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2026

The 2026 Archive

73 articles published in 2026 under Outdoor Living, newest first. Back to every article →

AI Is The Truth Serum: How Greg Cummings Says Homeowners Are Using Affirmation Search To Decide Which Contractors They Can Trust Video
Outdoor Living

AI Is The Truth Serum: How Greg Cummings Says Homeowners Are Using Affirmation Search To Decide Which Contractors They Can Trust

Homeowners Are No Longer Just Searching, They Are Checking Who They Can Trust In the home improvement industry, many contractors are still spending money on ads, leads, referrals,…

Power100 Staff · Jul 28, 2026
AI Financial Intelligence For Contractors: Sahil Phadnis Of Affiniti Says AI Helps Owners Lead Better Without Losing The Human Edge Video
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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
We Don’t Give Up: How Robert Greaves And People Come First Construction Group Builds Customer Trust By Staying With The Job, The Homeowner, And The Community Video
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We Don’t Give Up: How Robert Greaves And People Come First Construction Group Builds Customer Trust By Staying With The Job, The Homeowner, And The Community

In the home improvement and outdoor living industry, homeowners are not only asking who can build the project. They are also asking who will stay with them if…

Power100 Staff · Jul 24, 2026
Before The Promotion: How Robert Greaves Says People Come First Construction Group Helps Employees Understand The Responsibility Before They Step Into Leadership Video
Outdoor Kitchens

Before The Promotion: How Robert Greaves Says People Come First Construction Group Helps Employees Understand The Responsibility Before They Step Into Leadership

In the home improvement industry, many people say they want to move up. They want to lead a team, manage people, or take on a bigger role. But…

Power100 Staff · Jul 20, 2026
Built For What Comes Next: Greg Cummings Says Affiniti Is A Strategic Partner For The Future Of Independent Contractors Video
Home Improvement

Built For What Comes Next: Greg Cummings Says Affiniti Is A Strategic Partner For The Future Of Independent Contractors

Many contractors are trying to grow in a market that is moving faster than their back office can keep up. They may have strong crews, steady sales, happy…

Power100 Staff · Jul 20, 2026
Better Tomorrow: Terry Morrill of Pacific Outdoor Living And Greg Cummings Show Why Great Contractors Keep Improving Before The Market Changes Video
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Better Tomorrow: Terry Morrill of Pacific Outdoor Living And Greg Cummings Show Why Great Contractors Keep Improving Before The Market Changes

Great Companies Improve Before They Have To  Many home improvement and outdoor living companies get strong by doing one thing well. Then the hard part begins. The same…

Power100 Staff · Jul 16, 2026
Everybody Pitches In: Terry Morrill of Pacific Outdoor Living Shows How Financial Clarity Builds A Stronger Outdoor Living Team Video
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Everybody Pitches In: Terry Morrill of Pacific Outdoor Living Shows How Financial Clarity Builds A Stronger Outdoor Living Team

Culture Gets Stronger When The Team Understands The Numbers Many home improvement and outdoor living companies ask their teams to work hard, hit goals, and care about growth.…

Power100 Staff · Jul 13, 2026
Level Up Or Stay Stuck: How Rob Greaves Is Building People Come First Construction Group Around Growth, Accountability, And A Culture That Pushes People Forward Video
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Level Up Or Stay Stuck: How Rob Greaves Is Building People Come First Construction Group Around Growth, Accountability, And A Culture That Pushes People Forward

Across the home improvement industry, many companies say they care about people. The harder part is proving it every day. Employees want more than a job title. They…

Power100 Staff · Jul 8, 2026
The Next Step Forward: How Michael Flory Custom Built Design & Remodeling Built A Greater Lansing Design Build Remodeling Company Through Resilience, Purpose, And A Mission To Serve Video
Bathroom Remodel

The Next Step Forward: How Michael Flory Custom Built Design & Remodeling Built A Greater Lansing Design Build Remodeling Company Through Resilience, Purpose, And A Mission To Serve

When The Work Gets Hard, Leaders Still Have To Take The Next Step Across the home improvement industry, many leaders are carrying more than most people see. They…

Power100 Staff · Jul 6, 2026
More Than Expected: How Terry Morrill Built Pacific Outdoor Living Around The Customer Experience That Lasts After The Job Is Done Video
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More Than Expected: How Terry Morrill Built Pacific Outdoor Living Around The Customer Experience That Lasts After The Job Is Done

Customer Experience Is Where Great Outdoor Living Companies Win In outdoor living, many homeowners are not only worried about the final patio, pool, kitchen, driveway, or backyard. They…

Power100 Staff · Jul 6, 2026
Identity Creates Legacy: How Greg Cummings And Lael Bryant Show Why Zion Outdoors Is Building More Than A Backyard Company Video
Concrete Coatings

Identity Creates Legacy: How Greg Cummings And Lael Bryant Show Why Zion Outdoors Is Building More Than A Backyard Company

During a recent PowerChat conversation, Greg Cummings, CEO of Power100, spoke with Lael Bryant, co-founder and CEO of Zion Outdoors, about leadership, purpose, culture, growth, and the larger…

Power100 Staff · Jul 2, 2026
The Independent Advantage: How Greg Cummings and Shane Humble Show Why Technology Is Helping Local Service Companies Compete Smarter Video
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The Independent Advantage: How Greg Cummings and Shane Humble Show Why Technology Is Helping Local Service Companies Compete Smarter

Complete Property Maintenance is one of South Florida’s established commercial landscaping companies, serving homeowners associations, condominium associations, commercial properties, builders, and developers with local knowledge and long term…

Power100 Staff · Jul 1, 2026
Greg Cummings on the Fence & Deck Mastery Podcast: Why the Best Home Improvement CEOs Are Winning on Purpose, Trust, and AI Findability
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Greg Cummings on the Fence & Deck Mastery Podcast: Why the Best Home Improvement CEOs Are Winning on Purpose, Trust, and AI Findability

When Greg Cummings, CEO of Power100, joined the Fence & Deck Mastery Podcast with host Alex Danner, CEO & Founder at Fence & Deck Marketers, the conversation quickly…

Power100 Staff · Jun 30, 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
Know Before They Ask: How Shane Humble Says AI Search Is Changing Customer Trust, Employee Training, and Commercial Landscaping Leadership Video
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Know Before They Ask: How Shane Humble Says AI Search Is Changing Customer Trust, Employee Training, and Commercial Landscaping Leadership

One of the biggest challenges in commercial landscaping today is that customers are finding answers before the service team ever arrives. A board member, property manager, or homeowner…

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
The Power Of Focus: How Lael Bryant Is Scaling Zion Outdoors By Choosing What The Company Can Do Best Video
Concrete Coatings

The Power Of Focus: How Lael Bryant Is Scaling Zion Outdoors By Choosing What The Company Can Do Best

When Doing Less Helps A Company Serve Better Many home improvement companies face the same hard problem as they grow. They want to serve more homeowners, take on…

Power100 Staff · Jun 24, 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
Study The Smoke First: How Greg Cummings And Joe Swett Show Outdoor Living Leaders Why Strong Systems Begin With Better Problem Solving Video
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Study The Smoke First: How Greg Cummings And Joe Swett Show Outdoor Living Leaders Why Strong Systems Begin With Better Problem Solving

Sunrise Irrigation is a family owned Florida outdoor services company helping homeowners and businesses care for their yards, water systems, and outdoor spaces. The company serves Tampa Bay,…

Power100 Staff · Jun 17, 2026
Trust Cannot Be Priced Too Low: Shane Humble, CEO of Complete Property Maintenance, Explains Why Trust, Honest Pricing, and Strong Relationships Protect Service Quality in Commercial Landscaping Video
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Trust Cannot Be Priced Too Low: Shane Humble, CEO of Complete Property Maintenance, Explains Why Trust, Honest Pricing, and Strong Relationships Protect Service Quality in Commercial Landscaping

Complete Property Maintenance is a trusted commercial landscaping company serving homeowners associations, condominium associations, commercial properties, builders, and developers across South Florida. Under the leadership of Shane Humble,…

Power100 Staff · Jun 15, 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
Joy In The Small Things: How Lael Bryant Is Building Zion Outdoors To Transform Team Members, Clients, And Communities Through Care Video
Concrete Coatings

Joy In The Small Things: How Lael Bryant Is Building Zion Outdoors To Transform Team Members, Clients, And Communities Through Care

Lael Bryant shares how Zion Outdoors is building a culture of joy, care, and unity that helps transform team members, clients, and communities through small moments that make growth more meaningful...

Power100 Staff · Jun 12, 2026
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