Contractor Evolution
Breakthrough Academy presents Contractor Evolution. In this show we unpack the systems, tactics, and skills you need to take your fast-growing contracting business to the next level. If you’re here to learn what it takes to scale up, work less, and increase profitability, you’ve come to the right place. Stay tuned to learn what separates the new breed of contractor from the old school, and welcome to your ultimate guide to the business of contracting.
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Being a strong leader is an essential business skill.
We all know this.
If you listen to this pod...
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Today we're interviewing the one and only Dr. J.J. Peterson, Head of Storybrand and co-author of Read more
On May 6, attend our free web class to learn the proven hiring framework top contractors use to attract and retain A players during a labor shortage. Register here: https://trybta.com/CE-HIRING-M25
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Today’s the day.
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On May 6, attend our free web class to learn the proven hiring framework top contractors use to attract and retain A players during a labor shortage. Register here: https://trybta.com/CE-HIRING-M25
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Grab your free financial management resource bundle here:...
On May 6, attend our free web class to learn the proven hiring framework top contractors use to attract and retain A players during a labor shortage. Register here: https://trybta.com/CE-HIRING-M25
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Chances are, you’re familiar with at least one personal...
On May 6, attend our free web class to learn the proven hiring framework top contractors use to attract and retain A players during a labor shortage. Register here: https://trybta.com/CE-HIRING-M25
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To grab a copy of the Skill/Will Matrix, DORAGI framework, and...
On May 6, attend our free web class to learn the proven hiring framework top contractors use to attract and retain A players during a labor shortage. Register here: https://trybta.com/CE-HIRING-M25
To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP209
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On May 6, attend our free web class to learn the proven hiring framework top contractors use to attract and retain A players during a labor shortage. Register here: https://trybta.com/CE-HIRING-M25
Grab your FREE hiring resource bundle here: https://trybta.com/DL208
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On May 6, attend our free web class to learn the proven hiring framework top contractors use to attract and retain A players during a labor shortage. Register here: https://trybta.com/CE-HIRING-M25
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To learn more about David, check out https://www.systemology.com/
If you know me, you know I stro...
On May 6, attend our free web class to learn the proven hiring framework top contractors use to attract and retain A players during a labor shortage. Register here: https://trybta.com/CE-HIRING-M25
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Whether we realize it or not, we all play characters in our lives. The idea that we should unashamedly show up as the “best” version of ourselves in all settings sounds good, but in reality, it ...
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Openness and transparency are values MANY of us espouse. But how open and honest are you really?
Does your crew understand budget hours vs. actual hours?
How about the projected gross profit on the project they just started?
How about last year's net profit?
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Creative Roots Landscaping founder...
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Are you using Virtual Assistants and other forms of offshore talent yet?
Because you probably should be.
Many of the roles in your business can’t be done remotely, sure.
But could your office manager effectively administrate from Mexico City?
Could you delegate al...
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Today, we’re welcoming industry legend Ellen Rohr to the show. We couldn’t be more excited.
She’s built and sold two companies. Written a slew of unbelievably helpful books including Where Did the Money Go? and How Much Should I Charge? She’s the founder and owner of Zoom...
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Today’s episode has a very specific purpose. We’ve gathered four of our world-class business coaches to give advice to contractors who are just beginning to systemize their business with Breakthrough Academy.
If you chose this episode, you are either:
Through conversati...
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Today is a very special day for the team here at Contractor Evolution.
Today, we’re releasing our 200th episode.
We've spoken to some incredible guests, and that has helped us build a following of the coolest listeners in the world.
So... if you've been on the show or just listen to it, we want to express profound gratitude to you.
To say we a...
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Ever wonder why your staff feel “under-appreciated?”
Like—you tell them they’re doing a good job, you take them for lunch eve...
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Ever wonder why some contractors scale smoothly to 7-figures and beyond while others constantly get stuck in an operational hellhole?
Clients constantly badgering you…
Crews relying on you to answer every single question…
Margins so depressing they could make a grown man cry…
...
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When times get tough, tragedy strikes or things take a turn for the worst, how do you keep faith that everything will turn out ok?
Today, that’s what our very own Breakthrough Academy coach Ian Ouwerkerk is joining me to discuss.
On August 29th, 2008 on their way to a wedding, Ian, his mum and his dad were T-boned by a car going 70 miles an hour. T...
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If you’ve made it this far in business, I probably don’t need to tell you that need to budget, track your overhead, and do job costing.
The problem is: nobody ever shows you HOW.
A few weeks back, we co-hosted a webinar with our friend Bob Gauvre...
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