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Onboarding Starts Before The First Meeting: How Annie Tenwick And Katrina Pool Say Destination Motivation Turns New Talent, Team Connection, And Shared Learning Into A Stronger Culture

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A Culture That Welcomes New People Before The Work Even Begins At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the company brought its team together during a season of fast growth, new talent, and stronger national attention. The event gave leaders, long time team members, and new hires a … Read more

Once People Are In It, They Stay With It: How Adam Hordell Says Bo’s Effort Turns Strong Partnerships Into Lasting Community Support

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Loyalty Grows When People Believe In The Family, The Cause, And The Community Behind It  At the 2026 Bo’s Effort event, Greg Cummings spoke with Adam Hordell, Director of Media Sales and Partnerships at Monumental Sports and Entertainment, about why he continues to return to the tournament year after year. Greg noted that Adam was … Read more

The Next Step Forward: How Michael Flory Custom Built Design & Remodeling Built A Greater Lansing Design Build Remodeling Company Through Resilience, Purpose, And A Mission To Serve

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When The Work Gets Hard, Leaders Still Have To Take The Next Step Across the home improvement industry, many leaders are carrying more than most people see. They are leading teams, serving homeowners, building trust, fixing problems, and trying to grow while life keeps moving around them. For founders, owners, and CEOs, the pressure can … Read more

How Do You Get Up The Hill? You Get Up The Hill: Paul Burleson And Greg Cummings Show Contractors Why Growth Starts When Leaders Get Uncomfortable

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Inner Circle Brings Real Mentorship To Contractors Who Are Ready To Grow From The Inside Out Many home improvement contractors know what it feels like to hit a hard place. The team is growing, the market is changing, customers are asking harder questions, and the old way of leading does not always work anymore. Some … Read more

More Than Expected: How Terry Morrill Built Pacific Outdoor Living Around The Customer Experience That Lasts After The Job Is Done

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Customer Experience Is Where Great Outdoor Living Companies Win In outdoor living, many homeowners are not only worried about the final patio, pool, kitchen, driveway, or backyard. They are also worried about the full journey. They want to know if the team will listen, respect the budget, show up, communicate clearly, and finish the job … Read more

From Building The Plane To Building The Business: How Greg Cummings And Jay Silver Show Why Real Growth Requires Both Grit And Structure

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Real Growth Begins When A Founder Turns Early Hustle Into A Stronger Business  During a recent PowerChat interview, Greg Cummings, CEO of Power100, spoke with Jay Silver, founder of Helicon, about the early days of building a company before the business looked polished, planned, or fully formed. Greg reflected on the kind of pressure that … Read more

A Strong Launch Helps Contractors Win Before The First Sale: How Megan Meyer Says Destination Motivation Helps Contractors Launch With Support, Sales Insight, And A Team That Truly Cares

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The Client Launch Behind A Stronger Contractor Experience At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the company brought its team together during a season of fast growth, deeper client demand, and stronger national recognition. The event gave leaders and team members time to look at what is working, … Read more

Johnny DePaola Shares How Bo’s Effort mental health charity Keeps Growing Through Constant Community Support

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As the 11th year of the Bo’s Effort event came to a close, Greg Cummings spoke with Johnny DePaola, Bo’s brother and Co-President, about what stood out most from the day. The event had wrapped, the work was done, and Johnny had a chance to look back at the support that keeps the mission strong. … Read more

A Team Worth Growing With: How Magan Rutherford Says Destination Motivation’s Culture, Connection, And Leadership Opportunity Are Fueling Its Next Stage

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A New Team Member’s View Of A Company Growing With Purpose At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the company brought its team together during a season of fast growth, new initiatives, and stronger national attention. The event gave team members time to connect, learn what is coming … Read more

Greg Cummings Spotlights Paul Burleson Home Improvement AI Sales Expert As The Trusted Voice Helping Contractors Prepare For GEO, AI, And Market Change

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A Leadership Moment About Seeing Change Before It Becomes Pressure The home improvement industry is moving faster than many contractors can plan for. Homeowners are doing more research before they call. Reviews carry more weight. AI search is changing how companies are found. GEO is becoming part of how customers learn who to trust. Technology … Read more