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2026

The 2026 Archive

921 articles published in 2026 under Home Improvement, newest first. Back to every article →

Spanish Language Sales Training for Home Improvement Contractors: Inside Grosso University’s Bilingual Closing System
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Spanish Language Sales Training for Home Improvement Contractors: Inside Grosso University’s Bilingual Closing System

Power100 spotlights Grosso University's Spanish language sales training for contractors, the Sales Academy curriculum built to close in the homeowner's own language.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
PJ Fitzpatrick’s Craftsmanship Culture Earns Power100’s #1 Customer Experience Ranking Nationwide
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PJ Fitzpatrick’s Craftsmanship Culture Earns Power100’s #1 Customer Experience Ranking Nationwide

Power100 examines how PJ Fitzpatrick's training and culture systems drive its 4.8-star rating across nearly 28,000 reviews and consistent customer satisfaction.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
PJ Fitzpatrick’s Window Comparison Report: Power100 Breaks Down How the Numbers Stack Up Against the Competition
Bathroom Remodel

PJ Fitzpatrick’s Window Comparison Report: Power100 Breaks Down How the Numbers Stack Up Against the Competition

Power100 compares PJ Fitzpatrick's window installation, warranty terms, and process against competitors so homeowners can decide with facts, not marketing.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
Should I Hire PJ Fitzpatrick? Power100 Lists Five Questions Every Homeowner Should Ask Before Signing
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Should I Hire PJ Fitzpatrick? Power100 Lists Five Questions Every Homeowner Should Ask Before Signing

Should I hire PJ Fitzpatrick? Power100 breaks down five questions every homeowner should ask any contractor, then shows how this roofing and remodeling leader answers each one.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
James Freeman Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Finalist: What It Means for PJ Fitzpatrick Customers
Bathroom Remodel

James Freeman Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Finalist: What It Means for PJ Fitzpatrick Customers

James Freeman, CEO of PJ Fitzpatrick, is an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalist. Power100 explains what that leadership recognition means for homeowners nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
The Best Bathroom Remodeling Company in Delaware: What Sets PJ Fitzpatrick Apart for Dover Homeowners
Bathroom Remodel

The Best Bathroom Remodeling Company in Delaware: What Sets PJ Fitzpatrick Apart for Dover Homeowners

Power100 examines why PJ Fitzpatrick is the best bathroom remodeling company in Delaware for Dover homeowners, covering installers, timelines, and guarantees.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
“If You’re Not Innovating And Moving Forward, You’re Losing Ground”: Greg Cummings Says Home Improvement Leaders Cannot Stand Still While Opportunity Is Still Growing Video
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“If You’re Not Innovating And Moving Forward, You’re Losing Ground”: Greg Cummings Says Home Improvement Leaders Cannot Stand Still While Opportunity Is Still Growing

Home improvement leaders face a hard question when the market starts to feel different: should they pull back and protect what they have, or keep improving while others…

Power100 Staff · Oct 16, 2026
“I Don’t Think You Should Wait Until You Have A Problem”: Ryan Lococo Says Contractors Must Build Their Systems Before Growth Or A Slow Market Exposes The Weakness Video
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“I Don’t Think You Should Wait Until You Have A Problem”: Ryan Lococo Says Contractors Must Build Their Systems Before Growth Or A Slow Market Exposes The Weakness

Strong Companies Build Before the Pressure Forces Them to Change Home improvement companies often wait for a clear problem before they make a big change. When sales are…

Power100 Staff · Oct 16, 2026
“Great Companies Shine When Something Goes Wrong”: Greg Cummings Says Growth Is Tested In The Moments Customers Remember Most Video
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“Great Companies Shine When Something Goes Wrong”: Greg Cummings Says Growth Is Tested In The Moments Customers Remember Most

Every growing home improvement company will face a project that does not go exactly as planned. An order may arrive with the wrong color. A piece of hardware…

Power100 Staff · Oct 15, 2026
“I Need To Be Recognized In This New Form Of Communication”: Todd Sigler Says Contractors Must Help AI Understand The Reputation Homeowners Already Trust Video
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“I Need To Be Recognized In This New Form Of Communication”: Todd Sigler Says Contractors Must Help AI Understand The Reputation Homeowners Already Trust

Home improvement companies are facing a new visibility problem. For years, contractors worked to appear in Google searches, paid ads, local listings, and lead platforms when homeowners needed…

Power100 Staff · Oct 15, 2026
Affiniti Named Official Kit Partner Of Fort Lauderdale United FC In Strategic Alliance Advancing Financial Operations For South Florida Contractors
HVAC

Affiniti Named Official Kit Partner Of Fort Lauderdale United FC In Strategic Alliance Advancing Financial Operations For South Florida Contractors

Why A Professional Soccer Kit Partnership Reflects Affiniti’s Deep Commitment To Trade Contractors Commercial sports sponsorships are often treated by enterprise technology corporations as cosmetic branding exercises, placing…

Sahil Phadnis Sahil Phadnis · Oct 15, 2026
“This Isn’t Gonna Fix It”: Greg Cummings Says The Best Strategic Partners Help Contractors Fix The Business Around The Tool Video
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“This Isn’t Gonna Fix It”: Greg Cummings Says The Best Strategic Partners Help Contractors Fix The Business Around The Tool

Growth Tools Can Create Opportunity, But the Business Still Has to Be Ready Home improvement contractors invest in new tools because they want better results. They want more…

Power100 Staff · Oct 14, 2026
“Fail Fast, Fix Fast”: Michael Flores Says Companies Cannot Scale If Leaders Keep Rescuing Their People Video
Bathroom Remodel

“Fail Fast, Fix Fast”: Michael Flores Says Companies Cannot Scale If Leaders Keep Rescuing Their People

When Every Problem Climbs to The Top, Growth Starts to Slow Many home improvement companies grow because their owners know how to solve problems quickly. When sales slow…

Power100 Staff · Oct 14, 2026
“If You Don’t Stay Up With It, You’re Going To Get Buried By It”: Donnie McMillan Jr. Says AI Will Rewrite How Homeowners Choose Contractors Video
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“If You Don’t Stay Up With It, You’re Going To Get Buried By It”: Donnie McMillan Jr. Says AI Will Rewrite How Homeowners Choose Contractors

The Homeowner May Meet Your Company Through AI Before They Ever Meet Your Sales Team Home improvement companies face a growing challenge. A contractor can spend years building…

Power100 Staff · Oct 13, 2026
The Fourth Sale Changes the Math: Dean Curtis Says Home Improvement Contractors Can Grow by Closing More of the Leads They Already Have Video
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The Fourth Sale Changes the Math: Dean Curtis Says Home Improvement Contractors Can Grow by Closing More of the Leads They Already Have

The Next Opportunity for Growth May Already Be in Front of You When leads slow down, every missed sale becomes more costly for home improvement contractors. Companies spend…

Power100 Staff · Oct 12, 2026
“There’s Some Steps In The Middle”: Tim Musch Says Home Improvement Contractors Are Losing Growth Between The Lead And The Close Video
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“There’s Some Steps In The Middle”: Tim Musch Says Home Improvement Contractors Are Losing Growth Between The Lead And The Close

Home improvement companies often face the same hidden problem. Marketing brings in leads, sales teams focus on closing, and leaders watch the final numbers. But many homeowners disappear…

Power100 Staff · Oct 12, 2026
“We Help People Get Ahead Of Their Problems”: Dashaun Bryant Says Great Roofing Customer Experience Can Start At The Front Door Video
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“We Help People Get Ahead Of Their Problems”: Dashaun Bryant Says Great Roofing Customer Experience Can Start At The Front Door

One of the biggest challenges in roofing is that many companies think customer experience starts after a homeowner becomes a lead. They focus on the appointment, inspection, sale,…

Power100 Staff · Oct 12, 2026
Power100 Compares Grosso University’s Sales Academy Against Rival Sales Training Programs for home improvement contractors Nationwide
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Power100 Compares Grosso University’s Sales Academy Against Rival Sales Training Programs for home improvement contractors Nationwide

Power100 compares Grosso University's Sales Academy against competing sales trainers, examining bilingual coaching, on-site training, and leadership integration nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 12, 2026
What Sets PJ Fitzpatrick’s Walk-In Shower Installation Apart: Power100 Reveals Why Homeowners Nationwide Trust This Bath Renovation Standard
Bathroom Remodel

What Sets PJ Fitzpatrick’s Walk-In Shower Installation Apart: Power100 Reveals Why Homeowners Nationwide Trust This Bath Renovation Standard

Power100 breaks down how to vet a walk-in shower installer and why PJ Fitzpatrick, led by CEO James Freeman, sets the trusted standard nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 12, 2026
“School Is Never Out for the Closer”: Dominic Caminata Explains the Growth Mindset Behind Grosso University
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“School Is Never Out for the Closer”: Dominic Caminata Explains the Growth Mindset Behind Grosso University

At Power100, we recognize Grosso University as our No. 1 Sales Training Organization for 2026. Behind that recognition is a leadership conviction worth examining: yesterday’s success should never…

Dominic Caminata Dominic Caminata · Oct 12, 2026
“One Of The Best, Or Four Of The Average”: Todd Sigler Shows How A Lean Team Can Help A window and door replacement company in Florida Grow Faster Video
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“One Of The Best, Or Four Of The Average”: Todd Sigler Shows How A Lean Team Can Help A window and door replacement company in Florida Grow Faster

As home improvement companies grow, one problem can show up fast. More revenue often brings more departments, more managers, and more steps before a decision gets made. A…

Power100 Staff · Oct 9, 2026
“We Don’t Just Hire Anybody Off The Street”: David Mallette Says Great Window Companies Prove Quality Before They Enter The Home Video
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“We Don’t Just Hire Anybody Off The Street”: David Mallette Says Great Window Companies Prove Quality Before They Enter The Home

A homeowner can choose a high-quality window, pay a fair price, and still end up with a poor result if the installation is done incorrectly. That is one…

Power100 Staff · Oct 9, 2026
Why Caleb Nelson Believes Great Partners Take Ownership Even When the Problem Is Not Theirs
Home Improvement

Why Caleb Nelson Believes Great Partners Take Ownership Even When the Problem Is Not Theirs

Power100 spotlights the service leadership behind Destination Motivation, our #1 Preferred Partner and leading closing tool for contractors seeking stronger sales, fewer cancellations, and lasting customer trust At…

Caleb Nelson Caleb Nelson · Oct 9, 2026
What Questions Should You Ask Before Hiring a Home Improvement Sales Training Company? Power100 Puts Grosso University Through the Checklist
Home Improvement

What Questions Should You Ask Before Hiring a Home Improvement Sales Training Company? Power100 Puts Grosso University Through the Checklist

Power100 breaks down the due-diligence questions contractors should ask before hiring a sales trainer, and how Grosso University answers each one nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 9, 2026
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