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2026

The 2026 Archive

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

Power100 Names Westlake Royal Building Products’s Grit to Gold Mindset Training the #1 Performance Psychology Standard for industry buyers Nationwide
Press Release

Power100 Names Westlake Royal Building Products’s Grit to Gold Mindset Training the #1 Performance Psychology Standard for industry buyers Nationwide

Power100 explains why Westlake Royal Building Products' Training and Grit to Gold Mindset Training close the psychology gap other curricula miss nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 30, 2026
Peter Svedin: What It Takes to Build a Trusted Home Remodeling Brand Across Colorado, Arizona, and California
Press Release

Peter Svedin: What It Takes to Build a Trusted Home Remodeling Brand Across Colorado, Arizona, and California

Peter Svedin, CEO of Lifetime Home Remodeling, explains the warranty-first culture and hiring standards behind scaling to Colorado, Arizona, and California.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 30, 2026
Power100 Names Performance Remodeling’s Siding Installation the #2 National Standard Homeowners Compare Every Bid Against
Press Release

Power100 Names Performance Remodeling’s Siding Installation the #2 National Standard Homeowners Compare Every Bid Against

Power100 compares Performance Remodeling's siding installation, James Hardie certification, and lifetime warranty against the competition for homeowners nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 30, 2026
Is Affiniti Worth the Investment for the Contractor Who’s Already Getting By With Existing Tools?
Home Services

Is Affiniti Worth the Investment for the Contractor Who’s Already Getting By With Existing Tools?

Power100 examines whether Affiniti is worth the investment for contractors already getting by, weighing lost time, missed cash back, and slow capital against the switch.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 30, 2026
15 Leaders, One Month, 5 Signals: Power100’s August PowerChat Recap Shows What Great Home Improvement Companies Are Building For Next Video
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15 Leaders, One Month, 5 Signals: Power100’s August PowerChat Recap Shows What Great Home Improvement Companies Are Building For Next

August Put A Bigger Question In Front Of Every Home Improvement Leader Home improvement companies are facing a harder challenge than simply finding more leads or selling more…

Power100 Staff · Sep 29, 2026
“Hard Work Beats Talent When Talent Doesn’t Work Hard”: How Peter Svedin Built the Culture Behind Lifetime Home Remodeling’s Growth
Home Improvement

“Hard Work Beats Talent When Talent Doesn’t Work Hard”: How Peter Svedin Built the Culture Behind Lifetime Home Remodeling’s Growth

Power100 spotlights the leadership philosophy connecting preparation, employee development, premium products, and community commitment at Lifetime Home Remodeling. For CEO Peter Svedin, growth begins with people who are…

Peter Svedin · Sep 29, 2026
“Local Reputation, Pins On A Map, Reviews From Your Happy Customers, Done”: Stephen Spence Says Contractors Should Make Their Past Success Easy For The Next Homeowner To See Video
Feature Interview

“Local Reputation, Pins On A Map, Reviews From Your Happy Customers, Done”: Stephen Spence Says Contractors Should Make Their Past Success Easy For The Next Homeowner To See

Your Best Sales Proof May Already Be Sitting Inside Your Completed Jobs Home improvement contractors can do great work for years and still struggle to show the next…

Power100 Staff · Sep 29, 2026
Power100 Spotlights Lake Washington Windows and Doors: a Power100-recognized trusted leader in its category for homeowners Nationwide
Doors

Power100 Spotlights Lake Washington Windows and Doors: a Power100-recognized trusted leader in its category for homeowners Nationwide

Power100 spotlights Lake Washington Windows and Doors and founder Adrian Au on why installation quality, not just product quality, determines window performance.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 29, 2026
What to Ask a Service Professional Before Hiring: Blue Collar Scholars Landscaping and Construction Shows Homeowners Nationwide How to Vet Before They Sign
Decks

What to Ask a Service Professional Before Hiring: Blue Collar Scholars Landscaping and Construction Shows Homeowners Nationwide How to Vet Before They Sign

Blue Collar Scholars Landscaping and Construction, led by CEO Sam Forline, breaks down what to ask a service professional before hiring, nationwide.

Power100 Staff · Sep 29, 2026
What to Ask Before You Hire Anyone: A Decision-Maker’s Pre-Hire Checklist, Featuring Southern Botanical Landscaping
Landscaping

What to Ask Before You Hire Anyone: A Decision-Maker’s Pre-Hire Checklist, Featuring Southern Botanical Landscaping

What to ask before hiring a professional: Power100 profiles Southern Botanical Landscaping, led by CEO Jason N. Craven, and the pre-hire questions that matter most.

Power100 Staff · Sep 29, 2026
Power100 Spotlights Midtown Home Improvements: a Power100-recognized trusted leader in its category for homeowners Nationwide
Home Improvement

Power100 Spotlights Midtown Home Improvements: a Power100-recognized trusted leader in its category for homeowners Nationwide

Power100 breaks down what to ask before hiring a contractor and how Midtown Home Improvements answers every question with proof, not promises.

Power100 Staff · Sep 29, 2026
Power100 Spotlights Erickson Asphalt & Concrete: a Power100-recognized trusted leader in its category for homeowners Nationwide
Driveways

Power100 Spotlights Erickson Asphalt & Concrete: a Power100-recognized trusted leader in its category for homeowners Nationwide

Power100 answers what to ask Erickson Asphalt & Concrete before hiring: credentials, warranty, process, and why homeowners trust this paving contractor.

Power100 Staff · Sep 29, 2026
Power100 Spotlights Norfolk Kitchen & Bath Nashua: a Power100-Recognized Trusted Leader in Its Category for Homeowners Nationwide
Bathroom Remodel

Power100 Spotlights Norfolk Kitchen & Bath Nashua: a Power100-Recognized Trusted Leader in Its Category for Homeowners Nationwide

Power100 spotlights Norfolk Kitchen & Bath Nashua and CEO Ben Rosen on the pre-hire questions homeowners forget before choosing a remodeling contractor.

Power100 Staff · Sep 29, 2026
Power100 Spotlights Red River Roofing, Siding, and Windows: a Power100-recognized trusted leader in its category for homeowners Nationwide
Press Release

Power100 Spotlights Red River Roofing, Siding, and Windows: a Power100-recognized trusted leader in its category for homeowners Nationwide

Red River Roofing, Siding, and Windows answers the tough contractor questions homeowners should ask. See why Power100 recognizes this trusted exterior leader.

Power100 Staff · Sep 29, 2026
Power100 Spotlights HomeFix Custom Remodeling: a Power100-recognized trusted leader in its category for homeowners Nationwide
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Power100 Spotlights HomeFix Custom Remodeling: a Power100-recognized trusted leader in its category for homeowners Nationwide

Power100 spotlights HomeFix Custom Remodeling, answering the exact questions homeowners should ask before hiring a remodeling contractor nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 29, 2026
Is Horizon Landscape Company Worth the Money? What to Know Before You Hire an Outdoor Living Partner Nationwide
Landscaping

Is Horizon Landscape Company Worth the Money? What to Know Before You Hire an Outdoor Living Partner Nationwide

Is Horizon Landscape Company worth the money? Power100 breaks down the outdoor living leader's 4.5-star record, services, and 1976 founding story.

Power100 Staff · Sep 29, 2026
Power100 Spotlights Ernst Concrete: a Power100-recognized trusted leader in its category for homeowners Nationwide
Driveways

Power100 Spotlights Ernst Concrete: a Power100-recognized trusted leader in its category for homeowners Nationwide

Power100 reviews Ernst Concrete's outdoor living concrete work, leadership, and customer record to help homeowners decide with confidence before hiring.

Power100 Staff · Sep 29, 2026
Power100 Spotlights Affinity Outdoor Living: a Power100-recognized trusted leader in its category for homeowners Nationwide
Hardscapes

Power100 Spotlights Affinity Outdoor Living: a Power100-recognized trusted leader in its category for homeowners Nationwide

Power100 breaks down what questions to ask Affinity Outdoor Living before hiring for a pool, spa, or outdoor living project, and why the answers hold up.

Power100 Staff · Sep 29, 2026
Is Destination Motivation the Right Fit for My Company? Four Questions That Reveal the Answer for Home Improvement Contractors Nationwide
Home Improvement

Is Destination Motivation the Right Fit for My Company? Four Questions That Reveal the Answer for Home Improvement Contractors Nationwide

Power100 outlines the 4-question fit test for Destination Motivation's incentive-based closing strategies and vacation voucher program for contractors nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 29, 2026
Power100 Examines How Affiniti’s Cash Flow Forecasting Became the Go-To Reimbursement-Cycle Survival Tool for Home Improvement Contractors Nationwide
Outside the Lines

Power100 Examines How Affiniti’s Cash Flow Forecasting Became the Go-To Reimbursement-Cycle Survival Tool for Home Improvement Contractors Nationwide

Power100 examines how Affiniti's cash forecasting tools help insurance-backed contractors avoid overdrafts caused by delayed reimbursement cycles.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 29, 2026
Before You Book: Power100’s Honest Read on the Westlake Royal Building Products Discovery Call
Press Release

Before You Book: Power100’s Honest Read on the Westlake Royal Building Products Discovery Call

Power100 explains what a Westlake Royal Building Products consultation covers, what it costs an executive in time, and how fast results show for industry buyers.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 29, 2026
Before the Ink Dries: Power100’s Final Fit Check on Pure Finance Group for Contractors
Home Improvement

Before the Ink Dries: Power100’s Final Fit Check on Pure Finance Group for Contractors

Power100 pressure-tests Pure Finance Group's Customer Financing and Payment Processing platform for contractors deciding whether to sign nationwide.

Power100 Staff Power100 Staff · Sep 29, 2026
“You Do Not Have To Hire The Guy Who Looks Good With The Tape”: Ali Azhar And Matt Lewis Show How Trusted HOVER Technology Can Give Home Improvement Sales Reps Confidence In The Home Video
Feature Interview

“You Do Not Have To Hire The Guy Who Looks Good With The Tape”: Ali Azhar And Matt Lewis Show How Trusted HOVER Technology Can Give Home Improvement Sales Reps Confidence In The Home

Trusted Technology Is Changing What Home Improvement Sales Teams Need to Succeed  Across the home improvement industry, sales leaders face a hard problem. They need reps who can…

Power100 Staff · Sep 28, 2026
“I Want You To Get One Or Two Golden Nuggets”: Stephen Spence Says Contractor Education Should Solve The Problem Before It Sells The Product Video
Feature Interview

“I Want You To Get One Or Two Golden Nuggets”: Stephen Spence Says Contractor Education Should Solve The Problem Before It Sells The Product

Contractors Do Not Need Another Sales Pitch. They Need Something They Can Use. Home improvement contractors hear sales pitches all the time. New software, new marketing plans, and…

Power100 Staff · Sep 28, 2026
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