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Home Contractor Evolution
Ever wonder why your staff feel “under-appreciated?” Like—you tell them they’re doing a good job, you take them for lunch every now and then, and you pay them fairly. And yet there’s always someone who feels like you don’t value their contributions. Our guest today, Dr. Paul White, has some possible answers. He coauthored The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace alongside Gary Chapman, the man who coined the five love languages many of us are familiar with. The idea is simple: not everyone experiences appreciation the same way. Some like verbal praise, some find meaning in gifts, others need quality time with their manager or team. This conversation is about how to recognize the best way to appreciate your team, and the tangible impact appreciation can have on your business. Let’s dive in with Dr. Paul. To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here:
https://trybta.com/BSN169

Episodes

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.

Contractor Evolution | Steal These Prioritization Methods to Get More Done

Episode 52    

Prioritization is one of the most important skills you can learn in business. It’s also one of the trickiest to master. Harry Max and Wes Bright are on the show to break down the systems, methods, and mindset you need to set clear priorities and get more done.

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