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Chances are, you’re familiar with at least one personality test. Myers Briggs, Enneagram or, the focus of this episode, DISC profiles. Are these tools actually helpful? In my opinion, they have a time and place. But the truth is they’re kinda useless if you don’t actually apply the information you get from them. Otherwise, people just use them as an excuse to behave a certain way. That’s why today’s guest has become so popular in the world of small business and leadership. Thomas Erikson’s bestselling book Surrounded By Idiots is less about labeling yourself and others as red, yellow, green or blue and more about bringing awareness to your behavioral tendencies to more effectively lead and interact with others. Instead of saying “I’m a red, so I can’t help being brash,” the book encourages you to say “My tendency to be brash may be pushing people away—what can I do to change that?” In other words, how to stop feeling like you’re surrounded by idiots just because the people around you don’t act the same way you do. Click the link below for the full episode. I hope you enjoy.
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Episodes

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 | 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.

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