Why Choose Breakthrough Academy?
Your business is too important to waste time on half-measures. We’ve distilled decades of industry experience into a proven path to business stability and work-life balance.
Tired of trying to duct tape together a business system off of:
Breakthrough Academy
Our blue-collar roots and industry expertise mean we deliver practical solutions tailored to your toughest challenges—no fluff or untested theories, just results that work.
Generic Coaches and Consultants
A fancy MBA is not a substitute for decades of experience in your industry. And that’s where your average business coach or consultant comes up short. A lack of structure and accountability systems means long-term results are limited.
Breakthrough Academy
Our Members not only get assigned a trade-specific coach and peer-group, but they also have access to peers across related industries, which can have real benefits. Imagine being a painter getting an inside look at how a GC hires subcontractors. Or a home-builder networking with the top subcontractors in your area.
Trade-Specific Coaches
We get it—you want someone who REALLY knows your industry. But trade-specialist coaches are often “guru” types with a narrow perspective on the business. Plus, if they don’t have a specific answer, they have no one to refer you to. There are perks to having access to MULTIPLE experts within a single program.
Breakthrough Academy
We’re real humans with a true understanding of how to run a modern trades business. Our coaches and community are AI advocates and users, of course. But more importantly, we teach you how to build the foundation you desperately need in order to use AI effectively in your business. If the AI principle is “garbage in, garbage out,” we teach you how to turn your hot pile of garbage into shiny gold coins.
AI Solutions
You can use AI to create SOPs, brainstorm new ideas or help you with estimates. But AI won’t hold you accountable to the goals you set for next year. It won’t tell you vulnerable stories from its real life business experiences. It won’t truly understand your vision and work tirelessly to get you there. For that, you need human coaches, a real network, and a community of people who genuinely care about your future.
The Contractor Growth Method™
The Contractor Growth Method™ was designed by contractors for contractors. With a curriculum based on your exact needs and pre-built systems to expedite implementation, we’re just a better fit for a business like yours.
Other Frameworks
Frameworks like EOS and EMyth are great, but they’re industry-agnostic. They share fantastic principles but require a lot of work to fit perfectly into your contracting business.
Joining Breakthrough Academy
We get it… Systemizing your business is daunting. If it were easy, everyone would do it. Breakthrough Academy takes discipline, but if you’re serious about your business’s and family’s future, we are the fast track to get you there.
Doing It On Your Own
Doing it on your own is certainly an option. But be real and ask yourself: Have I maximized my business's potential yet? Or would some expert help take it to the next level?
Breakthrough Academy Benefits, Summarized
How to choose the right contractor coaching program
We get it: there’s a lot of options. And transparently, we’re not going to be the right choice for everyone. Here are some things to consider when exploring your options:
What's your real problem?
The surface issue (sales, cash flow, burnout) often traces back to something deeper. Get as close to the root cause as you can before you shop for a solution.
What does success look like for you?
More revenue? More profit? Getting ready for sale? Know what you're building toward so you can tell if a program will actually get you there.
Can you commit the time?
If you need someone to “just do it for you,” you may be looking for a consultant, not a coach. Coaching takes consistency, often for at least 6 months. If someone’s promising a “quick fix,” be wary.
What's the true cost?
Beyond the fee, factor in what you'll need to invest in as you implement.
Does it fit your culture?
You'll usually feel this within the first call.
This is such an important decision, we made a whole podcast episode about it. Check that out here.
Proof and results
Don’t take our word for it, hear what our Members have to say.
We get it - this all sounds pretty theoretical. Here are some stories of real contractors who implemented the Contractor Growth Method™ into their business.
Nik Palladino
Ryan Lermitte
Van City Electric
Chris O'Donohue
Brad Gordon
Mike Van Capelle
Nik and Sam started painting houses to pay their way through college. Growth brought along serious challenges, though. Their business had matured, and headcount had grown, but their systems hadn't. After a few years of turning away work they couldn't get to, they realized they needed to overhaul their systems—badly.
By implementing a Strategic Plan, Goal Setting and Review (GSR) meetings, and an effective tech stack, Ryan was able to automate and delegate his way to a more strategic role in the company.
When VanCity Electric owner Cory Byron first joined Breakthrough Academy, he was struggling to make his business profitable. The company was growing.
Uncover how Chris O'Donohue of Great Canadian Landscaping grew his profits and got his time back.
With the help of Breakthrough Academy, Brad has implemented high-impact business systems, including an organizational chart, employment agreements, and ideal candidate profiles to improve hiring.
Like most builders, Mike Van Capelle started his entrepreneurial journey with a passion for quality construction and the guts to take the plunge.
Don’t take our word for it, hear what our Members have to say.
Mike Van Capelle
Ian Price
Jason Hoke
Like most builders, Mike Van Capelle started his entrepreneurial journey with a passion for quality construction and the guts to take the plunge. A few years later, though, he was pulling his hair out.
Forest Street Builders’ first few years were rocky. Ian was the classic "One-Man Band," estimating, selling, project managing, forming, framing, finishing—he was doing ALL THE THINGS.
Scraping together every dollar to his name (and then some) Jason acquired A Cut Above Landscape from his previous employer. To say his first few years were a "grind" would be a gross understatement.
Don’t take our word for it, hear what our Members have to say.
Jason Hoke
Scraping together every dollar to his name (and then some) Jason acquired A Cut Above Landscape from his previous employer. To say his first few years were a "grind" would be a gross understatement.
Don’t take our word for it, hear what our Members have to say.
Ian Price
Forest Street Builders’ first few years were rocky. Ian was the classic "One-Man Band," estimating, selling, project managing, forming, framing, finishing—he was doing ALL THE THINGS.
Don’t take our word for it, hear what our Members have to say.
Jon Drew
Jon Drew always wanted to work for himself, and when he started Refined Exteriors with a long-time friend, he knew he'd made the right choice. But, the growth of the company led to new challenges.
Don’t take our word for it, hear what our Members have to say.
Cory Byron
When VanCity Electric owner Cory Byron first joined Breakthrough Academy, he was struggling to make his business profitable. The company was growing and the work kept coming, but without understanding the ins and outs of budgeting, job costing or financial controls, Cory found himself doing side jobs outside the business just to make ends meet.
Hashtag Plumbing
Brent and Chloë Mooney
From the outside, Hashtag Plumbing owners Brent and Chloë Mooney were running a successful 6-figure plumbing business. On the inside, things felt a lot more hectic. Brent wore every hat in the business. One time, he worked 68 hours in a 3 day period. When they found themselves with $1MM in revenue and no money in the bank, Brent and Chloë knew it was time to ask for help.
Why contractors think we’re the best in the industry
Member Success Stories
“Before BTA, I was working 80 hours a week but not going where I wanted to be BTA has changed my business and outlook on what I need to be doing with my time, and now I’m working under 40 hours a week!”
“Breakthrough Academy has really helped me transition from thinking like a carpenter to thinking like a business owner. Their coaching and content has taught me how to organize and structure my business. The results are increased profits and more time to spend with my family.”
Being in this community has allowed me access to ideas and best practices through the mastermind events and our regular biweekly pods, where we have the chance to exchange ideas amongst our peers, problem-solve, and set goals to implement what is needed. My business today is light years ahead of where it was 5 years ago, and BTA and the community I am a part of has had a huge hand in that
Member Success Stories
“ Prior to joining BTA, we did just under a million dollars in revenue with myself and another salesperson. And then this year with just myself, we will be doubling our revenue overall to about two million.”
“ Allentuck Landscaping Co. grew a combined 55% and became more profitable than we had been in years. More importantly than that, we grew people who became leaders, developed a strong culture, and created processes that will continue to drive growth and strengthen our team.”
“The guidance and support of the team of Breakthrough Academy and our coach has been instrumental to our success and growth of our business. We look forward to continued success and partnership with the support of the entire BTA team. ”
Member Success Stories
“Before BTA, I actually lived on a pull-out couch in my office. It was a really stressful time. My life has changed significantly since that initial year prior to BTA. Rather than fighting to stay above water, I'm focused on how I'm going to create the next wave.”
“If you're not sure if BTA is worth the cost because you don't think you have the revenue to support it, then you definitely need their help and will be happy you did it once you are running a less stressful and more profitable business. ”
Highly recommend BTA for any trades business owner trying to grow their business, make more money, and have more free time. The coaches provide great accountability and guidance, but it's the BTA community that is truly sets BTA apart.
Member Success Stories
“I joined BTA three years ago, and it is the best business decision that I have ever made. Since joining BTA my company is more organized, I hire better employees, revenue and net profits are way up.”
“BTA gave me the tools. They showed me that I can be profitable. They showed me that I can make money. Within the first year, I actually was profitable. After four years of not being profitable. That's huge."
“When I first joined Breakthrough Academy, I was at 700, 000 in revenue with roughly around a 25 percent gross margin This year, we're going to do 1 million in revenue at a 50 percent gross margin.”
You’ve built something great. Let’s make it amazing.
Ready to take your business to the next level? Let's chat.
Curious how the program will work for YOU?
You have all the right pieces of the puzzle.
We’ve helped over 1,900 contractors just like you
You don’t need to build it by yourself.
The time is now.
Over 1,900 Contractors have built businesses they’re proud of with Breakthrough Academy.
Systemizing your business is a lot of work. NOT doing it is even more.
Systemizing your business is a lot of work. NOT doing it is even more.
If you’ve read this far, it's safe to say you’ve already tried a bunch of stuff.
