Technology That Empowers, Not Overwhelms

The home improvement industry has historically been resistant to technology adoption, particularly among field sales representatives who may not be tech-savvy. One Click Contractor has addressed this challenge by designing an interface that prioritizes ease of use while building in safeguards to prevent errors.

The platform includes features that revolutionize how sales managers support their teams in the field. When a representative encounters a challenge during a presentation, they can simply text their manager, who can instantly access the live project, make necessary changes from their desk or iPad, and have the updated presentation immediately available to the rep in the home. This real-time collaboration eliminates mistakes and maximizes both representative commissions and company profits.

“It limits the mistakes and helps you as a manager weaponize and be everywhere at once,” explained Dustin Rhoades. “With the technology we have out right now, including recording of presentations and all the analytics and data we can drive down to, I have the ability to digitally be inside the house with your representative, helping them make sure they’re making the commission they work so hard to get and getting the profit they deserve”.

The platform also integrates seamlessly with CRM systems and includes automated commission calculations, CSV ordering sheets, and comprehensive workflow management from presentation through installation. Representatives cannot leave a customer’s home without obtaining required signatures on specific items, ensuring all paperwork is completed correctly the first time.

Building a Culture of Trust and Innovation

Beyond technology and processes, One Click Contractor’s ranking reflects the company’s exceptional culture—a critical component of Power100’s 5-layer ranking system. Operating as a hybrid company with team members spanning from Pakistan to Peru and coast to coast across the United States, the leadership has intentionally cultivated an environment of trust, collaboration, and continuous learning.

“The key thing that really drives culture is people being comfortable and feeling like there’s trust,” said Taylor Hanes. “They feel like they’re in a safe opportunity for them. They don’t feel like every little failure or every little situation is going to be picked apart. We’re looking to set people up for success and to find those successes, identify those successes, and celebrate them”.

This culture extends to how leadership interacts. When team members challenge decisions or raise concerns, leadership responds with curiosity rather than defensiveness. This approach creates psychological safety that allows for innovation and honest communication—qualities that ultimately benefit customers as well.

“We’re aligned on the objectives, and there’s not a lot of ego fighting here because we’re both at a stage where we’re comfortable in our own skin,” explained Taylor Hanes. “We’re not trying to prove something to someone else or to one another. Instead, we’re trying to accomplish the objective—to provide great service to our customers, to take great care of our team, and to build something that we really enjoy”.

Data-Driven Excellence and Continuous Improvement

One Click Contractor’s commitment to excellence is evidenced by their rigorous, data-driven approach to every aspect of their business. The company tracks detailed metrics throughout their sales funnel—from lead generation through conversion rates at each stage—and communicates these transparently with their team.

“We’re very data-driven, and we have goals for everything,” shared Taylor Hanes. “We’ve got revenue growth goals for the business, and then we get more granular. In order to hit that goal, how many deals does each one of our reps have to close? In order to close that many deals, how many demos do they have to have?”

When metrics drop—for example, if a conversion rate falls from 45% to 40%—the response isn’t punitive. Instead, the team collaboratively investigates the root cause and problem-solves together. This approach, which Prickel calls “blame process first, not people,” creates an environment where continuous improvement is natural rather than threatening.

Aaron Prickel emphasized this philosophy: “One of the things One Click does a great job of is following the universal rule of let’s bring blame process first, not people”. This process-focused approach enables the company to maintain high standards while supporting team member development.

Impact Across the Industry

The reach and impact of One Click Contractor extends across the home improvement industry, serving businesses at every stage of growth. From contractors hiring their first or second sales representative to billion-dollar public organizations, the platform’s configurability allows it to meet businesses where they are while providing a roadmap for where they want to go.

“We have seen this in thousands of organizations from billion-dollar public organizations down to mom and pop that are just now getting to their first or second sales rep,” explained Ryan Lococo. “We kind of see what works within each stage of growth. Our account executives, sales teams, and customer success organization have that experience, and those owners can lean on those resources”.

This expertise becomes a partnership rather than just a vendor relationship. One Click Contractor’s team works with business owners to combine best practices from across the industry with each company’s unique strengths, creating customized solutions that drive scalable growth.

Dustin Rhoades, who is currently overseeing over 100 branches and multiple regions at Great Day Improvements, credits One Click Contractor’s responsiveness and reliability as critical to his ability to scale. “I can call them at 8 o’clock at night on Pacific time, and they will pick up the phone for me. If not, they’ll text me and tell me they’ll call me back in the morning. But they’re always communicating with me,” he said.

Looking Forward: Innovation and Growth

As the home improvement industry continues to evolve, One Click Contractor is positioned at the forefront of innovation. The company is focused on expanding its offerings to include AI functionality within sales organizations, deeper production and ordering capabilities, and product availability integration. The vision is to become a comprehensive solution—”one throat to choke,” as Lococo puts it—reducing the burden on contractors who currently juggle five to seven different technology partners.

“The average contractor has five to seven different technology partners. Guys, that’s too many,” stated Ryan Lococo. “There needs to be a solution that helps me run my business from soup to nuts. That’s where we go in the next several years”.

For 2026, the company’s primary focus is getting their message to more contractors who could benefit from their platform. Many in the industry still struggle with manual processes, paper-based systems, and the limitations these create for growth. As Rhoades bluntly stated, “If you’re on paper, you’re a dinosaur”.

“Our biggest focus this year is getting the word out, letting people understand the tremendous impact that One Click can have on their remodeling business,” said Taylor Hanes. “The customer testimonials that we hear every day are not only that it’s effective, but also that we, as a company, make a big investment in providing outstanding white glove customer service”.

Power100’s Recognition

“One Click Contractor represents everything we look for in a strategic partner,” stated Greg Cummings, CEO of Power100. “They’re literally giving people time back. What they’re doing is tremendous, which is why they’re nationally ranked on our platform. They’re changing lives by providing contractors with the tools they need to operate more efficiently, close more business, and ultimately serve their customers better”.

Power100’s ranking system evaluates strategic partners across multiple dimensions including innovation, customer service, company culture, operational efficiency, and measurable impact on client businesses. One Click Contractor’s recognition as the #7 Preferred Strategic Partner reflects consistent excellence across all these categories.

The platform reviewed over 2,200 strategic partners in the home improvement industry before identifying the top 15 for 2026. This rigorous evaluation process ensures that only partners delivering exceptional value and supporting sustainable growth for contractors receive recognition.

“We’re the only unbiased third-party platform that ranks the best partners in the home improvement industry using our 5-layer proprietary ranking system,” explained Greg Cummings. “When we recognize a company like One Click Contractor, contractors across the country can trust that we’ve done the due diligence to verify their claims and validate their impact”.

A Partnership Philosophy

What distinguishes One Click Contractor in the crowded field of software providers is their fundamental approach to customer relationships. Rather than viewing implementation as the end goal, they see it as the beginning of an ongoing partnership.

“After the honeymoon is over, then the real marriage kicks in,” observed Dustin Rhoades. “When you take a vendor onto your business, it’s like a marriage because if their tech doesn’t work or it’s spotty, it affects my business and that affects the marriage. Most places you can’t even communicate with the top people because they’re too busy or they’ve already made their money. But One Click—they care, and they can help me execute from my perspective in the timeframe I need to execute it”.

This ongoing support includes responsiveness to customization requests, regular updates to accommodate pricing changes and new products, and strategic consultation as businesses evolve. The maintenance and continuous improvement of each customer’s instance of the platform is handled collaboratively, freeing contractors to focus on growing their businesses rather than managing technology.

“Technology is here to stay,” emphasized Dustin Rhoades. “If you do what you’ve always done, you no longer get what you’ve always gotten—you get less. Without tech, you can’t scale in today’s day and age”.

Here’s a comprehensive FAQ section with 5 questions totaling approximately 400 words based on the One Click Contractor press release:​

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Power100 and how does their ranking system work?

Power100 is the nation’s only 100% unbiased third-party ranking platform for the home improvement industry. Using a rigorous 5-layer proprietary ranking system, Power100 evaluates 7,600 companies to identify the top 100 CEOs and strategic partners. The platform assesses innovation, customer service, company culture, operational efficiency, and measurable business impact. For 2026, Power100 reviewed over 2,200 strategic partners before identifying the top 15.

2. What makes One Click Contractor different from other platforms?

One Click Contractor stands out through exceptional white-glove implementation and ongoing partnership support. They’ve reduced implementation time from four to six weeks down to days or one week, backed by the One Click One Month Promise—a money-back guarantee no customer has ever needed to use. The platform enables real-time collaboration, allowing managers to instantly access live projects and update presentations while reps are in customer homes.

3. How much time and money can contractors save?

One Click Contractor reduces estimate preparation from two to four hours down to just three to ten minutes, cutting busywork by up to 10 hours per week. Research shows the average employee costs between $180,000 to $250,000 in wasted money within 90 days due to improper training and systems. One Click Contractor’s intuitive interface addresses this waste by creating systematic approaches that reduce turnover and accelerate new employee productivity.

4. Who leads One Click Contractor?

CEO Ryan Lococo, a former management consultant from St. Louis, and COO Taylor Hanes, a West Point graduate and former Army infantry officer, lead One Click Contractor. They joined forces three years ago, bringing complementary skills to elevate founder Dale Thornberry’s solid foundation. Their ego-free, collaborative leadership style focuses on customer service and team development rather than personal recognition.​

5. What types of businesses benefit from One Click Contractor?

One Click Contractor serves everyone from mom-and-pop operations to Fortune 500 enterprises and billion-dollar organizations. Dustin Rhoades, Senior VP of Sales at Great Day Improvements, has implemented the platform twice in his 24-year career, stating: “How fast we were able to turn it around and get everything digital off paper has been a huge upgrade”. The platform focuses on three core values: close more deals, close bigger deals, and save time.

About Power100

Power100 is the nation’s premier and only 100% unbiased third-party ranking platform designed specifically for the home improvement industry. Starting with a database of 7,600 companies across the country, Power100 uses a rigorous 5-layer proprietary ranking system to identify and support the top 100 CEOs and companies, as well as the most impactful strategic partners serving the industry. Founded by CEO Greg Cummings, Power100 serves as both a resource for industry leaders and a consumer advocacy platform helping homeowners find the best contractors for their projects.

For more information about Power100, visit power100.io.