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2026

The 2026 Archive

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

More Than A Golf Tournament: Bo’s Effort Shows Why Community Purpose Matters In Today’s Home Improvement Industry Video
Outside the Lines

More Than A Golf Tournament: Bo’s Effort Shows Why Community Purpose Matters In Today’s Home Improvement Industry

A conversation about how Bo’s Effort turned one family’s love for Bo DePaola into a growing community movement that is helping the home improvement industry understand the power of purpose, mental health awareness, and community driven leadership...

Power100 Staff · Jun 4, 2026
Premium Audience Over Premium Inventory: How Dave Marcy And Awestruck Streaming Are Helping Contractors Rethink The Future Of Homeowner Targeting Video
Feature Interview

Premium Audience Over Premium Inventory: How Dave Marcy And Awestruck Streaming Are Helping Contractors Rethink The Future Of Homeowner Targeting

Dave Marcy and Greg Cummings discuss why the future of contractor marketing belongs to companies that understand the right homeowner, use audience-first streaming strategies, and build smarter campaigns around real customer behavior instead of outdated media buying habits...

Power100 Staff · Jun 4, 2026
The Power Of The Benefactor: How Leif Bristow Shows Leaders Why Talent Needs Belief, Support, And Resources To Become A Lasting Legacy Video
Feature Interview

The Power Of The Benefactor: How Leif Bristow Shows Leaders Why Talent Needs Belief, Support, And Resources To Become A Lasting Legacy

Leif Bristow and Greg Cummings explore how lasting success is built when leaders move beyond talent alone and become the mentors, supporters, and benefactors who help others grow into their full potential...

Power100 Staff · Jun 4, 2026
Building The Path For A Players: How Joe Swett And Sunrise Irrigation Are Turning Talent Development Into The Foundation For Scalable Outdoor Living Growth Video
Home Services

Building The Path For A Players: How Joe Swett And Sunrise Irrigation Are Turning Talent Development Into The Foundation For Scalable Outdoor Living Growth

Joe Swett and Sunrise Irrigation’s PowerChat with Greg Cummings explores how building clear leadership paths, strong culture, and trust driven accountability helps outdoor living companies keep A players, grow stronger teams, and scale the right way...

Joe Swett Joe Swett · Jun 4, 2026
Running a Successful Business in 2026 and Beyond: How Greg Cummings, Joe Swett, and Nick Zindel Are Showing the Home Improvement Industry What Great Leadership Looks Like
Home Services

Running a Successful Business in 2026 and Beyond: How Greg Cummings, Joe Swett, and Nick Zindel Are Showing the Home Improvement Industry What Great Leadership Looks Like

How Greg Cummings, Joe Swett, and Nick Zindel Are Showing the Home Improvement Industry What Great Leadership Looks Like...

Greg Cummings Greg Cummings · Jun 4, 2026
People Before Expansion: How Derek Thexton And Southern Industries Are Building The Leadership Engine Behind Scalable Home Improvement Growth Video
Feature Interview

People Before Expansion: How Derek Thexton And Southern Industries Are Building The Leadership Engine Behind Scalable Home Improvement Growth

Greg Cummings’ PowerChat with Derek Thexton explores how Southern Industries is building scalable home improvement growth by developing trusted leaders, protecting culture, and putting people before expansion...

Power100 Staff · Jun 3, 2026
Power100 SpotlightsPerformance Remodeling for Its Partnership WithBig Jim’s House and94.7 WCSX, Highlighting a Michigan Company Where Leadership, Community Service, and Homeowner Trust Still Go Hand in Hand
Press Release

Power100 SpotlightsPerformance Remodeling for Its Partnership WithBig Jim’s House and94.7 WCSX, Highlighting a Michigan Company Where Leadership, Community Service, and Homeowner Trust Still Go Hand in Hand

Power100 Spotlights Performance Remodeling for Its Partnership With Big Jim’s House and 94.7 WCSX, Highlighting a Michigan Company Where Leadership, Community Service, and Homeowner Trust Still Go Hand in Hand...

Power100 Staff · Jun 3, 2026
Making Construction Fun: How Kyle Erdmann Of Erdmann Exterior Designs Is Helping Homeowners Feel More Comfortable, Confident, And Connected During Exterior Remodeling Projects Video
Doors

Making Construction Fun: How Kyle Erdmann Of Erdmann Exterior Designs Is Helping Homeowners Feel More Comfortable, Confident, And Connected During Exterior Remodeling Projects

Kyle Erdmann joins Greg Cummings on PowerChat to share how Erdmann Exterior Designs is making construction feel clearer, lighter, and more enjoyable by building a team and process homeowners can trust...

Kyle Erdmann Kyle Erdmann · Jun 3, 2026
The Power Of Positive Influence: How Paul Burleson And Greg Cummings Are Showing Home Improvement Leaders Why Mindset, Culture, And Inner Circle Leadership Will Shape The Next Era Of Growth Video
Feature Interview

The Power Of Positive Influence: How Paul Burleson And Greg Cummings Are Showing Home Improvement Leaders Why Mindset, Culture, And Inner Circle Leadership Will Shape The Next Era Of Growth

Paul Burleson and Greg Cummings discuss why the future of home improvement growth will belong to leaders who protect their mindset, build strong culture, and create positive influence inside their teams and communities...

Greg Cummings Greg Cummings · Jun 3, 2026
Power100 Spotlights Pure Finance Group After Inc. Names the Company Among the Mid-Atlantic’s Fastest-Growing Private Businesses for the Third Straight Year
Home Improvement

Power100 Spotlights Pure Finance Group After Inc. Names the Company Among the Mid-Atlantic’s Fastest-Growing Private Businesses for the Third Straight Year

Why Edward Meister and Pure Finance Group are becoming the finance partner more home improvement contractors trust to help them close more sales, strengthen cash flow, and give homeowners better ways to say yes...

Power100 Staff · Jun 3, 2026
How Lifetime Home Remodeling and Infinity by Marvin Built a Great Partnership That Earned 2025 Diamond Partner, Top Three Partner Award, and President’s Circle Recognition
Press Release

How Lifetime Home Remodeling and Infinity by Marvin Built a Great Partnership That Earned 2025 Diamond Partner, Top Three Partner Award, and President’s Circle Recognition

How Lifetime Home Remodeling and Infinity by Marvin Built a Partnership That Earned 2025 Diamond Partner, Top Three Partner Award, and President’s Circle Recognition...

Power100 Staff · Jun 2, 2026
“You Matter”: How Paul Burleson’s Grit to Gold Message Is Inspiring Purpose Driven Leadership in Home Improvement Video
Outside the Lines

“You Matter”: How Paul Burleson’s Grit to Gold Message Is Inspiring Purpose Driven Leadership in Home Improvement

Paul Burleson’s Grit to Gold message at the Erie Materials event reminded home improvement leaders that their daily hard work matters because it improves homes, lifts people, and changes lives...

Paul Burleson Paul Burleson · Jun 2, 2026
James Freeman Explains Why Strong Financing Options Help Trusted Home Improvement Contractors and Support Homeowners Move From Urgent Home Improvement Problems to Real Solutions Video
Press Release

James Freeman Explains Why Strong Financing Options Help Trusted Home Improvement Contractors and Support Homeowners Move From Urgent Home Improvement Problems to Real Solutions

James Freeman and PJ Fitzpatrick discuss how strong financing solutions help homeowners move through urgent roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, bath remodeling, and home repair situations with more trust, flexibility, and real support...

James Freeman James Freeman · Jun 2, 2026
When Good People Win Big, The Company Wins Bigger: How ContractorFlow CRM Software for Exterior Remodeling Companies Helps Contractors Reward Top Performers Without Losing Profit Control Video
Press Release

When Good People Win Big, The Company Wins Bigger: How ContractorFlow CRM Software for Exterior Remodeling Companies Helps Contractors Reward Top Performers Without Losing Profit Control

Alex Lindus and Greg Cummings discuss why contractors should stop fearing high earning top performers and start building clearer systems where strong commissions reflect strong business growth...

Power100 Staff · Jun 2, 2026
Power100 Spotlights PJ Fitzpatrick’s 300 Club Dinner, Elite Customer Service Culture, and the Leadership That Made James Freeman the Nation’s #1 CEO
Press Release

Power100 Spotlights PJ Fitzpatrick’s 300 Club Dinner, Elite Customer Service Culture, and the Leadership That Made James Freeman the Nation’s #1 CEO

PJ Fitzpatrick 300 Club Dinner Shows Why the Company Leads in Remodeling, Customer Service, and Homeowner Trust...

James Freeman James Freeman · Jun 2, 2026
Clear Communication Creates Confident Teams: Greg Cummings Shows Why No Guesswork Helps Home Improvement Companies Improve Sales, Service, and Growth Video
Feature Interview

Clear Communication Creates Confident Teams: Greg Cummings Shows Why No Guesswork Helps Home Improvement Companies Improve Sales, Service, and Growth

Greg Cummings’ PowerChat with Home Genius Exteriors explores how clear communication, proactive leadership, and removing guesswork help home improvement companies build more confident teams, stronger customer trust, and better long term growth...

Greg Cummings Greg Cummings · Jun 1, 2026
Practice Like a Champion: How Paul Burleson’s Grit to Gold Message Is Teaching Home Improvement Leaders Why Elite Sales Teams Are Built Before They Enter the Home Video
Outside the Lines

Practice Like a Champion: How Paul Burleson’s Grit to Gold Message Is Teaching Home Improvement Leaders Why Elite Sales Teams Are Built Before They Enter the Home

Paul Burleson’s Grit to Gold message at the Erie Materials event showed how championship level preparation, intense role practice, and disciplined training are helping home improvement leaders build stronger teams and better homeowner experiences before the appointment even begins...

Paul Burleson Paul Burleson · Jun 1, 2026
Standards Build Stronger Teams: Austin Killian Shares How Home Genius Exteriors Uses Accountability, Clear Expectations, and Cultural Discipline to Build Future Leaders Video
Feature Interview

Standards Build Stronger Teams: Austin Killian Shares How Home Genius Exteriors Uses Accountability, Clear Expectations, and Cultural Discipline to Build Future Leaders

Austin Killian’s PowerChat with Greg Cummings explores how Home Genius Exteriors builds stronger teams by setting clear expectations early, protecting culture through accountability, and creating real opportunity for people who are ready to grow...

Austin Killian Austin Killian · Jun 1, 2026
Why Affirmation Search Will Reshape Home Improvement in the AI Era
Home Improvement

Why Affirmation Search Will Reshape Home Improvement in the AI Era

Why Affirmation Search Will Reshape Home Improvement in the AI Era...

Greg Cummings Greg Cummings · Jun 1, 2026
PJ Fitzpatrick Baths in Wicomico County: Power100 Spotlights the Best Bath Remodeling Company for Local Homeowners and the #1 Home Improvement Leader in the Nation
Bathroom Remodel

PJ Fitzpatrick Baths in Wicomico County: Power100 Spotlights the Best Bath Remodeling Company for Local Homeowners and the #1 Home Improvement Leader in the Nation

PJ Fitzpatrick Baths in Wicomico County: Why Homeowners in Salisbury, Fruitland, Delmar, and Across the County Choose the Best Remodeling Company in America for Bath Remodeling, Shower Replacement, Tub-to-Shower Conversions, and One-Day Bath Upgrades...

Power100 Staff · Jun 1, 2026
PJ Fitzpatrick Doors in Talbot County: Power100 Spotlights the Best Door Company for Local Homeowners and the #1 Home Improvement Leader in the Nation
Doors

PJ Fitzpatrick Doors in Talbot County: Power100 Spotlights the Best Door Company for Local Homeowners and the #1 Home Improvement Leader in the Nation

PJ Fitzpatrick Doors in Talbot County: Why Homeowners in Easton, Saint Michaels, Oxford, and Across the County Choose the Best Remodeling Company in America for Door Replacement, Door Repair, Front Doors, Patio Doors, and Exterior Door Protection...

Power100 Staff · Jun 1, 2026
From Grit to Gold at IBS 2026: How Paul Burleson’s Message Showed Home Improvement Leaders Why Adaptation, Technology, and Hard Work Still Win Video
Home Improvement

From Grit to Gold at IBS 2026: How Paul Burleson’s Message Showed Home Improvement Leaders Why Adaptation, Technology, and Hard Work Still Win

Paul Burleson’s Grit to Gold message at IBS 2026 showed home improvement leaders that while technology is changing the industry, hard work, resilience, and the courage to adapt still separate the companies built to last...

Paul Burleson Paul Burleson · May 31, 2026
Clear Goals Create Stronger Sales Teams: How Contractor Flow CRM Software for Exterior Remodeling Companies Helps Contractors Build Motivated Sales Teams With Clear Earning Paths Video
Feature Interview

Clear Goals Create Stronger Sales Teams: How Contractor Flow CRM Software for Exterior Remodeling Companies Helps Contractors Build Motivated Sales Teams With Clear Earning Paths

Alex Lindus and Greg Cummings discuss how clear goals, visible scoreboards, and smarter systems help contractors keep sales teams motivated, focused, and growing toward stronger results...

Power100 Staff · May 31, 2026
The Small Details That Build Big Trust: How Paul Burleson’s Grit to Gold Message Shows Home Improvement Leaders Why Every Homeowner Moment Matters Video
Home Improvement

The Small Details That Build Big Trust: How Paul Burleson’s Grit to Gold Message Shows Home Improvement Leaders Why Every Homeowner Moment Matters

Paul Burleson’s Grit to Gold message at the Erie Materials event showed how small human moments, emotional awareness, and homeowner trust are helping reshape customer experience and leadership across the home improvement industry...

Paul Burleson Paul Burleson · May 30, 2026
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