Contractor Evolution

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.

Contractor Evolution
  • STOP Losing Money to Poor PM No-Frills Project Management Tips

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    Poor project management leads to ma...

  • Why Most Contractor Marketing Fails (And How To Fix It)

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    Have you ever felt like you’ve hit a wall when it comes to marketing? You’re not alone.

    You can’t get someone to impulse buy a new deck, air cond...

  • 4 Essential Business Systems Every Contractor Should Master

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    What do New Zealand electricians and North ...

  • Accountability SOLVED With One Meeting (Goal Setting and Review)

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    We’ve all been there…

    You tell your team EXACTLY what to do.

    But when you check in l...

  • This $10MM Accountability System Has Crews CRUSHING Their Goals

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    Finger pointing, shoulder shrugging, pouting…

    If accountability con...

  • Why Most Entrepreneurs Stay Broke - Garrett Gunderson

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    Are you building wealth, or just building a business?

    Because for a lo...

  • From Reactive to Streamlined Cory's Business Automation Journey

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    If you’re a business owner ...

  • How To Lead WITHOUT Ego (Keith Mercurio's Advice)

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    As entrepreneurs, we’re constantly learning how to lead others. How to manage people, set direction for our business, and implement systems with our...

  • STOP Losing Money on Jobs (Job Costing 101)

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    Grab your free job costing template here: https://trybta.com/kwa

    If you run a trades or contracting business and you're...

  • How to Pick the Right Software For Your Contracting Business

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    Ever had to shop for a software solution?

    It sucks.

    There’s so much ...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Tariff-Proof Your Business A Construction Lawyer's Playbook

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    While the details have shifted over ...

  • $10MM Contractor Roadmap Operator to Strategist

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    Growth can be intimidating.

    More revenue, more staff and more work = more headaches....

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Leadership Beyond the Hammer - Brian Gottlieb

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    Being a strong leader is an essential business skill.

    We all know this.

    ...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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 (...

  • 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...

  • Understanding the Skill-Will Matrix

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    In contracting, your...

  • 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...