On September 16, attend our free web class to discover the 6 proven processes to pull you off the job site and out of sales. Register now here: https://trybta.com/CE-CGM-SP25

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP235

Let’s be honest:

It’s kinda hard to prioritize when everything is on fire.

With so many problems to solve and systems to build, how do you figure out what to focus on?

Today, landscaper, content creator and author of Total Business Turnaround Mike Andes is here to answer that question.

Mike built his business, Augusta Lawn Care into a national brand with 180 franchises. He also created CoPilot CRM, a software platform designed to help home service businesses streamline their operations.

In this episode, Mike lays out the four areas of business you need to get dialed based on which phase of growth you’re in:

- Lead Gen

- Labor

- Leadership and

- Liquidity

His roadmap will help you focus on the most important systems for YOUR business. And give you a plan to put your fires out one at a time.

00:00-Intro

01:11-Intro & Why Franchising Matters

04:19-Common Misconceptions About Readiness to Scale

09:31-The 4 L’s

10:50-Phase 1: Lead Gen

16:43-Phase 2: Labor

29:45-Phase 3: Leadership

40:57-Phase Four: Liquidity

53:22-Wrap up and how to connect with Mike

On September 16, attend our free web class to discover the 6 proven processes to pull you off the job site and out of sales. Register now here: https://trybta.com/CE-CGM-SP25

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP234

Check out Spencer's benchmarking tool here: https://fixyourprofit.com/signup/bta

Confused by your financials? You’re not alone. Most contractors struggle to make sense of their numbers, and it costs them big.

In this episode of Contractor Evolution, we sit down with Spencer Sheinin, bestselling author of Entreprenumbers and CEO of Shift Financial, who’s on a mission to empower contractors by turning complex financial data into simple, actionable insights.

Spencer used to be a contractor himself, so he gets the challenges you face. That’s why this conversation hits different. It’s not just about spreadsheets and profit margins, it’s about taking control of your business through real financial empowerment.

🔍 In this episode, we break down:

• How to make your numbers tell a story using visual tools
• How to spot red flags in your P&L before it’s too late
• What your bookkeeper should really be doing for you
• The three financial levers that drive profitability in contracting businesses

📘 Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just getting serious about your growth, this episode will help you stop fearing your financials and start using them to win.

🔗 Check out Spencer’s book Entreprenumbers here: https://entreprenumbers.com/

👇 Drop a comment if you've ever felt overwhelmed by your P&L—and let us know your #1 takeaway from this episode!

00:00-Intro

01:55-About Spencer and Shift Financial

09:33-Define: Financial Empowerment

10:35-Three levers of profitability

14:32-How to determine which lever to pull (with visuals)

21:01-How to build your first proper budget

25:26-How to select your strategic financial team

38:24-Essential software and tools for financial management

40:25-How to maintain clean financial data

46:05-One thing listeners can go do right now to get comfortable with numbers

47:59-Free benchmarking tool

On September 16, attend our free web class to discover the 6 proven processes to pull you off the job site and out of sales. Register now here: https://trybta.com/CE-CGM-SP25

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP233

Ever had a project go sideways, a client bail, or cash flow dry up?

This episode of Contractor Evolution is your playbook for bouncing back when business gets messy. Today, Reset With Resilience author Mandy Gill, broadcaster, ultra-endurance athlete, and creator of the Hooked on Healthy Habits app, shares field-tested strategies for staying consistent, even when your goals go off the rails.

👉 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to hit reset when a client bails or a project stalls
• A resilience framework for handling cash flow crises and staffing headaches
• Why courage (not comfort) is your best tool when motivation fades
• The daily habits top contractors use to stay on track—even in chaos
• How to design goals that work in the messiness of construction, not just on paper

Whether you’re growing a trades business or just trying to get your footing back, Mandy’s insights will give you the tools to navigate the “messy middle” and come out stronger.

📘 Get her book: https://www.mandygill.com/book

📱 Explore her app: https://www.mandygill.com/app

00:00-Intro

01:19-About Mandy

12:40-The Concept: Reset With Resilience

17:13-Courage vs. Comfort

21:21-Three Goal Setting Tips from the book

37:18-Building Healthy Habits

43:01-Leading with Resilience

47:41-Final thoughts