Systems (Literally) Saved This 8-Figure Spray Foam Business

Most contractors like to think their business is solid.

The jobs are getting done. The crews are busy. The phone keeps ringing.

But the real test of your business is not what happens when everything is normal. It’s what happens when disaster strikes and you are not there to fix it.

That’s exactly what happened to Curt Janzen and Kevin Boschee of Beyond Group. While they were away on a business trip, they got the kind of call no owner wants to receive: their shop was on fire.

The fire destroyed equipment, inventory, tools and access to a major part of their operation. One truck was burned down to the frame. Roofing materials were locked behind fencing for weeks while insurance investigations unfolded. And yet, the business kept moving.

Why?

Because Curt and Kevin had spent years building something most contractors say they want, but few actually create: a team that can think, act and lead without them.

In this episode of Contractor Evolution, Curt and Kevin walk through what happened, how their team responded, and what every contractor can learn from a crisis they hope never happens.

Here are a few key takeaways:

• Build leaders before you need them. Curt and Kevin’s team didn’t wait around for instructions. Their GM went straight to the site, supported the fire department, collected information and helped coordinate the response.
• Clarify roles, responsibilities and decision-making authority. When people know what they own, they can act fast without calling the owner 700 times.
• Use values as your decision-making filter. No SOP can cover “the shop burned down.” But a strong set of core values can guide people through situations you never planned for.
• Communicate honestly during a crisis. Curt didn’t pretend everything was fine. He told the team the truth: this was hard, it sucked, but they were going to get through it.
• Review your insurance before you need it. Kevin learned that coverage limits, scheduled assets, inventory values and cash flow all matter more than most owners realize.

The biggest lesson? A resilient business is not built in the middle of a crisis. It’s built in the years before it.

Curt and Kevin were able to keep moving because they had invested in systems, leadership, communication, and culture long before the fire happened.

If your business would struggle to keep operating without you in an emergency, this episode is worth your time.

Book a complimentary discovery call with Breakthrough Academy to explore how the right systems, team structure and leadership habits can help your contracting business become more resilient.