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Contractor Evolution | How 8 Years in a Community Changed My Contracting Business
Episode 246
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 245
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 244
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 243
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 242
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 241
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 240
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 239
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.
