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2026

The 2026 Archive

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

Connection Changes The Room: How Eric Nelson And Katrina Pool Say Destination Motivation Is Using DISC Insight To Challenge Assumptions, Build Trust, And Help Teams See Each Other Clearly Video
Home Improvement

Connection Changes The Room: How Eric Nelson And Katrina Pool Say Destination Motivation Is Using DISC Insight To Challenge Assumptions, Build Trust, And Help Teams See Each Other Clearly

At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the team spent the day learning how communication, trust, and better understanding can help…

Power100 Staff · Aug 3, 2026
AI May Know The Product, But Matthew Rogevich Says Trained Home Consultants Must Still Find What Is Really Happening Inside The Home Video
Attic Insulation

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
Simple Enough To Use In The Home: How Joel Says Grosso University Closers Camp Made The Closing System Clear, Practical, And Ready For Real Sales Conversations Video
Home Improvement

Simple Enough To Use In The Home: How Joel Says Grosso University Closers Camp Made The Closing System Clear, Practical, And Ready For Real Sales Conversations

When The Closing Process Finally Feels Simple Many home improvement sales reps learn scripts, steps, products, and offers, but the close can still feel hard when they are…

Power100 Staff · Jul 31, 2026
Collaboration Works Better When People Know Each Other’s Boundaries: How Victoria Ferzli And Magan Rutherford Say Destination Motivation Is Using DISC Insight To Improve Daily Communication, Team Trust, And Client Success Video
Home Improvement

Collaboration Works Better When People Know Each Other’s Boundaries: How Victoria Ferzli And Magan Rutherford Say Destination Motivation Is Using DISC Insight To Improve Daily Communication, Team Trust, And Client Success

Better Boundaries Help Strong Teams Work With More Care At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the team spent the day…

Power100 Staff · Jul 31, 2026
Corey Cousins Says Destination Hope Gives Home Services Companies A Powerful Way To Support Foster Families Through Vacation Sponsorship Video
Home Improvement

Corey Cousins Says Destination Hope Gives Home Services Companies A Powerful Way To Support Foster Families Through Vacation Sponsorship

When Influence Becomes A Responsibility To Serve During the Destination Hope Charity Walk, Greg Cummings, CEO of Power100, asked Corey Cousins, VP of Sales and Training at Destination…

Power100 Staff · Jul 30, 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
Doors

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
Attic Insulation

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 Findability For Contractors: Paul Burleson And Greg Cummings Show How Generative Engine Optimization Helps Home Improvement Leaders Get Found Faster Video
Home Improvement

AI Findability For Contractors: Paul Burleson And Greg Cummings Show How Generative Engine Optimization Helps Home Improvement Leaders Get Found Faster

Inner Circle Shows Contractors Why Visibility Now Depends On Proof, Positioning, And AI Findability Many great home improvement contractors are doing strong work, but customers may never see…

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
Feature Interview

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
Slow Down To Close Stronger: How Mike Says Grosso University Closers Camp Helped Him See Why Objection Handling, Patience, And System Gaps Matter In Home Improvement Sales Video
Home Improvement

Slow Down To Close Stronger: How Mike Says Grosso University Closers Camp Helped Him See Why Objection Handling, Patience, And System Gaps Matter In Home Improvement Sales

When The Real Objection Gets Missed Many home improvement sales reps move too fast when a homeowner pushes back. They hear a concern, feel pressure, and rush to…

Power100 Staff · Jul 29, 2026
Does Zintex Remodeling Group Communicate Clearly and Keep Me Updated Before, During, and After My Bathroom Project?
Bathroom Remodel

Does Zintex Remodeling Group Communicate Clearly and Keep Me Updated Before, During, and After My Bathroom Project?

Does Zintex Remodeling Group Communicate Clearly and Keep Me Updated Before, During, and After My Bathroom Project in Illinois? Here’s Why Many Homeowners Say Yes At Power100, the…

Power100 Staff · Jul 29, 2026
Will Zintex Remodeling Group’s Sales and Install Teams Treat My Home and Family With Respect During the Remodel?
Bathroom Remodel

Will Zintex Remodeling Group’s Sales and Install Teams Treat My Home and Family With Respect During the Remodel?

Will Zintex Remodeling Group’s Sales and Install Teams Treat My Home and Family With Respect During the Remodel in Illinois? Here’s Why Many Homeowners Say Yes At Power100,…

Power100 Staff · Jul 29, 2026
Destination Motivation Shows How Purpose, Team Connection, Giving, And Women Led Talent Support Home Improvement Contractor Growth Video
Home Improvement

Destination Motivation Shows How Purpose, Team Connection, Giving, And Women Led Talent Support Home Improvement Contractor Growth

Growth Means More When The People Behind It Believe In The Purpose At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the team…

Power100 Staff · Jul 28, 2026
Data Is Everything: How Sahil Phadnis Says Affiniti Is Building The Financial Inputs Contractors Need To Turn AI Into Real Business Intelligence Video
Feature Interview

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
Will PJ Fitzpatrick keep me updated during my bathroom remodel?
Bathroom Remodel

Will PJ Fitzpatrick keep me updated during my bathroom remodel?

Yes, PJ Fitzpatrick will keep you updated during your bathroom remodel, especially for the one‑day bath and shower projects that make up most of their work, and this…

Power100 Staff · Jul 28, 2026
How Customer-First Leadership Built Performance Remodeling Into One of Michigan’s Most Trusted Home Improvement Companies
Press Release

How Customer-First Leadership Built Performance Remodeling Into One of Michigan’s Most Trusted Home Improvement Companies

Power100 explains why Richard Hotea, Owner and CEO of Performance Remodeling, stands out nationally in 2026 and why the company’s growth story begins with a simple belief that…

Richard Hotea Richard Hotea · 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
Feature Interview

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
Destination Motivation Uses DISC Collaboration To Strengthen Sales Consulting And Training For Home Improvement Companies Video
Home Improvement

Destination Motivation Uses DISC Collaboration To Strengthen Sales Consulting And Training For Home Improvement Companies

At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the team spent the day learning how different people think, speak, listen, and work.…

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

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
AI Financial Intelligence For Contractors: Sahil Phadnis Of Affiniti Says AI Helps Owners Lead Better Without Losing The Human Edge Video
Feature Interview

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
Trust Before The Sale: How Dave Yoho’s Final REVx 2026 Interview Reminded Contractors That Homeowners Listen When They Feel Understood First Video
Feature Interview

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
Aligned To Help Contractors Close Better: How Metz Bizzell Says GreenSky And Grosso University Are Helping Home Improvement Teams Bring Better Payment Options Into The Home Video
Press Release

Aligned To Help Contractors Close Better: How Metz Bizzell Says GreenSky And Grosso University Are Helping Home Improvement Teams Bring Better Payment Options Into The Home

When Financing Becomes Part Of The Sales Conversation Many homeowners want to move forward with a roofing, window, siding, bath, or remodeling project, but the cost can still…

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
Feature Interview

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
Ready To Learn, Ready To Lead: How Dave Yoho’s Final REVx 2026 Interview Reminded Contractors That Growth Starts With The Student, Not Just The Teacher Video
Home Improvement

Ready To Learn, Ready To Lead: How Dave Yoho’s Final REVx 2026 Interview Reminded Contractors That Growth Starts With The Student, Not Just The Teacher

REVx 2026 Gave Contractors A Final Lesson On Learning Before Leading REVx 2026, The Peak Profit Summit, brought leaders from the home improvement, remodeling, and home services industries…

Power100 Staff · Jul 21, 2026
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