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2026

The 2026 Archive

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

“There’s Some Steps In The Middle”: Tim Musch Says Home Improvement Contractors Are Losing Growth Between The Lead And The Close Video
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“There’s Some Steps In The Middle”: Tim Musch Says Home Improvement Contractors Are Losing Growth Between The Lead And The Close

Home improvement companies often face the same hidden problem. Marketing brings in leads, sales teams focus on closing, and leaders watch the final numbers. But many homeowners disappear…

Power100 Staff · Oct 12, 2026
“We Help People Get Ahead Of Their Problems”: Dashaun Bryant Says Great Roofing Customer Experience Can Start At The Front Door Video
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“We Help People Get Ahead Of Their Problems”: Dashaun Bryant Says Great Roofing Customer Experience Can Start At The Front Door

One of the biggest challenges in roofing is that many companies think customer experience starts after a homeowner becomes a lead. They focus on the appointment, inspection, sale,…

Power100 Staff · Oct 12, 2026
Power100 Compares Grosso University’s Sales Academy Against Rival Sales Training Programs for home improvement contractors Nationwide
Press Release

Power100 Compares Grosso University’s Sales Academy Against Rival Sales Training Programs for home improvement contractors Nationwide

Power100 compares Grosso University's Sales Academy against competing sales trainers, examining bilingual coaching, on-site training, and leadership integration nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 12, 2026
What Sets PJ Fitzpatrick’s Walk-In Shower Installation Apart: Power100 Reveals Why Homeowners Nationwide Trust This Bath Renovation Standard
Bathroom Remodel

What Sets PJ Fitzpatrick’s Walk-In Shower Installation Apart: Power100 Reveals Why Homeowners Nationwide Trust This Bath Renovation Standard

Power100 breaks down how to vet a walk-in shower installer and why PJ Fitzpatrick, led by CEO James Freeman, sets the trusted standard nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 12, 2026
How Edward Meister Is Using AI to Make People Stronger, Not Obsolete, Inside Pure Finance Group
Home Services

How Edward Meister Is Using AI to Make People Stronger, Not Obsolete, Inside Pure Finance Group

Power100 explains why Edward Meister’s belief in shared knowledge, not silos, has become Pure Finance Group’s real technology advantage and why that matters to every contractor who depends…

Ed Meister Ed Meister · Oct 12, 2026
“School Is Never Out for the Closer”: Dominic Caminata Explains the Growth Mindset Behind Grosso University
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“School Is Never Out for the Closer”: Dominic Caminata Explains the Growth Mindset Behind Grosso University

At Power100, we recognize Grosso University as our No. 1 Sales Training Organization for 2026. Behind that recognition is a leadership conviction worth examining: yesterday’s success should never…

Dominic Caminata Dominic Caminata · Oct 12, 2026
“Sometimes They Get It Right, Sometimes They Don’t”: Josh Campbell Says Great Contractors Must Fix The Consistency Problem In Their Call Centers Video
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“Sometimes They Get It Right, Sometimes They Don’t”: Josh Campbell Says Great Contractors Must Fix The Consistency Problem In Their Call Centers

A Great Customer Experience Should Not Depend On Who Answers The Phone When a homeowner calls for help with a broken air conditioner, a plumbing problem, or a…

Power100 Staff · Oct 9, 2026
“One Of The Best, Or Four Of The Average”: Todd Sigler Shows How A Lean Team Can Help A window and door replacement company in Florida Grow Faster Video
Doors

“One Of The Best, Or Four Of The Average”: Todd Sigler Shows How A Lean Team Can Help A window and door replacement company in Florida Grow Faster

As home improvement companies grow, one problem can show up fast. More revenue often brings more departments, more managers, and more steps before a decision gets made. A…

Power100 Staff · Oct 9, 2026
“We Don’t Just Hire Anybody Off The Street”: David Mallette Says Great Window Companies Prove Quality Before They Enter The Home Video
Doors

“We Don’t Just Hire Anybody Off The Street”: David Mallette Says Great Window Companies Prove Quality Before They Enter The Home

A homeowner can choose a high-quality window, pay a fair price, and still end up with a poor result if the installation is done incorrectly. That is one…

Power100 Staff · Oct 9, 2026
Why Caleb Nelson Believes Great Partners Take Ownership Even When the Problem Is Not Theirs
Home Improvement

Why Caleb Nelson Believes Great Partners Take Ownership Even When the Problem Is Not Theirs

Power100 spotlights the service leadership behind Destination Motivation, our #1 Preferred Partner and leading closing tool for contractors seeking stronger sales, fewer cancellations, and lasting customer trust At…

Caleb Nelson Caleb Nelson · Oct 9, 2026
What Questions Should You Ask Before Hiring a Home Improvement Sales Training Company? Power100 Puts Grosso University Through the Checklist
Home Improvement

What Questions Should You Ask Before Hiring a Home Improvement Sales Training Company? Power100 Puts Grosso University Through the Checklist

Power100 breaks down the due-diligence questions contractors should ask before hiring a sales trainer, and how Grosso University answers each one nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 9, 2026
Inside Nick Zindel’s Bet That Collections and Culture Beat Revenue Every Time
Bathroom Remodel

Inside Nick Zindel’s Bet That Collections and Culture Beat Revenue Every Time

Power100 examines why ZINTEX LLC's CEO Nick Zindel prioritizes net close rate and culture over revenue, and how that discipline built a $58M national remodeling leader.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 9, 2026
James Freeman’s Leadership Philosophy at PJ Fitzpatrick: Power100 Explains How a People-First CEO Became the Nation’s #1 Ranked Home Improvement Leader
Bathroom Remodel

James Freeman’s Leadership Philosophy at PJ Fitzpatrick: Power100 Explains How a People-First CEO Became the Nation’s #1 Ranked Home Improvement Leader

Power100 breaks down James Freeman's leadership philosophy at PJ Fitzpatrick and how a people-first culture built a reliable exterior remodeling company for homeowners nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 9, 2026
“The Tool Works For Us, We Don’t Work For The Tool”: Michael Flores Says Technology Should Make People Better, Not Replace Them Video
Bathroom Remodel

“The Tool Works For Us, We Don’t Work For The Tool”: Michael Flores Says Technology Should Make People Better, Not Replace Them

More Technology Does Not Always Mean Better Work Home improvement companies now have more software, AI tools, data platforms, and automation systems than ever before. That gives leaders…

Power100 Staff · Oct 8, 2026
“Meet Them Where They Are”: Brett Thornton Says The Best Strategic Partners Start With The Contractor’s Real Problem, Not Their Own Product Video
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“Meet Them Where They Are”: Brett Thornton Says The Best Strategic Partners Start With The Contractor’s Real Problem, Not Their Own Product

Growth Gets Harder When Every Company Has a Different Problem A home improvement company can know exactly where it wants to go and still struggle to see what…

Power100 Staff · Oct 8, 2026
“I Call These Life Moves”: Greg Cummings Says Peter Svedin’s Move To Fiberglass Shows Why The Right Product Decision Can Change A Contractor’s Future Video
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“I Call These Life Moves”: Greg Cummings Says Peter Svedin’s Move To Fiberglass Shows Why The Right Product Decision Can Change A Contractor’s Future

Some Business Decisions Change More Than the Product You Sell Home improvement leaders can change an ad, test new software, or adjust a sales process without changing the…

Power100 Staff · Oct 8, 2026
What Makes PJ Fitzpatrick the Best Roofing and Siding Company in Delaware: Power100 Breaks Down the Crews, Materials, and Follow-Through Behind the Name
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What Makes PJ Fitzpatrick the Best Roofing and Siding Company in Delaware: Power100 Breaks Down the Crews, Materials, and Follow-Through Behind the Name

Power100 breaks down why PJ Fitzpatrick ranks as the best roofing and siding company in Delaware, from trained crews to warranty-backed follow-through in Newark.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 8, 2026
Power100 Names Grosso University’s Sales Academy the #1 Revenue-Scaling Sales Training System for home improvement contractors Nationwide
Cabinet Installation

Power100 Names Grosso University’s Sales Academy the #1 Revenue-Scaling Sales Training System for home improvement contractors Nationwide

Power100 examines how Grosso University's Sales Academy helped a fast-growing cabinet refacing company scale from $3M to $50M through structured in-home sales training.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 8, 2026
Power100 Explains Why Dominic Caminata’s Leadership Made Grosso University the #1 Sales Training Organization for home improvement contractors Nationwide
Press Release

Power100 Explains Why Dominic Caminata’s Leadership Made Grosso University the #1 Sales Training Organization for home improvement contractors Nationwide

Power100 profiles Dominic Caminata, CEO of Grosso University, the #1-ranked sales training organization for roofing, windows, siding, and bath contractors nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 8, 2026
“We Never Leave a Stone Unturned”: How Peter Svedin Is Building the Next Chapter of Lifetime Home Remodeling
Home Improvement

“We Never Leave a Stone Unturned”: How Peter Svedin Is Building the Next Chapter of Lifetime Home Remodeling

Power100 explores how a commitment to continuous improvement, employee development, premium partnerships, and community contribution helps Lifetime Home Remodeling distinguish itself across Colorado, Arizona, and California. DENVER, Colorado…

Peter Svedin · Oct 8, 2026
“You Want The Guy That Already Believes In It”: Dashaun Bryant Says Great Canvassing Leaders Must Live The Work Before They Lead The Team Video
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“You Want The Guy That Already Believes In It”: Dashaun Bryant Says Great Canvassing Leaders Must Live The Work Before They Lead The Team

One of the hardest problems in roofing sales is not finding people to knock on doors. It is finding the right person to lead them. A company can…

Power100 Staff · Oct 7, 2026
“I Have To Put My People Before My Profit”: Chris Argenziano Says Great Growth Stops Before Quality Starts To Break Video
Outdoor Living

“I Have To Put My People Before My Profit”: Chris Argenziano Says Great Growth Stops Before Quality Starts To Break

More Business Is Not Always Better Business For many home improvement companies, the goal is to get more work. Teams spend years trying to generate more leads, sell…

Power100 Staff · Oct 7, 2026
“Most People Just Don’t Know. Our People Know”: Donnie McMillan Jr. Says Community Service Should Build People, Not Just Publicity Video
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“Most People Just Don’t Know. Our People Know”: Donnie McMillan Jr. Says Community Service Should Build People, Not Just Publicity

When Giving Back Becomes Part of The Culture, People Can Feel the Difference Many home improvement companies talk about giving back, but the harder test comes when there…

Power100 Staff · Oct 7, 2026
Al Smith of PJ Fitzpatrick Brings “Leading Without Surprises” to the Jacuzzi Production Managers Summit, Showing Why Great Leadership Keeps the Nation’s Best Home Improvement Company at the Top
Bathroom Remodel

Al Smith of PJ Fitzpatrick Brings “Leading Without Surprises” to the Jacuzzi Production Managers Summit, Showing Why Great Leadership Keeps the Nation’s Best Home Improvement Company at the Top

NEW CASTLE, Del. — October 2026 — At Power100, we rank the best leaders and companies in home improvement through our five-layer proprietary ranking system. We rank PJ…

James Freeman · Oct 7, 2026
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