Contractor Evolution

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.

Episodes

July 16, 2025 58 mins

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On July 22, attend our free web class to discover the 6 proven processes to pull you off the job site and out of sales. Register now here: https://trybta.com/CE-CGM-JL25


To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP224


As entrepreneurs, we’re const...

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    On July 22, attend our free web class to discover the 6 proven processes to pull you off the job site and out of sales. Register now here: https://trybta.com/CE-CGM-JL25


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    In ten years of working with contractors, we've noticed that a LOT of entrepreneurs have ADHD or...

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    On July 22, attend our free web class to discover the 6 proven processes to pull you off the job site and out of sales. Register now here: https://trybta.com/CE-CGM-JL25


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    Those of you who know us know that we're huge advoc...

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    Download Trent's Price Acceleration Provision and tariff-proof your contracts today: https://trybta.com/DL219


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    Growth can be intimidating.


    More revenue, more staff and more work...

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    You’ve heard it before: the riches are in the niches.


    But, is that really always true?


    Today, I’m talking to Ryan Lee, founder o...

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    To the outside world, the word “sales” has gotten a bad rap.


    People think it’s all transactional. All about pushing something on the customer in order to get what’s best for the sales rep or the company.


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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

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    Today’s the day.


    The last official day of Benji's time on Contractor Evolution.


    And the first official day of a new era.


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    A few weeks ago, Danny cohosted a web class with Matt Risinger (Host of The BUILD Show) on one of the most important topics in busi...

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    Chances are, you’re familiar with at least one personality test. Myers Briggs, Enneagram, Personal Style Indicator (PSI) or, the focus of this episode, DISC profiles.


    Are these tools actually helpful? ...

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    In contracting, your people are your business. They determine how customers e...

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    Our guest on the show today is our very own coach, Ian Ouwerkerk.


    Ian coaches the highest number of businesses here at Breakthrough Academy. He has ...

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    In 2025, there is one issue contractors talk to me about more than any other:


    Hiring.


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    If you know me, you know I strongly believe that business systems = owner freedom.


    That’s why it made sense to get today’s guest David Jenyns on the show.


    David is the author of SYSTEMology: Create Time, Reduce Errors and Scal...

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