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It sucks to lose good people.
Especially when it feels like you did everything you could to keep them, short of a 7-figure salary and 6 months vacation. š¤¦
But, according to my guest today, world-renowned speaker, consultant, and bestselling author of Never Lose an Employee Again Joey Coleman, there’s probably a lot of crucial onboarding steps you’re missing with your new team members.
Today’s conversation is about more than employee retention. We’re diving into the world of employee experience, and how getting it right can save you tons of time, money and headaches by lowering turnover and building a killer culture.
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Episodes
Contractor Evolution | How to Destroy Your Limiting Beliefs (Real Coaching Session)
Episode 108
Are your beliefs holding you back?<br/><br/> Think youāre ābad with numbers?ā Youāll probably be bad with numbers. Think āpeople will always betray you?ā You might be manifesting betrayal. Think āI will never find anyone who can take over my operations?ā You probably wonāt be finding a good ops manager for a while.<br/><br/> In this weekās episode of Contractor Evolution, TedX speaker author and coach Kedma Ough teaches Danny how to break down his limiting beliefs in real time, so other contractors can see how to do it for themselves.
Contractor Evolution | How AI + One Key Role Will Systemize Your Entire Business
Episode 107
The contractors that are winning with AI arenāt asking āwhat more can I do?ā Theyāre asking: āHow do I do my existing tasks at a tenth of the price?ā As David Jenyns, author of Systemology and Systems Champion says: ājust because you can do it, doesnāt mean you should do it.ā Check out the full episode with David for more tips on using AI, automations, and smart hires to systemize your business fast.
Contractor Evolution | How 8 Years in a Community Changed My Contracting Business
Episode 106
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 words, he shut all his notifications off, cut distractions and refused to let the constant dopamine hits interfere with his conversations and relationships. Would you ever try this?
Contractor Evolution - The AI Playbook Every Contractor Needs in 2025
Episode 105
Thereās a million ways AI is going to make our lives easier as contractors. But what about the ways itās going to make our lives HARDER? (At least in the short-term) The reality is that the faster technology advances, the higher our customersā expectations become. Do your customers wait a day or two for an estimate? Do they have to Wait a few hours for a sales rep to call them back? Pretty soon, your competitors are all going to be using AI to make wait time non-existent. Will you be left behind?
Contractor Evolution - Secrets of $10MM Contractors: 6 Steps to Freedom
Episode 104
How do you know if youāre ready to scale? Itās all about your net profit. If your margins are thin, DO NOT SCALE. Depending on your industry, you should be netting 10-20% before you even THINK about scaling up. Systemize, optimize, and obsess over efficiency. Then, make a plan for sustainable growth.
Contract Evolution | Leading The Change In The Green Industry - Mark Sedgley
Episode 103
Change management can feel overwhelming. Gantt charts, SOPs, endless check insā¦ But hereās a secret. Thereās one simple change management principle most contractors overlook. Storytelling. When you bring people into the story of your business, into the āwhyā behind the change and the vision the change is going to fulfilā¦ ā¦youāll be amazed at how quickly people jump on board.
Contractor Evolution | 4 Mindset Shifts For When You Want To Give Up
Episode 102
Running a contracting business can feel life or death. Youāre responsible for other peoplesā income. Your customers are entrusting their homes in your hands. Your family relies on you to provide for them. The buck always stops with you. But hereās a hard truth: your business is not life or death. The reality is, no matter what happensā¦ ā¦youāll be fine.
Contractor Evolution | Is SEO Dead? Modern Contractor Marketing Tips
Episode 101
90% of contractors take the WRONG approach to Meta ads. 1ļøā£Have someone make your creative. 2ļøā£Run the ads 3ļøā£Hope for the best š¤ Instead, according to contractor marketing expert Phil Risher, you should make ORGANIC content first, figure out what drives engagement, and then reuse THAT as your ad creative. This simple shift can save you thousands in wasted ad spend.
Contrator Evolution |: Do Free Vacations Close More Deals? John Dwyerās CRAZY Strategy
Episode 100
Does your brand feel the same as every one of your competitors? Youāre not alone. In the trades, it can be hard to truly stand out. To your customer, every company looks about the same. And EVERYONEāS website says theyāre the best. So how do you stand out? According to John āJDā Dwyer, the key is being different. Or as he calls it, being the āUNā in your industry. Unconventional, unlike everyone elseā¦ maybe even a little weird.
Contractor Evolution | Do Virtual Quotes REALLY Close More Jobs? (Contractor Sales Tips)
Episode 99
With all the AI sales tools coming out, you may be wonderingā¦ ā¦are sales reps being replaced? According to Liveswitch CRO and contractor sales expert James Hatfield: not yet. But, technology will continue to make selling easier for reps and MUCH more convenient for homeowners. If you havenāt started modernizing your sales process to match the modern buyerās expectations, this is your sign to start.
Contractor Evolution | Why 700K People Are Watching Drywall Videos (Strategy Revealed)
Episode 98
Is making content worth it for contractors?<br/> Ben Degros, The Vancouver Carpenter, built a following of over 700K subscribers by making drywall videos. BUT he had to dedicate a massive amount of time and energy to his channel.<br/> In a world filled with more and more noise, donāt underestimate how much work it is to create an online brand that resonates with your audience. Itās not about going viral; itās about offering value to your customers before they start working with you.