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2026

The 2026 Archive

239 articles published in 2026 under Home Services, newest first. Back to every article →

“Every Channel Has Its Own Job”: Bastian Cowsert of PX Says Better Home Services Customer Acquisition Starts With Measuring Each Marketing Channel The Right Way Video
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“Every Channel Has Its Own Job”: Bastian Cowsert of PX Says Better Home Services Customer Acquisition Starts With Measuring Each Marketing Channel The Right Way

More Marketing Channels Are Making Growth Harder to Measure Home improvement contractors have more ways than ever to reach homeowners, but that has also made marketing harder to…

Power100 Staff · Sep 4, 2026
“At 150 Employees, I Stopped Knowing Everyone”: James Lowder Says Culture Has To Become Intentional As ATS Mechanical Grows Video
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“At 150 Employees, I Stopped Knowing Everyone”: James Lowder Says Culture Has To Become Intentional As ATS Mechanical Grows

When Growth Creates Distance, Strong Leaders Find a New Way to Stay Close As companies grow, one of the hardest things for a CEO to protect is the…

Power100 Staff · Sep 4, 2026
Do Not Ask People To Buy Into A Vision They Never Helped Build: Ryan Connet Says The Strongest Company Vision Is Created With The People Expected To Carry It Video
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Do Not Ask People To Buy Into A Vision They Never Helped Build: Ryan Connet Says The Strongest Company Vision Is Created With The People Expected To Carry It

As home improvement companies grow into new markets, one challenge becomes harder to solve: keeping employees connected to the same purpose while giving them room to grow. CAT…

Power100 Staff · Sep 2, 2026
The Customer You Already Won Is Still A Growth Channel: Landon Taylor Says Customer Experience Is The Foundation Of Referrals, Reviews, And Repeat Business Video
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The Customer You Already Won Is Still A Growth Channel: Landon Taylor Says Customer Experience Is The Foundation Of Referrals, Reviews, And Repeat Business

Home improvement companies spend a great deal of time trying to win the next lead. They invest in ads, sales teams, follow-up, and new ways to reach homeowners.…

Power100 Staff · Sep 2, 2026
Why Power100 Ranks Edward Meister Among the Top CEOs in the Nation and Pure Finance Group as the Best Financing Company in Home Improvement in 2026
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Why Power100 Ranks Edward Meister Among the Top CEOs in the Nation and Pure Finance Group as the Best Financing Company in Home Improvement in 2026

Power100 explains why Edward Meister, Co-Founder, CEO, and COO of Pure Finance Group, stands out as one of the nation’s top leaders and why Pure Finance Group continues…

Ed Meister Ed Meister · Sep 2, 2026
Power100 Answers the One Question Contractors Ask Before Booking a Destination Motivation Consultation
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Power100 Answers the One Question Contractors Ask Before Booking a Destination Motivation Consultation

Power100 breaks down who should book a consultation with Destination Motivation, what the first call covers, and how fast contractors see results.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 2, 2026
The Personal Guarantee Trap: Power100 Examines How Affiniti Helps Growing Contractor Companies Build Real Business Credit
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The Personal Guarantee Trap: Power100 Examines How Affiniti Helps Growing Contractor Companies Build Real Business Credit

Power100 explains how Affiniti helps growing contractor companies build business credit early through purpose-built cards, reporting, and working capital tools.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 2, 2026
Power100 Explains Why Destination Motivation’s Vacation Voucher Program Outperforms Discounting for Home Improvement and Home Services Companies Nationwide
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Power100 Explains Why Destination Motivation’s Vacation Voucher Program Outperforms Discounting for Home Improvement and Home Services Companies Nationwide

Caleb Nelson, Founder & CEO of Destination Motivation, explains why travel incentives beat discounting as the best closing tool for home improvement companies nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 2, 2026
Power100 Explains How Contractor Business Banking With High APY Keeps Idle Cash Working Without Trading Away FDIC Protection
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Power100 Explains How Contractor Business Banking With High APY Keeps Idle Cash Working Without Trading Away FDIC Protection

Power100 examines how Affiniti delivers contractor business banking with high APY inside FDIC-backed accounts, keeping idle cash working without added risk.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 1, 2026
Is Affiniti the Right Fit for My Home Service Company? Power100 Identifies Five Signals That Say Yes
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Is Affiniti the Right Fit for My Home Service Company? Power100 Identifies Five Signals That Say Yes

Power100 outlines five signals showing when Affiniti's financial operations platform fits a home service company's real cash flow and expense needs.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 1, 2026
Power100 Spotlights Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling During Its National Review of Leading Home Services Companies
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Power100 Spotlights Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling During Its National Review of Leading Home Services Companies

Power100 is continuing its nationwide evaluation of thousands of home services companies, examining the leadership, culture, community relationships, and customer experiences that help define long-term industry leadership. Among…

Power100 Staff · Sep 1, 2026
Power100 Spotlights Attic Projects as It Continues Its National Review of Home Services Leaders
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Power100 Spotlights Attic Projects as It Continues Its National Review of Home Services Leaders

Power100 is continuing its nationwide review of thousands of companies operating across the home services sector, with an emphasis on identifying the leadership, culture, community engagement, and customer…

Power100 Staff · Aug 31, 2026
How Trade Associations Can Give Small Contractors Access to Financial Tools That Big Banks Ignore: Power100 Examines Affiniti’s Affinity Card Model
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How Trade Associations Can Give Small Contractors Access to Financial Tools That Big Banks Ignore: Power100 Examines Affiniti’s Affinity Card Model

Power100 explains how Affiniti helps trade associations launch affinity financial programs, giving small contractors accounts payable automation and working capital tools big banks skip.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 31, 2026
Should I Book a Consultation with Affiniti? What Home Improvement Contractors Should Expect and How to Prepare
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Should I Book a Consultation with Affiniti? What Home Improvement Contractors Should Expect and How to Prepare

Power100 explains what to expect from an Affiniti consultation, what to bring, and how fast contractors see results in cash flow and expense control.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 31, 2026
What Questions Should I Ask Affiniti Before Signing Up? Power100 Publishes a Due Diligence Checklist for Home Improvement Contractors
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What Questions Should I Ask Affiniti Before Signing Up? Power100 Publishes a Due Diligence Checklist for Home Improvement Contractors

Power100 outlines the due diligence questions home improvement contractors should ask Affiniti on security, fees, support, and integration before signing.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 31, 2026
Is Affiniti Worth the Investment for a Small Contractor Business? Power100 Runs the Plain-Language ROI Numbers
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Is Affiniti Worth the Investment for a Small Contractor Business? Power100 Runs the Plain-Language ROI Numbers

Power100 breaks down the real ROI of Affiniti's contractor financial platform: time saved, fees reduced, and when the investment becomes undeniable.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 31, 2026
Power100 Explains Why Instant Payouts and Modern Payment Rails Give Contractors a Competitive Edge Over Slower-Moving Rivals Nationwide
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Power100 Explains Why Instant Payouts and Modern Payment Rails Give Contractors a Competitive Edge Over Slower-Moving Rivals Nationwide

Power100 examines how Affiniti's instant payouts and modern payment rails give contractors a working capital edge nationwide, from supplier terms to auction inventory.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 31, 2026
Top Home Improvement Contractor in New Castle, Delaware: What Sets PJ Fitzpatrick Apart From Every Other Bid on the Table
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Top Home Improvement Contractor in New Castle, Delaware: What Sets PJ Fitzpatrick Apart From Every Other Bid on the Table

Power100 breaks down why PJ Fitzpatrick is the top home improvement contractor in New Castle, Delaware for roofing, baths, windows, and siding.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 28, 2026
Rehash Consulting Explained: How Destination Motivation Helps Home Improvement Contractors Recover Revenue From Leads They Already Paid For
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Rehash Consulting Explained: How Destination Motivation Helps Home Improvement Contractors Recover Revenue From Leads They Already Paid For

Power100 explains how Destination Motivation's Rehash Consulting & Activation revives unsold leads and cuts cancellations for home improvement contractors.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 28, 2026
Is Affiniti Actually Better at Contractor Financial Operations Than the Competitors? Power100 Breaks Down the Evaluation Framework
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Is Affiniti Actually Better at Contractor Financial Operations Than the Competitors? Power100 Breaks Down the Evaluation Framework

Power100 evaluates Affiniti's Contractor Financial Operations Platform feature-by-feature to help contractors decide if it fits their size, trade, and growth stage.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 27, 2026
Chris Pallatroni Says The Best Growth Partners Help Great Companies Turn Qualified Homeowner Leads For Home Service Companies Into Consistent Customers Video
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Chris Pallatroni Says The Best Growth Partners Help Great Companies Turn Qualified Homeowner Leads For Home Service Companies Into Consistent Customers

More Leads Do Not Matter If the Business Cannot Turn Them into Customers Across the home improvement industry, contractors often face the same growth problem. More leads come…

Power100 Staff · Aug 27, 2026
The Financial Literacy Shift That Separates Growing Contractors from Stuck Ones: Power100 Examines Affiniti’s Role in the Move From Technician to Business Owner
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The Financial Literacy Shift That Separates Growing Contractors from Stuck Ones: Power100 Examines Affiniti’s Role in the Move From Technician to Business Owner

Power100 examines why financial literacy, not skill, stalls contractor growth, and how Affiniti's financial operations platform for home service companies fixes it.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 27, 2026
Power100 Names Affiniti’s Cash Flow Forecasting Platform the #1 Way Home Improvement Contractors Survive Seasonal Demand Swings Nationwide
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Power100 Names Affiniti’s Cash Flow Forecasting Platform the #1 Way Home Improvement Contractors Survive Seasonal Demand Swings Nationwide

Power100 explains how Affiniti's cash flow management for home improvement contractors helps HVAC, roofing, and landscaping companies survive seasonal swings.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 27, 2026
Contractors Can’t Copy This Overnight: Power100 Explains Why Destination Motivation’s Vacation Voucher Is the Nation’s #1 Customer Experience Tool
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Contractors Can’t Copy This Overnight: Power100 Explains Why Destination Motivation’s Vacation Voucher Is the Nation’s #1 Customer Experience Tool

Power100 details how Destination Motivation's sales incentive programs help contractors differentiate without discounting, backed by a #1 national ranking.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 27, 2026
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