Power100 announces its 2026 Top 5 Preferred Partners—recognized for one standard above all: simplifying the life of the contractor through systems that drive revenue, consistency, and real operational relief.​

These four partners earned top recognition because they reduce the daily chaos contractors fight—cancellations, weak coaching, inconsistent sales execution, and slow lead follow-up—by turning best practices into repeatable systems.

#1 Destination Motivation — Caleb Nelson

Destination Motivation earned the #1 Preferred Partner rank for 2026 because it helps contractors close more deals without discounting and reduces post-sale cancellations by strengthening homeowner commitment through travel-based incentives.

​Instead of asking contractors to “cut price,” the Destination Motivation model helps them increase perceived value and protect margin—while giving homeowners something exciting to look forward to after signing.​

Founder & CEO Caleb Nelson is recognized for building a people-first company culture rooted in recognition, teamwork, and what Power100 describes as a true “win-win-win” partnership standard.​

Nelson’s leadership has been featured through Power100 event coverage, including the EcoView Dealer Summit in Biloxi, where contractor interviews connected the program to higher close rates and lower fallout.​

“Consistent effort and determination lead to rewarding outcomes.” — Caleb Nelson
“I am proud to be a part of Power100.” — Caleb Nelson​

EcoView leaders shared direct customer impact from the program: 

“Our customers feel like they have won a lottery with Destination Motivation,” said James Dobyne, President of EcoView.​

“Destination Motivation helps our dealership to sell more products,” added Michael Bruno, COO of EcoView.​

#2 Strategic Partner (AI Voice Analytics) — Rilla + Siro​

Rilla and Siro earned the #2 ranking (AI Voice Analytics) as the pioneers of AI voice analytics in the home improvement industry—an approach that used to feel taboo for many teams, but was introduced the right way: contractor-first, rep-friendly, and focused on development (not “gotcha” surveillance).​

Together, they helped normalize the idea that the real sales floor happens in the home, and that capturing those conversations can create “game tape” that improves coaching habits, speeds up rep development, and makes performance more repeatable across teams without endless ridealongs.​

By turning real in-home conversations into structured insights leaders can review, search, and coach against, these platforms have meaningfully changed the lives of contractors—helping managers coach faster and more consistently, while giving sales reps clearer feedback loops that drive growth.​

Power100’s coverage emphasized the contractor outcome: better coaching habits, quicker rep development, and more repeatable performance across teams without needing endless in-person ridealongs.​​

CEO and founder Sebastian Jimenez has consistently focused on building software that feels practical for field teams—simple enough to use daily, and powerful enough to change behavior.​

​In Power100’s featured interview, Jimenez also made culture a central part of the story—describing Rilla’s success as the result of intentional values and a team built to “make a dent in the world,” not just ship features.​

“I think what’s really special is not me, the leader.” — Sebastian Jimenez​

“It’s the culture that we’ve created at Rilla.” — Sebastian Jimenez

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Power100 also spotlighted the launch of Hands Free Ridealongs, designed to help leaders complete more coaching reviews by using voice-powered navigation and AI assistance.

Co-Founder & CEO Jake Cronin leads Siro with a clear mission around in-person sales intelligence, positioning the platform as a way to remove guesswork from coaching and performance improvement.

#3 Grosso University — Dominic Caminata

Grosso University earned the #3 Preferred Partner position for 2026 because it delivers “legendary training for the modern world” while reducing the burden contractors face when they have to build sales systems, training, and content from scratch.

Power100’s featured interview highlighted how Grosso University has expanded beyond training into custom content creation—presentations, manuals, and video content—so contractors can implement faster with less friction.​

CEO and Founder Dominic Caminata built Grosso University after proving the methodology in the field, then committing to scale it through training, consulting, and modern delivery.

His leadership message centers on impact and servant leadership—helping contractors optimize performance while building a culture where team members feel equal, trusted, and mission-aligned.​

“I’m a firm believer that we’re all created equal.” — Dominic Caminata
“I define a leader as an inspirational agent of influence who can navigate their team to a clearly defined destination.” — Dominic Caminata

#4 Channel Automation — Lead-speed made simple

Channel Automation earned the #4 Preferred Partner rank for 2026 because it solves one of the most expensive contractor problems: slow response time and inconsistent follow-up after leads come in.

​By automating repetitive outreach and helping teams respond faster, Channel Automation enables contractors to protect marketing spend and create a more consistent customer experience without adding admin overhead.​

CEO Vic Sun represents the leadership behind the platform’s contractor-first focus on faster conversions and operational simplicity.

Watch a contractor story on YouTube: How Channel Automation Transformed Bath Planet | Contractor Testimonial 2025.

#5 Preferred Partner — #1 Strategic CRM Partner of the Year (TBD)​

Power100 will be naming its #1 Strategic CRM Partner of the Year as the #5 Preferred Partner, and we are not done with the due diligence.​

We are going to talk to many people in the industry—reaching out to thousands of company CEOs, Managers, Sales Reps, Installers, and Project Managers—to determine this preferred partner.

About Power100

Power100 is the nation’s independent, third-party research and evaluation authority ranking the top home improvement companies. The platform’s five-layer methodology reviews leadership, company culture, customer experience, community engagement, and sustainable growth—ensuring rankings reflect genuine achievement, not paid placement or self-submissi