258: The General Contractor TRAP No One Warns You About | Jason Pignagrande
Listen on Apple Podcasts  Listen on Spotify  Listen on Youtube For many contractors, growth means expanding scope: Full remodels, additions, commercial work… ANYTHING with a bigger price tag. But becoming a GC or full-service remodeler is a TRAP that leads to: 👉 Cash flow chaos 👉 Razor-thin margins 👉 Endless headaches 👉 And […]
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 […]
255: Contractor Tips to Stay on the Winning Side of 2026 | Brian Gottlieb
Listen on Apple Podcasts  Listen on Spotify  Listen on Youtube The home improvement industry is heading into a confusing 2026 economy. Some contractors feel like business has slowed, margins are tight, and nothing quite makes sense anymore. Other companies are growing like it’s 2021 again. This isn’t random. It’s the beginning of a […]
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 […]
194: What It Takes to Go the Distance | Brian Kaskavalciyan
Listen on Apple Podcasts  Listen on Spotify  Listen on Youtube If you’re looking for a high-value, jam-packed podcast episode, this is it! You’re getting an inside look at the very first live, on-stage session at Accelerate LIVE! 2023 in sunny Florida. This talk was delivered exclusively to nearly 300 attendees who were there […]
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 […]
