To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP156

My guest on the show today is Luke Hansen - Founder and CEO of Company Cam, the industry-leading job site photo tool that allows you to manage work from anywhere.

Today’s episode is a Tech CEO’s 4 Business Lessons for Contractors. 

We talk about brand building, strategy, social media, and more.

To get a deal on CompanyCam click here: https://companycam.com/ce

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: <a href="https://trybta.com/PCEP156">https://trybta.com/PCEP156</a> My guest on the show today is Luke Hansen - Founder and CEO of Company Cam, the industry-leading job site photo tool that allows you to manage work from anywhere.
Today’s episode is a Tech CEO’s 4 Business Lessons for Contractors. 
We talk about brand building, strategy, social media, and more. To get a deal on CompanyCam click here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0duemRPM3hkNm0zZGhOMDRJSmI1MkdGelNUUXxBQ3Jtc0ttajAwTWNsbEhNREJsOVZZUHFpUDJrLVc0eUNnU2dyUEZWYjJWWkRTT285dWt3TFJRVHhyWUhQNFdPRkFYTEhwcWZwdERVNnJqdnR1MENSSGk1YzRZc1NqZXZPRkp0OUlsVm1GQWE2YjQ1VzhXeUp3OA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fcompanycam.com%2Fce&amp;v=MYf3nIfp6mQ">https://companycam.com/ce</a>

Breakthrough Academy presents Contractor Evolution.

In this show we unpack the systems, tactics, and skills you need to take your fast-growing contracting business to the next level.

If you’re here to learn what it takes to scale up, work less, and increase profitability, you’ve come to the right place.

Stay tuned to learn what separates the new breed of contractor from the old school, and welcome to your ultimate guide to the business of contracting.

Breakthrough Academy presents Contractor Evolution.
In this show we unpack the systems, tactics, and skills you need to take your fast-growing contracting business to the next level.
If you&rsquo;re here to learn what it takes to scale up, work less, and increase profitability, you&rsquo;ve come to the right place.
Stay tuned to learn what separates the new breed of contractor from the old school, and welcome to your ultimate guide to the business of contracting.

Contractor Evolution

156. A Tech Founder's 4 Lessons for Contractors - Luke Hansen

Register for the July 9th Project Management Web Class, spaces are limited: https://trybta.com/KF-PM-CE

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP166

To download our FREE Strategic Planning Tool, click here: https://trybta.com/k2b 

Private equity buying up contracting companies is a popular subject lately.

You may have seen Instagram posts and articles about entrepreneurs who’ve struck it rich by selling their businesses to mysterious private equity investors.

But, what does that actually mean?

Today, we’re going to learn what it's ACTUALLY like to sell to private equity investors, from someone who's done it.

Over the course of 30 years, Steve Wheatcroft grew his humble landscaping business called Urban Life Solutions into a 30MM behemoth that - no surprise - caught the eye of private equity. 

After the deal was done in late 2019, Steve remained the CEO for another three years and helped the new ownership scale through more acquisitions to 100 MM.

And in today’s episode, he shares the unfiltered truth about what selling to private equity is really like. 

The good. 

The bad. 

And the ugly. 

And there is plenty of all three. 

Enjoy.

Register for the July 9th Project Management Web Class, spaces are limited: <a href="https://trybta.com/BT-PM-CE">https://trybta.com/KF-PM-CE</a>
To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: <a href="https://trybta.com/PCEP166">https://trybta.com/PCEP166</a> 
To download our FREE Strategic Planning Tool, click here: <a href="https://trybta.com/k2b">https://trybta.com/k2b </a>
Private equity buying up contracting companies is a popular subject lately.
You may have seen Instagram posts and articles about entrepreneurs who’ve struck it rich by selling their businesses to mysterious private equity investors.
But, what does that actually mean?
Today, we’re going to learn what it's ACTUALLY like to sell to private equity investors, from someone who's done it.
Over the course of 30 years, Steve Wheatcroft grew his humble landscaping business called Urban Life Solutions into a 30MM behemoth that - no surprise - caught the eye of private equity. 
After the deal was done in late 2019, Steve remained the CEO for another three years and helped the new ownership scale through more acquisitions to 100 MM.
And in today’s episode, he shares the unfiltered truth about what selling to private equity is really like. 
The good. 
The bad. 
And the ugly. 
And there is plenty of all three. 
Enjoy.

166. What is it ACTUALLY Like To Sell To Private Equity? - Steve Wheatcroft

Register for the July 9th Project Management Web Class, spaces are limited: https://trybta.com/KF-PM-CE

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP165

A changing market can mean fewer leads, slower decision-making, and lower average job size.

While punchy Facebook ads, a decent website, and a Google Business profile may have been enough to get the phones ringing in the past, passive marketing is just not cutting it for contractors in 2024.

According to today’s guest Sam Taggart, now is the time to try one of the most tried and tested methods of “getting in front of your customer” — meeting them where they live. 

Literally.

As the founder and CEO of The D2D Experts, Sam helps hundreds of companies build successful and cost-efficient Door-to-Door Sales teams every year, and today, he’s going to teach us how to: 
Hire enthusiastic door knockers
Build your own script using a proven framework
Design a compensation plan for your D2D team
…and more.

If you’re door-to-door curious or looking for a more active marketing channel to add this year, this episode is a must-listen.

To learn more about Sam and his door-to-door sales coaching, check out The D2D Experts: https://thed2dexperts.com/

Register for the July 9th Project Management Web Class, spaces are limited: <a href="https://trybta.com/BT-PM-CE">https://trybta.com/KF-PM-CE</a>
To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: <a href="https://trybta.com/PCEP165">https://trybta.com/PCEP165</a> 
A changing market can mean fewer leads, slower decision-making, and lower average job size.
While punchy Facebook ads, a decent website, and a Google Business profile may have been enough to get the phones ringing in the past, passive marketing is just not cutting it for contractors in 2024.
According to today’s guest Sam Taggart, now is the time to try one of the most tried and tested methods of “getting in front of your customer” — meeting them where they live. 
Literally.
As the founder and CEO of The D2D Experts, Sam helps hundreds of companies build successful and cost-efficient Door-to-Door Sales teams every year, and today, he’s going to teach us how to: 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Hire enthusiastic door knockers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Build your own script using a proven framework</li>
<li aria-level="1">Design a compensation plan for your D2D team</li>
<li aria-level="1">…and more.</li>
</ul>
If you’re door-to-door curious or looking for a more active marketing channel to add this year, this episode is a must-listen.
To learn more about Sam and his door-to-door sales coaching, check out The D2D Experts: <a href="https://thed2dexperts.com/">https://thed2dexperts.com/</a>

165. Could Door-to-Door Marketing Work For Your Business? - Sam Taggart

Register for the July 9th Project Management Web Class, spaces are limited: https://trybta.com/KF-PM-CE

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP164

To access Ken’s path to a successful life course click here: https://courses.kenrusk.com/a/2147833006/FaqKwmD9

For the past few decades, we’ve been steering kids towards university and away from the trades, but why?

The average North American college grad is underskilled and in debt, especially compared to their blue-collar friends who skipped the college experience and got on the job site. 

Today, I’m talking with Ken Rusk, a lifelong contractor and author of Blue-Collar Cash: Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, and Find Happiness for Life. He’s got some insights on the benefits of choosing a blue-collar career and shares some fascinating statistics that kids are definitely not learning in school.

Learn from Ken how to paint a bright picture of a future in trades and construction and use that narrative to recruit the young talent you need.

So…is blue-collar work making a comeback?

Tune in to find out.

Register for the July 9th Project Management Web Class, spaces are limited: <a href="https://trybta.com/BT-PM-CE">https://trybta.com/KF-PM-CE</a>
To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: <a href="https://trybta.com/PCEP164">https://trybta.com/PCEP164</a> 
To access Ken’s path to a successful life course click here: <a href="https://courses.kenrusk.com/a/2147833006/FaqKwmD9">https://courses.kenrusk.com/a/2147833006/FaqKwmD9</a>
For the past few decades, we’ve been steering kids towards university and away from the trades, but why?
The average North American college grad is underskilled and in debt, especially compared to their blue-collar friends who skipped the college experience and got on the job site. 
Today, I’m talking with Ken Rusk, a lifelong contractor and author of Blue-Collar Cash: Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, and Find Happiness for Life. He’s got some insights on the benefits of choosing a blue-collar career and shares some fascinating statistics that kids are definitely not learning in school.
Learn from Ken how to paint a bright picture of a future in trades and construction and use that narrative to recruit the young talent you need.
So…is blue-collar work making a comeback?
Tune in to find out.

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