by Chris Hunter
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Welcome to Roofer Growth Hacks! In this episode, we’re joined by Danny Kerr, Co-founder and Director of Assessment at Breakthrough Academy, to uncover powerful strategies for scaling your roofing business and reclaiming your time.
Danny, a seasoned expert in business growth and leadership, shares his remarkable journey of building and scaling multiple businesses, leading to the creation of Breakthrough Academy in 2015.
With a track record of helping over 600 contractors across North America achieve growth and profitability, Danny provides actionable insights and creative growth hacks to help you transform your business. Tune in for expert advice that’s guaranteed to take your roofing business to new heights!
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About:
Breakthrough Academy is designed to help contracting business owners overcome chaos and inefficiency, transforming them from being the sole doers of all tasks into leaders who build effective systems and inspire great teams.
Their approach focuses on turning entrepreneurial dreams into reality by addressing operational challenges, improving profitability, and making the business more rewarding. They provide innovative solutions, continuous coaching, and a community of like-minded peers to support business owners on their journey to becoming balanced, thriving leaders.
Timestamps:
[00:00 – 01:10] – Intro
[01:11 – 04:15] – Danny’s Entrepreneurial Journey – Where he Started and Where is He Now?
[04:16 – 05:42] – Who does Danny Work With?
[05:43 – 06:34] – From the Ground Up: The Evolution of a Growth Model
[06:35 – 09:06] – Who are Danny’s Clients and how Does he Help them Grow?
[09:07 – 10:07] – Franchise Freedom: Building Systems Without the Strings
[10:08 – 15:59] – The Framework That Transforms: Guiding Contractors to the Next Level
[16:00 – 18:11] – Breaking Through: Advice for Roofers Without a Framework
[18:12 – 19:56] – How Often Should Roofers Check Their Budget?
[19:57 – 22:13] – Building the Business Machine
[22:14 – 24:30] – Common Mistakes Roofing Companies Make and How to Avoid Them?
[24:31 – 27:23] – Visionary or Coincidence? Aligning with the Entrepreneurial Operating System
[27:24 – 30:36] – What are the Newest Industry Trends: What Should Roofers be Looking at?
[30:37 – 31:10] – Message from the Sponsor
[31:11 – 32:09] – Lightning Round/Danny’s Favorite Personal hack
[32:10 – 32:59] – Danny’s Favorite Business Hack
[33:00 – 34:28] – The Best Advice Danny’s Been Given and How He Actually Applies It
[34:29 – 34:58] – How Can Roofers Get in Touch with Danny?
[34:59 – 40:35] – Episode Wrap-Up & Biggest Takeaways
Resources:
Breakthrough Academy: https://www.btacademy.com/
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