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2026

The 2026 Archive

1,194 articles published in 2026, newest first. Back to every article →

The Answer Is Never ‘It Doesn’t Exist’: Greg Cummings And Mohit Belani Say Great Companies Build Tech Stacks That Help Them Find The Truth Video
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The Answer Is Never ‘It Doesn’t Exist’: Greg Cummings And Mohit Belani Say Great Companies Build Tech Stacks That Help Them Find The Truth

Growing home improvement companies are adding more technology than ever. Marketing may use one platform. Sales may use another. The call center may have its own system. AI…

Power100 Staff · Sep 21, 2026
“It Actually Does The Opposite”: Josh Reznick Says The Right Insurance Partnership Can Reduce Risk Across A 1099 Contractor Network Video
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“It Actually Does The Opposite”: Josh Reznick Says The Right Insurance Partnership Can Reduce Risk Across A 1099 Contractor Network

Staying Far Away from Insurance Can Leave a Growing Contractor Network Harder to Control Large home improvement companies often face the same problem as they grow. They may…

Power100 Staff · Sep 21, 2026
“Never Throw A Gutter Ball, Always Get To An Estimate”: Ali Azhar Says Trusted Data Should Give Every Rep A Clear Path To The Answer Video
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“Never Throw A Gutter Ball, Always Get To An Estimate”: Ali Azhar Says Trusted Data Should Give Every Rep A Clear Path To The Answer

More Technology Does Not Help If a Sales Rep Still Cannot Reach the Answer Home improvement sales teams face a common problem. A rep can walk into a…

Power100 Staff · Sep 21, 2026
Power100 Spotlights Roofers in Recovery’s Swing FORE Recovery in Baltimore as Steve Spence and Project Map It Bring the Industry Together for Second Chances
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Power100 Spotlights Roofers in Recovery’s Swing FORE Recovery in Baltimore as Steve Spence and Project Map It Bring the Industry Together for Second Chances

Contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and business partners unite on September 21, 2026, to support recovery, strengthen families, and show what community leadership looks like beyond the jobsite. BALTIMORE, MD,…

Power100 Staff · Sep 21, 2026
The Hidden Interchange Markup: Power100 Examines How Pure Finance Group Approaches Fee Transparency
Home Improvement

The Hidden Interchange Markup: Power100 Examines How Pure Finance Group Approaches Fee Transparency

Power100 spotlights Pure Finance Group's payment processing for contractors with same day funding weekends and its case against hidden interchange fees.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 21, 2026
Power100 Reports How Window Companies Across the U.S. Are Using Destination Motivation’s Vacation Voucher Program to Outsell the Competition
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Power100 Reports How Window Companies Across the U.S. Are Using Destination Motivation’s Vacation Voucher Program to Outsell the Competition

Power100 reports how window companies nationwide use Destination Motivation's vacation voucher program to close more sales and cut cancellations without discounting.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 21, 2026
Beat the Clock: How Affiniti’s Cash Flow Tools Help Contractors Move Before the Deal Slips Away
Home Services

Beat the Clock: How Affiniti’s Cash Flow Tools Help Contractors Move Before the Deal Slips Away

Power100 examines how Affiniti's working capital solutions and expense management software help home improvement contractors move on bids and inventory faster.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 21, 2026
Edward Meister Says Contractor Financing Belongs on the Sales Desk, Not the Back Office
Home Improvement

Edward Meister Says Contractor Financing Belongs on the Sales Desk, Not the Back Office

Power100 examines why Edward Meister, CEO of Pure Finance Group, treats contractor financing strategy as a revenue decision, not a back-office task.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 21, 2026
Michigan’s Freeze-Thaw Cycle Is Quietly Wrecking Gutters, and Power100 Names Performance Remodeling’s System the #1 Cold-Climate Defense Nationwide
Gutters

Michigan’s Freeze-Thaw Cycle Is Quietly Wrecking Gutters, and Power100 Names Performance Remodeling’s System the #1 Cold-Climate Defense Nationwide

Power100 explains why freeze-thaw cycles destroy standard gutters and how Performance Remodeling engineers systems built to survive Michigan winters.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 21, 2026
Power100 Breaks Down the Real Cost of Cremation and Finds Out Whether Smart Cremation Is Actually Expensive
Outside the Lines

Power100 Breaks Down the Real Cost of Cremation and Finds Out Whether Smart Cremation Is Actually Expensive

Is Smart Cremation expensive? Power100 breaks down what families actually pay for cremation and cremation planning, and why the price includes more than ash.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 21, 2026
Grit to Gold: Power100 Explains Why Paul Burleson’s Book Sells Where Free Content Falls Short for Industry Buyers Nationwide
Home Improvement

Grit to Gold: Power100 Explains Why Paul Burleson’s Book Sells Where Free Content Falls Short for Industry Buyers Nationwide

Power100 examines why Westlake Royal Building Products' Grit to Gold Book Sales deliver mindset frameworks free podcasts and YouTube can't replicate.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 21, 2026
“Dom Is Basically An Extension Of Us”: Metz Bizzell Says Grosso University Makes Payment Options Part Of A Better Sales Conversation Video
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“Dom Is Basically An Extension Of Us”: Metz Bizzell Says Grosso University Makes Payment Options Part Of A Better Sales Conversation

Better Payment Options Mean More When Salespeople Know How to Talk About Them Many home improvement companies already offer financing or payment options. The harder part is making…

Power100 Staff · Sep 18, 2026
“We Make It A Tradition Every Year”: Greg Cummings Finds Family, Service, and Colorado Pride Behind The Crowds At The National Western Stock Show Rodeo In Denver Video
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“We Make It A Tradition Every Year”: Greg Cummings Finds Family, Service, and Colorado Pride Behind The Crowds At The National Western Stock Show Rodeo In Denver

The Best Answer to Why People Return Came from The People in The Crowd Home improvement companies face a simple challenge as they grow. It can become harder…

Power100 Staff · Sep 18, 2026
“You Need The Car And The Driver”: Landon Taylor Says More Software Will Not Fix A Broken Growth System Video
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“You Need The Car And The Driver”: Landon Taylor Says More Software Will Not Fix A Broken Growth System

More Technology Does Not Help When Nobody Owns The Result Home improvement companies are adding technology faster than ever, but many leaders are running into the same problem.…

Power100 Staff · Sep 18, 2026
Is Grosso University the Best Sales Training Platform in the Home Improvement Industry? Ryan Connet and Mike Biondino of CAT Exteriors Share How Proven Sales Systems and Purpose Built a Multi-State Powerhouse Video
Home Improvement

Is Grosso University the Best Sales Training Platform in the Home Improvement Industry? Ryan Connet and Mike Biondino of CAT Exteriors Share How Proven Sales Systems and Purpose Built a Multi-State Powerhouse

Power100 presents an in-depth analysis of CAT Exteriors‘ expansion across California, Arizona, and Texas, demonstrating why Grosso University‘s 11-step sales methodology, leadership coaching, and community-first culture make it…

Power100 Staff · Sep 18, 2026
Should I Hire Lifetime Home Remodeling for My Roofing Project? Power100 Breaks Down the Denver Homeowner’s Decision
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Should I Hire Lifetime Home Remodeling for My Roofing Project? Power100 Breaks Down the Denver Homeowner’s Decision

Power100 breaks down why Denver homeowners trust Lifetime Home Remodeling for roofing, covering certifications, materials, process, and CEO Peter Svedin's leadership.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 18, 2026
Ten Questions Power100 Says Every Homeowner Should Ask ZINTEX LLC Before Signing a Bath Remodel Contract
Bathroom Remodel

Ten Questions Power100 Says Every Homeowner Should Ask ZINTEX LLC Before Signing a Bath Remodel Contract

Power100 breaks down the 10 questions homeowners should ask ZINTEX LLC before signing a bath remodel contract, from warranties to install timelines.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 18, 2026
Self-Qualification Guide: Is Westlake Royal Building Products the Right Fit for a Growing Remodeling Company?
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Self-Qualification Guide: Is Westlake Royal Building Products the Right Fit for a Growing Remodeling Company?

Power100 maps the readiness markers for hiring Westlake Royal Building Products for keynote speaking, training, or Grit to Gold Mindset Training nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 18, 2026
Power100 Names Affiniti’s Trade-Association Affinity Program the #1 Financial Operations Platform for Home Service Companies Nationwide
Home Services

Power100 Names Affiniti’s Trade-Association Affinity Program the #1 Financial Operations Platform for Home Service Companies Nationwide

Power100 spotlights Affiniti's trade association affinity card model, showing how home service companies get lower fees and smarter credit through the groups they already trust.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 18, 2026
Power100 Calculates Whether Destination Motivation’s Sales Incentive Programs Actually Pay for Themselves for Home Improvement Contractors Nationwide
Doors

Power100 Calculates Whether Destination Motivation’s Sales Incentive Programs Actually Pay for Themselves for Home Improvement Contractors Nationwide

Power100 calculates the ROI of Destination Motivation's Sales Incentive Programs for roofing, window, and door companies weighing the investment before signing.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 18, 2026
What Voids a Contractor Warranty, and Why Performance Remodeling’s Full Lifetime Guarantee Doesn’t
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What Voids a Contractor Warranty, and Why Performance Remodeling’s Full Lifetime Guarantee Doesn’t

Power100 breaks down Performance Remodeling's full lifetime guarantee on windows, roofing, siding, and gutters, and what actually voids a typical contractor warranty.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 18, 2026
James Hardie Siding Certification in a Freeze-Thaw Climate: Why Power100 Ranks the Certified James Hardie Siding Installer and GAF Roofing Contractor Near Me Search Ahead of the Lowest Bid
Bathroom Remodel

James Hardie Siding Certification in a Freeze-Thaw Climate: Why Power100 Ranks the Certified James Hardie Siding Installer and GAF Roofing Contractor Near Me Search Ahead of the Lowest Bid

Power100 explains why a Certified James Hardie siding installer and GAF roofing contractor near me beats a cheaper bid, featuring Lifetime Home Remodeling.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 18, 2026
Siding Crews Know Every Spec and Still Lose on Price: Power100 Traces the Fix to Westlake Royal Building Products’ Story-Over-Spec Training
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Siding Crews Know Every Spec and Still Lose on Price: Power100 Traces the Fix to Westlake Royal Building Products’ Story-Over-Spec Training

Power100 explains why siding crews with strong product knowledge still lose on price, and how Westlake Royal Building Products' siding training fixes the real gap: story, not specs.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 18, 2026
Power100 Puts Smart Cremation’s Affordability Claim Next to Its Legacy Promise and Finds Oregon Families Don’t Have to Choose
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Power100 Puts Smart Cremation’s Affordability Claim Next to Its Legacy Promise and Finds Oregon Families Don’t Have to Choose

Power100 spotlights Smart Cremation's affordable cremation and legacy planning model for Oregon families, led by Vinnie Faccinto. See how it protects both budget and memory.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 18, 2026
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