widely admired in the home improvement industry. They are Emily and Kevin Lindus, owners of Lindus Construction in Baldwin, Wisconsin. They started the company in 1981 out of their kitchen and last year the company generated $43.2 million in revenue on gutters, decks an…

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No. 11: Richard Begalla, Executive Vice President, Window Depot 33:13

1y ago33:13

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Episode No. 11 features a conversation with one of the rising startsin home improvement, Rich Begalla,executive vice president of Window Depot’s national network of 82 dealers. He’s also the owner and managerof one of those 82 branches—Window Depot of Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. In 2022 the Window Depot network was ranked No. 17 on the…

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No. 10: Charlie Gindele, founder of Renewal by Andersen of Orange County 46:46

1y ago46:46

46:46

Charlie Gindele is a hugely successful home improvement entrepreneur who, in 2019, sold Renewal by Anderson of Orange County—to Renewal by Andersen corporation. It was the capstone to a 38-year career in the industry. After the sale Gindele agreed to continue as general manager of the business until the end of 2021, when he retired and wrote a busi…

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No 9: Brian Gottlieb, Founder of Tundraland Home Improvements 38:06

1+ y ago38:06

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Brian Gottlieb is widely regarded as one of the most innovative entrepreneurs in home improvement today. Starting from scratch he built the three businesses to approximately $150 million in revenue and 800 employees. He is founder of Tundraland Home Improvement, Renewal by Andersen of Wisconsin, and Jacuzzi Bath Remodel of Arizona. Jacuzzi Corporat…

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No. 8: Tony Hoty, President, Window Depot of Cleveland on Home Shows and Events 31:14

1+ y ago31:14

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The 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 to…

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No. 7: Dawn Dewey of Dreamstyle Remodeling 36:41

1+ y ago36:41

36:41

The job of creating a consistent flow of quality leads is not for the feint-of-heart. Home improvement company owners typically shoulder this task themselves, sharing responsibility with a marketing associate. Many of the largest home improvement companies today are big enough to require the services of a true chief marketing officer. One of the be…

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No. 6: Chris Counahan, Chief Sales Officer, Leaf Home 27:05

1+ y ago27:05

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Chris Counahan is the chief sales officer of Leaf Home, the No. 2 company on Qualified Remodeler’s annual ranking of the industry’s largest remodelers and home improvement firms—the TOP 500. In 2021 Leaf Home hit $1.43 billion in revenue on a staggering 337,340 jobs. Our conversation with Counahan offered a mix of Leaf Home history along with prese…

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No. 5: B.J. Werzyn, CEO of West Shore Home 30:56

1+ y ago30:56

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B.J. Werzyn is the CEO and founder of West Shore Home, which was ranked No. 7 on the TOP 500 last year. That ranking was based on 2021 installed revenue of $659.8 million on 57,572 jobs, up from approximately $40 million in 2018. Today the company operates in 35 markets and has 3,000 employees in several regions around the country. In his Talking T…

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No. 4: Vince Nardo, CEO of Reborn Cabinets 30:48

1+ y ago30:48

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For over three decades, Vince Nardo and his brother Anthony have run the family-owned cabinet refacing business based in Anaheim, California. During that time, they've grown the firm dynamically. Today the firm operates six branches in California, Nevada and Arizona and is ranked No. 24 on Qualified Remodeler's ranking of the largest 500 remodelers…

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No. 3: Scott Berman, Florida Window & Door 29:09

1+ y ago29:09

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Talking TOP 500 catches up with Scott Berman, owner of Florida Window & Door based in Lake Worth, Fla. Berman’s firm is among the largest independent operators in the nation. With six locations in the Sunshine State, his firm will bill over $100 million this year. Much of the company’s growth has come in since 2015 but Berman’s success has been yea…

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No. 2: Bob Quillen, Dropping 20 Percent to the Bottom Line 22:41

2y ago22:41

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In 2021, Bob Quillen sold Quillen Brothers Windows of Bryan, Ohio to Leaf Home. It was the culmination of years of hard work to develop rock solid systems and processes. Quillen is known for operating his business at very high levels of net profit. UPDATE: Bob Quillen had been scheduled to speak at TOP 500 LIVE in Columbus, Oct. 18-19 but had cance…

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No. 1: Amy Zimmerman, CMO of Tundraland Home Improvement, a Leaf Home Company 26:35

2y ago26:35

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On this episode of Talking TOP 500, Patrick O’Toole and Tim Musch chat with Amy Zimmerman (CMO Leaf Home | Tundraland Home Improvements) about the latest trends in lead generation for home improvement companies. Zimmerman previews her TOP 500 LIVE panel discussion featuring four All-Star marketers who will present their top lead-gen trends in-perso…

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Introducing 'The Talking TOP 500' Podcast! 3:31

2y ago3:31

3:31

Patrick O'Toole and Tim Musch Kick off the brand new Podcast from Qualified Remodeler Magazine: Talking TOP 500!By Qualified Remodeler, Patrick O'Toole, Tim Musch

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My Last Episode 1:57

2+ y ago1:57

1:57

This is going to be my last episode here. I’ve got a lot of irons in the fire, and after giving it a lot of thought, I’ve decided, that unfortunately, this podcast is one thing that is going to have to go. At least for the time being.

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How To Prepare For A Happy New Year 35:10

2+ y ago35:10

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How To Prepare For A Happy New Year - My Favorite New Year Planning Framework - Preparing for another year is imperative for an entrepreneur. And in order to do that. I’ve found it necessary to do two things: 1) Reflect on the past year, and 2) Plan for the next year. The cool thing about this, is that you can do this in July, and it still works! L…

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If You Are Stuck In Traffic Keep Moving Forward 13:35

2+ y ago13:35

13:35

New Episode!!! In this episode Martin Holsinger tells about a recent experience stuck in traffic trying to get over the mountain pass, and how it inspires him to keep pressing on through the trials.

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How To Use Change Orders The Right Way 13:18

2+ y ago13:18

13:18

Merry Christmas everyone!!! In this episode learn some tips and tricks around how to use change orders effectively. Special Guests: Brad Leavitt from @aft_construction Jackson Andrews from @jacksonandrewsbuilding … “Use change orders as a way to improve the home or project.” … “Use apps like Docusign to quickly keep a paper trail.” … “The more tran…

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How We Build Trust And Qualify Leads With Our Website - Brian Kashas 9:48

2+ y ago9:48

9:48

How We Build Trust And Qualify Leads With Our Website - Brian Kashas

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3 Contractors Share Their Expertise At IBS Builder's Show 45:14

2+ y ago45:14

45:14

This is a live recording, never before published on this podcast, where Martin Holsinger interviews 3 Contractors Live at the Builder's Show. In this episode is a roundtable discussion with Morgan Molitor from @construction2style Brady Johanson from @bradycoltcustomhomes Chris Quinn from @cmq_qdchb

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Instagram For Contractors With Corey Walker 47:29

2+ y ago47:29

47:29

In this episode, listen to Corey Walker who has co-authored two Instagram Marketing books. She is a powerhouse of knowledge when it comes to Instagram marketing. This episode is stock full of insight and tips for contractors to use on Instagram.

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Happy Thanksgiving - And My Wife's Heart Surgery - Martin Holsinger 12:46

2+ y ago12:46

12:46

In this episode Martin Holsinger wishes you all a Happy Thanksgiving and tells about his experience of sitting in the hospital parking lot, in his truck, and waiting while his wife has heart surgery.

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Would You Do Business With You? - Martin Holsinger 21:07

2+ y ago21:07

21:07

Inspired by a football hall of fame speech given by Jerome Bettis, this episode is all about the immense value of your name and reputation. Would you do business with you if you Googled your name and saw the reviews?

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Toby Cornell - Bid and Build Every Home As If It Were Your Own 48:55

2+ y ago48:55

48:55

Guest: Toby Cornell from @cornellcustomconstruction ... In this episode Toby shares stories and tips from his experience in growing his luxury custom home building firm. Here’s a sampling of what’s inside this episode. ... “You’re only as good as your last job.” … “Want to build a good brand? These are some of the key components you must have: -Hon…

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Rosario Mannino - Architect Led Design Build Firm 54:00

2+ y ago54:00

54:00

Guest: Rosario Mannino from @rsmannino ... In this episode Rosario shares stories and tips from his experience in growing his architect led design build firm. Here’s a sampling of what’s inside this episode. ... “If you want to be an architect, get a job as a framer first.” … “Use social media to get your voice out there. Share these these things o…

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Ollie Ledbetter 1:04:44

3y ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Guest: Ollie Ledbetter from @littletileguy ... In this episode Ollie shares stories and tips from his experience in growing his custom tile business. Here’s a sampling of what’s inside this episode. ... “Try to choose a name no one else could use. A clever twist to the name will help it stick.” … “Pay your dues to those who offered to help you get …

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Rex Snyder from CarpentryPlus 58:28

3y ago58:28

58:28

Guest: Rex Snyder from @carpentryplus ... In this episode Rex shares stories and tips from his experience in growing his carpentry/remodeling business. Here’s a sampling of what’s inside this episode. ... “Most leads come through our website and social media. … “Steer everything through your website.” … “You only get one life here on this earth, so…

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Andy Mac 1:03:38

3y ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Guest: Andy Mac from @gosforthhandyman ... In this episode Andy shares all about his story of growing his handyman business and successful Youtube channel. ... “Always have an exit plan.” … “Don’t bite off more than you can chew.” … “Make videos about what you enjoy. It’s much more authentic that way.” … There are various ways to make money on Yout…

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The One Thing You Must Wear If You Really Want To Build Your Brand In A Good Way 15:13

3y ago15:13

15:13

Host: Martin Holsinger from @contractingsimplified and @martinholsinger ... In this episode Martin shares all about the one thing you must wear if you are trying to build a real and well-known brand. ... It’s all about customer service. And this episode dives into ONE principle that will help you develop better customer service. … Listen to the epi…

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Ed Earl 56:39

3y ago56:39

56:39

Guest: Ed Earl from @the_zen_builder ... In this episode Ed shares stories and tips from his experience in advising luxury home builders through the entire construction process. His passion is helping builders to ease the stress and find peace of mind. He also is heavily involved in helping contractors recruit great help. Which during these times i…

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Chris Loughney 1:07:05

3y ago1:07:05

1:07:05

Guest: Chris Loughney from @fitch_hill ... In this episode Chris shares stories and tips from his experience in growing an award-winning building firm. Here’s a sampling of what’s inside this episode. ... “Do the right thing.” ... “Stick to what you are good at.“ ... “Have a “fit meeting” before you ever start a contract to make sure you and your c…

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Dan Arket 50:36

3y ago50:36

50:36

Guest: Dan Arket from Tekra Builders ... In this episode Dan drops some golden nuggets I’m sure you will find very helpful and valuable for your own business. Here’s a sampling of what’s inside this episode. ... “Be someone you would want to hire.” ... “To build a brand help everyone in the company to have the same goal.“ ... “Be a sponge. Absorb a…

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The Two Levels Of Trust and How It Relates To Your Dream Client 19:52

3y ago19:52

19:52

New Episode!!! Host: Martin Holsinger from @contractingsimplified and @martinholsinger ... In this episode Martin shares all about the two levels of trust every human has and how it relates to landing a job with your dream client. Here’s a few snippets from inside the episode: ... “Every human being has two levels of trust.” ... “People want to tru…

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Andrew Patterson 59:37

3y ago59:37

59:37

Andrew Patterson from @PattersonCustomHomes ... In this episode Andrew shares stories and tips from his experience in growing an award-winning building firm. Here’s a sampling of what’s inside this episode: ... “There’s a new standard in this industry.” ... “Control what you can control.“ ... “Always hire and surround yourself with people smarter t…

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Davie Santos 34:32

3y ago34:32

34:32

Guest: Davie Santos from @daviemactile ... In this episode Davie shares from his experience some of his knowledge which I’m sure you will find very helpful and valuable for your own business. Here’s a sampling of what’s inside this episode: ... “Focus on making the customer happy!” ... “Having your own website is very important.“ ... “The results a…

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Austin Werrmann 33:20

3y ago33:20

33:20

Austin Vance Carpentry and @Tools_at_work

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Doug Cameron 45:28

3y ago45:28

45:28

4+ y ago40:15

40:15

In this episode, Justin MacDonald, an electrical contractor from Nova Scotia talks how to price jobs, and the importance of properly estimating jobs. Also, he discusses scheduling when it comes to project management and staying small to maximize efficiency.

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