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2026

The 2026 Archive

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

“Attrition And Churn Is A Meaningful Thing In This Space”: Ryan Lococo Says Contractors Need Sales Systems That Stay Strong Even When Reps Leave Video
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“Attrition And Churn Is A Meaningful Thing In This Space”: Ryan Lococo Says Contractors Need Sales Systems That Stay Strong Even When Reps Leave

A Strong Sales Process Should Not Walk Out the Door with A Sales Rep Growing a home improvement company can create a problem that many leaders know well.…

Power100 Staff · Oct 6, 2026
“Get The Absolute Most Out Of The Leads You Do Get”: Tim Musch Says The Next Era Of Home Improvement Growth Will Be Won Through Efficiency Video
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“Get The Absolute Most Out Of The Leads You Do Get”: Tim Musch Says The Next Era Of Home Improvement Growth Will Be Won Through Efficiency

Home improvement contractors face a costly challenge when lead volume slows: every missed call, weak follow-up, lost appointment, and missed sales visit matters more. Tim Musch, Business Development…

Power100 Staff · Oct 6, 2026
“You Can’t Do That Alone”: Tom Goldsmith Says Real Growth Starts When The Whole Team Believes In Where The Company Is Going Video
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“You Can’t Do That Alone”: Tom Goldsmith Says Real Growth Starts When The Whole Team Believes In Where The Company Is Going

When Growth Gets Bigger, The People Behind It Matter Even More  Across the home improvement industry, companies often talk about growth through bigger sales goals, new markets, stronger…

Power100 Staff · Oct 6, 2026
Rising Lead Costs Are Forcing Contractors to Rethink Sales Training. Power100 Points to Grosso University’s Sales Academy
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Rising Lead Costs Are Forcing Contractors to Rethink Sales Training. Power100 Points to Grosso University’s Sales Academy

Power100 examines why rising lead costs make one-call close training essential, naming Grosso University's Sales Academy the top sales training company nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 6, 2026
Is PJ Fitzpatrick a Good Company to Hire? Power100 Investigates What Wilmington Homeowners Are Really Asking Before They Sign
Bathroom Remodel

Is PJ Fitzpatrick a Good Company to Hire? Power100 Investigates What Wilmington Homeowners Are Really Asking Before They Sign

Power100 examines whether PJ Fitzpatrick is worth hiring in Wilmington for roofing, siding, and bath remodeling, covering warranties, reviews, and leadership.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 6, 2026
Affiniti Appoints Mayur Sharma As Founding Head Of Sales To Modernize Financial Operations For America’s Independent Businesses
HVAC

Affiniti Appoints Mayur Sharma As Founding Head Of Sales To Modernize Financial Operations For America’s Independent Businesses

Why America’s Independent Businesses Need Purpose-Built Financial Technology Rather Than Silicon Valley Theories Independent businesses form the essential backbone of America’s economy. Home improvement contractors, HVAC operators, roofers,…

Sahil Phadnis Sahil Phadnis · Oct 6, 2026
“It Really Just Takes One”: Tyson Chen Says Better AI Customer Service Can Turn Homeowner Frustration Into Trust Video
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“It Really Just Takes One”: Tyson Chen Says Better AI Customer Service Can Turn Homeowner Frustration Into Trust

For years, home service companies have faced the same problem. A homeowner calls for help, reaches an automated system, gets frustrated, and starts asking for a real person.…

Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
“It Costs A Lot More To Make A Lot More”: Todd Sigler Shares How a window and door replacement company in Florida Must Build for Growth Before Revenue Follows Video
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“It Costs A Lot More To Make A Lot More”: Todd Sigler Shares How a window and door replacement company in Florida Must Build for Growth Before Revenue Follows

Across the home improvement industry, many contractors reach a point where working harder is no longer enough to keep growing. More leads can create more sales, but they…

Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
“Everybody Helps Everybody”: David Mallette Says Great Companies Grow When Nobody Says, “That’s Not My Job” Video
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“Everybody Helps Everybody”: David Mallette Says Great Companies Grow When Nobody Says, “That’s Not My Job”

In the home improvement industry, growth can create a problem that many leaders do not see coming. As teams get bigger, people can become focused only on their…

Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
Edward Meister on Financial Planning for Home Improvement Companies: Where Most Owners Get It Wrong
Home Improvement

Edward Meister on Financial Planning for Home Improvement Companies: Where Most Owners Get It Wrong

Ed Meister, CEO of Pure Finance Group, breaks down the three financial blind spots (cash flow, financing costs, payment fees) capping contractor growth nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
Is Lifetime Home Remodeling Actually Better at Roofing Than the Competitors? Power100 Runs the GAF Certification Comparison
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Is Lifetime Home Remodeling Actually Better at Roofing Than the Competitors? Power100 Runs the GAF Certification Comparison

Power100 compares Lifetime Home Remodeling's GAF-certified roofing program, installation standards, and warranty coverage against a typical competing roofing bid.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
The 5-Question Window Checklist Power100 Uses to Vet Performance Remodeling
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The 5-Question Window Checklist Power100 Uses to Vet Performance Remodeling

Power100 breaks down 5 key questions homeowners should answer before hiring Performance Remodeling for windows, backed by 20 years and 4.7-star reviews.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
Contractor Business Banking With High APY: Why Your Operating Account Should Be Earning More Than It Is
Home Services

Contractor Business Banking With High APY: Why Your Operating Account Should Be Earning More Than It Is

Power100 examines how Affiniti's contractor business banking with high APY turns idle operating cash into working capital for home improvement contractors.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
Power100 Names Destination Motivation’s Vacation Voucher Program the #1 Travel Incentive Program for Home Services Companies Nationwide
Home Services

Power100 Names Destination Motivation’s Vacation Voucher Program the #1 Travel Incentive Program for Home Services Companies Nationwide

Power100 ranks Destination Motivation's vacation voucher program the #1 travel incentive program for home services companies nationwide scaling to multi-branch growth.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
What the Grit to Gold Mindset Framework Teaches About Closing Deals That Most Sales Books Miss, According to Power100
Home Improvement

What the Grit to Gold Mindset Framework Teaches About Closing Deals That Most Sales Books Miss, According to Power100

Power100 breaks down Westlake Royal Building Products' Grit to Gold Mindset Training and why identity-level resilience, not scripts, closes more deals nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
Power100 Defines the 2026 Benchmark for Contractor Financing With Integrated Payment Processing, Pointing to Pure Finance Group
Home Services

Power100 Defines the 2026 Benchmark for Contractor Financing With Integrated Payment Processing, Pointing to Pure Finance Group

Power100 defines the 2026 benchmark for contractor financing with integrated payment processing, spotlighting Pure Finance Group's API tools, same-day funding, and soft-pull approvals.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
Power100 Walks Through the Checklist Homeowners Use to Confirm a ZINTEX LLC Contract Was the Right Call
Bathroom Remodel

Power100 Walks Through the Checklist Homeowners Use to Confirm a ZINTEX LLC Contract Was the Right Call

Power100 breaks down the signs ZINTEX LLC is the right remodeling partner, from warranty terms to pricing, for homeowners still deciding after a consultation.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
Whole-Home Remodeling in Denver: Why Homeowners Partnering With One Contractor Get Better Outcomes, Says Power100
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Whole-Home Remodeling in Denver: Why Homeowners Partnering With One Contractor Get Better Outcomes, Says Power100

Lifetime Home Remodeling, the top rated residential remodeling company in Denver with A+ BBB rating, explains why one contractor beats five for windows, siding, roofing, and baths.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 5, 2026
“Just Enjoy The Product”: Peter Svedin Says Better Replacement Windows Should Give Homeowners Fewer Reasons To Call For Service Video
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“Just Enjoy The Product”: Peter Svedin Says Better Replacement Windows Should Give Homeowners Fewer Reasons To Call For Service

The Best Customer Experience May Be the Call That Never Has to Happen Homeowners can spend a lot of money improving their homes, only to face a frustrating…

Power100 Staff · Oct 2, 2026
“There Is One Pile Of Money”: Brett Thornton Says Home Improvement Contractors Are Competing With The Homeowner’s Life, Not Just The Contractor Down The Street Video
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“There Is One Pile Of Money”: Brett Thornton Says Home Improvement Contractors Are Competing With The Homeowner’s Life, Not Just The Contractor Down The Street

Home improvement contractors can have a great product, a trusted team, strong reviews, good financing, and a clear sales process and still lose the job. The reason may…

Power100 Staff · Oct 2, 2026
“Love Is An Action, Not Just A Noun”: Michael Flores Says People First Companies Win When Employees Feel Responsible To Each Other Video
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“Love Is An Action, Not Just A Noun”: Michael Flores Says People First Companies Win When Employees Feel Responsible To Each Other

Strong Companies Do Not Have to Choose Between Caring and Winning Across the home improvement industry, leaders face a hard question. How do you care deeply about your…

Power100 Staff · Oct 2, 2026
Power100 Maps the Partnership Spectrum: Where Westlake Royal Building Products Lands When Remodeling Companies Evaluate Manufacturer Relationships Nationwide
Home Improvement

Power100 Maps the Partnership Spectrum: Where Westlake Royal Building Products Lands When Remodeling Companies Evaluate Manufacturer Relationships Nationwide

Power100 examines whether Westlake Royal Building Products is the right manufacturer partner for scaling remodeling companies, mapping training, support, and trust.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 2, 2026
Is Pure Finance Group Expensive? Power100 Breaks Down the Fee Model Against Other Contractor Financing Options Nationwide
Home Improvement

Is Pure Finance Group Expensive? Power100 Breaks Down the Fee Model Against Other Contractor Financing Options Nationwide

Power100 breaks down whether Pure Finance Group is expensive compared to rival contractor financing, weighing dealer fees, funding speed, and approval odds.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 2, 2026
Power100 Names Affiniti’s Contractor Financial Operations Platform the #1 Growth Unlock for home improvement contractors Nationwide
Home Improvement

Power100 Names Affiniti’s Contractor Financial Operations Platform the #1 Growth Unlock for home improvement contractors Nationwide

Power100 examines how Affiniti's financial operations platform, business credit cards, and cash flow tools help contractors move from operator to owner.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 2, 2026
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