Helping contractors build businesses that run without them. Structured systems, expert coaching, and a vetted community. No gimmicks. Just proven results.
Over the past 5 years Breakthrough Academy has worked with thousands of contractors, helping them navigate the challenges of growing a business. We have learned a lot during that time; from avoiding those bottlenecks to recognizing and seizing opportunities. And now, armed with 1000s of hours of insights, we bring you the new Contractor Evolution show – a place where we share those lessons and tal
08/07/2026
Takeover day 🙌 I’m Chris, Director of Program Development at Breakthrough Academy Breakthrough Academy 🛠. I spent 20+ years building award winning leadership and learning programs everywhere from Purolator 🇨🇦 to Aritzia , and i’m passionate about transforming Managers into Leaders. Now I’m bringing that same passion with practical, real-world learning into BTA’s Member programs. Swipe to see how I got here 👉
Making a new hire without understanding the ROI can kill your cash flow and result in uncomfortable layoffs. So how do you make sure a new hire is the right decision before you make the move? Breakthrough Academy Member Joel Retherford nailed this when he hired a project manager that went on to help him double his revenue in just four months.
The answer? Take the time to understand what ROI is for a given role, and then make a plan for how they will achieve it.
Reports, numbers, and a little Hans Zimmer in the background🎧
Come for a walk with us and meet Ashley 👋, our Sales Operations Specialist and the numbers-whiz helping keep our sales team organized, informed, and moving.
She works behind the scenes, but at Winter Summit, she gets to see the real impact: contractors building better businesses and better lives.
Spreadsheet skills. Main-character music. Big heart. We’re lucky to have you, Ashley! 🏓
Change orders can bleed your jobs dry. But Texas builder Eric Olson found a way to turn them into an extra 200 thousand dollars in profit. In this episode, he’s revealing the system he used to go from making 2% on change orders to making 20%.
07/28/2026
Your estimate should not be based on hope! True labour cost. Actual material cost. Clear scope boundaries. A required margin. Our free playbook shows electrical contractors how to build more profitable estimates before work begins. Download it here 🔗 https://resources.btacademy.com/profitability-playbook/electricians/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Electrical+Profitability+Playbook+-+June+2026&utm_content=Financial+Management
07/24/2026
👋 Takeover day 🙌 I’m Charlene, Business Coach at Breakthrough Academy 🛠 , I traded an art degree dream for 20+ years in marketing, sales and customer experience, including 12 years helping one of North America’s biggest home builders sell and deliver 500+ homes a year. Now I’m bringing that “never say never” energy into the coaching room with our Members. Swipe to see how I got here 👉
Vancity Electric doubled its revenue, and its gross margin. Cory Byron and his team grew from $700K to $1.4M while improving gross margin from 25% to 50%. The difference was not more hustle. It was stronger systems for budgeting, estimating, and job costing. See the framework in our free playbook: https://ow.ly/iVTX50ZpGTh
Most contractors struggle to close a million in sales. Today’s guest, BTA Coach Charlene Barrett used to sell hundreds of millions every single year. In this episode, she’s revealing the secrets to scaling operations without losing the quality of your work and customer experience.
07/21/2026
Growth can expose the cracks in your business. Chad Simmons knew LoCOL Paint couldn't keep growing on hard work alone. So instead of pushing harder, he built stronger systems. The result?
✔ Doubled profit.
✔ Doubled the team.
Sometimes the next level starts with better structure. Congrats, Chad! 👏
07/20/2026
Did your business let you enjoy the weekend? 👀 More work should not mean more stress, thinner margins, and another Monday spent catching up. Our free Profitability Playbook gives electrical contractors five practical ways to build stronger financial systems and a more predictable business. Download it here: https://ow.ly/QBHL50ZpGQJ
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