On October 8, we're teaming up with Luke Hansen and two high-performance contractors to show you how to fix your communication problems (with clients, subs, staff and more). Register for our Contractor Communications Roundtable here: https://trybta.com/CE-COM-OC2025

Take our 5 minute quiz and get a personalized Contractor Growth Plan here: https://trybta.com/DL238

Join us at Build Show Live! Use promo code BTA25 for 25% off your registration. Register here.

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP238

Ben Degros has built an audience on two YouTube channels: one on skateboards and one on drywall. Guess which one has more subs? In this episode, Ben breaks down his process for creating content for his drywall channel, which has amassed over 700K subscribers over the years.

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Today’s guest is living proof that you don’t need fancy gear or a media team to build a killer online brand—just some drywall dust and a camera.

Ben Degros is a carpenter, drywaller, and the creator of Vancouver Carpenter, a YouTube channel that’s grown to over 700,000 subscribers with simple, value-packed videos shot right on job sites.

The content? Just drywall videos. And people love it.

But here’s the twist: Before drywall, Ben was a full-time skater, even running a skateboarding YouTube channel. Now, he’s blended his trades skills with content creation to build massive reach while still running a small contracting operation.

Since Ben is a Vancouver local, we recorded this one in studio and dug into how contractors can build brand, trust, and community—all with a phone and a few smart tactics.

If you’re considering leaning into video content, there are some great insights for you here.

Episode Highlights:

• Learn how a larger-scale trades content creator brings videos to life from idea to results.
• Understand the challenges of balancing content creation with daily operations, especially when you don’t have a media production team behind you.
• Get some tips from Ben on how to incorporate content creation into your marketing, whether you’re committed to the process or just getting your feet wet.

00:00-Intro

01:24-Intro & Origin

03:04-Why contracting content works

12:00-Building an audience

31:28-Process of creating ideas: what works?

36:03-Ben's "how to bend drywall" video

41:07-Quick tips & wrap-up

Join us at Build Show Live! Use promo code BTA25 for 25% off your registration. Register here.

Take our 5 minute quiz and get a personalized Contractor Growth Plan here: https://trybta.com/DL237

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP237

When we started Breakthrough Academy 10 years ago, business coaching for contractors wasn’t particularly common.

Most of the contractors we talked to had never considered coaching and really didn’t know what it was.

Today, business coaching has skyrocketed in popularity, and as a result there are a TON of choices out there for contractors.

So…if you’re considering coaching… HOW do you make a decision?

Today, we’re joined by Brendon Toyne, our Head of Sales at BTA who’s personally talked to thousands of contractors during their decision-making process.

In this episode, we explore what to consider before signing on with a coach, but we also talk more broadly about how to make smart business decisions when it comes to working with key vendors that will propel your business forward.

Episode Highlights:

• Hear about the rise of business coaching for contractors and why there is now so much choice out there for those seeking coaching or consulting solutions.
• Understand the difference between coaching, consulting, online communities and other solutions.
• Get Brendon’s tips on making the right choice about coaching solutions, based on his experience guiding thousands of contractors through the decision making process.

00:00-Intro

02:44-What's changed in the contractor coaching space since you started at BTA?

09:35-Different types of coaching solutions

20:41-What to consider when choosing a contractor coaching program

43:32-How to make an informed decision on coaching (or anything)

46:31-Contractor coaching red flags

50:25-Wrap-up and next steps

On October 8, we're teaming up with Luke Hansen and two high-performance contractors to show you how to fix your communication problems (with clients, subs, staff and more). Register for our Contractor Communications Roundtable here: https://trybta.com/CE-COM-OC2025

Grab your productivity resource bundle here: https://trybta.com/DL236

Take our 5 minute quiz and get a personalized Contractor Growth Plan here: https://trybta.com/QF236

Join us at Build Show Live! Use promo code BTA25 for 25% off your registration. Register here.

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP236

There’s 168 hours in every week. That’s true for everyone.

So why do some people stall out while others build empires?

Some might say it’s about time management. But that’s only half the story.

Managing your time means deciding WHEN to get your work done. But just because you’re crushing tasks, doesn’t mean you’re crushing the RIGHT tasks.

That’s why you need to shift your focus to priority management.

This is a skill Matt Risinger had to master as he scaled Risinger Build and The Build Show into the goliaths they are today. Which is why Danny co-hosted a webinar with him a while back to teach contractors how to conquer their calendar, block interruptions and get the RIGHT sh*t done.

Today, we're releasing it as a bonus episode so you can benefit from the insights.

Episode Highlights:

• Learn how $10MM+ contractors accomplish more by doing less (using the 4 keys of priority management).
• Get simple tactics for placing guard rails on your time. PLUS tips for getting your clients, staff, and subs to understand how these new boundaries will benefit them.
• Understand how to recognize the 4 horsemen of overwhelm (and why common time management hacks don’t work). If you feel like you are always reacting to everyone else’s requests — this is for you.

00:00 - Intro

03:54 - About Matt and Danny

09:45 - Purpose & Outcomes

13:27 - Step 1: Define Your Why

20:05 - Step 2: Strategic Planning

33:00 - Step 3: Priority Management

41:41 - Step 4: Time Management

51:13 - Recap

54:35 - Next Steps

01:07:34 - Q&A