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2026

The 2026 Archive

336 articles published in 2026 under Feature Interview, newest first. Back to every article →

PJ Fitzpatrick CEO James Freeman Reveals How Trusted Partnerships Create Growth for a Replacement Window Company Video
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PJ Fitzpatrick CEO James Freeman Reveals How Trusted Partnerships Create Growth for a Replacement Window Company

When Promises Fall Short, The Right Partnership Can Change What Comes Next In the home improvement industry, even a strong company can face trouble when the partner behind…

Power100 Staff · Aug 7, 2026
Would We Hire For It? Would We Fire For It? Ryan Shutt Says Culture At Allied Siding And Windows Must Be A Standard, Not A Slogan Video
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Would We Hire For It? Would We Fire For It? Ryan Shutt Says Culture At Allied Siding And Windows Must Be A Standard, Not A Slogan

Across home improvement, growth can put company culture under pressure. Teams get bigger. Sales goals rise. New leaders come in. Strong performers may test the rules. In those…

Power100 Staff · Aug 7, 2026
Lead the Person, Protect the Process: Michael Hollander Shares How Weather Tite Windows Builds Strong Teams Without Micromanaging Video
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Lead the Person, Protect the Process: Michael Hollander Shares How Weather Tite Windows Builds Strong Teams Without Micromanaging

Growth Gets Hard When the Owner Tries to Control Everything One of the hardest parts of growing a home improvement company is learning how to let other people…

Power100 Staff · Aug 6, 2026
How Systems & AI Are Transforming Sales: Dominic Caminata and Christopher Noe Spotlight the Future of Remodeling on the Profits for Sanity Podcast
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How Systems & AI Are Transforming Sales: Dominic Caminata and Christopher Noe Spotlight the Future of Remodeling on the Profits for Sanity Podcast

Power100, the only unbiased third‑party platform that ranks the best leaders and partners in the home improvement industry using a proprietary five‑layer system, is spotlighting a powerful conversation…

Dominic Caminata Dominic Caminata · Aug 6, 2026
People Before The Brand: Senja Spelman Says Visible Leaders Build Trust Before A Contractor Ever Enters The Home Video
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People Before The Brand: Senja Spelman Says Visible Leaders Build Trust Before A Contractor Ever Enters The Home

Homeowners are often asked to trust a contractor before they truly know the people behind the company. They may see a polished logo, a strong offer, or a…

Power100 Staff · Aug 4, 2026
Solve The Problem, Not The Trend: How Tersh Blissett Says Contractors Should Make AI Earn Its Place In The Business Video
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Solve The Problem, Not The Trend: How Tersh Blissett Says Contractors Should Make AI Earn Its Place In The Business

Contractors Do Not Need More AI Noise. They Need Technology That Solves Real Problems. Trade Automation Pros helps contractors turn slow, repeated, and unclear work into systems that…

Power100 Staff · Aug 4, 2026
Changed Everything, But People Still Win: Heidi J. Ellsworth Says Roofing’s Future Belongs To Companies That Keep Relationships At The Center Video
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Changed Everything, But People Still Win: Heidi J. Ellsworth Says Roofing’s Future Belongs To Companies That Keep Relationships At The Center

A Roofing Leader Who Has Seen Every Stage Of Change Roofing companies face a hard challenge. New technology is moving fast, but many leaders are still trying to…

Power100 Staff · Aug 4, 2026
AI May Know The Product, But Matthew Rogevich Says Trained Home Consultants Must Still Find What Is Really Happening Inside The Home Video
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AI May Know The Product, But Matthew Rogevich Says Trained Home Consultants Must Still Find What Is Really Happening Inside The Home

Homeowners Have More Answers, But The Home Still Holds The Truth Homeowners now have more information than ever before. Before a roofing or siding contractor arrives, many people…

Power100 Staff · Aug 3, 2026
Elizabeth Gross Shares How Bo’s Effort mental health charity Helps Anne Arundel Medical Center Support The Full Journey Of Mental Health Care Video
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Elizabeth Gross Shares How Bo’s Effort mental health charity Helps Anne Arundel Medical Center Support The Full Journey Of Mental Health Care

A Village Of Care Helps Community Giving Reach Families Who Need Support At the 2026 Bo’s Effort event, Greg Cummings spoke with Elizabeth Gross, Head of Fundraising at…

Power100 Staff · Jul 31, 2026
Use It Before It Changes You: Scott Berman on AI in home improvement And The Future Of Google Search, Website Visibility, And Growth Video
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Use It Before It Changes You: Scott Berman on AI in home improvement And The Future Of Google Search, Website Visibility, And Growth

AI Is Changing How Homeowners Find The Companies They Trust Across the home improvement industry, many leaders are facing the same hard question. AI is moving fast, but…

Power100 Staff · Jul 30, 2026
Jeremy McKinney On AI Educated Homeowners: How PJ Fitzpatrick Is Raising The Standard For Accuracy, Integrity, And Home Improvement Consulting Video
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Jeremy McKinney On AI Educated Homeowners: How PJ Fitzpatrick Is Raising The Standard For Accuracy, Integrity, And Home Improvement Consulting

The Homeowner May Know The Questions Before The Door Opens One of the biggest challenges in home improvement sales is no longer a lack of customer information. It…

Power100 Staff · Jul 30, 2026
AI Visibility For Contractors Takes Center Stage As Daniel Schmidt Of Demand IQ Joins Greg Cummings To Explain Why Brand Proof Must Start Before The Sales Visit Video
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AI Visibility For Contractors Takes Center Stage As Daniel Schmidt Of Demand IQ Joins Greg Cummings To Explain Why Brand Proof Must Start Before The Sales Visit

When The First Online Impression Does Not Build Trust, The Buyer May Not Take The Next Step Many home improvement companies spend heavy money on ads, leads, and…

Power100 Staff · Jul 30, 2026
Am I Making Any Money? How Terry Morrill of Pacific Outdoor Living Built The AIM System To Help Contractors See Profit, Control Jobs, And Grow With Clarity Video
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Am I Making Any Money? How Terry Morrill of Pacific Outdoor Living Built The AIM System To Help Contractors See Profit, Control Jobs, And Grow With Clarity

Busy Jobs Do Not Always Mean A Strong Business Many home improvement and outdoor living companies look strong from the outside. Crews are busy. Jobs are moving. Calls…

Power100 Staff · Jul 29, 2026
Shaped By What He Chose Next: How Michael Flory Turned Pain Into Identity, Passion, And A Greater Lansing Design Build Remodeling Company Built To Serve Video
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Shaped By What He Chose Next: How Michael Flory Turned Pain Into Identity, Passion, And A Greater Lansing Design Build Remodeling Company Built To Serve

Great Companies Are Often Built By Leaders Who Have Been Deeply Shaped In the home improvement industry, homeowners often see the finished work first. They see the new…

Power100 Staff · Jul 29, 2026
Data Is Everything: How Sahil Phadnis Says Affiniti Is Building The Financial Inputs Contractors Need To Turn AI Into Real Business Intelligence Video
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Data Is Everything: How Sahil Phadnis Says Affiniti Is Building The Financial Inputs Contractors Need To Turn AI Into Real Business Intelligence

Many contractors want better answers from their business, but their money data is often spread across too many places. The card may be in one system. The bank…

Power100 Staff · Jul 28, 2026
Before You Trust AI, Clean The Data: Julian Scadden Of Nexstar Network Explains Why Contractors Must Validate, Enrich, And Question Their Data Before Technology Can Help Them Lead Video
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Before You Trust AI, Clean The Data: Julian Scadden Of Nexstar Network Explains Why Contractors Must Validate, Enrich, And Question Their Data Before Technology Can Help Them Lead

Many home service leaders are being told that AI can fix almost everything. It can save time. It can help with sales. It can support teams. It can…

Power100 Staff · Jul 28, 2026
D5 Capital CEO Lee Diamond Explains How Clear Standards, Flawless Execution, And Caring Accountability Help A Home Improvement Business Protect Growth Video
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D5 Capital CEO Lee Diamond Explains How Clear Standards, Flawless Execution, And Caring Accountability Help A Home Improvement Business Protect Growth

Many home improvement companies make strong decisions in leadership meetings, but the real test starts after the meeting ends. A team may agree on the next step. A…

Power100 Staff · Jul 27, 2026
Family As A Culture Advantage: How Sissie Roberts Shank Says Chas Roberts Turns Family Ties, Internal Trust, And Shared Standards Into Stronger Homeowner Care Video
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Family As A Culture Advantage: How Sissie Roberts Shank Says Chas Roberts Turns Family Ties, Internal Trust, And Shared Standards Into Stronger Homeowner Care

Why Strong Culture Is Easier To Grow When People Carry It Together Many home service companies say they have a strong culture. But as teams grow, that culture…

Power100 Staff · Jul 27, 2026
James Freeman of PJ Fitzpatrick Explains Why the Best Leaders Go Beyond the First Answer
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James Freeman of PJ Fitzpatrick Explains Why the Best Leaders Go Beyond the First Answer

July 2026 — Power100, the only unbiased third-party platform that ranks the best leaders and partners in the home improvement industry using a proprietary 5-layer ranking system, is…

James Freeman · Jul 27, 2026
One Sentence Can Save Millions: How Greg Cummings Says Independent Contractors Must Surround Themselves With The Right People To Stay Sharp, Fast, And Ready To Pivot Video
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One Sentence Can Save Millions: How Greg Cummings Says Independent Contractors Must Surround Themselves With The Right People To Stay Sharp, Fast, And Ready To Pivot

Many contractor CEOs are making big choices in a market that keeps moving. They are deciding which technology to trust, when to invest, how to grow, how to…

Power100 Staff · Jul 24, 2026
AI Financial Intelligence For Contractors: Sahil Phadnis Of Affiniti Says AI Helps Owners Lead Better Without Losing The Human Edge Video
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AI Financial Intelligence For Contractors: Sahil Phadnis Of Affiniti Says AI Helps Owners Lead Better Without Losing The Human Edge

Many contractors are hearing more about AI, automation, and new finance tools, but not every owner feels ready to use them. Some worry AI will replace people. Some…

Power100 Staff · Jul 24, 2026
We Don’t Give Up: How Robert Greaves And People Come First Construction Group Builds Customer Trust By Staying With The Job, The Homeowner, And The Community Video
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We Don’t Give Up: How Robert Greaves And People Come First Construction Group Builds Customer Trust By Staying With The Job, The Homeowner, And The Community

In the home improvement and outdoor living industry, homeowners are not only asking who can build the project. They are also asking who will stay with them if…

Power100 Staff · Jul 24, 2026
Trust Before The Sale: How Dave Yoho’s Final REVx 2026 Interview Reminded Contractors That Homeowners Listen When They Feel Understood First Video
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Trust Before The Sale: How Dave Yoho’s Final REVx 2026 Interview Reminded Contractors That Homeowners Listen When They Feel Understood First

REVx 2026 Put Trust, Work Ethic, And The Homeowner Back At The Center Of Growth REVx 2026, brought leaders from the home improvement, remodeling, and home services industries…

Power100 Staff · Jul 24, 2026
From 15 Sales Representatives To Triple Digit Growth, Matthew Rogevich Says True Partnerships Help Contractors Scale Without Losing The Standards Homeowners Trust Video
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From 15 Sales Representatives To Triple Digit Growth, Matthew Rogevich Says True Partnerships Help Contractors Scale Without Losing The Standards Homeowners Trust

Growth Is Easy To See, But Harder To Support Growth is one of the hardest tests in the home improvement industry. A contractor may add more salespeople, open…

Power100 Staff · Jul 23, 2026
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