228. 4 Essential Business Systems Every Contractor Should Master

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Contractor Evolution

Breakthrough Academy

244 episodes

3 days ago

Breakthrough Academy presents Contractor Evolution.

In this show we unpack the systems, tactics, and skills you need to take your fast-growing contracting business to the next level.

If you’re here to learn what it takes to scale up, work less, and increase profitability, you’ve come to the right place.

Stay tuned to learn what separates the new breed of contractor from the old school, and welcome to your ultimate guide to the business of contracting.

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Breakthrough Academy presents Contractor Evolution.

In this show we unpack the systems, tactics, and skills you need to take your fast-growing contracting business to the next level.

If you’re here to learn what it takes to scale up, work less, and increase profitability, you’ve come to the right place.

Stay tuned to learn what separates the new breed of contractor from the old school, and welcome to your ultimate guide to the business of contracting.

228. 4 Essential Business Systems Every Contractor Should Master - Tony Fraser-Jones

Contractor Evolution

59 minutes 30 seconds

3 months ago

228. 4 Essential Business Systems Every Contractor Should Master - Tony Fraser-Jones

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What do New Zealand electricians and North American roofers have in common?

More than you’d think—especially when it comes to the biggest problems in the trades: finding skilled people, keeping margins healthy, and finally getting off the damn tools.

Today, I’m joined by Tony Fraser-Jones, an entrepreneur, business coach and founder of The Profitable Tradie who’s helped hundreds of contractors in Australia and New Zealand build profitable, self-managing companies.

Tony and I have a ton in common. Similar backgrounds, similar career paths and similar missions in life.

In this episode, we compare notes from opposite sides of the globe and unpack some plug-and-play systems you can implement this quarter—no matter what hemisphere you're in.

Episode Highlights:

Learn what the most common challenges are in Australia/New Zealand and in the US/Canada and how each region is tackling them differently.
Walk through two practical playbooks you can start implementing this quarter from the founders of two highly successful contractor coaching businesses.
Get a sneak peek into what Danny and Tony see coming in 2026 (in two different hemispheres).

00:00-Intro

01:56-Tony's story

07:28-System 1: Skilled-Labour Shortage

19:28-System 2: Financial Management

35:30-System 3: Productivity & Owner Focus

45:02-System 4: Sales and Marketing

53:32-Lightning Round