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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 | A New Era: Benji Reflects on Content Marketing and More

Episode 75    

The time has come for Benji to officially pass the mic off to our new host, Danny. In his final episode, Benji reflects on the past four years, what he’s learned from working on the podcast, and what advice he’d give to contractors trying to start their own content engine.

Contractor Evolution | Surrounded By Idiots - Thomas Erikson's Tips For Contractors

Episode 74    

What’s more important - getting your way or getting aligned? Take a word of advice from Surrounded By Idiots author Thomas Erikson: in a conflict, people won’t remember what you said, but they will remember how you made them feel.

Contractor Evolution | Six Part System For Systemizing Your Contracting Business

Episode 73    

At BTA, we use a six part framework to systemize contracting businesses. But which part should you start with? Here’s Coach Ian’s take: figure out your strategy, learn how to set goals, and get obsessed with time management. The rest will come way easier.

Contractor Evolution | How to Systemize Your Contracting Business

Episode 72    

If running your business feels like a never ending game of whack-a-mole, you’re probably missing the same thing as most small business owners: Repeatable, reliable, documented processes. Otherwise known as business systems.

Contractor Evolution | The Alter Ego Effect: Perform Better Any Time, Anywhere

Episode 71    

You can’t be extraordinary if you don’t do extraordinary things. Stop thinking about it and just start acting. It’s the only way to improve your performance.

Contractor Evolution | Open Book Management: The Employee Perspective

Episode 70    

Studies show that your team likely thinks your business makes way more than it actually does. If you don’t share your numbers with your staff, they will make their own assumptions about what the numbers are. And that can be catastrophic for your culture. Have you ever considered open book management?

Contractor Evolution | Can contractors work with offshore talent?

Episode 69    

There’s no denying the labor market has shifted immensely in the last 15 years, and not in your favor. With fewer people looking for jobs than employers looking for people, more and more contractors are getting creative with their recruitment. According to Rob Levin, that could mean looking at offshore or nearshore talent. What do you think? Would you hire someone out of the country?

Contractor Evolution | How Much Should Contractors Charge?

Episode 68    

What’s the difference between a high-priced contractor and a low-priced contractor? According to industry legend Ellen Rohr—it’s all about what you give your people. How well do you pay? How nice are your uniforms and vehicles? What benefits do you provide? And when you treat your people well, they treat their customers well. And customers will pay more to be treated well, trust us.

Contractor Evolution | Advice from Coaches to New Members

Episode 67    

Status quo not working anymore? If you feel like something needs to change in your contracting business, it’s probably time to systemize.

Contractor Evolution | Celebrating 200 Episodes: Benji Reacts to His Favorite Moments

Episode 66    

Today, Contractor Evolution celebrates its 200th episode. We are so humbled by all the incredible guests who have taken time to be on the show and the listeners who tune in week after week to learn how to scale their businesses. So, to all our friends of the pod—listeners, guests, and the Breakthrough Academy team—thank you. Here’s to the next 200 🎉

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.

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