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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 | SOP Replay
Episode 10
Tom Hughes, a lean manufacturing expert and author of two books on organizational change through Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), discusses the importance of pulling SOPs out of teams for more effective implementation, using a multimedia approach to ensure they are followed, and leadership tactics for creating a Kaizen culture that continuously improves itself. To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here.
Contractor Evolution | How A Visionary Found His Integrator
Episode 9
Brian Scudamore, the founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, shares his journey of finding his Integrator and COO, Erik Church. Scudamore's success in home service can be attributed to hiring out his weaknesses and focusing on his strengths. As businesses grow, it's essential to hand off day-to-day execution to someone better equipped to execute strategies. Scudamore's story demonstrates the importance of a strong second in business strategy.
Contractor Evolution | A Field Report From The Frontlines Of Work
Episode 7
Seth Mattison, CEO of FutureSight Labs, shares his field report on the future of work and discusses emerging trends with major brands like Caterpillar, Adidas, Master Card, and Thomson Reuters. He also discusses how these trends will impact contracting businesses, highlighting the importance of understanding the future of work.
Contractor Evolution | Critical Communication Cadences For Contractors
Episode 6
Rhythmical meetings are crucial for maintaining team harmony and avoiding chaos. Breakthrough Academy coach, Barry Funk, uses communication techniques to scale and exit his businesses. Five levels of ritualistic meetings include annual strategic planning sessions, quarterly reviews, weekly town hall meetings, and daily huddles.
Contractor Evolution | The Easy Way To Get More 5-Star Google Reviews
Episode 5
In marketing and sales, 90% of consumers consider reviews more important than sales information. Reviews are 12x more credible than website sales copy. Only 13% of small businesses ask for reviews. Lars Kristensen, CEO of NiceJob, shares tips on obtaining better reviews with less effort.
Contractor Evolution | Optimize Your Business’s Instagram For Lead Flow
Episode 4
This week's episode discusses how construction business owner Sean Walford uses Instagram to generate 70% of sales. Walford's Edmonton-based renovations company has built a 12,000-buying following through effective posting strategy, comment management, and CTAs. The episode provides insights into how to improve Instagram results and offers a solution for those struggling with mediocre results.