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Home Contractor Evolution
If you took a survey of contractors right after the implementation of their first CRM or Project Management tool, many of the responses you’d get would sound something like:

  • That was awful
  • My head nearly exploded
  • Truly the worst 6 months of my life for me and my team
  • I never want to go through that again

Technology and software are supposed to make your business life simpler and more efficient.  So why do most entrepreneurs talk about the adoption period like veterans talk about the war or mothers talk about childbirth?  

This whole “tech overwhelm” thing, especially for contractors, is something we’ve been wanting to get some answers on for a while now, which is why we are so excited to have Ben Hodson on the show today.  Ben is the Co-Founder and CEO of JobNimbus which is one of our favorite pieces of contractor software, and we thought who would be better to teach us how to implement technology headache-free, than the guy who builds it.  

We’re fans of Ben and JobNimbus for a couple of reasons. It's super customizable and integrates easily with everything. It's relatively simple to implement compared to other CRM’s and they have a dynamite customer support team that is super hands on. 

So if you’ve purchased a CRM and barely used it, if you’ve been frustrated by your tech stack or lack thereof, or if you’re still managing your business on a spreadsheet but you’re ready to take the leap… this episode is a must listen.

By the end of this episode you’ll know:

  • The difference between contractors that struggle to implement new systems vs those that find it pretty easy
  • How to use an “I.C.E.” decision making matrix to ensure you select the right CRM to begin with
  • How to avoid the common “employee pushback” scenario and foster adoption of any new tech system
  • How to identify all of the problems you face in business as one of two factors which then become easier to solve
  • The elements of the trades and contracting sectors are ripe for disruption and what you need to be getting ready for
  • The things that a serial CEO Ben Hodson wished he had learned earlier when running businesses


Episodes

Contractor Evolution | Five Languages of Appreciation - Contractor Edition

Episode 65    

Does it actually matter if your staff feel underappreciated? According to Dr. Paul White, coauthor of The 5 Appreciation Languages in the Workplace, this kind of culture can have a major impact on turnover, employee engagement and even your own happiness as a leader. Have you ever thought about how the concept of the five love languages could apply to your team?

Contractor Evolution | Keeping Faith During Tragic Times: Coach Ian’s Story

Episode 63    

When times get tough, tragedy strikes or things take a turn for the worst, how do you keep faith that everything will turn out ok? On August 29th, 2008 on their way to a wedding, BTA Coach Ian, his mum and his dad were T-boned by a car going 70 miles an hour. Today, he’s generously opening up about his accident, miraculous recovery and the life lessons he learned from the tragic experience.

Contractor Evolution | The Financial Secrets of $10MM Contractors

Episode 62    

Anyone can tell you that you need to budget, track your overhead and do job costing. The problem is: nobody ever shows you HOW. In this webinar replay featuring Bob Gauvreau, we’re breaking down all the basics you need to take control of your business finances.

Contractor Evolution | Tersh Blissett’s Automation Pro Tips

Episode 61    

If you’ve ever been stuck doing repetitive and monotonous tasks and thinking that there must be a better way, you’re right. Today, Tersh Blissett joins us on the show to talk about the five types of automations every contractor needs to save time, make more money and simplify their operations.

Contractor Evolution | Essentialism for Contractors

Episode 60    

It’s 2025, and figuring out what’s really important to you in business and in life is harder than ever. Today, we’re lucky to have Greg McKeown, author of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, on the show to teach us the essentialist framework for narrowing our focus, discovering our true desires, and achieving our biggest goals.

Contractor Evolution | 7 Lies To Stop Telling Yourself In 2025

Episode 59    

We all have those voices in our heads, telling us lies about who we are and what we do—holding us back from greatness. Here’s seven unhealthy thought patterns it’s time to let go of in 2025.

Contractor Evolution | The Private Equity Playbook: What Contractors Can Learn From Big Business

Episode 58    

Have you ever wondered how the masters of big business scale up to nine-figures and beyond? Today’s guest, bestselling author and private equity expert Adam E. Coffey shares the secrets of scaling—from mindset to tactics.

Contractor Evolution | Simple Numbers for Contractor Growth

Episode 57    

The world of business accounting can be frustrating and confusing. In today’s episode, bestselling author Greg Crabtree breaks it all down into simple numbers, core metrics, and easy-to-understand tactics.

Contractor Evolution | Never Lose an Employee Again

Episode 56    

Losing good people sucks. In today’s episode, author of Never Lose and Employee Again Joey Coleman shares his tried and tested framework for retaining A-players (without overpaying them).

Contractor Evolution | Turn Your Ideas Into Fully Implemented Systems

Episode 55    

The graveyard of good ideas not implemented for most entrepreneurs is vast. In this episode, Benji breaks down a nine part framework for getting more projects across the finish line in 2025.

Contractor Evolution | Does Time-Tracking Really Boost Staff Productivity?

Episode 54    

Is it possible to get your team excited about tracking their time? Isaac Barlow, founder of industry-leading time tracking software busybusy, says yes. And he's on Contractor Evolution to teach you how.

Contractor Evolution | How to Be a Profit First Contractor - Shawn Van Dyke

Episode 53    

The majority of construction and trades businesses net less than 5% profit a year. "Profit First for Contractors" author Shawn Van Dyke is on Contractor Evolution to teach us the cash management model designed to increase profitability and change the way you think about your business’ finances.

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