No.24: Sean McGraw, Founder, FOR Energy

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. They'll provide a customized report that outlines improvements you can make to reduce energy costs while helping the environment. These improvements include upgrading insulation, windows or appliances, and sealing air leaks. ... About the Talking TOP 500 Podcast and your Podcast Hosts The Talking TOP 500 podcast takes its name from Qualified Remodeler's annual ranking of the largest remodeling and home improvement companies. It features interviews with leading remodelers from around the United States and focuses on all aspects of growing and succeeding in home improvement and remodeling. Qualified Remodeler co-owner and publisher Patrick O'Toole as well as industry veteran Tim Musch, recently named a Legend of the Home Improvement industry serve as hosts of the podcast. Qualified Remodeler is a leading business-to-business media brand serving remodelers since 1975. To learn more and subscribe go to www.QualifiedRemodeler.com/subscribe.  Patrick L. O'Toole has been and editor in the residential construction space since 1996. Presently, he is EVP and owner of SOLA Group Inc., a holding company for Qualified Remodeler and Kitchen & Bath Design News magazines. With SOLA, he serves as Group Editorial Director for the company and as publisher of Qualified Remodeler. Prior to joining SOLA Group, Mr. O'Toole served as Editorial Director and Publisher of Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler magazines. From 2003 to 2010, he was editor of Qualified Remodeler. Mr. O'Toole began his career in journalism as a Newsman with the Associated Press in Chicago. He holds a master's degree in journalism from Columbia College and B.A. from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Tim Musch has spent the last 30 years developing and refining technology solutions for contractors in the industry. Prior to that, he spent 15 years gaining experience in a family-owned remodeling company in Central Wisconsin. Tim regularly speaks with industry groups to build the case for the benefits of systemizing local, independent businesses. In 2022, Tim joined the elite group of industry veterans and was inducted into "The Legends of the Home Improvement Industry". Currently, Tim is a Business Development Specialist for Paradigm, LLC, which is transforming the way that residential construction business is done across the globe with solutions such as their digital selling tool, Paradigm Vendo.