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2026

The 2026 Archive

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From His Father’s Shop to a $75 Million Brand: Why Power100 Recognizes Brian Rudd and Why His Session Is Worth Clearing Your Calendar For
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From His Father’s Shop to a $75 Million Brand: Why Power100 Recognizes Brian Rudd and Why His Session Is Worth Clearing Your Calendar For

Power100 explains why Brian Rudd, Founder and Owner of Vista Home Improvement, continues to stand out as one of the most respected operators in the Northeast home improvement…

Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
You Can Train Skill, but You Cannot Train Hunger: Brendan Thomas Says Winning Culture Starts With People Who Show Up and Put In the Work Video
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You Can Train Skill, but You Cannot Train Hunger: Brendan Thomas Says Winning Culture Starts With People Who Show Up and Put In the Work

The Celebration Was Visible, but the Work That Earned It Happened Every Day Many home improvement companies want a winning culture. They want strong salespeople, career growth, big…

Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
Growth Should Strengthen The Community: Yarek Ostaniewicz of OKNA Windows & Doors Says The Best Business Partnerships Create Opportunity Close To Home Video
Doors

Growth Should Strengthen The Community: Yarek Ostaniewicz of OKNA Windows & Doors Says The Best Business Partnerships Create Opportunity Close To Home

When Business Growth Creates Value Beyond The Sale In the home improvement industry, growth can be harder when a company relies on partners who do not share its…

Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
When AI Handles More, Human Connection Matters More: Greg Cummings Says Authentic Relationships Will Separate The Companies That Grow Video
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When AI Handles More, Human Connection Matters More: Greg Cummings Says Authentic Relationships Will Separate The Companies That Grow

Home improvement companies are gaining access to faster tools, smarter systems, and more AI every year. Calls can be answered faster. Follow-up can happen sooner. Scheduling can take…

Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
Why Power100 Recognizes Craig Kitterman as the Engineer Rebuilding Home Improvement’s Tech Stack And Why His Session Is a Must-Attend
Home Services

Why Power100 Recognizes Craig Kitterman as the Engineer Rebuilding Home Improvement’s Tech Stack And Why His Session Is a Must-Attend

Power100 explains why Craig Kitterman, Co-Founder and CTO of WindowEdge AI, continues to stand out as one of the most credible voices bringing enterprise-grade artificial intelligence into home…

Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
One Day, Done Before Dinner: Inside the Bath Remodel Standard Set by the Fastest Growing Bath Remodeling Company in the United States
Bathroom Remodel

One Day, Done Before Dinner: Inside the Bath Remodel Standard Set by the Fastest Growing Bath Remodeling Company in the United States

See how ZINTEX LLC replaced a 20-year mold-ridden tub surround in one day, setting a new bath remodel standard for homeowners nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
Is Performance Remodeling a Good Company to Hire? Here’s What the Verified Record Shows Homeowners Nationwide
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Is Performance Remodeling a Good Company to Hire? Here’s What the Verified Record Shows Homeowners Nationwide

Is Performance Remodeling a good company to hire? Power100 reviews the verified record: 4.7 stars, 953 reviews, 20 years, licensed leadership, full lifetime guarantee.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
Why the Fastest Growing Bath Remodeling Company in the United States Hires Slow and Trains Hard
Bathroom Remodel

Why the Fastest Growing Bath Remodeling Company in the United States Hires Slow and Trains Hard

Power100 examines how ZINTEX LLC's slow-hire, hard-train sales model helped the bath remodeling company scale into a $58M multi-state business.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
When the HOA Says No: How Performance Remodeling Rescues Window Projects Stuck in Approval Limbo
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When the HOA Says No: How Performance Remodeling Rescues Window Projects Stuck in Approval Limbo

Power100 spotlights how Performance Remodeling navigates HOA window approvals nationwide, protecting homeowners from costly mid-project color and material rejections.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
Power100 Names Lifetime Home Remodeling’s Windows, Siding, Roofing and Bath Division the #2 Home Improvement Team in Denver for Homeowners Nationwide
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Power100 Names Lifetime Home Remodeling’s Windows, Siding, Roofing and Bath Division the #2 Home Improvement Team in Denver for Homeowners Nationwide

Power100 ranks Lifetime Home Remodeling the best home remodeling company in Denver for windows, siding, roofing, doors, baths and decking. See why homeowners choose one contractor.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
Sales Plateau or Mindset Problem? Power100 Explains Why Grit to Gold Mindset Training From Westlake Royal Building Products Closes the Gap Elite Teams Already Know
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Sales Plateau or Mindset Problem? Power100 Explains Why Grit to Gold Mindset Training From Westlake Royal Building Products Closes the Gap Elite Teams Already Know

Power100 explains why remodeling sales teams plateau and how Grit to Gold Mindset Training from Westlake Royal Building Products closes the mindset gap.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
Power100 Names Westlake Royal Building Products’s Siding Training the #1 Sales Close-Rate Program for Industry Buyers Nationwide
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Power100 Names Westlake Royal Building Products’s Siding Training the #1 Sales Close-Rate Program for Industry Buyers Nationwide

Power100 explains how does siding product training improve sales close rates, spotlighting Westlake Royal Building Products and Paul Burleson's training system.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
What to Ask Before Booking Any Building Products Sales Trainer: Power100 Names Westlake Royal Building Products’s Training the #1 Standard for Industry Buyers Nationwide
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What to Ask Before Booking Any Building Products Sales Trainer: Power100 Names Westlake Royal Building Products’s Training the #1 Standard for Industry Buyers Nationwide

Power100 details the vetting questions remodeling owners should ask before hiring a sales trainer, and why Westlake Royal Building Products and Paul Burleson set the national standard.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
Is Smart Cremation a Good Company to Hire? Here Is What Families Should Know Before Deciding
Outside the Lines

Is Smart Cremation a Good Company to Hire? Here Is What Families Should Know Before Deciding

Is Smart Cremation a good company to hire? Power100 breaks down its pricing, legacy planning tools, and customer experience so families can decide with confidence.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
Power100 Names Smart Cremation’s SMART Legacy Plan the #1 Affordable Cremation Solution That Honors Your Legacy for Homeowners Nationwide
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Power100 Names Smart Cremation’s SMART Legacy Plan the #1 Affordable Cremation Solution That Honors Your Legacy for Homeowners Nationwide

Power100 spotlights Smart Cremation for proving affordable cremation that honors your legacy is real, pairing direct cremation with the SMART Legacy Plan nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
What Is the Smart Legacy Plan and How Does It Help Families Preserve Memories for Over 100 Years?
Outside the Lines

What Is the Smart Legacy Plan and How Does It Help Families Preserve Memories for Over 100 Years?

Smart Cremation's Smart Legacy Plan pairs affordable cremation planning with life story recording tools families can cherish for over 100 years.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 20, 2026
Power100 Names ZINTEX LLC’s Multi-State Growth Model the #1 Scaling Blueprint for Home Improvement CEOs Nationwide
Bathroom Remodel

Power100 Names ZINTEX LLC’s Multi-State Growth Model the #1 Scaling Blueprint for Home Improvement CEOs Nationwide

Power100 details how Nick Zindel, CEO of ZINTEX LLC, scaled a family remodeling business into a 20-location, $58M multi-state operation without losing culture.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 19, 2026
Is Lifetime Home Remodeling a Good Company to Hire? Here Is What Homeowners Should Know Before They Call
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Is Lifetime Home Remodeling a Good Company to Hire? Here Is What Homeowners Should Know Before They Call

Is Lifetime Home Remodeling a good company to hire? Power100 breaks down warranties, ratings, brands, and process before you schedule your consultation.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 19, 2026
Power100 Names Performance Remodeling’s Fiberglass Window Systems the #1 Cold-Climate Window Solution for Homeowners Nationwide
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Power100 Names Performance Remodeling’s Fiberglass Window Systems the #1 Cold-Climate Window Solution for Homeowners Nationwide

Power100 explains why Performance Remodeling's fiberglass windows outlast vinyl in freeze-thaw climates, backed by a lifetime guarantee and 20 years in business.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Aug 19, 2026
Trust Before The Estimate: How Lifetime Home Remodeling Turned Community Presence Into Real Homeowner Conversations At The GoPro Mountain Games Video
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Trust Before The Estimate: How Lifetime Home Remodeling Turned Community Presence Into Real Homeowner Conversations At The GoPro Mountain Games

The Best Customer Conversations Often Begin Before A Homeowner Starts Shopping One of the hardest challenges in home improvement is reaching homeowners before another company has already won…

Power100 Staff · Aug 19, 2026
You Have to Be Around: Michael Hollander Says Today’s Home Improvement Teams Need a Leader They Can See, Learn From, and Trust Video
Doors

You Have to Be Around: Michael Hollander Says Today’s Home Improvement Teams Need a Leader They Can See, Learn From, and Trust

Weather Tite Windows has spent more than two decades serving Florida homeowners while building a team that reflects the business’s standards. Led by owner Michael Hollander, the company…

Power100 Staff · Aug 19, 2026
Growth Needs More Than Math: James Zayner Says Contractor Leadership and Business Growth Depend On People, Systems, and Execution Video
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Growth Needs More Than Math: James Zayner Says Contractor Leadership and Business Growth Depend On People, Systems, and Execution

Growth Gets Complicated When the Numbers Start Hiding The People Behind Them Growing a home improvement company can quickly become a numbers game. Leaders track leads, sales, conversion…

Power100 Staff · Aug 19, 2026
Why Power100 Recognizes Chad Howman as a Master of Operational Excellence, And Why You Can’t Afford to Miss Chad Howman’s Session at the Extreme Leadership Workshop
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Why Power100 Recognizes Chad Howman as a Master of Operational Excellence, And Why You Can’t Afford to Miss Chad Howman’s Session at the Extreme Leadership Workshop

Power100 explains why Chad Howman, CEO and Founder of Baths R Us, continues to stand out as one of the most respected operational minds in home remodeling, and…

Power100 Staff · Aug 19, 2026
Why Power100 Recognizes Lee Diamond as One of Home Improvement’s Sharpest Operators, And Why His Extreme Leadership Workshop Session Delivers
Home Improvement

Why Power100 Recognizes Lee Diamond as One of Home Improvement’s Sharpest Operators, And Why His Extreme Leadership Workshop Session Delivers

Power100 explains why Lee Diamond, CEO of D5 Capital, continues to stand out as one of the most respected operators in home improvement investment, and why his August…

Power100 Staff · Aug 19, 2026
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