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Contractor Evolution | How A Visionary Found His Integrator
Episode 9
Brian Scudamore, the founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, shares his journey of finding his Integrator and COO, Erik Church. Scudamore's success in home service can be attributed to hiring out his weaknesses and focusing on his strengths. As businesses grow, it's essential to hand off day-to-day execution to someone better equipped to execute strategies. Scudamore's story demonstrates the importance of a strong second in business strategy.
Contractor Evolution | A Field Report From The Frontlines Of Work
Episode 7
Seth Mattison, CEO of FutureSight Labs, shares his field report on the future of work and discusses emerging trends with major brands like Caterpillar, Adidas, Master Card, and Thomson Reuters. He also discusses how these trends will impact contracting businesses, highlighting the importance of understanding the future of work.
Contractor Evolution | Critical Communication Cadences For Contractors
Episode 6
Rhythmical meetings are crucial for maintaining team harmony and avoiding chaos. Breakthrough Academy coach, Barry Funk, uses communication techniques to scale and exit his businesses. Five levels of ritualistic meetings include annual strategic planning sessions, quarterly reviews, weekly town hall meetings, and daily huddles.
Contractor Evolution | The Easy Way To Get More 5-Star Google Reviews
Episode 5
In marketing and sales, 90% of consumers consider reviews more important than sales information. Reviews are 12x more credible than website sales copy. Only 13% of small businesses ask for reviews. Lars Kristensen, CEO of NiceJob, shares tips on obtaining better reviews with less effort.
Contractor Evolution | Optimize Your Business’s Instagram For Lead Flow
Episode 4
This week's episode discusses how construction business owner Sean Walford uses Instagram to generate 70% of sales. Walford's Edmonton-based renovations company has built a 12,000-buying following through effective posting strategy, comment management, and CTAs. The episode provides insights into how to improve Instagram results and offers a solution for those struggling with mediocre results.
Contractor Evolution | 16 Signs You've Hired The Wrong Person
Episode 3
The author discusses the challenges of hiring a new team member who may not meet expectations due to lack of skills, team player, reliability issues, and a need for attitude adjustment. They emphasize that even great team builders may not achieve 100% success, and it's likely that businesses will face similar challenges. The author suggests exiting quickly, learning from the mistake, or letting it fester. They also mention the importance of Breakthrough Academy.
Contractor Evolution | The Matt Risinger Story
Episode 2
Matt Risinger, a renowned construction thought leader, shares his entrepreneurial journey and his rise to fame. With over a million subscribers on his YouTube channel, he has launched a platform called Build Show Network - Picture Netflix. His company, Risinger Build, is highly sought-after in Austin, Texas. Risinger shares life-altering mistakes and his perspective on residential construction in North America. He is admired for his down-to-earth nature and his values.
