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2026

The 2026 Archive

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

“A Call Center Is A Business Of Its Own”: Josh Campbell And Greg Cummings Challenge Home Service Contractors To Rethink What They Should Run Themselves Video
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“A Call Center Is A Business Of Its Own”: Josh Campbell And Greg Cummings Challenge Home Service Contractors To Rethink What They Should Run Themselves

Why Are Contractors Trying to Run Two Businesses at Once? For many home service contractors, running a successful business means doing much more than fixing heating systems, repairing…

Power100 Staff · Oct 23, 2026
Affiniti CEO Aaron Bai Unveils America’s Financial Operating System To Power The American Dream For Independent Businesses
HVAC

Affiniti CEO Aaron Bai Unveils America’s Financial Operating System To Power The American Dream For Independent Businesses

Why America’s Independent Businesses Powered The First 250 Years And Need Purpose-Built Technology For The Next As the United States marks its 250th year as an independent republic,…

Sahil Phadnis Sahil Phadnis · Oct 23, 2026
“People Want To Give Less Of Their Time”: Josh Campbell Says Contractors Must Make It Easier For Homeowners To Get Help Video
Home Services

“People Want To Give Less Of Their Time”: Josh Campbell Says Contractors Must Make It Easier For Homeowners To Get Help

The Homeowner Wants Help, But the Contractor Keeps Asking for More When a homeowner calls for help with a broken air conditioner, a leaking pipe, or a heating…

Power100 Staff · Oct 21, 2026
“You Really Need To Instill The Culture”: Tyson Chen Says CSR Performance Software Works Best When Teams Understand Why The Process Matters Video
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“You Really Need To Instill The Culture”: Tyson Chen Says CSR Performance Software Works Best When Teams Understand Why The Process Matters

Home service leaders can invest in better scripts, new technology, call scoring, and more training, yet still struggle to improve booking rates. The problem is not always the…

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
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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
“You Actually Need Better Salespeople”: Tyson Chen Says AI Call Coaching Software for Home Service CSRs Can Help Turn The Call Center Into A Stronger Sales Team Video
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“You Actually Need Better Salespeople”: Tyson Chen Says AI Call Coaching Software for Home Service CSRs Can Help Turn The Call Center Into A Stronger Sales Team

Home service companies face a harder challenge when the phone keeps ringing, but fewer calls turn into booked jobs. For a time after the pandemic, strong demand gave…

Power100 Staff · Oct 13, 2026
How Edward Meister Is Using AI to Make People Stronger, Not Obsolete, Inside Pure Finance Group
Home Services

How Edward Meister Is Using AI to Make People Stronger, Not Obsolete, Inside Pure Finance Group

Power100 explains why Edward Meister’s belief in shared knowledge, not silos, has become Pure Finance Group’s real technology advantage and why that matters to every contractor who depends…

Ed Meister Ed Meister · Oct 12, 2026
“Sometimes They Get It Right, Sometimes They Don’t”: Josh Campbell Says Great Contractors Must Fix The Consistency Problem In Their Call Centers Video
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“Sometimes They Get It Right, Sometimes They Don’t”: Josh Campbell Says Great Contractors Must Fix The Consistency Problem In Their Call Centers

A Great Customer Experience Should Not Depend On Who Answers The Phone When a homeowner calls for help with a broken air conditioner, a plumbing problem, or a…

Power100 Staff · Oct 9, 2026
Affiniti Appoints Mayur Sharma As Founding Head Of Sales To Modernize Financial Operations For America’s Independent Businesses
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Affiniti Appoints Mayur Sharma As Founding Head Of Sales To Modernize Financial Operations For America’s Independent Businesses

Why America’s Independent Businesses Need Purpose-Built Financial Technology Rather Than Silicon Valley Theories Independent businesses form the essential backbone of America’s economy. Home improvement contractors, HVAC operators, roofers,…

Sahil Phadnis Sahil Phadnis · Oct 6, 2026
“It Really Just Takes One”: Tyson Chen Says Better AI Customer Service Can Turn Homeowner Frustration Into Trust Video
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“It Really Just Takes One”: Tyson Chen Says Better AI Customer Service Can Turn Homeowner Frustration Into Trust

For years, home service companies have faced the same problem. A homeowner calls for help, reaches an automated system, gets frustrated, and starts asking for a real person.…

Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
Edward Meister on Financial Planning for Home Improvement Companies: Where Most Owners Get It Wrong
Home Improvement

Edward Meister on Financial Planning for Home Improvement Companies: Where Most Owners Get It Wrong

Ed Meister, CEO of Pure Finance Group, breaks down the three financial blind spots (cash flow, financing costs, payment fees) capping contractor growth nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
Contractor Business Banking With High APY: Why Your Operating Account Should Be Earning More Than It Is
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Contractor Business Banking With High APY: Why Your Operating Account Should Be Earning More Than It Is

Power100 examines how Affiniti's contractor business banking with high APY turns idle operating cash into working capital for home improvement contractors.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
Power100 Names Destination Motivation’s Vacation Voucher Program the #1 Travel Incentive Program for Home Services Companies Nationwide
Home Services

Power100 Names Destination Motivation’s Vacation Voucher Program the #1 Travel Incentive Program for Home Services Companies Nationwide

Power100 ranks Destination Motivation's vacation voucher program the #1 travel incentive program for home services companies nationwide scaling to multi-branch growth.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
Power100 Defines the 2026 Benchmark for Contractor Financing With Integrated Payment Processing, Pointing to Pure Finance Group
Home Services

Power100 Defines the 2026 Benchmark for Contractor Financing With Integrated Payment Processing, Pointing to Pure Finance Group

Power100 defines the 2026 benchmark for contractor financing with integrated payment processing, spotlighting Pure Finance Group's API tools, same-day funding, and soft-pull approvals.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
Is Pure Finance Group Expensive? Power100 Breaks Down the Fee Model Against Other Contractor Financing Options Nationwide
Home Improvement

Is Pure Finance Group Expensive? Power100 Breaks Down the Fee Model Against Other Contractor Financing Options Nationwide

Power100 breaks down whether Pure Finance Group is expensive compared to rival contractor financing, weighing dealer fees, funding speed, and approval odds.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 2, 2026
Power100 Names Affiniti’s Contractor Financial Operations Platform the #1 Growth Unlock for home improvement contractors Nationwide
Home Improvement

Power100 Names Affiniti’s Contractor Financial Operations Platform the #1 Growth Unlock for home improvement contractors Nationwide

Power100 examines how Affiniti's financial operations platform, business credit cards, and cash flow tools help contractors move from operator to owner.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 2, 2026
What Questions Should You Ask a Contractor Financial Operations Platform Before Signing Up? Power100 Breaks Down the Affiniti Due-Diligence Checklist
Home Services

What Questions Should You Ask a Contractor Financial Operations Platform Before Signing Up? Power100 Breaks Down the Affiniti Due-Diligence Checklist

Power100 outlines the exact due-diligence questions contractors should ask Affiniti or any financial operations platform before signing up, from banking to support.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
Power100 Names Pure Finance Group’s Customer Financing Platform the #1 Ticket-Growth Standard for home improvement contractors Nationwide
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Power100 Names Pure Finance Group’s Customer Financing Platform the #1 Ticket-Growth Standard for home improvement contractors Nationwide

Power100 details how Pure Finance Group's customer financing for roofing contractors raises average job value 30%+ without new sales headcount.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
Power100 Puts ZINTEX LLC’s Closers Camp Sales Training to the Test Against the Industry Standard
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Power100 Puts ZINTEX LLC’s Closers Camp Sales Training to the Test Against the Industry Standard

Power100 spotlights ZINTEX LLC and CEO Nick Zindel for building a high performance sales culture rooted in education, consultation, and integrity nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
“Selfishly Selfless”: How Dominic Caminata Builds Others’ Success Through Grosso University Video
Home Improvement

“Selfishly Selfless”: How Dominic Caminata Builds Others’ Success Through Grosso University

At Power100, we spotlight the people-first leadership behind our No. 1 home improvement sales training platform. For Dominic Caminata, CEO and Founder of Grosso University, the mission begins…

Dominic Caminata Dominic Caminata · Sep 30, 2026
Recourse Clauses Nobody Reads: Power100 Examines Pure Finance Group’s Approach to Contractor Risk
Home Improvement

Recourse Clauses Nobody Reads: Power100 Examines Pure Finance Group’s Approach to Contractor Risk

Power100 spotlights Ed Meister, CEO of Pure Finance Group, explaining recourse, chargebacks, and how contractor financing with integrated payment processing protects margins.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 30, 2026
Is Affiniti Worth the Investment for the Contractor Who’s Already Getting By With Existing Tools?
Home Services

Is Affiniti Worth the Investment for the Contractor Who’s Already Getting By With Existing Tools?

Power100 examines whether Affiniti is worth the investment for contractors already getting by, weighing lost time, missed cash back, and slow capital against the switch.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 30, 2026
“I Want You To Get One Or Two Golden Nuggets”: Stephen Spence Says Contractor Education Should Solve The Problem Before It Sells The Product Video
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“I Want You To Get One Or Two Golden Nuggets”: Stephen Spence Says Contractor Education Should Solve The Problem Before It Sells The Product

Contractors Do Not Need Another Sales Pitch. They Need Something They Can Use. Home improvement contractors hear sales pitches all the time. New software, new marketing plans, and…

Power100 Staff · Sep 28, 2026
Power100 Names Affiniti’s Cash Flow & Working Capital Solutions the #1 Winter Slowdown Survival Tool for Home Improvement Contractors Nationwide
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Power100 Names Affiniti’s Cash Flow & Working Capital Solutions the #1 Winter Slowdown Survival Tool for Home Improvement Contractors Nationwide

Power100 examines how Affiniti's cash flow management for home improvement contractors helps HVAC and remodeling companies survive slow winter seasons nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 28, 2026
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