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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Is ADHD a Superpower - Peter Shankman
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In ten years of working with contractors, we've noticed that a LOT of entrepreneurs have ADHD or other forms of neurodiversity. It’s both our bigges...
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What to Say to An Underperforming Employee
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Is there someone on your team who is not performing the way you need...
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How to Build a Hiring Funnel
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Those of you who know us know that we're huge advocates for putting as much effort into your hiring funnel as you do to your sales funnel.
And tha...
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Tariff-Proof Your Business A Construction Lawyer's Playbook
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While the details have shifted over ...
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$10MM Contractor Roadmap Operator to Strategist
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Growth can be intimidating.
More revenue, more staff and more work = more headaches....
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Should You Niche Down or Expand Out
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You’ve heard it before: the riches are in the niches.
But, is that really always true?
Today, we're talking to Ryan Lee, founder of Landscape Ligh...
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Sell More by Putting the Customer First - Joe Crisara
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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 or...
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Leadership Beyond the Hammer - Brian Gottlieb
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Being a strong leader is an essential business skill.
We all know this.
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Head of Storybrand Talks Contractor Messaging That Sells
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Today we're interviewing the one and only Dr. J.J. Peterson, Head of Storybra...
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A New Era Benji Reflects on Content Marketing and More - Breakthrough Academy
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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.
In today’s episode, we'r...
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How to Manage Budgets, Forecasting and Cash Flow Like Matt Risinger
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A few weeks ago, Danny cohosted a web class with Matt Risinger (...
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Surrounded By Idiots - Thomas Erikson's Tips For Contractors
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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 episo...
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Understanding the Skill-Will Matrix
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In contracting, your...
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A Six Part System For Systemizing Your Contracting Business
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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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How to Attract Reliable Staff in a Labor Shortage - Danny Kerr
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In 2025, there is one issue contractors talk to me about more than any other:
Hiri...
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How to Systemize Your Contracting Business - David Jenyns
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If you know me, you know I strongly believe that business systems = owner freedo...
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Evolution Rewind- Strategic Planning To Pull You Out Of The Daily Grind
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You may be thinking:
Is this an episode of Contractor Evolution…
…on a...
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The Alter Ego Effect- Perform Better Any Time, Anywhere
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To learn more about Todd, check out https://toddherman.me/Whether we realize it or not, we all play characters in our lives. The idea that we shoul...
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Open Book Management- The Employee Perspective
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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 ...
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Can Contractors Work With Offshore Talent.
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Are you using Virtual Assistants and other forms of offshore talent yet?
Becau...
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How Much Should Contractors Charge. - Ellen Rohr
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Today, we’re welcoming industry legend Ellen Rohr to the show. We couldn’t be mo...
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Be Coachable- Advice For New Breakthrough Academy Members
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Today’s episode has a very specific purpose. We’ve gathered four of our world...
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Celebrating 200 Episodes: Benji Reacts to His Favorite Moments
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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 g...
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Five Languages of Appreciation - Contractor Edition
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Use code TRADE2025 to get $10 off a copy of the Motivated By Appreciation Inventory for Trades here: https://shop.appreciationatwork.com/c... (limit...
