256: The Contractor Growth Playbook Behind 5x Profit | Kyle Erdmann
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Youtube What would you do if the dream you built your entire identity around disappeared overnight? Kyle Erdmann was born into a home improvement business, sweeping job sites at 12 years old, driving un-air-conditioned box trucks as a teen, and eventually leaving to chase […]
242: Want to Grow Your Contractor Business? Stop Trying to Do It Alone | Rebecca Ackerly
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Youtube If you’re trying to grow your contractor business but feel stuck in hustle mode, Rebecca Ackerly’s story will change how you think about growth. Her mindset shift led to real transformation—and it can for you, too. With a diverse background in construction, business […]
254: The 40-Year Shortcut to a Better Contractor Business | Joe Talmon
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Youtube Many contractors have a background in selling, installing, and outworking everyone around them… But when it comes to actually RUNNING a profitable home improvement business that doesn’t drive you into the ground? Nobody ever taught you the fundamentals. That’s the core reason so […]
251: How a Results-Driven Culture Fueled $9M in Growth | Ken Wood
When Ken Wood and his partner Mick launched Five Star Bath Solutions in 2019, the top revenue for other locations in their franchise network was roughly $1 million/yr. When they said they were going to build a $5-6 million business, people looked at them like they were from Mars. This year, they're hitting $9 million.
250: From Fear of Poverty to 9 Figures | Brian Elias
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Youtube And there’s no one else I’d rather celebrate with than Brian Elias, my very first guest on The Wealthy Contractor Podcast and true industry trailblazer. If you don’t know him, Brian is the founder of 1-800-HANSONS, which he grew into one of the largest home improvement […]
249: $1M Months at 28: A Breakout Success Story | Ryan Keene
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Youtube What if the fastest way to grow your business was to stop doing everything yourself? When Ryan Keene started MODE Renovation, a one-day bathroom remodeling business, he was just 24 years old. Four years later, he’s about to hit his first million-dollar sales month […]
248: Lessons From an Industry OG | Rob Levin
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Youtube What do hundreds—maybe thousands—of today’s home improvement business owners have in common? They have all been influenced by Rob Levin, who has helped shape the home improvement industry as we know it. If you’ve been around long enough, you’ve either worked for one of […]
232: How He Grew His Home Improvement Business by $6.3M in 2024 | Kirk Koskiniemi
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Youtube 2024 was a tough market for the home improvement industry. Economic uncertainties and rising costs threw a wrench in many contractors’ plans, but not for my guest today, Kirk Koskiniemi. Kirk took his roofing business from $10.4M to $16.7M over the past year […]
228: “Nail It, Then Scale It”: Relentless Implementation Is the Key to Success | Jon Graboyes
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Youtube Are you struggling to bridge the gap between ideas and execution in your home improvement business? Knowing how to turn your plans into actions is a quintessential skill every business owner struggles with but should hone into one of their primary competencies . […]
