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Built on Values and Scaled with Discipline: John DePaola of Long Home Redefines Growth as a Family Owned Leader in East Coast Home Improvement
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Built on Values and Scaled with Discipline: John DePaola of Long Home Redefines Growth as a Family Owned Leader in East Coast Home Improvement
April 08, 2026 10 min read
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Built on Values and Scaled with Discipline: John DePaola of Long Home Redefines Growth as a Family Owned Leader in East Coast Home Improvement

John DePaola of Long Home demonstrates how legacy values and disciplined growth create sustainable success in home improvement. His family-owned leadership approach reshapes industry standards across the East Coast through proven systems and authentic vision.

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Power100 PowerChat: How Peter Svedin’s People‑First Training Playbook Makes Lifetime Home Remodeling the Best Home Improvement Company in Every Market It Serves

Peter Svedin's people-first training playbook has transformed Lifetime Home Remodeling into a market leader, consistently achieving exceptional first-visit close rates across every region. Discover how prioritizing employee development and customer relationships creates unmatched competitive advantage in the home improvement industry.

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James Freeman ##1
James Freeman
CEO, PJ Fitzpatrick
James Freeman
CEO, PJ Fitzpatrick
"Ultimately it's our people & their commitment to our customers that make these moments a reality."
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Mike Vaughn
Mike Vaughn
National Sales Director, DaVinci Roofscapes
Mike Vaughn
National Sales Director, DaVinci Roofscapes
"Having an honest, reputable contractor on your side can save so much time and also heartache."
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Caleb Nelson #1
Caleb Nelson
Founder & CEO, Destination Motivation | Entrepreneur | Investor
Caleb Nelson
Founder & CEO, Destination Motivation | Entrepreneur | Investor
"Success isn't just measured in revenue or assets — it's measured in the life you're creating with and…"
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Vic Sun
Vic Sun
Founder & CEO, Channel Automation
Vic Sun
Founder & CEO, Channel Automation
"People have called my approach to problems a 'Kaizen-driven' prevention strategy."
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Dominic Caminata
Dominic Caminata
CEO & Founder, Grosso University
Dominic Caminata
CEO & Founder, Grosso University
"Our proven strategies and techniques will help you take your business to the next level and achieve your…"
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Peter Svedin #2
Peter Svedin
CEO & Founder, Lifetime Home Remodeling
Peter Svedin
CEO & Founder, Lifetime Home Remodeling
"Ultimately it's our people & their commitment to our customers that make these moments a reality."
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Michael Hollander #13
Michael Hollander
Owner & CEO, Weather Tite Windows
Michael Hollander
Owner & CEO, Weather Tite Windows
"Our goal is your complete satisfaction — we will never stop striving to be the best that we…"
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Greg Cummings
Greg Cummings
Founder & CEO, Power100
Greg Cummings
Founder & CEO, Power100
"The best home improvement CEOs don't just run companies — they build cultures, lead people, and make decisions…"
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Paul Burleson
Paul Burleson
Senior Account Executive National Remodeling Accounts, Westlake Royal Building Products
Paul Burleson
Senior Account Executive National Remodeling Accounts, Westlake Royal Building Products
"I started selling at 12 years old. Everything I know about this industry I learned by being in…"
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David C. Humphreys
David C. Humphreys
President & CEO, TAMKO Building Products
David C. Humphreys
President & CEO, TAMKO Building Products
"TAMKO's success is firmly rooted in the core values that have always defined us as a family-run business:…"
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Mike Nguyen
Mike Nguyen
Owner, Apex Premier Roofing
Mike Nguyen
Owner, Apex Premier Roofing
"Get it done right, no matter what. Staying in business means exceeding customers' expectations every time."
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Chuck Lowe
Chuck Lowe
Owner, Dura Guard Roofing & Minnesota Roofing Company
Chuck Lowe
Owner, Dura Guard Roofing & Minnesota Roofing Company
"As a local company, we believe in giving back. A safe, solid roof is more than just a…"
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Joe Gallagher
Joe Gallagher
Senior Roofing Consultant & Co-Founder, Lifetime Roofing
Joe Gallagher
Senior Roofing Consultant & Co-Founder, Lifetime Roofing
"Every roofing project is unique and demands a tailored approach from the right roofing contractor to ensure success."
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James Bowman
James Bowman
Owner & CEO, Supreme Roofing and Reconstruction
James Bowman
Owner & CEO, Supreme Roofing and Reconstruction
"Supreme Roofing is more than a roofing company — we're building a legacy. Success means more than great…"
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Jack Cottrell
Jack Cottrell
Owner & CEO, Jack The Roofer
Jack Cottrell
Owner & CEO, Jack The Roofer
"For a company to be successful, customer satisfaction must be taken seriously. From communication to quality, we nail…"
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David Arrowsmith #19
David Arrowsmith
Founder, Owner & CEO, Capital Construction Contracting Inc.
David Arrowsmith
Founder, Owner & CEO, Capital Construction Contracting Inc.
"Mindset is what separates the best from the rest — everything in our company revolves around one goal:…"
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Nick Zindel #20
Nick Zindel
President & CEO, ZINTEX Remodeling Group
Nick Zindel
President & CEO, ZINTEX Remodeling Group
"Scaling hurts. Here's what I've learned — as a CEO, you have to make the call. Sometimes that…"
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John DePaola #22
John DePaola
Chairman & CEO, Long Home Products
John DePaola
Chairman & CEO, Long Home Products
"If your customers love you and know that you care, it makes everything worth it. We only care…"
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Justin Bartley #23
Justin Bartley
President, Next Door & Window Company
Justin Bartley
President, Next Door & Window Company
"Thousands of options. One perfect fit — we build a dynamic family-owned business by enthusiastically engaging employees to…"
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Adam Shampaine #24
Adam Shampaine
Chief Executive Officer, HomeFix Custom Remodeling
Adam Shampaine
Chief Executive Officer, HomeFix Custom Remodeling
"Focus on customer service and satisfaction as the foundation for growth — combine state-of-the-art technology with the most…"
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Bill & Kathleen Herren #25
Bill & Kathleen Herren
Co-Owners & CEOs, American Vision Windows
Bill & Kathleen Herren
Co-Owners & CEOs, American Vision Windows
"Revolutionizing the home improvement industry one customer at a time, while changing the lives of our employees for…"
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Augustine "AJ" Wadian #9
Augustine "AJ" Wadian
Co-Founder & CEO, Premier Home Pros
Augustine "AJ" Wadian
Co-Founder & CEO, Premier Home Pros
"We were the only company in home improvement history to do $100 million in our first two years.…"
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Bart Rue #10
Bart Rue
Founder & CEO, Majic Window
Bart Rue
Founder & CEO, Majic Window
"We started this company with a commitment to providing Michigan with the highest quality home improvement products —…"
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Scott Berman #11
Scott Berman
President, Florida Window and Door | Co-Founder, Heavy Set Technologies
Scott Berman
President, Florida Window and Door | Co-Founder, Heavy Set Technologies
"In this industry, you earn trust one project at a time — and after 17 years, that trust…"
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Lifetime Home Remodeling Opens New Corona, California Office, Bringing Nation‑Leading Home Improvement Services to Inland Empire Homeowners

Lifetime Home Remodeling's new Corona office delivers same-day decisions without pressure through a proven first-visit process combining dedicated project managers, guaranteed pricing, and national-caliber products. CEO Peter Svedin and COO Brian T. Standage explain how high first-visit close rates meet long-term service excellence for Inland Empire homeowners.

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The Inner Circle Show and Inner Circle AI: Power100 Unveils the 2026 Home Improvement Industry Playbook for Contractors, Sales Teams, and CEOs

Power100 drops the 2026 home improvement playbook contractors and CEOs desperately need: insider intel on AI pitfalls, GEO-optimized visibility wins, and leadership strategies that actually work. Greg Cummings and Paul Burleson reveal what's really happening in boardrooms and sales meetings across America—plus how Inner Circle AI becomes your competitive edge in an AI-driven market.

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Power100 Recognizes Paul Dietzler, Owner and CEO of Expo Home Improvement, as One of the Nation’s Top CEOs in Home Improvement Industry

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