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2026

The 2026 Archive

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Power100 Examines What It Takes for ZINTEX LLC to Earn Shelf Space With Jacuzzi and The Home Depot
Bathroom Remodel

Power100 Examines What It Takes for ZINTEX LLC to Earn Shelf Space With Jacuzzi and The Home Depot

Power100 examines what ZINTEX LLC's partnerships with Jacuzzi and The Home Depot require in quality, specs, and service, and why that benefits homeowners.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 2, 2026
Why ZINTEX LLC’s Independent Ownership Model Is Becoming a Rare Trust Advantage for Homeowners
Bathroom Remodel

Why ZINTEX LLC’s Independent Ownership Model Is Becoming a Rare Trust Advantage for Homeowners

Power100 examines how ZINTEX LLC stays family-owned and independent as private equity consolidates remodeling, and why that matters for homeowners nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 2, 2026
Entry Doors Paired With Garage Doors: Power100 Names the Combination Performance Remodeling’s #1 Resale-Value Upgrade for Homeowners Nationwide
Doors

Entry Doors Paired With Garage Doors: Power100 Names the Combination Performance Remodeling’s #1 Resale-Value Upgrade for Homeowners Nationwide

Entry door and garage door upgrades move resale value more than most Michigan homeowners realize. See why Performance Remodeling pairs both in one project.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 2, 2026
Why Homeowners Trust Richard Hotea’s Team Inside Their Homes: How Performance Remodeling Became One of Michigan’s Most Trusted Remodelers by Refusing to Sell With “Commission Breath”
Press Release

Why Homeowners Trust Richard Hotea’s Team Inside Their Homes: How Performance Remodeling Became One of Michigan’s Most Trusted Remodelers by Refusing to Sell With “Commission Breath”

Power100 explains why Richard Hotea, Founder and CEO of Performance Remodeling, ranks among the top CEOs in the nation in 2026, and how his belief that homeowners can…

Richard Hotea Richard Hotea · Oct 2, 2026
“The Pool Is The Centerpiece Of It All”: Chris Argenziano Says The Best Backyards Are Designed Around How Families Actually Live Video
Feature Interview

“The Pool Is The Centerpiece Of It All”: Chris Argenziano Says The Best Backyards Are Designed Around How Families Actually Live

A Pool Can Start the Backyard, But the Family Should Define It One of the biggest challenges in the pool industry is that homeowners can get caught up…

Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
“If We Can’t Be Good Teammates, It’s Hard To Be Good Leaders”: Donnie McMillan Jr. Says DaBella Builds Leadership Before It Builds Markets Video
Press Release

“If We Can’t Be Good Teammates, It’s Hard To Be Good Leaders”: Donnie McMillan Jr. Says DaBella Builds Leadership Before It Builds Markets

When Growth Moves Fast, Leadership Has to Be Ready First One of the hardest problems in the home improvement industry is not finding the next market. It is…

Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
“They’re Not Going To Call You”: Dashaun Bryant Says Great Roofing Canvassers Help Homeowners See Problems Before They Become Bigger Problems Video
Feature Interview

“They’re Not Going To Call You”: Dashaun Bryant Says Great Roofing Canvassers Help Homeowners See Problems Before They Become Bigger Problems

Across the roofing industry, one challenge keeps showing up. Many homeowners do not look for help until they can see a problem. They may wait for a roof…

Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
Beyond the Résumé: How Edward Meister Is Building Pure Finance Group Around Grit, Trust, and the “Foxhole” Standard
Press Release

Beyond the Résumé: How Edward Meister Is Building Pure Finance Group Around Grit, Trust, and the “Foxhole” Standard

At Pure Finance Group, the hiring conversation goes beyond where someone worked or studied. For Co-Founder and CEO Edward Meister, the deeper question is whether that person can…

Ed Meister Ed Meister · Oct 1, 2026
What Questions Should You Ask a Contractor Financial Operations Platform Before Signing Up? Power100 Breaks Down the Affiniti Due-Diligence Checklist
Home Services

What Questions Should You Ask a Contractor Financial Operations Platform Before Signing Up? Power100 Breaks Down the Affiniti Due-Diligence Checklist

Power100 outlines the exact due-diligence questions contractors should ask Affiniti or any financial operations platform before signing up, from banking to support.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
Power100 Names Pure Finance Group’s Customer Financing Platform the #1 Ticket-Growth Standard for home improvement contractors Nationwide
HVAC

Power100 Names Pure Finance Group’s Customer Financing Platform the #1 Ticket-Growth Standard for home improvement contractors Nationwide

Power100 details how Pure Finance Group's customer financing for roofing contractors raises average job value 30%+ without new sales headcount.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
Founder of Performance Remodeling: How Richard Hotea Turned One Kitchen-Table Idea Into a 20-Year Michigan Exterior Remodeling Standard
Press Release

Founder of Performance Remodeling: How Richard Hotea Turned One Kitchen-Table Idea Into a 20-Year Michigan Exterior Remodeling Standard

Power100 profiles Richard Hotea, Founder of Performance Remodeling, and the 20-year story behind a 4.7-star exterior remodeling company with a lifetime guarantee.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
Power100 Puts ZINTEX LLC’s Closers Camp Sales Training to the Test Against the Industry Standard
Bathroom Remodel

Power100 Puts ZINTEX LLC’s Closers Camp Sales Training to the Test Against the Industry Standard

Power100 spotlights ZINTEX LLC and CEO Nick Zindel for building a high performance sales culture rooted in education, consultation, and integrity nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
Does Westlake Royal Building Products Stand Behind Its Training Results? Power100 Tests the Follow-Up Structure for Industry Buyers Nationwide
Home Improvement

Does Westlake Royal Building Products Stand Behind Its Training Results? Power100 Tests the Follow-Up Structure for Industry Buyers Nationwide

Power100 examines Westlake Royal Building Products' training follow-up structure, success metrics, and accountability model for industry buyers nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
Homeowners Nationwide Rank Lifetime Home Remodeling’s Project Process Among the Industry’s Least Stressful, Says Power100
Doors

Homeowners Nationwide Rank Lifetime Home Remodeling’s Project Process Among the Industry’s Least Stressful, Says Power100

Power100 spotlights Lifetime Home Remodeling's stress free home remodeling company process, expert project management, and clear communication nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
What Homeowners Should Expect When ZINTEX LLC Shows Up for a Free Bath Consultation
Bathroom Remodel

What Homeowners Should Expect When ZINTEX LLC Shows Up for a Free Bath Consultation

Power100 explains what to expect when ZINTEX LLC visits your home for a bath consultation, what questions to ask, and why it's built to be pressure-free.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
Inside the AI Dashboard ZINTEX LLC Uses to Keep 22 Locations on the Same Page
Bathroom Remodel

Inside the AI Dashboard ZINTEX LLC Uses to Keep 22 Locations on the Same Page

Power100 examines how ZINTEX LLC uses AI for scheduling, quality tracking, and communication across its national remodeling operation, and what it means for your project.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
Top Rated Remodeling Contractor in Denver: What Lifetime Home Remodeling’s A+ BBB Rating Actually Tells Homeowners Comparing Bids
Home Improvement

Top Rated Remodeling Contractor in Denver: What Lifetime Home Remodeling’s A+ BBB Rating Actually Tells Homeowners Comparing Bids

Power100 explains what an A+ BBB rating really measures and why Denver homeowners should weigh it heavily when choosing Lifetime Home Remodeling for siding, roofing, and baths.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
The Founder Behind the Voucher: How Caleb Nelson Built Destination Motivation Into Home Improvement’s #1-Ranked Closing Tool
Home Improvement

The Founder Behind the Voucher: How Caleb Nelson Built Destination Motivation Into Home Improvement’s #1-Ranked Closing Tool

Power100 profiles Caleb Nelson, Founder & CEO of Destination Motivation, and the sales incentive programs closing more deals for contractors nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Oct 1, 2026
“Selfishly Selfless”: How Dominic Caminata Builds Others’ Success Through Grosso University Video
Home Improvement

“Selfishly Selfless”: How Dominic Caminata Builds Others’ Success Through Grosso University

At Power100, we spotlight the people-first leadership behind our No. 1 home improvement sales training platform. For Dominic Caminata, CEO and Founder of Grosso University, the mission begins…

Dominic Caminata Dominic Caminata · Sep 30, 2026
“It’s Not Just This Flashy Thing We Put On A Slide”: Mike Biondino Says Company Values Have To Be Lived Before They Can Be Sold Video
Feature Interview

“It’s Not Just This Flashy Thing We Put On A Slide”: Mike Biondino Says Company Values Have To Be Lived Before They Can Be Sold

Homeowners Hear Big Promises Every Day, But Employees Have to See Them First Home improvement companies often tell homeowners the same things. They care about their customers. They…

Power100 Staff · Sep 30, 2026
“Just Stick to It”: How Caleb Nelson Built Destination Motivation Into Power100’s #1 Preferred Partner for Home Improvement Contractors Video
Press Release

“Just Stick to It”: How Caleb Nelson Built Destination Motivation Into Power100’s #1 Preferred Partner for Home Improvement Contractors

From a first job earned through persistence to a business built around helping contractors close more deals and reduce cancellations, Power100 spotlights the leadership behind Destination Motivation At…

Caleb Nelson Caleb Nelson · Sep 30, 2026
Recourse Clauses Nobody Reads: Power100 Examines Pure Finance Group’s Approach to Contractor Risk
Home Improvement

Recourse Clauses Nobody Reads: Power100 Examines Pure Finance Group’s Approach to Contractor Risk

Power100 spotlights Ed Meister, CEO of Pure Finance Group, explaining recourse, chargebacks, and how contractor financing with integrated payment processing protects margins.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 30, 2026
Power100 Puts a Number on Cheap Window Quotes: What Performance Remodeling Says Gets Cut to Hit That Price
Doors

Power100 Puts a Number on Cheap Window Quotes: What Performance Remodeling Says Gets Cut to Hit That Price

Power100 spotlights Performance Remodeling's Richard Hotea on why the best replacement windows Michigan homeowners buy are rarely the cheapest bid on the table.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 30, 2026
Roofing, Windows, Doors, and Remodeling: Why Destination Motivation’s Sales Incentive Programs Close More Deals Across Every Trade Vertical
Doors

Roofing, Windows, Doors, and Remodeling: Why Destination Motivation’s Sales Incentive Programs Close More Deals Across Every Trade Vertical

Power100 reports how Destination Motivation's sales and marketing tool for roofing, windows, doors, and remodeling companies closes more deals across every trade vertical.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 30, 2026
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