Join us March 4 for a free web class with Matt Risinger on attracting reliable staff during a skilled labor shortage. Register now: https://trybta.com/HIMR26

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP261

Grab your free Project Manager Hiring Resources here: https://trybta.com/DL261

Most contractors don’t struggle to find work. They struggle to find the right people to run it.

In this episode of Contractor Evolution, we’re releasing a talk Danny did at Build Show Live. In just 60 minutes, he breaks down the exact recruiting system he’s seen hundreds of contractors use to hire highly successful project managers across various industries.

This conversation is a deep dive into why most PM hires fail, why “posting a job and hoping” no longer works, and how to build a recruiting funnel that consistently attracts A-players — even in a tight labor market.

Danny walks through:

• How to define an Ideal Project Manager Profile (and why most contractors skip this step)
• Why most job ads repel top talent, and how to rewrite them to stand out
• The 20-minute interview setup call that eliminates no-shows and bad fits
• How to run behavioral interviews that reveal how someone performs under pressure
• Active recruiting tactics that give you control instead of waiting on resumes
• When it actually makes sense to use recruiters (and when it doesn’t)

If hiring a strong Project Manager would unlock growth, reduce stress, or finally get you out of the day-to-day, this episode will change how you think about recruiting.

00:00-Intro

01:01-Four Principles of Project Management and Danny's Background

04:04-Red Flags and The Four Systems to Discuss

07:36-Employment Agreements, KPIs and Goal Setting & Review (GSR)

20:33-Project Communication Plan and Status Updates

29:49-Proper Use of Software and Hiring Project Managers

37:58-Growth Seen in Breakthrough Academy Businesses and The Contractor Growth Method

42:19-Takeaways, Implementation and Audience Questions

Join us March 4 for a free web class with Matt Risinger on attracting reliable staff during a skilled labor shortage. Register now: https://trybta.com/HIMR26

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP260

Take our five minute quiz and get a custom Contractor Growth Scorecard: https://trybta.com/DL260

Going into business with a partner is one of the most exciting decisions you can make, but knowing how to resolve cofounder conflict is critical if you want that business to survive.

In this episode of Contractor Evolution, Dr. Matt Jones (founder of Cofounder Clarity) joins us to break down why business partnerships fail and, more importantly, how to fix them. We dive deep into the psychology of entrepreneurship and the unique challenges that come with shared leadership.

If you’ve ever struggled to see eye-to-eye with your business partner, or you feel like you're speaking different languages, this episode is your roadmap to a healthier, more functional relationship.

In this episode, we cover:

• The critical questions you MUST ask before starting a business with someone
• The 3 "languages" cofounders speak (and why mismatches cause endless arguments)
• How to have conflict conversations that actually resolve issues
• Strategies to anticipate partnership hurdles before they destroy the business

Check out Cofounder Clarity to learn more about Dr. Matthew’s work: https://cofounderclarity.com/

00:00-Intro

01:20-How the Guest Got Into Co-founder Relationships and Conflict Management

04:51-Biggest Blind Spots When Selecting a Partner

11:08-Big Questions to Ask Before Going into Business Together

12:17-Managing Decision-Making and Management Structure Conflict

17:32-Deeper Dynamics Fuelling Conflicts in Businesses

22:58-Navigating Conflicts Properly

40:52-Handling Conflict in Unique Partnership Situations

Join us March 4 for a free web class with Matt Risinger on attracting reliable staff during a skilled labor shortage. Register now: https://trybta.com/HIMR26

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP259

Take our five minute quiz and get a custom Contractor Growth Scorecard: https://trybta.com/DL259

Systems and documentation don't have to kill your creativity—they are actually the secret to getting your life back.

In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Ronzio, Co-Founder and CMO of Trainual, to dismantle the biggest myth in the contracting world: that SOPs are just "boring paperwork."

If you’re constantly procrastinating on your systems and processes because they feel overwhelming or restrictive, Jonathan reveals the massive mindset shift you need to make. Learn how to stop being the bottleneck in your business, empower your team to run without you, and finally achieve the freedom you started your business for.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why "boring" systems are the gateway to creative freedom
• The simple framework to stop procrastinating on SOPs
• How to build a business that runs on process, not just people
• The first steps to automating your operations today

00:00-Intro

01:33-The Genesis and “Magic” of Trainual and Customer Base

10:33-Overcoming Procrastination and the Owner's Mindset Shift for Documentation

17:41-Balancing Systems and Creativity in Business

19:44-Applying Lessons from Adventure to Business Leadership

22:46-Creativity in Marketing

30:32-Trainual's Perspective on AI

36:05-Wisdom for a Younger Entrepreneurial Self