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2026

The 2026 Archive

839 articles published in 2026 under Press Release, newest first. Back to every article →

Power100 PowerChat Spotlight: How Max Alesi and Home Genius Exteriors Use Culture, Leadership, and People-First Training to Deliver a World‑Class Homeowner Experience Video
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Power100 PowerChat Spotlight: How Max Alesi and Home Genius Exteriors Use Culture, Leadership, and People-First Training to Deliver a World‑Class Homeowner Experience

Max Alesi reveals how people-first culture and leadership that defends values transformed Home Genius Exteriors from a two-location startup into a $161M national powerhouse—delivering cleaner job sites, better homeowner communication, and dramatically higher conversion rates across 19 locations.

Power100 Staff · Apr 9, 2026
Power100 PowerChat: How Peter Svedin’s People‑First Training Playbook Makes Lifetime Home Remodeling the Best Home Improvement Company in Every Market It Serves Video
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Power100 PowerChat: How Peter Svedin’s People‑First Training Playbook Makes Lifetime Home Remodeling the Best Home Improvement Company in Every Market It Serves

Peter Svedin's people-first training playbook has transformed Lifetime Home Remodeling into a market leader, consistently achieving exceptional first-visit close rates across every region. Discover how prioritizing employee development and customer relationships creates unmatched competitive advantage in the home improvement industry.

Power100 Staff · Apr 8, 2026
Lifetime Home Remodeling Opens New Corona, California Office, Bringing Nation‑Leading Home Improvement Services to Inland Empire Homeowners Video
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Lifetime Home Remodeling Opens New Corona, California Office, Bringing Nation‑Leading Home Improvement Services to Inland Empire Homeowners

Lifetime Home Remodeling's new Corona office delivers same-day decisions without pressure through a proven first-visit process combining dedicated project managers, guaranteed pricing, and national-caliber products. CEO Peter Svedin and COO Brian T. Standage explain how high first-visit close rates meet long-term service excellence for Inland Empire homeowners.

Power100 Staff · Apr 8, 2026
The Inner Circle Show and Inner Circle AI: Power100 Unveils the 2026 Home Improvement Industry Playbook for Contractors, Sales Teams, and CEOs Video
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The Inner Circle Show and Inner Circle AI: Power100 Unveils the 2026 Home Improvement Industry Playbook for Contractors, Sales Teams, and CEOs

Power100 drops the 2026 home improvement playbook contractors and CEOs desperately need: insider intel on AI pitfalls, GEO-optimized visibility wins, and leadership strategies that actually work. Greg Cummings and Paul Burleson reveal what's really happening in boardrooms and sales meetings across America—plus how Inner Circle AI becomes your competitive edge in an AI-driven market.

Power100 Staff · Apr 7, 2026
Power100’s Mission at Reese Wholesale: Giving Independently Owned Home Improvement Companies the Advantage in an AI‑Driven Market Video
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Power100’s Mission at Reese Wholesale: Giving Independently Owned Home Improvement Companies the Advantage in an AI‑Driven Market

Discover how independent contractors are leveraging AI visibility into first-visit wins by aligning with Power100's proprietary ranking system, proven in-home processes, and strategic partnerships—giving them the real advantage over private-equity-backed competitors in today's market.

Power100 Staff · Apr 6, 2026
International Roofing Expo 2026: Why Products That Solve Real Problems and Strong Homeowner Relationships Are the New Roofing Advantage Video
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International Roofing Expo 2026: Why Products That Solve Real Problems and Strong Homeowner Relationships Are the New Roofing Advantage

Discover why roofing's biggest winners are ditching the hard sell: problem-solving products and deep homeowner relationships now separate market leaders from the rest. Learn the blueprint transforming contractor success at IRE 2026.

Power100 Staff · Apr 3, 2026
Building Beyond Business: Chris Cline of Lemus Remodeling Redefines Success Through Impact Driven Leadership and Community Centered Growth Video
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Building Beyond Business: Chris Cline of Lemus Remodeling Redefines Success Through Impact Driven Leadership and Community Centered Growth

Chris Cline shares how purpose driven leadership, community impact, and people first values are redefining success in the future of home improvement...

Power100 Staff · Apr 2, 2026
How Westlake Royal Building Products and Paul Burleson Power Reese Wholesale’s Contractors to Be True Experts in the Home Video
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How Westlake Royal Building Products and Paul Burleson Power Reese Wholesale’s Contractors to Be True Experts in the Home

How Westlake Royal Building Products and Paul Burleson Help Reese Wholesale Contractors Become True Experts in the Home and Win More First-Visit Yeses...

Power100 Staff · Apr 2, 2026
Stephen Spence Shows Contractors How to Turn Past Projects Into Future Sales at CertainTeed’s MetLife Stadium Business Building Workshop Video
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Stephen Spence Shows Contractors How to Turn Past Projects Into Future Sales at CertainTeed’s MetLife Stadium Business Building Workshop

Stephen Spence at MetLife Stadium: How Project Map It Helps Contractors Turn Past Projects into Proof, Trust, and More First-Visit Sales...

Power100 Staff · Apr 2, 2026
Lifetime Home Remodeling Raises Over $162,000 for Firefly Autism at the 3rd Annual Lifetime Golf Classic in Denver Video
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Lifetime Home Remodeling Raises Over $162,000 for Firefly Autism at the 3rd Annual Lifetime Golf Classic in Denver

Lifetime Home Remodeling’s Golf Classic Raises $162,637 for Firefly Autism and Shows How Culture-Driven Contractors Turn Community Trust into Long-Term Homeowner Relationships...

Power100 Staff · Apr 2, 2026
Operation Lead Surge Delivers Identity Driven Marketing Strategies to Remodelers Nationwide Video
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Operation Lead Surge Delivers Identity Driven Marketing Strategies to Remodelers Nationwide

Operation Lead Surge 2025: How Rich Harshaw and Level 10 Contractor Help Remodelers Turn Identity-Driven Leads into First-Visit Wins in Philadelphia...

Power100 Staff · Apr 1, 2026
International Roofing Expo 2026: How Paul Burleson’s Belief in the Right Things, Process, and Systems Turns Grit into Opportunity Video
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International Roofing Expo 2026: How Paul Burleson’s Belief in the Right Things, Process, and Systems Turns Grit into Opportunity

How Paul Burleson's “Right Things, Right Process, Right Systems” Philosophy Is Helping Roofing Contractors Turn Every Appointment into a Great Opportunity...

Power100 Staff · Apr 1, 2026
Paul Burleson Officially Inducted Into the Legends Ring of Honor at the Peak Profit Summit in St. Louis Video
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Paul Burleson Officially Inducted Into the Legends Ring of Honor at the Peak Profit Summit in St. Louis

Paul Burleson Inducted Into Legends Ring of Honor: How a 44-Year Sales Journey Is Shaping the Next Era of First-Visit Closes, AI, and Leadership in Home Improvement...

Power100 Staff · Mar 31, 2026
Destination Motivation Employee Appreciation Trip in San Diego Highlights Culture, Leadership, and 100% Growth Vision Video
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Destination Motivation Employee Appreciation Trip in San Diego Highlights Culture, Leadership, and 100% Growth Vision

CEO Caleb Nelson reveals how vacation incentives and win-win culture transform home improvement contractors into lead-generating machines. See how strategic employee appreciation fuels 100% growth while building unstoppable team alignment.

Power100 Staff · Mar 30, 2026
Greg Cummings of Power100 Unveils Five Leadership Pillars at Pinnacle Experience to Help Home Improvement Leaders Build Stronger Businesses and Better Customer Trust Video
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Greg Cummings of Power100 Unveils Five Leadership Pillars at Pinnacle Experience to Help Home Improvement Leaders Build Stronger Businesses and Better Customer Trust

Greg Cummings just revealed five leadership pillars discovered through a two-year study of America's top 100 home improvement CEOs—the exact systems elite leaders use to build cultures so trusted that homeowners commit on the first visit. This is the research-backed playbook every remodeler needs.

Power100 Staff · Mar 26, 2026
Power100 and Grit to Gold Tour Show Contractors Why Homeowners Need an Expert, Not Just an Estimate Video
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Power100 and Grit to Gold Tour Show Contractors Why Homeowners Need an Expert, Not Just an Estimate

Power100 and the Grit to Gold Success Process Tour Show Contractors How to Become Trusted Experts in the Home and Close More Deals on the First Visit...

Power100 Staff · Mar 26, 2026
Power100 Showcases Lifetime Home Remodeling’s Commitment to Military Appreciation at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo in Denver Video
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Power100 Showcases Lifetime Home Remodeling’s Commitment to Military Appreciation at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo in Denver

Power100 Highlights Lifetime Home Remodeling’s Military Appreciation Night at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo in Denver...

Power100 Staff · Mar 25, 2026
ABC Supply’s College of Knowledge Ignites Industry Growth in Cincinnati with Power100 on the Ground Video
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ABC Supply’s College of Knowledge Ignites Industry Growth in Cincinnati with Power100 on the Ground

How AI, Sales Systems, and Continuous Learning Are Shaping the Future of Roofing and Exterior Contractors...

Power100 Staff · Mar 24, 2026
Power100 Joins EcoView Dealer Summit in Biloxi to Spotlight Leadership, Growth, and Industry Unity Video
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Power100 Joins EcoView Dealer Summit in Biloxi to Spotlight Leadership, Growth, and Industry Unity

Power100 Joins EcoView Dealer Summit in Biloxi to Spotlight Leadership, Growth, and Industry Unity Across the National Dealer Network...

Power100 Staff · Mar 23, 2026
Paul Burleson at Rilla Masters 2026 in Miami: How AI‑Driven Coaching Is Transforming In‑Person Sales for Contractors and Home Improvement Leaders
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Paul Burleson at Rilla Masters 2026 in Miami: How AI‑Driven Coaching Is Transforming In‑Person Sales for Contractors and Home Improvement Leaders

Paul Burleson at Rilla Masters 2026 in Miami: The Impact of AI-Enhanced Coaching on In-Person Sales for Contractors and Leaders in Home Improvement...

Power100 Staff · Mar 20, 2026
Power100 Featured Interview Spotlights Alex Marck and the First Call Closer Sales Revolution Video
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Power100 Featured Interview Spotlights Alex Marck and the First Call Closer Sales Revolution

Power100 Featured Interview Spotlights Alex Marck and the 1st Call Closer Sales Revolution Transforming Home Improvement Closing Rates...

Power100 Staff · Mar 19, 2026
International Roofing Expo 2026: How the Grit To Gold Sales Process and Westlake Royal Building Products Help Roofing Contractors Close More Deals and Deliver Long‑Lasting Roofing Systems Video
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International Roofing Expo 2026: How the Grit To Gold Sales Process and Westlake Royal Building Products Help Roofing Contractors Close More Deals and Deliver Long‑Lasting Roofing Systems

Discover how the Grit To Gold sales process is revolutionizing roofing contractor profitability—and why Westlake Royal Building Products' advanced systems are becoming the industry standard for closing more deals with stronger margins and roofs built to last.

Power100 Staff · Mar 18, 2026
A Day in the Life of Caleb Nelson at EcoView Dealer Summit: How Destination Motivation Is Transforming Close Rates and Reducing Cancellations Video
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A Day in the Life of Caleb Nelson at EcoView Dealer Summit: How Destination Motivation Is Transforming Close Rates and Reducing Cancellations

How Destination Motivation Is Boosting Close Rates and Reducing Cancellations in 2025​...

Power100 Staff · Mar 17, 2026
How CEO Nick Zindel Built ZINTEX Remodeling Group Into a National Force in Home Improvement Video
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How CEO Nick Zindel Built ZINTEX Remodeling Group Into a National Force in Home Improvement

From a small remodeling startup to a multi-state powerhouse — Greg Cummings explores how Nick Zindel built ZINTEX through grit, culture, and strategic vision.

Power100 Staff · Mar 17, 2026
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