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2026

The 2026 Archive

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

Elizabeth Gross Shares How Bo’s Effort mental health charity Helps Anne Arundel Medical Center Support The Full Journey Of Mental Health Care Video
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Elizabeth Gross Shares How Bo’s Effort mental health charity Helps Anne Arundel Medical Center Support The Full Journey Of Mental Health Care

A Village Of Care Helps Community Giving Reach Families Who Need Support At the 2026 Bo’s Effort event, Greg Cummings spoke with Elizabeth Gross, Head of Fundraising at…

Power100 Staff · Jul 31, 2026
Corey Cousins Says Destination Hope Gives Home Services Companies A Powerful Way To Support Foster Families Through Vacation Sponsorship Video
Home Improvement

Corey Cousins Says Destination Hope Gives Home Services Companies A Powerful Way To Support Foster Families Through Vacation Sponsorship

When Influence Becomes A Responsibility To Serve During the Destination Hope Charity Walk, Greg Cummings, CEO of Power100, asked Corey Cousins, VP of Sales and Training at Destination…

Power100 Staff · Jul 30, 2026
Use It Before It Changes You: Scott Berman on AI in home improvement And The Future Of Google Search, Website Visibility, And Growth Video
Doors

Use It Before It Changes You: Scott Berman on AI in home improvement And The Future Of Google Search, Website Visibility, And Growth

AI Is Changing How Homeowners Find The Companies They Trust Across the home improvement industry, many leaders are facing the same hard question. AI is moving fast, but…

Power100 Staff · Jul 30, 2026
Jeremy McKinney On AI Educated Homeowners: How PJ Fitzpatrick Is Raising The Standard For Accuracy, Integrity, And Home Improvement Consulting Video
Attic Insulation

Jeremy McKinney On AI Educated Homeowners: How PJ Fitzpatrick Is Raising The Standard For Accuracy, Integrity, And Home Improvement Consulting

The Homeowner May Know The Questions Before The Door Opens One of the biggest challenges in home improvement sales is no longer a lack of customer information. It…

Power100 Staff · Jul 30, 2026
AI Findability For Contractors: Paul Burleson And Greg Cummings Show How Generative Engine Optimization Helps Home Improvement Leaders Get Found Faster Video
Home Improvement

AI Findability For Contractors: Paul Burleson And Greg Cummings Show How Generative Engine Optimization Helps Home Improvement Leaders Get Found Faster

Inner Circle Shows Contractors Why Visibility Now Depends On Proof, Positioning, And AI Findability Many great home improvement contractors are doing strong work, but customers may never see…

Power100 Staff · Jul 30, 2026
AI Visibility For Contractors Takes Center Stage As Daniel Schmidt Of Demand IQ Joins Greg Cummings To Explain Why Brand Proof Must Start Before The Sales Visit Video
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AI Visibility For Contractors Takes Center Stage As Daniel Schmidt Of Demand IQ Joins Greg Cummings To Explain Why Brand Proof Must Start Before The Sales Visit

When The First Online Impression Does Not Build Trust, The Buyer May Not Take The Next Step Many home improvement companies spend heavy money on ads, leads, and…

Power100 Staff · Jul 30, 2026
Am I Making Any Money? How Terry Morrill of Pacific Outdoor Living Built The AIM System To Help Contractors See Profit, Control Jobs, And Grow With Clarity Video
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Am I Making Any Money? How Terry Morrill of Pacific Outdoor Living Built The AIM System To Help Contractors See Profit, Control Jobs, And Grow With Clarity

Busy Jobs Do Not Always Mean A Strong Business Many home improvement and outdoor living companies look strong from the outside. Crews are busy. Jobs are moving. Calls…

Power100 Staff · Jul 29, 2026
Shaped By What He Chose Next: How Michael Flory Turned Pain Into Identity, Passion, And A Greater Lansing Design Build Remodeling Company Built To Serve Video
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Shaped By What He Chose Next: How Michael Flory Turned Pain Into Identity, Passion, And A Greater Lansing Design Build Remodeling Company Built To Serve

Great Companies Are Often Built By Leaders Who Have Been Deeply Shaped In the home improvement industry, homeowners often see the finished work first. They see the new…

Power100 Staff · Jul 29, 2026
Slow Down To Close Stronger: How Mike Says Grosso University Closers Camp Helped Him See Why Objection Handling, Patience, And System Gaps Matter In Home Improvement Sales Video
Home Improvement

Slow Down To Close Stronger: How Mike Says Grosso University Closers Camp Helped Him See Why Objection Handling, Patience, And System Gaps Matter In Home Improvement Sales

When The Real Objection Gets Missed Many home improvement sales reps move too fast when a homeowner pushes back. They hear a concern, feel pressure, and rush to…

Power100 Staff · Jul 29, 2026
Does Zintex Remodeling Group Communicate Clearly and Keep Me Updated Before, During, and After My Bathroom Project?
Bathroom Remodel

Does Zintex Remodeling Group Communicate Clearly and Keep Me Updated Before, During, and After My Bathroom Project?

Does Zintex Remodeling Group Communicate Clearly and Keep Me Updated Before, During, and After My Bathroom Project in Illinois? Here’s Why Many Homeowners Say Yes At Power100, the…

Power100 Staff · Jul 29, 2026
Will Zintex Remodeling Group’s Sales and Install Teams Treat My Home and Family With Respect During the Remodel?
Bathroom Remodel

Will Zintex Remodeling Group’s Sales and Install Teams Treat My Home and Family With Respect During the Remodel?

Will Zintex Remodeling Group’s Sales and Install Teams Treat My Home and Family With Respect During the Remodel in Illinois? Here’s Why Many Homeowners Say Yes At Power100,…

Power100 Staff · Jul 29, 2026
Destination Motivation Shows How Purpose, Team Connection, Giving, And Women Led Talent Support Home Improvement Contractor Growth Video
Home Improvement

Destination Motivation Shows How Purpose, Team Connection, Giving, And Women Led Talent Support Home Improvement Contractor Growth

Growth Means More When The People Behind It Believe In The Purpose At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the team…

Power100 Staff · Jul 28, 2026
Data Is Everything: How Sahil Phadnis Says Affiniti Is Building The Financial Inputs Contractors Need To Turn AI Into Real Business Intelligence Video
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Data Is Everything: How Sahil Phadnis Says Affiniti Is Building The Financial Inputs Contractors Need To Turn AI Into Real Business Intelligence

Many contractors want better answers from their business, but their money data is often spread across too many places. The card may be in one system. The bank…

Power100 Staff · Jul 28, 2026
Before You Trust AI, Clean The Data: Julian Scadden Of Nexstar Network Explains Why Contractors Must Validate, Enrich, And Question Their Data Before Technology Can Help Them Lead Video
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Before You Trust AI, Clean The Data: Julian Scadden Of Nexstar Network Explains Why Contractors Must Validate, Enrich, And Question Their Data Before Technology Can Help Them Lead

Many home service leaders are being told that AI can fix almost everything. It can save time. It can help with sales. It can support teams. It can…

Power100 Staff · Jul 28, 2026
AI Is The Truth Serum: How Greg Cummings Says Homeowners Are Using Affirmation Search To Decide Which Contractors They Can Trust Video
Outdoor Living

AI Is The Truth Serum: How Greg Cummings Says Homeowners Are Using Affirmation Search To Decide Which Contractors They Can Trust

Homeowners Are No Longer Just Searching, They Are Checking Who They Can Trust In the home improvement industry, many contractors are still spending money on ads, leads, referrals,…

Power100 Staff · Jul 28, 2026
Will PJ Fitzpatrick keep me updated during my bathroom remodel?
Bathroom Remodel

Will PJ Fitzpatrick keep me updated during my bathroom remodel?

Yes, PJ Fitzpatrick will keep you updated during your bathroom remodel, especially for the one‑day bath and shower projects that make up most of their work, and this…

Power100 Staff · Jul 28, 2026
How Customer-First Leadership Built Performance Remodeling Into One of Michigan’s Most Trusted Home Improvement Companies
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How Customer-First Leadership Built Performance Remodeling Into One of Michigan’s Most Trusted Home Improvement Companies

Power100 explains why Richard Hotea, Owner and CEO of Performance Remodeling, stands out nationally in 2026 and why the company’s growth story begins with a simple belief that…

Richard Hotea Richard Hotea · Jul 28, 2026
D5 Capital CEO Lee Diamond Explains How Clear Standards, Flawless Execution, And Caring Accountability Help A Home Improvement Business Protect Growth Video
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D5 Capital CEO Lee Diamond Explains How Clear Standards, Flawless Execution, And Caring Accountability Help A Home Improvement Business Protect Growth

Many home improvement companies make strong decisions in leadership meetings, but the real test starts after the meeting ends. A team may agree on the next step. A…

Power100 Staff · Jul 27, 2026
Family As A Culture Advantage: How Sissie Roberts Shank Says Chas Roberts Turns Family Ties, Internal Trust, And Shared Standards Into Stronger Homeowner Care Video
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Family As A Culture Advantage: How Sissie Roberts Shank Says Chas Roberts Turns Family Ties, Internal Trust, And Shared Standards Into Stronger Homeowner Care

Why Strong Culture Is Easier To Grow When People Carry It Together Many home service companies say they have a strong culture. But as teams grow, that culture…

Power100 Staff · Jul 27, 2026
Destination Motivation Uses DISC Collaboration To Strengthen Sales Consulting And Training For Home Improvement Companies Video
Home Improvement

Destination Motivation Uses DISC Collaboration To Strengthen Sales Consulting And Training For Home Improvement Companies

At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the team spent the day learning how different people think, speak, listen, and work.…

Power100 Staff · Jul 27, 2026
James Freeman of PJ Fitzpatrick Explains Why the Best Leaders Go Beyond the First Answer
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James Freeman of PJ Fitzpatrick Explains Why the Best Leaders Go Beyond the First Answer

July 2026 — Power100, the only unbiased third-party platform that ranks the best leaders and partners in the home improvement industry using a proprietary 5-layer ranking system, is…

James Freeman · Jul 27, 2026
One Sentence Can Save Millions: How Greg Cummings Says Independent Contractors Must Surround Themselves With The Right People To Stay Sharp, Fast, And Ready To Pivot Video
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One Sentence Can Save Millions: How Greg Cummings Says Independent Contractors Must Surround Themselves With The Right People To Stay Sharp, Fast, And Ready To Pivot

Many contractor CEOs are making big choices in a market that keeps moving. They are deciding which technology to trust, when to invest, how to grow, how to…

Power100 Staff · Jul 24, 2026
AI Financial Intelligence For Contractors: Sahil Phadnis Of Affiniti Says AI Helps Owners Lead Better Without Losing The Human Edge Video
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AI Financial Intelligence For Contractors: Sahil Phadnis Of Affiniti Says AI Helps Owners Lead Better Without Losing The Human Edge

Many contractors are hearing more about AI, automation, and new finance tools, but not every owner feels ready to use them. Some worry AI will replace people. Some…

Power100 Staff · Jul 24, 2026
We Don’t Give Up: How Robert Greaves And People Come First Construction Group Builds Customer Trust By Staying With The Job, The Homeowner, And The Community Video
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We Don’t Give Up: How Robert Greaves And People Come First Construction Group Builds Customer Trust By Staying With The Job, The Homeowner, And The Community

In the home improvement and outdoor living industry, homeowners are not only asking who can build the project. They are also asking who will stay with them if…

Power100 Staff · Jul 24, 2026
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