Contractor Evolution

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, Click Here Matt’s Build Show Network: https://buildshownetwork.com/ Risinger Build: https://risingerbuild.com/ The Build Show Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-build-show-podcast/id1560010348 My guest on the show today is Matt Risinger.   Matt is one of the most recognizable thought leaders in the construction space. His Youtube channel, w...

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, Click Here Learn More About Jeff’s Work And His Book Here: https://www.jeffskipperconsulting.com/ Ideas are the easy part.   The truth is getting implementation projects across the finish line is ALWAYS harder in reality than it is in your mind's eye.     You’ve, no doubt, fantasized about the business efficiencies made available by new technology, the rol...

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, Click Here If you’ve ever wondered:  How do I set up performance based pay for my Production Managers? Is it possible to effectively interview for “coachability”?  (cuz saying “I’m great with feedback” and actually taking it are two different things) Or, how do I make my field staff accountable for quality without my direct supervision? In Today’s episode...

To register for BTA's Staff Accountability Secrets Masterclass, CLICK HERE The late and great Arnold Palmer asserted that golf was a game “predominantly played in the 6 inches between the ears.” Business and life are no different.   Your mental game - what happens inside that head of yours - influences reality to such a profound degree it's difficult to measure.  Where you set your sights, how you...

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP101 To Download Contractor Dynamics Testimonial Guidelines, click here: https://trybta.com/PCDLEP101 If you, like me, are always looking for inexpensive but effective brand upgrades, look no further than client testimonials .  Simple videos of your happy clients talking about how pleased they were with the experience they...

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP100 To download Benji & Igor's 10 Commandments of Contractor Success, click here: https://trybta.com/PCDLEP100 We want to hear your feedback after 100 episodes, click this link to complete the survey (3 min): https://trybta.com/100 Yeehaw! That’s 100 episodes down (and goodness knows how many more to go!) We’re blesse...

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP99 To download Devon's 7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Marketing Agency, click here: https://trybta.com/PCDLEP99 Search Engine Optimization for your business can be a thorny rat’s nest full of technical jargon, disappointing results, and shifty marketers who’ll not only underdeliver but hold your website hostage if you...

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP98 I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but employees tend to be much better at pointing out problems than fixing them.  “Hey Boss, just wanted to let you know that [ insert business issue you’re already abundantly aware of here ].   We should really do something about that, hey?” Staff drop problems in your lap as consistentl...

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP97 To learn more about Tom and The Contractor Fight, click here: https://thecontractorfight.com/ My guest on the show today is Tom Reber. You may have heard of him. He hosts the Contractor Fight Podcast, speaks at many conferences, and has become a pretty well known guy in our space.   Tom runs a program not unlike our be...

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP96 To Download A Visual Representation Of Artisan’s Sales Process, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lkfp3NXG6r0QjFNu_5ts6qY_B8pUYatM/view?usp=share_link To get in touch with Brad & Devon you can email: marketing@artisanroofing.ca One facet of our businesses' that will undoubtedly look wildly different in 1...

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP95 To connect with Storyhook click the links below:  Website: https://www.storyhook.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearestoryhook/ You can find Erik Miller on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spelledwithak There are many competing philosophies around how to build a brand customers feel a connection wi...

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP94 To find out more about Baeumler Approved click here: https://www.baeumlerapproved.ca/ Our guest on this episode of Contractor Evolution is Bryan Baeumler.  Star of HGTV’s hit shows Disaster DIY, Leave it to Bryan, Island of Bryan among others.   Behind the TV Persona is a pretty sophisticated yet down-to-earth business...

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP93 You can find Dr. Ken Keis by contacting the Consulting Resource Group at https://crgleader.com/ Today’s conversation is about Core Values.   The term “values” comes up a lot these days, but I’m pretty dissatisfied with how surface level the conversations are around it.   “Hire for values train for skill”  “Core Values...

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP92 To learn more about Brian’s company gfour marketing go to https://www.gfourmarketing.com/ This episode of Contractor Evolution is with Brian Kaskavalciyan, Author of The 7 Secrets to becoming a Wealthy Contractor , Host of the Wealthy Contractor Podcast, and Co Founder of gFour Marketing Group: A relationship marketing...

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP91 To join the Bookkeeping, Beer and BS FB group click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourblueskies To learn more about Blue Skies Admin Services for home service companies click here: https://yourblueskies.com/ As you’ve grown your business you may have noticed that there are certain sizes or stages that feel wors...

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP90 To visit Sales Talent Agency click here: https://www.salestalentagency.com/ If you’re wondering, like I am… What effect will inflation and climbing interest rates have on employees and employers alike?   How does a recession change the landscape of the labor market?   What emerging trends should business owners stay in...

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP89 To find Lydia on Instagram click here: https://www.instagram.com/drywallshorty/ To watch Lydia on The Build Show click here: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/lydiacrowder Our guest on the show for this episode is Lydia Crowder (aka Drywall Shorty).  Lydia puts out the best content for the drywall trade on all of the int...

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP88 Download your free 2023 Strategic Plan Templates for Rapid Growth here: https://trybta.com/PCDLEP88 We did a Strategic Planning Roundtable with some Breakthrough Academy Members a couple weeks back.  We had over 300 live attendees and tons of positive feedback so we thought we’d release it as a Contractor Evolution epi...

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP87 To connect with Buildertrend click here: https://buildertrend.com/ If you listen to Contractor Evolution, there’s a good chance you’re not only an entrepreneur, but you are smart enough to understand that you’ll have big opportunities to cut your costs using software in the next few years. However, understanding what a...

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP86 To visit Check The Level accounting click here: https://www.checkthelevel.com/ To Join the ‘Job Costing and Bookkeeping for Contractors Only’ Facebook Group click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jobcostingandbookkeepingfocontractorsonly Have you ever wondered why the bookkeeping and accounting for your contractin...

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP85 To download Breakthrough Academy’s ‘Annual Strategic Planning Template’ click here: https://trybta.com/PCDLEP85 To Connect with Alex Brueckmann click here: https://www.brueckmann.ca/ It is strategic planning time here at Breakthrough Academy.  Our 500+ members are all reflecting on the year that was 2022 - the highs, t...

To apply for Breakthrough Academy click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP84 To assess where you lay on the visionary/integrator spectrum, click here: https://rocketfueluniversity.com/assessments/ This episode is Part 2 of a 2 part conversation with Mark C. Winters,  co-author of Rocket Fuel and the foremost expert and Visionary/Integrator relationship.  If you haven’t listened to part 1 of this episod...

To apply to Breakthrough Academy click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP83 To assess where you lay on the visionary/integrator spectrum, click here: https://rocketfueluniversity.com/assessments/ The Visionary/Integrator relationship is one I hear a lot of business owners wrestling with.   Here is why - A lot of you likely fall on the visionary end of the spectrum. You have a head full of ideas and a h...

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To apply for a Breakthrough Academy Business Assessment click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP81 Find the dripjobs CRM Here:  https://www.dripjobs.com/ If you’re ambitious and always looking for an opportunity, you might have thought about building a software product to ‘fill a gap’ in your business. You hear this story on podcasts, or youtube videos…maybe from a friend. Some contractor out there got...