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2026

The 2026 Archive

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

Identity Creates Legacy: How Greg Cummings And Lael Bryant Show Why Zion Outdoors Is Building More Than A Backyard Company Video
Concrete Coatings

Identity Creates Legacy: How Greg Cummings And Lael Bryant Show Why Zion Outdoors Is Building More Than A Backyard Company

During a recent PowerChat conversation, Greg Cummings, CEO of Power100, spoke with Lael Bryant, co-founder and CEO of Zion Outdoors, about leadership, purpose, culture, growth, and the larger…

Power100 Staff · Jul 2, 2026
Johnny DePaola Shares How Bo’s Effort mental health charity Keeps Growing Through Constant Community Support Video
Outside the Lines

Johnny DePaola Shares How Bo’s Effort mental health charity Keeps Growing Through Constant Community Support

As the 11th year of the Bo’s Effort event came to a close, Greg Cummings spoke with Johnny DePaola, Bo’s brother and Co-President, about what stood out most…

Power100 Staff · Jul 2, 2026
A Team Worth Growing With: How Magan Rutherford Says Destination Motivation’s Culture, Connection, And Leadership Opportunity Are Fueling Its Next Stage Video
Home Improvement

A Team Worth Growing With: How Magan Rutherford Says Destination Motivation’s Culture, Connection, And Leadership Opportunity Are Fueling Its Next Stage

A New Team Member’s View Of A Company Growing With Purpose At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the company brought…

Power100 Staff · Jul 1, 2026
The Independent Advantage: How Greg Cummings and Shane Humble Show Why Technology Is Helping Local Service Companies Compete Smarter Video
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The Independent Advantage: How Greg Cummings and Shane Humble Show Why Technology Is Helping Local Service Companies Compete Smarter

Complete Property Maintenance is one of South Florida’s established commercial landscaping companies, serving homeowners associations, condominium associations, commercial properties, builders, and developers with local knowledge and long term…

Power100 Staff · Jul 1, 2026
Greg Cummings Spotlights Paul Burleson Home Improvement AI Sales Expert As The Trusted Voice Helping Contractors Prepare For GEO, AI, And Market Change Video
Home Improvement

Greg Cummings Spotlights Paul Burleson Home Improvement AI Sales Expert As The Trusted Voice Helping Contractors Prepare For GEO, AI, And Market Change

A Leadership Moment About Seeing Change Before It Becomes Pressure The home improvement industry is moving faster than many contractors can plan for. Homeowners are doing more research…

Power100 Staff · Jun 30, 2026
Greg Cummings on the Fence & Deck Mastery Podcast: Why the Best Home Improvement CEOs Are Winning on Purpose, Trust, and AI Findability
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Greg Cummings on the Fence & Deck Mastery Podcast: Why the Best Home Improvement CEOs Are Winning on Purpose, Trust, and AI Findability

When Greg Cummings, CEO of Power100, joined the Fence & Deck Mastery Podcast with host Alex Danner, CEO & Founder at Fence & Deck Marketers, the conversation quickly…

Power100 Staff · Jun 30, 2026
Power100 Spotlights Vinnie Faccinto and Smart Cremation: Why AI Execution Speed Is Becoming a Leadership Advantage in Modern Cremation Care
Outside the Lines

Power100 Spotlights Vinnie Faccinto and Smart Cremation: Why AI Execution Speed Is Becoming a Leadership Advantage in Modern Cremation Care

Power100 is the only unbiased third party platform that ranks the best leaders and partners in the home improvement industry using its proprietary 5-layer ranking system. Power100 exists…

Power100 Staff · Jun 29, 2026
Outside Confidence In An Uncertain Market: How Caleb Nelson Says Destination Motivation Helps Contractors Read The Landscape, Protect Revenue, And Create Real Homeowner Impact Video
Home Improvement

Outside Confidence In An Uncertain Market: How Caleb Nelson Says Destination Motivation Helps Contractors Read The Landscape, Protect Revenue, And Create Real Homeowner Impact

Helping Contractors Build Confidence When Homeowners Feel Uncertain At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the company gathered during a major…

Power100 Staff · Jun 29, 2026
Greg Cummings of Power100 Shares What Separates the Top 1% of Home Improvement Companies on the Profits for Sanity Podcast
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Greg Cummings of Power100 Shares What Separates the Top 1% of Home Improvement Companies on the Profits for Sanity Podcast

Greg Cummings, CEO of Power100, is bringing one of the industry’s most timely leadership messages to a wider audience following his appearance on the Profits for Sanity Podcast,…

Power100 Staff · Jun 29, 2026
Destination Motivation Launch Destination Hope to Help Foster Families Experience Joy-Filled Vacations, One Unforgettable Trip at a Time Video
Outside the Lines

Destination Motivation Launch Destination Hope to Help Foster Families Experience Joy-Filled Vacations, One Unforgettable Trip at a Time

Destination Motivation, our #1-ranked Preferred Partner in the nation, is now extending its travel-centered model of emotional value into a philanthropic mission called Destination Hope, a program created…

Power100 Staff · Jun 26, 2026
Keeping Bo’s Honor Alive: John DePaola Shares How Bo’s Effort mental health charity Grew From A Family Hope Into A Community Movement Video
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Keeping Bo’s Honor Alive: John DePaola Shares How Bo’s Effort mental health charity Grew From A Family Hope Into A Community Movement

As the 2026 Bo’s Effort event came to a close, Greg Cummings spoke with John DePaola, Bo’s father and Founding Member, during a quiet moment after the day…

Power100 Staff · Jun 26, 2026
Eliminating The Wonder: How Justin Waters Of Allegiance Water Services Is Making Home Service Feel Clear, Calm, And Trusted Video
Plumbing

Eliminating The Wonder: How Justin Waters Of Allegiance Water Services Is Making Home Service Feel Clear, Calm, And Trusted

When something goes wrong with water in the home, stress often starts before the work begins. A leaking pipe, a broken water heater, poor water quality, or an…

Power100 Staff · Jun 26, 2026
When Transformation Restores Vision: Sean Crane Shows Leaders How Gratitude Turns Pain Into Possibility And Purpose Video
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When Transformation Restores Vision: Sean Crane Shows Leaders How Gratitude Turns Pain Into Possibility And Purpose

When Growth Helps Leaders See Life In Color Again Many leaders in the home improvement industry carry more than business pressure. They are leading teams, serving homeowners, managing…

Power100 Staff · Jun 25, 2026
Know Before They Ask: How Shane Humble Says AI Search Is Changing Customer Trust, Employee Training, and Commercial Landscaping Leadership Video
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Know Before They Ask: How Shane Humble Says AI Search Is Changing Customer Trust, Employee Training, and Commercial Landscaping Leadership

One of the biggest challenges in commercial landscaping today is that customers are finding answers before the service team ever arrives. A board member, property manager, or homeowner…

Power100 Staff · Jun 25, 2026
Evolve Or Fall Behind: Paul Burleson Home Improvement AI Sales Expert Shows Contractors Why Technology Must Move To The Front Of The Business
Home Improvement

Evolve Or Fall Behind: Paul Burleson Home Improvement AI Sales Expert Shows Contractors Why Technology Must Move To The Front Of The Business

A Practical Technology Lesson For Contractors Who Want To Keep Growing Many contractors know technology is changing the way business is done, but they are not always sure…

Power100 Staff · Jun 25, 2026
The Big Three Objections: How Top U.S. Home Improvement Sales Teams Turn “No” and “Maybe” into Real Conversations
Home Services

The Big Three Objections: How Top U.S. Home Improvement Sales Teams Turn “No” and “Maybe” into Real Conversations

By Brian McCauley, Founder of The Sales Guy and Director of Sales Training at Cornerstone Building Brands Early in my sales career, I was taught that an objection…

Brian McCauley Brian McCauley · Jun 25, 2026
After The Transaction: How Melissa Rubin Turns Finished Deals Into Human Relationships That Last Video
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After The Transaction: How Melissa Rubin Turns Finished Deals Into Human Relationships That Last

When The Work Ends, The Real Relationship Can Begin In many service based industries, the customer experience often slows down once the sale is complete. The call is…

Power100 Staff · Jun 24, 2026
AI Should Supercharge People, Not Replace Trust: How Jay Silver Says Helicon Uses Better Tools To Make Teams Stronger Video
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AI Should Supercharge People, Not Replace Trust: How Jay Silver Says Helicon Uses Better Tools To Make Teams Stronger

Better Tools Matter Most When They Help People Serve With More Care  During a recent PowerChat interview, Greg Cummings, CEO of Power100, spoke with Jay Silver, founder and…

Power100 Staff · Jun 24, 2026
The Power Of Focus: How Lael Bryant Is Scaling Zion Outdoors By Choosing What The Company Can Do Best Video
Concrete Coatings

The Power Of Focus: How Lael Bryant Is Scaling Zion Outdoors By Choosing What The Company Can Do Best

When Doing Less Helps A Company Serve Better Many home improvement companies face the same hard problem as they grow. They want to serve more homeowners, take on…

Power100 Staff · Jun 24, 2026
Guard The Clock, Grow The Company: Richard C. Wilson, Founder of Family Office Club, Explains Why High Velocity Leaders Guard Time, Clear Noise, And Keep Building Video
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Guard The Clock, Grow The Company: Richard C. Wilson, Founder of Family Office Club, Explains Why High Velocity Leaders Guard Time, Clear Noise, And Keep Building

The Next Level Belongs To Leaders Who Protect Their Focus Many leaders in home improvement, home services, and outdoor living know what it feels like to be pulled…

Power100 Staff · Jun 24, 2026
Power100 Spotlights Nick Zindel and ZINTEX Remodeling Group: How Failure, Humility, and Smarter Leadership Built One of Home Improvement’s Fastest-Rising Companies
Bathroom Remodel

Power100 Spotlights Nick Zindel and ZINTEX Remodeling Group: How Failure, Humility, and Smarter Leadership Built One of Home Improvement’s Fastest-Rising Companies

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

Power100 Staff · Jun 24, 2026
Real Content Wins When Search Changes: How Jeff Goldscher Says Destination Motivation Is Helping Contractors Stand Out Through Better Marketing, Stronger Client Support, And Leadership That Listens Video
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Real Content Wins When Search Changes: How Jeff Goldscher Says Destination Motivation Is Helping Contractors Stand Out Through Better Marketing, Stronger Client Support, And Leadership That Listens

Marketing That Helps Clients Win In A Changing Search World At Destination Motivation’s Annual Planning Summit at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California, the company brought its…

Power100 Staff · Jun 23, 2026
Care Inside, Trust Outside: How Justin Waters Is Building A Trusted Water Services Company For Phoenix Homeowners By Treating Employees Like Customers Video
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Care Inside, Trust Outside: How Justin Waters Is Building A Trusted Water Services Company For Phoenix Homeowners By Treating Employees Like Customers

The Culture Homeowners Feel Before They Ever See It Homeowners often judge a service company by the person who shows up at the door. They notice how the…

Power100 Staff · Jun 23, 2026
Stop Fighting Over Lead Credit: Dave Marcy And Awestruck Streaming Show Contractors How OTT campaign reporting and analytics Can Reveal The Full Homeowner Journey Video
Bathroom Remodel

Stop Fighting Over Lead Credit: Dave Marcy And Awestruck Streaming Show Contractors How OTT campaign reporting and analytics Can Reveal The Full Homeowner Journey

Marketing reports can make growth feel harder than it needs to be. One agency may claim it created the lead. Another platform may say it deserves the credit.…

Power100 Staff · Jun 23, 2026
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