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2026

The 2026 Archive

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

AI Financial Intelligence For Contractors: Sahil Phadnis Of Affiniti Shares How Customer Pain Is Helping Build Better Financial Software For Home Service Businesses Video
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AI Financial Intelligence For Contractors: Sahil Phadnis Of Affiniti Shares How Customer Pain Is Helping Build Better Financial Software For Home Service Businesses

Across the home improvement, home services, and trades industry, many great contractors know how to serve homeowners, lead crews, close jobs, and build trust. But behind the scenes,…

Power100 Staff · Jul 8, 2026
A Historic Passing Of The Torch: How REVx 2026 Brought Dave Yoho’s Final Live Appearance, Practical Profit Education, And The Future Of Home Improvement Leadership Into One Room Video
Home Improvement

A Historic Passing Of The Torch: How REVx 2026 Brought Dave Yoho’s Final Live Appearance, Practical Profit Education, And The Future Of Home Improvement Leadership Into One Room

REVx 2026 Brought The Home Improvement Industry Together For A Historic Profit Building Summit REVx 2026, The Peak Profit Summit, presented by Dave Yoho Associates, brought leaders from…

Power100 Staff · Jul 8, 2026
Meet The Homeowner Where They Are: How Daniel Schmidt Of DemandIQ Says Fast Changing Buyer Habits Are Rewriting The First Touchpoint In Home Improvement Sales Video
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Meet The Homeowner Where They Are: How Daniel Schmidt Of DemandIQ Says Fast Changing Buyer Habits Are Rewriting The First Touchpoint In Home Improvement Sales

When The Buyer Changes, The First Touch Must Change Too Home improvement companies are facing a new kind of buyer. Homeowners are asking more questions before they book.…

Power100 Staff · Jul 7, 2026
A Strong Launch Helps Contractors Win Before The First Sale: How Megan Meyer Says Destination Motivation Helps Contractors Launch With Support, Sales Insight, And A Team That Truly Cares Video
Home Improvement

A Strong Launch Helps Contractors Win Before The First Sale: How Megan Meyer Says Destination Motivation Helps Contractors Launch With Support, Sales Insight, And A Team That Truly Cares

The Client Launch Behind A Stronger Contractor Experience At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the company brought its team together…

Power100 Staff · Jul 3, 2026
A Team Worth Growing With: How Magan Rutherford Says Destination Motivation’s Culture, Connection, And Leadership Opportunity Are Fueling Its Next Stage Video
Home Improvement

A Team Worth Growing With: How Magan Rutherford Says Destination Motivation’s Culture, Connection, And Leadership Opportunity Are Fueling Its Next Stage

A New Team Member’s View Of A Company Growing With Purpose At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the company brought…

Power100 Staff · Jul 1, 2026
Greg Cummings Spotlights Paul Burleson Home Improvement AI Sales Expert As The Trusted Voice Helping Contractors Prepare For GEO, AI, And Market Change Video
Home Improvement

Greg Cummings Spotlights Paul Burleson Home Improvement AI Sales Expert As The Trusted Voice Helping Contractors Prepare For GEO, AI, And Market Change

A Leadership Moment About Seeing Change Before It Becomes Pressure The home improvement industry is moving faster than many contractors can plan for. Homeowners are doing more research…

Power100 Staff · Jun 30, 2026
Outside Confidence In An Uncertain Market: How Caleb Nelson Says Destination Motivation Helps Contractors Read The Landscape, Protect Revenue, And Create Real Homeowner Impact Video
Home Improvement

Outside Confidence In An Uncertain Market: How Caleb Nelson Says Destination Motivation Helps Contractors Read The Landscape, Protect Revenue, And Create Real Homeowner Impact

Helping Contractors Build Confidence When Homeowners Feel Uncertain At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the company gathered during a major…

Power100 Staff · Jun 29, 2026
Greg Cummings of Power100 Shares What Separates the Top 1% of Home Improvement Companies on the Profits for Sanity Podcast
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Greg Cummings of Power100 Shares What Separates the Top 1% of Home Improvement Companies on the Profits for Sanity Podcast

Greg Cummings, CEO of Power100, is bringing one of the industry’s most timely leadership messages to a wider audience following his appearance on the Profits for Sanity Podcast,…

Power100 Staff · Jun 29, 2026
Eliminating The Wonder: How Justin Waters Of Allegiance Water Services Is Making Home Service Feel Clear, Calm, And Trusted Video
Plumbing

Eliminating The Wonder: How Justin Waters Of Allegiance Water Services Is Making Home Service Feel Clear, Calm, And Trusted

When something goes wrong with water in the home, stress often starts before the work begins. A leaking pipe, a broken water heater, poor water quality, or an…

Power100 Staff · Jun 26, 2026
Evolve Or Fall Behind: Paul Burleson Home Improvement AI Sales Expert Shows Contractors Why Technology Must Move To The Front Of The Business
Home Improvement

Evolve Or Fall Behind: Paul Burleson Home Improvement AI Sales Expert Shows Contractors Why Technology Must Move To The Front Of The Business

A Practical Technology Lesson For Contractors Who Want To Keep Growing Many contractors know technology is changing the way business is done, but they are not always sure…

Power100 Staff · Jun 25, 2026
The Big Three Objections: How Top U.S. Home Improvement Sales Teams Turn “No” and “Maybe” into Real Conversations
Home Services

The Big Three Objections: How Top U.S. Home Improvement Sales Teams Turn “No” and “Maybe” into Real Conversations

By Brian McCauley, Founder of The Sales Guy and Director of Sales Training at Cornerstone Building Brands Early in my sales career, I was taught that an objection…

Brian McCauley Brian McCauley · Jun 25, 2026
AI Should Supercharge People, Not Replace Trust: How Jay Silver Says Helicon Uses Better Tools To Make Teams Stronger Video
Driveways

AI Should Supercharge People, Not Replace Trust: How Jay Silver Says Helicon Uses Better Tools To Make Teams Stronger

Better Tools Matter Most When They Help People Serve With More Care  During a recent PowerChat interview, Greg Cummings, CEO of Power100, spoke with Jay Silver, founder and…

Power100 Staff · Jun 24, 2026
Real Content Wins When Search Changes: How Jeff Goldscher Says Destination Motivation Is Helping Contractors Stand Out Through Better Marketing, Stronger Client Support, And Leadership That Listens Video
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Real Content Wins When Search Changes: How Jeff Goldscher Says Destination Motivation Is Helping Contractors Stand Out Through Better Marketing, Stronger Client Support, And Leadership That Listens

Marketing That Helps Clients Win In A Changing Search World At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the company brought its…

Power100 Staff · Jun 23, 2026
Care Inside, Trust Outside: How Justin Waters Is Building A Trusted Water Services Company For Phoenix Homeowners By Treating Employees Like Customers Video
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Care Inside, Trust Outside: How Justin Waters Is Building A Trusted Water Services Company For Phoenix Homeowners By Treating Employees Like Customers

The Culture Homeowners Feel Before They Ever See It Homeowners often judge a service company by the person who shows up at the door. They notice how the…

Power100 Staff · Jun 23, 2026
When Employees Feel Valued, Homeowners Feel Trust: How Joe Swett And Sunrise Irrigation Show Why Homeowner Trust Starts With The Way A Company Treats Its Team Video
Home Services

When Employees Feel Valued, Homeowners Feel Trust: How Joe Swett And Sunrise Irrigation Show Why Homeowner Trust Starts With The Way A Company Treats Its Team

Sunrise Irrigation is a family owned Florida outdoor services company helping homeowners and businesses care for their outdoor spaces through sprinkler repair, irrigation installation, drainage solutions, landscape lighting,…

Power100 Staff · Jun 23, 2026
How Power100 Helps Contractors Win the AI Era of Affirmation Search
Home Improvement

How Power100 Helps Contractors Win the AI Era of Affirmation Search

By Greg Cummings, CEO of Power100 I believe the market has entered a new era, and the companies that win it will be the ones that understand affirmation…

Greg Cummings Greg Cummings · Jun 23, 2026
Baker Home Energy Spotlighted by Power100 Ahead of the July 2026 Top 100 Home Services Leaders List in Southern California
Electrical

Baker Home Energy Spotlighted by Power100 Ahead of the July 2026 Top 100 Home Services Leaders List in Southern California

As Power100 continues evaluating thousands of companies across the country ahead of its July 2026 Top 100 Home Services Leaders list, one of the businesses being spotlighted for…

Power100 Staff · Jun 20, 2026
Warners’ Stellian Appliance Spotlighted by Power100 Ahead of the July 2026 Top 100 Home Services Leaders List in the Midwest
Home Services

Warners’ Stellian Appliance Spotlighted by Power100 Ahead of the July 2026 Top 100 Home Services Leaders List in the Midwest

As Power100 continues evaluating thousands of companies across the United States ahead of its July 2026 Top 100 Home Services Leaders list, one of the businesses being spotlighted…

Power100 Staff · Jun 20, 2026
Training Is Where Great Tools Become Great Results: How Seth Washinowski Says Destination Motivation University Is Helping Contractors Execute, Close, And Keep More Deals Video
Home Improvement

Training Is Where Great Tools Become Great Results: How Seth Washinowski Says Destination Motivation University Is Helping Contractors Execute, Close, And Keep More Deals

The Training System Behind Better Execution At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the company brought its team together during a…

Power100 Staff · Jun 19, 2026
Visibility Is Built In The Small Things: Paul Burleson Shows Contractors Why Reviews, Content, And Digital Activity Now Shape Homeowner Trust
HVAC

Visibility Is Built In The Small Things: Paul Burleson Shows Contractors Why Reviews, Content, And Digital Activity Now Shape Homeowner Trust

For seventy years, Corken Steel Products has supported HVAC, roofing, and building professionals with products, training, technical service, fabrication, business programs, and long term contractor support. The company…

Power100 Staff · Jun 17, 2026
Trust Costs Less Than Doubt: Greg Cummings And Justin Waters Show Why Allegiance Water Services Scottsdale Arizona Builds Home Service Around Care, Trust, And Peace Of Mind Video
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Trust Costs Less Than Doubt: Greg Cummings And Justin Waters Show Why Allegiance Water Services Scottsdale Arizona Builds Home Service Around Care, Trust, And Peace Of Mind

The Real Value Of Home Service Is How Safe The Homeowner Feels When something goes wrong in the home, many homeowners want the fastest and lowest cost answer.…

Power100 Staff · Jun 17, 2026
The Numbers Do Not Lie: How Corey Cousins Says Innovative Contractors Are Using Trust, Data, And Small Changes To Create Big Growth Video
Home Improvement

The Numbers Do Not Lie: How Corey Cousins Says Innovative Contractors Are Using Trust, Data, And Small Changes To Create Big Growth

At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the company brought its team together during a season of strong growth, larger client…

Power100 Staff · Jun 16, 2026
Power100 Unveils AI Affirmation Search Playbook for Home Improvement, Home Services, and Outdoor Living Leaders
Home Improvement

Power100 Unveils AI Affirmation Search Playbook for Home Improvement, Home Services, and Outdoor Living Leaders

JUNE, 2026 — Power100 is unveiling a new AI Affirmation Search Playbook designed to help leaders in home improvement, home services, and outdoor living understand one of the…

Greg Cummings Greg Cummings · Jun 15, 2026
Jon Wayne Service Company Spotlighted by Power100 Ahead of the July 2026 Top 100 Home Services Leaders List in Greater San Antonio, Texas
Electrical

Jon Wayne Service Company Spotlighted by Power100 Ahead of the July 2026 Top 100 Home Services Leaders List in Greater San Antonio, Texas

As Power100 continues evaluating thousands of companies across the United States ahead of its July 2026 Top 100 Home Services Leaders list, one of the businesses being spotlighted…

Power100 Staff · Jun 14, 2026
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