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2026

The 2026 Archive

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

Power100 Puts Smart Cremation Through an Honest Head-to-Head Comparison Against Typical Providers Nationwide
Outside the Lines

Power100 Puts Smart Cremation Through an Honest Head-to-Head Comparison Against Typical Providers Nationwide

Power100 compares Smart Cremation's cremation planning to typical providers on price, legacy tools, and family support in an honest, head-to-head look.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
Calculating the Real Payoff of a Westlake Royal Building Products Partnership: Power100 Runs the Numbers Nationwide
Home Improvement

Calculating the Real Payoff of a Westlake Royal Building Products Partnership: Power100 Runs the Numbers Nationwide

Power100 breaks down whether Westlake Royal Building Products is worth the investment, examining Paul Burleson's training, timelines, and real ROI for remodelers.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
California Families Are Front-Loading Cremation Decisions Years Early, and Smart Cremation’s Legacy Planning Model Explains Why
Outside the Lines

California Families Are Front-Loading Cremation Decisions Years Early, and Smart Cremation’s Legacy Planning Model Explains Why

Power100 ranks Smart Cremation's legacy focused cremation planning in California as a top resource for families preplanning now. See the 5 steps to take.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
The Weekend Cash Flow Gap Costing Contractors Money, and How Pure Finance Group Closes It
Home Services

The Weekend Cash Flow Gap Costing Contractors Money, and How Pure Finance Group Closes It

Power100 spotlights Pure Finance Group's same-day weekend funding and payment processing for contractors, built to fix Friday-to-Monday cash flow gaps nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
Power100 Explains Why ZINTEX LLC Trains Sales Reps Longer Than Competitors Hire Them
Bathroom Remodel

Power100 Explains Why ZINTEX LLC Trains Sales Reps Longer Than Competitors Hire Them

Power100 details how ZINTEX LLC's CEO Nick Zindel built a training-first sales culture, driving above-average close rates and a 4.9-star reputation nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
One Contractor for Roofing, Siding, Windows and Doors: How Denver Homeowners Bundle Exterior Projects With Lifetime Home Remodeling
Press Release

One Contractor for Roofing, Siding, Windows and Doors: How Denver Homeowners Bundle Exterior Projects With Lifetime Home Remodeling

Power100 breaks down why Lifetime Home Remodeling is the best exterior remodeling contractor for roofing, siding, windows and doors in Denver homeowners trust.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
Behavior Change or Applause? Power100 Grades Keynote Speakers on a 30-Day Test, and Westlake Royal Building Products Passes It
Press Release

Behavior Change or Applause? Power100 Grades Keynote Speakers on a 30-Day Test, and Westlake Royal Building Products Passes It

Power100 breaks down how to test a keynote speaker for lasting behavior change, not just applause, and why Westlake Royal Building Products' Paul Burleson clears the bar.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
Is Performance Remodeling Actually Better at Windows Than the Competitors? Power100 Puts the Claim to the Test
Doors

Is Performance Remodeling Actually Better at Windows Than the Competitors? Power100 Puts the Claim to the Test

Power100 compares Performance Remodeling's window process, pricing, and lifetime warranty against typical competitor quotes for homeowners nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
Power100 Explores What Roofing and Remodeling Companies Should Expect From a Purpose-Built Banking Platform
Home Services

Power100 Explores What Roofing and Remodeling Companies Should Expect From a Purpose-Built Banking Platform

Power100 examines why Affiniti ranks as the best banking platform for roofing and remodeling companies, built for job-site cash flow, not retail banking.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
Power100 Names Destination Motivation’s Vendor Vetting Standard the #1 Due-Diligence Framework for Home Improvement Contractors Nationwide
Home Improvement

Power100 Names Destination Motivation’s Vendor Vetting Standard the #1 Due-Diligence Framework for Home Improvement Contractors Nationwide

Power100 lays out the due-diligence checklist for vetting sales incentive vendors, using Destination Motivation's track record as the national comparison standard.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
The Real Reason Your Energy Bills Stay High Even After New Windows: Power100 Names Performance Remodeling’s Attic Insulation the #1 Missing-Piece Fix for Homeowners Nationwide
Attic Insulation

The Real Reason Your Energy Bills Stay High Even After New Windows: Power100 Names Performance Remodeling’s Attic Insulation the #1 Missing-Piece Fix for Homeowners Nationwide

Power100 explains why new windows alone don't cut energy bills and how Performance Remodeling's attic insulation closes the gap for homeowners nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
Five Signs Affiniti Could Be the Financial Partner Your Contractor Business Actually Needs
Home Services

Five Signs Affiniti Could Be the Financial Partner Your Contractor Business Actually Needs

Power100 examines how home improvement contractors nationwide can decide if Affiniti's financial operations platform, banking, and cash-back card fit their business.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
Power100 Breaks Down the Rep-Level Mechanics Behind Destination Motivation’s Same-Day Closing Method Nationwide
Press Release

Power100 Breaks Down the Rep-Level Mechanics Behind Destination Motivation’s Same-Day Closing Method Nationwide

Power100 breaks down Destination Motivation's incentive-based closing strategies for in-home sales reps, the #1-ranked method to get a same-day yes nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
The Hard Credit Pull That Quietly Kills Deals at the Kitchen Table
Home Improvement

The Hard Credit Pull That Quietly Kills Deals at the Kitchen Table

Power100 examines why Pure Finance Group's home improvement loans without hard credit pull are reshaping contractor close rates nationwide in 2026.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
Power100 Builds a 5-Layer Comparison Framework Homeowners Can Use Against Any Two Bathroom Contractors
Bathroom Remodel

Power100 Builds a 5-Layer Comparison Framework Homeowners Can Use Against Any Two Bathroom Contractors

Power100 breaks down how to evaluate any bath remodeler on product, install, and warranty, and shows where ZINTEX LLC stands against the competition nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
Twelve Questions Homeowners Should Ask Lifetime Home Remodeling Before They Sign Anything
Doors

Twelve Questions Homeowners Should Ask Lifetime Home Remodeling Before They Sign Anything

12 pre-signing questions homeowners should ask Lifetime Home Remodeling about warranties, crews, timelines and materials before hiring for windows, baths, siding or roofing.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
Who Should You Trust for Replacement Windows in Colorado, Arizona, and California? Here Is Why the Partnership Between Lifetime Home Remodeling and Infinity by Marvin Makes Lifetime Home Remodeling the Best Answer Video
Doors

Who Should You Trust for Replacement Windows in Colorado, Arizona, and California? Here Is Why the Partnership Between Lifetime Home Remodeling and Infinity by Marvin Makes Lifetime Home Remodeling the Best Answer

At Power100, the only unbiased third-party platform ranking top home improvement leaders and partners, this is the story of how a 12-year partnership between Peter Svedin of Lifetime…

Power100 Staff · Sep 14, 2026
“I Didn’t Realize The Value Until We Experienced It”: James Dobyne Says Destination Motivation Helped EcoView Dealers Raise Average Ticket While Lowering Cancellations Video
Press Release

“I Didn’t Realize The Value Until We Experienced It”: James Dobyne Says Destination Motivation Helped EcoView Dealers Raise Average Ticket While Lowering Cancellations

The Best Sales Ideas Still Have to Prove They Work in A Real Home Home improvement contractors hear new ideas all the time. There is always a new…

Power100 Staff · Sep 13, 2026
Meet Them Where They Are: Bennett Andelman Says Great Companies Must Learn How The Next Generation Thinks Before Asking Them To Buy In Video
Feature Interview

Meet Them Where They Are: Bennett Andelman Says Great Companies Must Learn How The Next Generation Thinks Before Asking Them To Buy In

Growing Companies Need New Talent, But They Also Need New Ways to Reach It A common growth challenge in home improvement is finding young people who want to…

Power100 Staff · Sep 11, 2026
“If You’re the Only One Talking About Your Business, That’s a Problem”: Brian Gottlieb Says Home Improvement Brand Reputation Grows When Other People Tell the Story Video
Feature Interview

“If You’re the Only One Talking About Your Business, That’s a Problem”: Brian Gottlieb Says Home Improvement Brand Reputation Grows When Other People Tell the Story

A Strong Reputation Needs More Than the Company’s Own Voice Home improvement companies face a trust problem that more advertising alone cannot solve. Every contractor can say it…

Power100 Staff · Sep 11, 2026
“Technology Should Empower Your Team, Not Distract It”: Greg Cummings and Augustine “AJ” Wadian Say Connected Systems Make Better Decisions Possible Video
Feature Interview

“Technology Should Empower Your Team, Not Distract It”: Greg Cummings and Augustine “AJ” Wadian Say Connected Systems Make Better Decisions Possible

Premier Home Pros Is Building Technology Around the People Who Have to Use It Home improvement companies have more technology available to them than ever before, but that…

Power100 Staff · Sep 11, 2026
“I’m Always Learning”: Mike Biondino Says Grosso University Keeps Giving Growing Home Improvement Sales Teams Something New To Bring Home Video
Feature Interview

“I’m Always Learning”: Mike Biondino Says Grosso University Keeps Giving Growing Home Improvement Sales Teams Something New To Bring Home

Why Experienced Contractors Still Come Back to Grosso University Home improvement companies often spend the most time training the newest people on the sales team. New reps learn…

Dominic Caminata Dominic Caminata · Sep 10, 2026
“Your Tech Stack Is Not A Growth Strategy”: Greg Cummings And James Lowder Say Clear Technology Ownership Matters As ATS Mechanical Scales As A Commercial HVAC Contractor in San Jose and Silicon Valley Video
Feature Interview

“Your Tech Stack Is Not A Growth Strategy”: Greg Cummings And James Lowder Say Clear Technology Ownership Matters As ATS Mechanical Scales As A Commercial HVAC Contractor in San Jose and Silicon Valley

Buying More Technology Will Not Fix a Business That Has No One Owning the Result Growing companies have more technology choices than ever before. Software, AI tools, payment…

Power100 Staff · Sep 10, 2026
“If You Don’t Explain It, They Won’t Buy Into It”: Michael Hoitt Says Leaders Must Show People The Path To Change Video
Feature Interview

“If You Don’t Explain It, They Won’t Buy Into It”: Michael Hoitt Says Leaders Must Show People The Path To Change

Change Gets Hard When Employees Know the Task but Do Not Understand the Reason Home improvement companies often know when a system or process needs to change. The…

Power100 Staff · Sep 10, 2026
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