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Prepared Growth Starts With Better Communication: How Caleb Nelson and Destination Motivation are Building Culture, Vulnerability, And Internal Alignment To Serve Customers At A Higher Level

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At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the company brought its team together to prepare for its next stage of growth. The day focused on culture, communication, trust, and the internal habits that help a growing team serve clients with more care. Known for helping home improvement, home … Read more

Paul Burleson And Greg Cummings Show Contractors Why Persistence, Gratitude, And Humility Build Leaders Who Last

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Inner Circle Shows Contractors Why The Leaders Who Last Are The Ones Who Keep Growing Many home improvement contractors want fast growth, but not every leader is ready for the long road that growth requires. Sales pressure builds. Teams need more support. Customers expect more trust. New tools and AI keep changing how companies are … Read more

Molly Fleenor Shares How Bo’s Effort mental health charity Helps Luminis Health Support Local Mental Health Services

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At the 2026 Bo’s Effort event, Greg Cummings spoke with Molly Fleenor of Luminis Health about what the mission’s support has meant for local care. Greg asked how the contributions have helped the organization serve others, and Molly gave a clear answer rooted in health care, community need, and years of steady giving. Molly explained … Read more

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

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

Power100 Spotlights Vinnie Faccinto and Smart Cremation: Why AI Execution Speed Is Becoming a Leadership Advantage in Modern Cremation Care

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Power100 is the only unbiased third party platform that ranks the best leaders and partners in the home improvement industry using its proprietary 5-layer ranking system. Power100 exists to identify the leaders who are not merely visible, but truly impactful, and through stories like this one, Power100 brings the broader business world a closer look … Read more

Destination Motivation Launch Destination Hope to Help Foster Families Experience Joy-Filled Vacations, One Unforgettable Trip at a Time

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Destination Motivation, our #1-ranked Preferred Partner in the nation, is now extending its travel-centered model of emotional value into a philanthropic mission called Destination Hope, a program created to provide joy-filled vacations for foster families who show up with love every day and rarely get the chance to get away. Created as the philanthropic giving … Read more

Keeping Bo’s Honor Alive: John DePaola Shares How Bo’s Effort mental health charity Grew From A Family Hope Into A Community Movement

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As the 2026 Bo’s Effort event came to a close, Greg Cummings spoke with John DePaola, Bo’s father and Founding Member, during a quiet moment after the day had ended. The crowd had cleared, only a few people remained, and John had time to reflect on what made year 11 feel different from the years … Read more

When Transformation Restores Vision: Sean Crane Shows Leaders How Gratitude Turns Pain Into Possibility And Purpose

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When Growth Helps Leaders See Life In Color Again Many leaders in the home improvement industry carry more than business pressure. They are leading teams, serving homeowners, managing growth, handling family needs, and trying to stay strong while the market keeps changing. Over time, that weight can make life feel flat. A leader may still … Read more

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