Episodes
Contractor Evolution | What’s Your Business REALLY Worth?
Episode 25
How much of YOU does your business need? This is an important question to reflect on because a business that can’t thrive without you just isn’t worth that much. Our guest on the show today is John Warrillow, best-selling business author of Built To Sell, The Automatic Customer, and The Art Of Selling Your Business.
Contractor Evolution | Which Fire Should I Put Out Next?
Episode 23
Some problems are more important than others. But knowing which fire to put out now and which one to let burn a little longer, isn’t always that obvious. To learn how best-selling Author Mike Michalowicz does it check out this week's episode of Contractor Evolution.
Contractor Evolution | How to Implement a CRM Without Giving Yourself a Migraine
Episode 19
Contractors often experience "tech overwhelm" after implementing their first CRM or Project Management tool. Ben Hodson, Co-Founder and CEO of JobNimbus, shares his tips on implementing technology headache-free. The episode covers the difference between contractors struggling with new systems, using an "I.C.E." decision-making matrix, avoiding employee pushback, identifying business problems, preparing for disruption, and lessons learned from serial CEO Ben Hodson.
Contractor Evolution | 6 Revenue Driving Videos Every Contractor Needs
Episode 17
Marcus Sheridan co-authored The Visual Sale, a book on how to use video content effectively. With two out of every three adults using video as their primary information source, 96% of consumers look for videos before buying products or services. The book covers word-for-word chat GPT prompts, core video requirements for modern contractors, and whether hiring an agency or freelancer is better.
Contractor Evolution | 7 Archetypes Of Effective Project Managers
Episode 16
Kyle Nitchen, a senior project manager at Layton Construction, discusses the challenges of project management in the construction industry, the limitations of modern tools like Gantt charts and critical paths, and the 7 archetypes of effective project managers. He also shares insights on the importance of leadership project management in today's construction environment.
Contractor Evolution | How To Buy Back Your Time
Episode 15
Dan Martell, an award-winning entrepreneur, investor, and author, has been invited to speak on Breakthrough Academy. His book, Buy Back Your Time, offers a pragmatic approach to entrepreneurship, avoiding the stress-inducing nature of building a business you grow to hate. The interview focuses on the core framework of his book, The Buy Back Principle.