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Here is what a few guests, sponsors, radio stations and friends have said about "The Money Pit".
"These days, every show must deliver great radio and create great revenue. The Money Pit is the perfect tool for both those needs"
Phil Boyce, Program Director, WABC, New York
Citadel Broadcasting, VP, News/Talk Programming
"The Money Pit is the model for the future of syndicated programming."
Paul Giammarco
Program Director, WPRO, Providence, RI
"Going on the air with The Money Pit is always a pleasure. I can count on talking content and avoiding banter."
Bob Vila
Host, Home Again
"AARP's work with Tom and Leslie on the Home Makeover project delivered a result that was successful beyond our wildest expectations. They are a creative, professional team who has consistently gone the extra mile to deliver results for all our initiatives."
Elizabeth Bradley
Director of Integrated Communications, AARP
"America's best home improvement radio show."
Ken and Daria Dolan
Hosts, The Dolans, WOR 710, New York and best-selling authors
"The Money Pit is a must-listen for people seriously interested in improving both their homes and net worth. Tom and Leslie are undoubtedly a talk media team to watch."
Michael Harrison
Publisher, Talkers Magazine
"The Money Pit has great insight into and a keen understanding of the home improvement trends and products homeowners want."
Frank Rothing
Corporate Advertising Manager, Ace Hardware Corp., Oak Brook, IL
"The Money Pit rides on the cutting edge of home improvement media. They are innovative, entertaining and fun"
Henry Ferris
Brand Director for Craftsman Tools
"The Money Pit is an extremely effective way to reach DIY consumers with our story through a variety of channels. Hosts Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete are very knowledgeable and well respected experts who identify home improvement trends and educate consumers with helpful tips making them a great fit for our brand."
Carl Hedlund
President and CEO, Therma-Tru Doors
"Thank you to The Money Pit. The Money Pit Radio show uniquely delivers to its audience -- our consumers -- home improvement information in an understandable and fun way."
Kevin D. Blodgett
Director of Marketing, Drill Doctor
"The Money Pit radio show is a valuable resource for homeowners and do-it-yourselfers-and a place where listeners can actually have fun learning about home improvement!"
Kate Sollecito
Director of Marketing Services, Red Devil
"The Money Pit is one of the liveliest, most entertaining shows I have ever heard -- and it's extremely educational too. It offers sound, easy-to-understand advice about real-world home improvement projects, backed by years of "been-there, done-that" experience. Beyond that, their program is just plain fun to listen to!"
Dan Harrell
Director of Marketing, Zircon Corporation
"We have found The Money Pit to be a great resource in helping us educate consumers on the importance of indoor air quality and the specific benefits of our products. They have a great rapport with each other and their listeners."
Nikki Krueger
Director of Marketing, Aprilaire
"Whenever the products I represent have been involved in The Money Pit radio show, I've been impressed with the product knowledge they command and just how expertly they convey the useful benefits and applications for these products to save their listeners time and frustration as they undertake Home Improvement projects."
Dave Hazelwood
Director of Marketing, Emerson Tool Co.
"Consumer home improvement sales have really taken off in recent years and The Money Pit has done an excellent job of keeping do-it-yourselfers and expert enthusiasts informed on the latest issues, tips and trends while entertaining them along the way."
Scott Bannell
Director of Advertising and Brand Management, The Stanley Works.
"The Money Pit is one of the best home improvement talk shows on the radio today; they always keep things fun and entertaining."
Paul Fitzmaurice
Senior Account Supervisor, Imre Communications
"Tom Kraeutler has inspected hundreds and hundreds of homes and one suspects that this experience contributed greatly to his success as a home improvement expert. Tom helps listeners and viewers understand more about home improvement because he has done so in the homes of client for so many years."
Chad Ritterbusch
President, The Ritterbusch Group Public Relations
"The Money Pit Home Improvement Show has been a great friend to the Duct Tape Guys in our duct tape evangelism efforts. We can't think of a better way to save people from falling into the ‘money pit' than to recommend listening to the Money Pit while arming themselves with duct tape."
Jim and Tim
The Duct Tape Guys
"Tom has a way of explaining things that's so easy to follow. He's a clear, understandable and relatable communicator with a solid knowledge of the home improvement field."
Jonathan Knopf
News Director and General Manager, News 12
"Tom has a unique way of making the often-scary topic of home improvement feel manageable and fun. As an audience or a sponsor, the hosts invite you into their lives like you are having coffee in their kitchen. Their warmth and humor are a delight to share."
Ron Cooper
Former CEO, ImproveNet.com
"In our sales department, The Money Pit equals new clients. In my world, Tom and Leslie have the knowledge and chemistry to consistently deliver a top-shelf weekend show aimed right at the HGTV crowd."
Greg Foster
Director of Programming, 570 KNRS, Clear Channel, Salt Lake City, UT
"The Money Pit brings the kind of personality and entertainment audiences crave to the consumer "how-to" shows."
Rick Jensen
Program Director, 1150 AM WDEL, Wilmington
"If I were airing some other program on Saturday afternoon, I would be trading spaces for the best home improvement show on radio. Our listeners respond to The Money Pit more than any weekend show we air. I think the reason is because The Money Pit not only gives great advice, but it is also great radio!"
Dave Jones
JOY62/WRJZ, 760...The Word/WMEN, Knoxville, Tennessee
"We chose The Money Pit for KHNR for two reasons. The camaraderie between the hosts is perfect. They're balanced, entertaining and, above all, informative. Secondly, they teach in an easygoing manner. It's like getting great advice from your neighbor."
Michael Shishido
Program Director, KHNR Honolulu
"It's no surprise that The Money Pit is enjoying the success it's having nationally. The hosts are naturals with an audience that appreciates their abundant knowledge, delivered in a no-nonsense, listener friendly style. Not only have our station's regular advertisers enjoyed success, the show is a magnet for non-traditional radio clients and a money-maker for the station."
Frank Calderaro
General Manager, Press Broadcasting
"The Money Pit is audience participation at its best. Listeners want to call because they make home improvement fun and easy. When I hear KFOR listeners calling the Money Pit every week, I know the show has connected with our audience."
Coby Mack
Director of Operations, KFOR/KFRX/KRKR/KLMS, Lincoln, NE
"As compared to the home improvement show we dropped in favor of The Money Pit --
The Money Pit is faster paced, more on target and just a better show over all. I think that has to do with Tom & Leslie because they associate better with the listeners. They seem to hit the target audience better. The Money Pit is a tight, well -produced show that has a very focused topic area."
Bruce Steinbrock
Director of Programming, WIBW AM, Morris Communications, Topeka, KS
"The Money Pit has been a valuable addition to our weekend lineup. The subjects you cover are excellent and timely, along with the sparkling personalities of the hosts and a very upbeat presentation, make it one of our most saleable weekend programs and an anchor on our schedule for many years. You guys make boring home fixups entertaining! And the audience loves the giveaways!"
Benji Carle
General Manager, NewsTalk 1240 WBCF, Alabama
"Great Show! We had a super response to the debut broadcast from our listeners"
Rick Bell
General Manager, KWDB
"Our listeners love the Money Pit because Tom and Leslie know their stuff and make what could be a dull discussion a lot of fun. What I love about the show is, they never talk down to people and in radio today hosts like that are hard to find."
Dan Collier
Operations Manager WDIS-AM Norfolk, MA