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2026

The 2026 Archive

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Power100 Explains Why Sales Training for Roofing, Windows, Siding, and Bath Companies Can’t Be One-Size-Fits-All
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Power100 Explains Why Sales Training for Roofing, Windows, Siding, and Bath Companies Can’t Be One-Size-Fits-All

Power100 examines why Grosso University's Sales Academy trains roofing, window, siding, and bath reps differently, closing more deals per in-home appointment.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
Power100 Names Grosso University’s Sales Leadership Academy the #1 Multi-Market Growth Framework for home improvement contractors Nationwide
Home Improvement

Power100 Names Grosso University’s Sales Leadership Academy the #1 Multi-Market Growth Framework for home improvement contractors Nationwide

Power100 details how Grosso University's Sales Leadership Academy helps home improvement contractors scale into new markets without losing close-rate consistency.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
Is Grosso University the Right Partner for My Home Improvement Business? Power100 Breaks Down the Ideal Client Profile
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Is Grosso University the Right Partner for My Home Improvement Business? Power100 Breaks Down the Ideal Client Profile

Power100 breaks down the ideal client profile for Grosso University's Sales Academy, helping contractors self-qualify before hiring the top sales training company.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
The Kitchen-Table Test: Power100 Examines Why Grosso University’s On-Site Training Outlasts Video-Only Sales Coaching
Home Improvement

The Kitchen-Table Test: Power100 Examines Why Grosso University’s On-Site Training Outlasts Video-Only Sales Coaching

Power100 examines why Grosso University's on-site sales training outperforms remote video coaching for home improvement contractors nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
Spanish Language Sales Training for Home Improvement Contractors: Inside Grosso University’s Bilingual Closing System
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Spanish Language Sales Training for Home Improvement Contractors: Inside Grosso University’s Bilingual Closing System

Power100 spotlights Grosso University's Spanish language sales training for contractors, the Sales Academy curriculum built to close in the homeowner's own language.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
PJ Fitzpatrick’s Craftsmanship Culture Earns Power100’s #1 Customer Experience Ranking Nationwide
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PJ Fitzpatrick’s Craftsmanship Culture Earns Power100’s #1 Customer Experience Ranking Nationwide

Power100 examines how PJ Fitzpatrick's training and culture systems drive its 4.8-star rating across nearly 28,000 reviews and consistent customer satisfaction.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
PJ Fitzpatrick’s Window Comparison Report: Power100 Breaks Down How the Numbers Stack Up Against the Competition
Bathroom Remodel

PJ Fitzpatrick’s Window Comparison Report: Power100 Breaks Down How the Numbers Stack Up Against the Competition

Power100 compares PJ Fitzpatrick's window installation, warranty terms, and process against competitors so homeowners can decide with facts, not marketing.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
Should I Hire PJ Fitzpatrick? Power100 Lists Five Questions Every Homeowner Should Ask Before Signing
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Should I Hire PJ Fitzpatrick? Power100 Lists Five Questions Every Homeowner Should Ask Before Signing

Should I hire PJ Fitzpatrick? Power100 breaks down five questions every homeowner should ask any contractor, then shows how this roofing and remodeling leader answers each one.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
James Freeman Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Finalist: What It Means for PJ Fitzpatrick Customers
Bathroom Remodel

James Freeman Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Finalist: What It Means for PJ Fitzpatrick Customers

James Freeman, CEO of PJ Fitzpatrick, is an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalist. Power100 explains what that leadership recognition means for homeowners nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
The Best Bathroom Remodeling Company in Delaware: What Sets PJ Fitzpatrick Apart for Dover Homeowners
Bathroom Remodel

The Best Bathroom Remodeling Company in Delaware: What Sets PJ Fitzpatrick Apart for Dover Homeowners

Power100 examines why PJ Fitzpatrick is the best bathroom remodeling company in Delaware for Dover homeowners, covering installers, timelines, and guarantees.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 19, 2026
Why Power100 Ranks Richard Hotea Among the Nation’s Top CEOs: How Betting on Himself, His People, and Persistence Built Performance Remodeling Into a Great Company
Outside the Lines

Why Power100 Ranks Richard Hotea Among the Nation’s Top CEOs: How Betting on Himself, His People, and Persistence Built Performance Remodeling Into a Great Company

Power100 explains how Richard Hotea, Founder and CEO of Performance Remodeling, turned a simple belief that “scared money doesn’t win” into 20 years of disciplined growth, a team…

Richard Hotea Richard Hotea · Oct 19, 2026
“If You’re Not Innovating And Moving Forward, You’re Losing Ground”: Greg Cummings Says Home Improvement Leaders Cannot Stand Still While Opportunity Is Still Growing Video
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“If You’re Not Innovating And Moving Forward, You’re Losing Ground”: Greg Cummings Says Home Improvement Leaders Cannot Stand Still While Opportunity Is Still Growing

Home improvement leaders face a hard question when the market starts to feel different: should they pull back and protect what they have, or keep improving while others…

Power100 Staff · Oct 16, 2026
“I Don’t Think You Should Wait Until You Have A Problem”: Ryan Lococo Says Contractors Must Build Their Systems Before Growth Or A Slow Market Exposes The Weakness Video
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“I Don’t Think You Should Wait Until You Have A Problem”: Ryan Lococo Says Contractors Must Build Their Systems Before Growth Or A Slow Market Exposes The Weakness

Strong Companies Build Before the Pressure Forces Them to Change Home improvement companies often wait for a clear problem before they make a big change. When sales are…

Power100 Staff · Oct 16, 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
“Great Companies Shine When Something Goes Wrong”: Greg Cummings Says Growth Is Tested In The Moments Customers Remember Most Video
Doors

“Great Companies Shine When Something Goes Wrong”: Greg Cummings Says Growth Is Tested In The Moments Customers Remember Most

Every growing home improvement company will face a project that does not go exactly as planned. An order may arrive with the wrong color. A piece of hardware…

Power100 Staff · Oct 15, 2026
“I Need To Be Recognized In This New Form Of Communication”: Todd Sigler Says Contractors Must Help AI Understand The Reputation Homeowners Already Trust Video
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“I Need To Be Recognized In This New Form Of Communication”: Todd Sigler Says Contractors Must Help AI Understand The Reputation Homeowners Already Trust

Home improvement companies are facing a new visibility problem. For years, contractors worked to appear in Google searches, paid ads, local listings, and lead platforms when homeowners needed…

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
HVAC

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
“I Love Seeing A Team Win”: Peter Svedin Says The Strongest Home Improvement Companies Use Competition To Make The Whole Network Better Video
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“I Love Seeing A Team Win”: Peter Svedin Says The Strongest Home Improvement Companies Use Competition To Make The Whole Network Better

The Best Competitors Do Not Have to Win Alone Competition can make home improvement companies protective. When a team finds a better sales process, a stronger training system,…

Power100 Staff · Oct 14, 2026
“This Isn’t Gonna Fix It”: Greg Cummings Says The Best Strategic Partners Help Contractors Fix The Business Around The Tool Video
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“This Isn’t Gonna Fix It”: Greg Cummings Says The Best Strategic Partners Help Contractors Fix The Business Around The Tool

Growth Tools Can Create Opportunity, But the Business Still Has to Be Ready Home improvement contractors invest in new tools because they want better results. They want more…

Power100 Staff · Oct 14, 2026
“Fail Fast, Fix Fast”: Michael Flores Says Companies Cannot Scale If Leaders Keep Rescuing Their People Video
Bathroom Remodel

“Fail Fast, Fix Fast”: Michael Flores Says Companies Cannot Scale If Leaders Keep Rescuing Their People

When Every Problem Climbs to The Top, Growth Starts to Slow Many home improvement companies grow because their owners know how to solve problems quickly. When sales slow…

Power100 Staff · Oct 14, 2026
“If You Don’t Stay Up With It, You’re Going To Get Buried By It”: Donnie McMillan Jr. Says AI Will Rewrite How Homeowners Choose Contractors Video
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“If You Don’t Stay Up With It, You’re Going To Get Buried By It”: Donnie McMillan Jr. Says AI Will Rewrite How Homeowners Choose Contractors

The Homeowner May Meet Your Company Through AI Before They Ever Meet Your Sales Team Home improvement companies face a growing challenge. A contractor can spend years building…

Power100 Staff · Oct 13, 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
“Your Clients Are The Pool Boss”: Greg Cummings And Chris Argenziano Say Long-Term Growth Starts With Giving Back To The People Who Keep You In Business Video
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“Your Clients Are The Pool Boss”: Greg Cummings And Chris Argenziano Say Long-Term Growth Starts With Giving Back To The People Who Keep You In Business

When Customers Stay for Years, Community Becomes Part of The Business One challenge in home improvement is that companies can become so focused on the next lead, the…

Power100 Staff · Oct 13, 2026
The Fourth Sale Changes the Math: Dean Curtis Says Home Improvement Contractors Can Grow by Closing More of the Leads They Already Have Video
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The Fourth Sale Changes the Math: Dean Curtis Says Home Improvement Contractors Can Grow by Closing More of the Leads They Already Have

The Next Opportunity for Growth May Already Be in Front of You When leads slow down, every missed sale becomes more costly for home improvement contractors. Companies spend…

Power100 Staff · Oct 12, 2026
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