Learn how to build killer SOPs for your painting business at our free web class on February 12th. Spaces are limited, so save your spot now: https://trybta.com/CE-SOPS2025

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When times get tough, tragedy strikes or things take a turn for the worst, how do you keep faith that everything will turn out ok?

Today, that’s what our very own Breakthrough Academy coach Ian Ouwerkerk is joining me to discuss.

On August 29th, 2008 on their way to a wedding, Ian, his mum and his dad were T-boned by a car going 70 miles an hour. The accident left Ian with a severed carotid artery plus 11 ribs and both his collar bones broken. And the list of injuries goes on.

He died and came back multiple times through this harrowing event.

Today, he’s generously opening up about his accident, miraculous recovery and the life lessons he learned from the tragic experience.

We talk about how to cultivate resilience, perspective, and faith in life’s most challenging seasons.

Episode Highlights:

• BTA Coach Ian tells the story of the near-fatal car accident he survived in 2008 and how the event changed his life.
• Hear the life lessons Ian took away from the experience, and what they taught him about resilience and faith.
• Gain perspective on the challenges you’re facing in business and life, and understand how having faith can help you push through adversity.

00:00-Intro

01:31-About Coach Ian

08:17-Ian's accident and out of body experience

17:58-The injuries Ian had to overcome

28:27-What got Ian through the recovery process

30:32-Getting back on his feet

39:05-Enduring more bad news

49:07-Core lessons and takeaways from that difficult period

50:56-It's all about faith

01:06:57-The power of impacting others through entrepreneurship

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Learn how to build killer SOPs for your painting business at our free web class on February 12th. Spaces are limited, so save your spot now: https://trybta.com/CE-SOPS2025

Grab your free "goodie bag" of financial management templates here: https://trybta.com/DL196

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If you’ve made it this far in business, I probably don’t need to tell you that need to budget, track your overhead, and do job costing.

The problem is: nobody ever shows you HOW.

A few weeks back, we co-hosted a webinar with our friend Bob Gauvreau from Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory to teach 7-figure contractors everything they need to know about managing their finances. We talked about budgeting, job costing, avoiding cash crunches and more.

And today, we’re replaying it here on the podcast so more contractors can benefit from the insights.

This is a must-listen for anyone whose New Year’s Resolution is to get better at financial management.

Episode Highlights:

• Understand the least painful way to track your budgets, job costing, and overhead—without wasting hours with mind-numbing numbers.
• Get insight into the top 5 cash flow problems to watch out for. Many of these are new in 2024 — but avoiding them is simple once you know what to look for.
• Learn how to take the guesswork out of your financial decision-making, including your financial benchmarks for your specific industry.

00:00-Intro
02:34-About the session
03:47-About our free templates (link in description)
05:24-Why talk cash flow and budgeting?
06:50-About Benji & Bob
08:05-Purpose, Outcomes & Agenda
10:59-Why is staying on top of your numbers so hard?
13:41-Common challenges with financial management
21:41-3 Core Systems of Financial Management
36:23-Industry Benchmarks - Profit Margins
41:20-Margins as you evolve
46:21-Signs you should be worried about your cash flow
51:04-Five Cash Flow Destroyers
59:33-How to implement change
01:07:18-Q&A

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Learn how to build killer SOPs for your painting business at our free web class on February 12th. Spaces are limited, so save your spot now: https://trybta.com/CE-SOPS2025

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP195

How are you using AI and automation in your business? Maybe you use ChatGPT for idea generation or have some automated reminders going out through your bookkeeping software or CRM.

If so, that’s great. But the reality is there is a lot more you could be doing. And it doesn't all require in-depth programming knowledge or tech skills.

Today’s conversation is with Tersh Blissett. He’s an AI and automations expert for trades and construction, Host of the Service Business Mastery Podcast, owner of two HVAC companies, and founder of Trade Automation Pros.

We discuss the five types of automations all contractors need and three of the most clever ways he’s seeing AI deployed in the trades today.

If you’re tired of monotonous and repetitive tasks but aren’t sure where to start with automations, this episode is a must-listen.

Episode Highlights:

• Get intel from Tersh Blissett, AI and automations expert for trades and construction, Host of the Service Business Mastery Podcast, owner of two HVAC companies, and founder of Trade Automation Pros.

• Learn the five types of automations every contractor needs to optimize their operations.

• Get tips on how to get started with AI and automations, including three of Tersh’s favorite AI use cases in the contracting space.

00:00-Intro
01:16-Defining automations
02:04-Background on Tersh's passion for AI and automation
06:42-About Tersh
11:55-Five automations every contractor needs
12:23-Automated appointment scheduling and reminders
19:36-Streamlined customer support ticket handling
24:10-Automated lead management
25:23-Social media content curation and posting
30:54-Automated onboarding for new clients
40:49-Three clever ways contractors can use AI in their business
54:10-Advice for the not so tech-savvy contractor
56:52-Connect with Tersh

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