Breakthrough Academy

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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

How to Hire a Leadership Team as a Contractor Business Owner 06/02/2026

Working 60+ hour weeks and still feel behind? Your constraint isn't effort. It's capacity.
Here's how Johnny Alvernaz from Kitchen Makeovers built a leadership team that scaled from $4M to $8M 👉

How to Hire a Leadership Team as a Contractor Business Owner This article covers how to hire a general manager and create org charts that pave the way for smooth transitions as contractors grow their leadership team.

06/01/2026

One meeting. Fewer excuses. Zero awkward call-outs.

Danny Kerr and Matt Risinger are showing Contractors how to create clearer expectations and stronger team follow-through.

June 16 | 9AM PT / 12PM ET
Save your spot: https://ow.ly/5TN950Z4ZIK

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05/28/2026

Accountability doesn’t make great staff quit. Unclear expectations do. Join Danny Kerr and Matt Risinger on June 16 and learn how one structured meeting can create accountability without conflict. Save your spot: https://ow.ly/9Rry50Z4ZHv

Business Development for Contractors: How to Build a Predictable Pipeline (Without Relying on Referrals) 05/28/2026

Business development isn't sales. Most contractors confuse the two and pay for it in their margins. Here's Breakthrough Academy Member John Malanchuk's take on building a real contractor pipeline: https://ow.ly/fEyb50Z1Lno

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Business Development for Contractors: How to Build a Predictable Pipeline (Without Relying on Referrals) This article shares pro tips for trades business owners on how to create a business development strategy to become every client’s’ go-to contractor.

05/27/2026

We’re actively working with hundreds of contractors, and this year, a LOT of them are struggling. And while it’s easy to blame the economy, the market conditions or the labor shortage, Breakthrough Academy coach Jason Alcott thinks the root cause is something entirely different. In this episode, he’s revealing the hidden mindset trap keeping contractors stuck, and the one framework that changes everything.

05/21/2026

We don't hire for jobs. We hire for a mission.

A decade ago, we started BTA with one idea: build a place where high performers get to do what they do best, alongside people who care just as much as they do.

Today, we're a fast-growing company helping trades entrepreneurs across North America build businesses they're proud of, and we get to do it with a team that's hardworking, humble, and just genuinely fun to be around.
If you're the kind of person who believes in real work, wants to be part of something bigger than a job title and thrives in a team that has each other's backs…we'd love to meet you.

Hear it straight from the team, what it actually feels like to work at Breakthrough Academy 👇

How to Grow a Landscaping Business Through Acquisitions 05/21/2026

A $6.5M acquisition. 23% net margin. A motivated seller. So why was year one one of the hardest of their careers? Nick and Joe Cloutier's full story 👉

How to Grow a Landscaping Business Through Acquisitions This article covers business acquisition strategy for landscapers, from a pair of elite contractors with first-hand experience.

05/20/2026

A productivity expert pushes his limits by swinging between 90-hour workweeks and near-minimal effort, only to uncover a surprising truth about why more hours don’t equal more output. Tune into today’s episode for a crash course in productivity from author and researcher Chris Bailey.

From $2M to $5M: How Accountability Transformed a Roofing Business 05/19/2026

$2M to $5M. 2% net profit to nearly 10%. When BTA Member Eric Schmerbach hit a revenue ceiling at Linkville Roofing & Siding, he didn't try to sell more. He fixed where accountability lived in his business.

Clear roles. Real deliverables. Numbers everyone could see. Hard conversations made easy by the scoreboard.

If you're stuck at a revenue ceiling, the question isn't "How do I sell more?"

It's "Where does accountability live in my business?"

Here's how Eric built it ➡️

From $2M to $5M: How Accountability Transformed a Roofing Business Learn how one roofing business used GSRs and accountability to double their revenue.

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16-595 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC
V7X1L3

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm