Breakthrough Academy
A podcast for contractors on building systems to scale their business, hosted by the founders of a major coaching company in the space.
This is an interview show where the hosts, who run a large contractor coaching business, interview subject matter experts to extract actionable systems and frameworks for their target audience of trade business owners. The podcast is the top of the marketing funnel for their core coaching business, Breakthrough Academy, and episodes often feature the same frameworks taught in their paid programs.
“The direct link to a large coaching organization (Breakthrough Academy) gives the show a very specific, system-focused perspective. Unlike general business podcasts, every piece of advice is filtered through the lens of a contracting business, and hosts often use the podcast to showcase the methodologies they teach.”
Who hosts this show
Contractor Evolution is the weekly podcast from Breakthrough Academy (BTA), a business coaching company for contractors and blue-collar entrepreneurs. Hosted by BTA co-founder Danny Kerr and Content Lead Benji Carlson, the show unpacks the systems, tactics, and skills needed to scale a contracting business. The podcast serves as the primary content channel for BTA, showcasing their methodologies by interviewing experts and successful contractors.
Credentials & credits
- Danny Kerr: Co-founder of Breakthrough Academy
- Benji Carlson: Content Lead at Breakthrough Academy, Host of Contractor Evolution
Other ventures
- Breakthrough Academy (Business Coaching Program)
- The Contractor Growth Method™ (Coaching Framework)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- north america
When new episodes drop
- 01Here's why your leads are so expensiveJun 27, 2026 · 59s
- 02How to grab a lead's attentionJun 26, 2026 · 48s
- 03He Analyzed Over 4,000 Sales: Here’s What Kills RevenueJun 24, 2026 · 1h 07m
- 04How To Plan And Structure Your SOPs To Delegate Literally AnythingJun 17, 2026 · 59 min
- 05Micromanaging Is Costing You THOUSANDS (Matt Risinger’s Advice)Jun 10, 2026 · 52 min
- 06Stop Scrambling for Payroll: The 90-Day Cash Flow System for ContractorsJun 3, 2026 · 1h 00m
- 07He Grew a Gutter Company to $6.5M Using This MindsetMay 27, 2026 · 36 min
- 08He Worked 90 Hours In A Week. Here’s What Happened.May 20, 2026 · 54 min
Notable episodes
- 01Micromanaging Is Costing You THOUSANDS (Matt Risinger’s Advice)
Features Matt Risinger of The Build Show giving a clear framework for when and how to delegate, including his philosophy on subcontractor loyalty.
- 02He Analyzed Over 4,000 Sales: Here’s What Kills Revenue
Guest Ryan Fenn shares data-backed, specific tactics for sales follow-up, including A/B test results that dramatically increased conversion rates.
- 03How To Plan And Structure Your SOPs To Delegate Literally Anything
Provides a clear, step-by-step framework (OPTIMIZE) for creating business processes that teams will actually use, addressing a core pain point for scaling contractors.
What you'll be asked on this show
Hosts typically open by establishing the guest's credibility and origin story, asking how they came to focus on their area of expertise. They probe for actionable advice by asking for specific data, frameworks, and the root causes of common failures. Questions like "What's the difference between a successful X and a failing one?" or "What are the signs that you're..." are common. Hosts build rapport with personal anecdotes and often synthesize a guest's point to confirm understanding before moving to the next topic. The conversation is guided to provide practical, step-by-step advice for the contractor audience.
This is a multi-host interview show, most frequently led by Danny Kerr or Benji Carlson. Hosts are well-prepared, often referencing a guest's prior work (like a book or TED talk). They use analogies relevant to the trades to clarify complex business concepts and frequently structure conversations around a guest's specific framework.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
12 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
2- Q.01
“How did you get into this specific business/niche?”
Usually asked at the beginning to establish the guest's origin story and credibility.
- Q.02
“Where did your framework for building processes come from?”
This question seeks to understand the origin and philosophy behind the guest's methodology.
process
4- Q.01
“What's the difference between a successful process and one that fails?”
Used to identify the key factors that separate high-performers from the average.
- Q.02
“When you started delegating, what did you get back that you were missing?”
This question explores the tangible benefits and ROI of letting go.
- Q.03
“Why do [business systems/processes] typically fail?”
Probes deeper into the root causes of failure beyond surface-level issues.
- Q.04
“How do you get junior staff to fully understand your standards?”
Focuses on the practicalities of training and mentorship for new hires.
advice
3- Q.01
“What are the signs that an owner is getting in their own way?”
This question prompts the guest to identify common self-sabotaging behaviors for the audience.
- Q.02
“How do you identify what's the right stuff to let go of first?”
Seeks a practical starting point for owners struggling with delegation.
- Q.03
“When should you [make a specific business decision, e.g., start a CRM from scratch]?”
This seeks a clear, actionable decision-making criterion for the audience.
values
1- Q.01
“Where is the line between good management and micromanagement?”
Establishes the core theme and frames the problem for the audience.
technique
2- Q.01
“What have you done differently to build such loyal [employees/subs]?”
Aims to uncover the guest's unique, non-obvious techniques for team building.
- Q.02
“Do you have any data or thoughts on [a specific tactic]?”
The host asks this to move from general principles to specific, data-backed actions.
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically experts in business operations, sales, marketing, and leadership whose ideas can be translated into actionable frameworks for contractors. This includes SaaS founders (Ryan Fenn, Chirp), successful trade entrepreneurs (Matt Risinger, The Build Show), and bestselling authors (Patrick Lencioni, Chris Bailey).
- Ryan Fennon He Analyzed Over 4,000 Sales: Here’s What Kills Revenue
- Moustafa Moursyon How To Plan And Structure Your SOPs To Delegate Literally Anything
- Matt Risingeron Micromanaging Is Costing You THOUSANDS (Matt Risinger’s Advice)
- Chris Baileyon He Worked 90 Hours In A Week. Here’s What Happened.
- Jason Alcotton He Grew a Gutter Company to $6.5M Using This Mindset
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is the primary top-of-funnel for the hosts' own company, Breakthrough Academy. Sponsorships and calls-to-action are almost exclusively for BTA's coaching programs, webinars, and downloadable resources which often require an email address.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Contractor Evolution?
- The primary hosts are Danny Kerr, co-founder of Breakthrough Academy, and Benji Carlson, the company's Content Lead. Other BTA coaches and founders also appear as hosts.
- What is Breakthrough Academy?
- Breakthrough Academy (BTA) is a business coaching and consulting company that helps contractors implement systems for growth, profitability, and time management. The podcast is their main content platform.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes on a weekly basis.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is an interview-based show where the hosts talk to business experts, authors, and successful contractors to extract actionable advice for a contractor audience.
- How can I pitch a guest for the podcast?
- The podcast primarily books established experts and successful entrepreneurs whose message aligns with the Breakthrough Academy curriculum. There is no public information on how to pitch a guest.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- Contractor Evolution is available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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- [02]Learn More About Breakthrough Academytrybta.com
- [03]Danny Kerr Bio | D2DCon Canadad2dcon.ca
- [04]Benji Carlson Bio | Painting Contractors Associationpcapainted.org
- [05]Breakthrough Academy YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [06]Business Coach for the Construction Industry - Breakthrough Academytrybta.com
- [07]A New Era: Benji Reflects on Content Marketing and Moreyoutube.com
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