by Breakthrough Academy
<p dir="ltr">Breakthrough Academy presents Contractor Evolution.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this show we unpack the systems, tactics, and skills you need to take your fast-growing contracting business to the next level.</p> <p dir="ltr">If you’re here to learn what it takes to scale up, work less, and increase profitability, you’ve come to the right place.</p> <p dir="ltr">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.</p>
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April 23, 2025
<p>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: <a href="https://trybta.com/CE-HIRING2025" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">https://trybta.com/CE-HIRING-M25</a></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: </span><a href="https://trybta.com/EP213" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent;">https://trybta.com/EP213</a></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Today’s the day.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">The last official day of Benji's time on Contractor Evolution.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">And the first official day of a new era.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">In today’s episode, we're pumped to introduce Danny Kerr as your new host.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Danny is one of the co-founders of Breakthrough Academy. In fact, he’s the visionary behind the whole thing. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">He’s a lifelong entrepreneur, former painting contractor and a true expert in guiding contractors to more profitable and more fulfilling businesses.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">In this episode, he leads his first official interview on the show—with Benji. They're diving into the history behind Contractor Evolution and everything Benji has learned about content marketing along the way.</span></p><p><br></p><p>Episode Highlights:</p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Get an introduction to the new host of Contractor Evolution: Breakthrough Academy visionary and co-founder Danny Kerr.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Reminisce with Benji as he walks us through the history of the show and what he learned along the way.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Learn from Benji’s experience when it comes to content marketing, and understand how you might use it to benefit your business.</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">00:00-Intro</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">01:42-The history and evolution of Contractor Evolution</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">14:34-The case for content marketing</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">25:12-Content Marketing 101 for contractors</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">42:46-Value-add content vs. salesy content</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">47:41-Avoiding false starts</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">54:04-Lightning round</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
April 18, 2025
<p>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: <a href="https://trybta.com/CE-HIRING2025" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">https://trybta.com/CE-HIRING-M25</a></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: </span><a href="https://trybta.com/EP212" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent;">https://trybta.com/EP212</a></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Grab your free financial management resource bundle here: </span><a href="https://trybta.com/DL212" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">https://trybta.com/DL212</a> </p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">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 business: finances.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">On top of teaching the hundreds of attendees our approachable financial management systems, I had a chance to pick Matt’s brain about his experience managing cash flow as he grew his company into the monster it is today.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">So we’re releasing the web class on the podcast to give you everything you need to run your finances like a 7-figure contractor.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">We’re covering budgets, forecasting, cash flow, and how to drive results with your team. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">If the thought of financial management gives you a migraine, this webinar replay is for you.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Episode Highlights:</span></p><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Discover the least painful way to track your budgets, forecasting, and overhead—without wasting hours with mind-numbing numbers.</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Learn how to take the guesswork out of your financial decision-making by understanding your industry benchmarks.</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Get insight into how Matt Risinger avoids lumpy cash flow and why Risinger Build NEVER bids on work.</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">00:00-Intro</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">06:12-About Danny and Matt</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">10:06-Purpose and outcomes</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">12:18-Why is staying on top of your numbers so hard?</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">20:39-Matt Risinger on Breakthrough Academy</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">23:15-Budgeting</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">38:43-What does “good” look like?</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">41:20-Gross profit margins as you evolve</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">46:14-Financial forecasting</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">52:19-Driving numbers with your team</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">59:37-Implementing change</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">01:07:09-Q&A</span></p>
April 16, 2025
<p>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: <a href="https://trybta.com/CE-HIRING2025" target="_blank">https://trybta.com/CE-HIRING-M25</a></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: </span><a href="https://trybta.com/EP211" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent;">https://trybta.com/EP211</a></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Chances are, you’re familiar with at least one personality test. Myers Briggs, Enneagram or, the focus of this episode, DISC profiles.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Are these tools actually helpful? In my opinion, they have a time and place. But the truth is they’re kinda useless if you don’t actually </span>apply<span style="background-color: transparent;"> the information you get from them.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Otherwise, people just use them as an excuse to behave a certain way.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">That’s why today’s guest has become so popular in the world of small business and leadership. Thomas Erikson’s bestselling book </span>Surrounded By Idiots<span style="background-color: transparent;"> is less about labeling yourself and others as red, yellow, green or blue and more about bringing awareness to your behavioral tendencies to more effectively lead and interact with others.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Instead of saying “</span>I’m a red, so I can’t help being brash,”<span style="background-color: transparent;"> the book encourages you to say </span>“My tendency to be brash may be pushing people away—what can I do to change that?”</p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">In other words, how to stop feeling like you’re surrounded by idiots just because the people around you don’t act the same way you do.</span></p><p><br></p><p>Episode Highlights:</p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Get a brief overview of the DISC personality assessment and its use cases from the author of the bestselling book </span>Surrounded by Idiots<span style="background-color: transparent;">.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Learn how self-awareness can help you become more effective in business and life.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Understand how to use personality assessments like DISC as tool for personal growth, rather than an excuse for your behavior.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Bonus: Learn how to recognize and deal with </span>energy vampires<span style="background-color: transparent;"> in all areas of your life.</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">00:00-Intro</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">02:15-Where does "behavior" come from?</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">04:24-Overview of the 4 DISC personality types</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">10:28-Distribution of color profiles in society</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">13:06-Why is this framework useful in running a business?</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">21:26-Correlation between personality types and roles</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">28:01-Benji's pushback on personality profiles - can they do more harm than good?</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">37:33-What motivates the different colors?</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">43:46-How to use knowledge of the colors to level up as a leader</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">49:29-About energy vampires</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">53:48-Closing advice for leaders trying to get the most out of their people</span></p>
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