Contractor Evolution
This is Contractor Evolution. Where 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 on the business of contracting.
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What It Really Takes to Scale a Business to $10M - Cameron Herold
Most contractors didn't start a business to be trapped inside of it.
Cameron Herold, the operational mind behind 1-800-GOT-JUNK's explosive scale from $2M to $106M, reveals the exact blueprint to turn your contracting company from a daily grind into a sellable, scalable asset.
In this episode o...
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The Financial Playbook for Scaling Your Business - Ellen Rohr
What if the fastest way to build an accountable team was to show them the numbers you've been hiding? Ellen Rohr (Zoom Drain, Business Uncomplicated) has helped hundreds of contractors implement open book management — and the results are transformational.
In this episode, she breaks down exactly...
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No Applicants? Here’s How Smart Contractors Still Hire
Most contractors post a job ad, get zero qualified applicants, and wonder why they can't find good people. The problem isn't the labor market — it's your hiring system.
In this roundtable, Matt Risinger (founder of The Build Show Network), Jacob Toler ($2.8M contractor running a 35% gross profit...
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How To Turn Your Spouse Into Your Best Business Partner - Caleb Auman
Can you actually run a contracting business with your spouse…
…and still like each other at the end of the day?Caleb Auman (host of the Kid Contractor Podcast) and his wife Brittany have been through bankruptcy, business failure, and the kind of fights that almost ended everything. In this epis...
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How To Keep Your Crews Productive (Without Micromanaging) - Derrik Shakespear
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Grow Your Business with This Modern Marketing Plan - Matt Jones
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3 Onboarding Steps to Keep Your Best Employees - Mike Matalone
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Doubling Revenue Without Sacrificing Your Team - Blake Butry
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From Prep to Profit: Avoiding Partnership Pitfalls in Business (Dr. Matthew Jones)
If you’re a contractor who is constantly butting heads with your business partner, psychologist Dr. Matthew Jones is here to help you save the relationship.
Learn how to navigate the "cofounder conflict" trap and turn endless arguments into productive strategy.
Check out Cofounder Clarity to le...
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The Accountability Method That Can Change Your Business Growth
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Work Smarter in Your Business Without Losing Your Creative Edge
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Reclaim Your Week from Time-Wasting Tasks
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Under the Surface of Men’s Wellbeing with Connor Beaton
Connor Beaton, founder of ManTalks and author of Men’s Work, came on the show to help us understand why.
And more importantly, to help us understand how to heal as business owners, as providers and as men.
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Why Contractors Are Losing the War for Talent - Aaron Witt
Check out the latest Contractor Evolution about why contractors are losing the war for talent.
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Performance Pay vs. Hourly: What Actually Boosts Contractor Profits? - Michael Fortinberry
Listen to the latest Contractor Evolution episode about performance pay vs hourly.
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Are Trades Businesses Future-Proof? (AI Is Coming) - Kasim Aslam
This episode of Contractor Evolution features Kasum Aslam, an entrepreneur who has built and exited multiple multi-million dollar companies. He now focuses on helping business owners and their teams "take control of AI before it takes control of them".
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Can Learning Less Can Make You More Successful? - Pat Flynn
This episode of Contractor Evolution focuses on the concept of "Lean Learning". It features Pat Flynn, an entrepreneur, podcast host, and author of books including Super Fans and Will It Fly.
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What Should My Profit Margins Be in 2026? Contractor Cash Flow Q&A - Danny Kerr (Self-Produced)
The latest episode of Contractor Evolution is a cash flow Q&A!
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How $10MM contractors get more done (with less meetings, emails, and messages) - Luke Hansen, Blake Butry & Adam Sylvester
Check out the latest Contractor Evolution episode from our friends at Breakthrough Academy on how $10MM contractors get more done (with less meetings, emails, and messages)
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How to Destroy Your Limiting Beliefs (Real Coaching Session) - Kedma Ough
Stop being a victim! Check out the latest podcast from our friends at Breakthrough Academy!
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Patrick Lencioni’s Top Team Building Tips For Contractors
What does it truly mean to hire Ideal Team Players for your contracting business?
Look for Patrick Lencioni’s three simple virtues:
Hungry, Humble, and Smart.
But it’s worth unpacking these virtues, since they’re not exactly what they seem. Whether you’ve read the book or not, this video is a ...
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Systems Champion - The Secret Role Every Contractor Needs David Jenyns
The contractors that are winning with AI aren’t asking “what more can I do?”
They’re asking: “How do I do my existing tasks at a tenth of the price?”
As David Jenyns, author of Systemology and Systems Champion says: “just because you can do it, doesn’t mean you should do it.”
Check out the ful...
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How 8 Years in a Community Changed My Contracting Business - Ryan Lermitte
After spending years learning the value of community and connection in the Breakthrough Academy coaching program, Ryan Lermitte decided to focus on becoming more present with those around him.
So he made a move many contractors would struggle to do: he turned his phone into a brick. In other wor...
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The #1 Mistake Contractors Make With Coaching (Costly!) - Brendon Toyne
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If you, like MANY contractors out there, are thinking about a business coach……how do you pick the best one?
With so many options out there, it’s WAY too easy to get swindled by a smooth talker with no real track record or, more likely, to pick a perfectly good coac...