Breakthrough Academy presents Contractor Evolution.
In this show we unpack the systems, tactics, and skills you need to take your fast-growing contracting business to the next level.
If you’re here to learn what it takes to scale up, work less, and increase profitability, you’ve come to the right place.
Stay tuned to learn what separates the new breed of contractor from the old school, and welcome to your ultimate guide to the business of contracting.
Breakthrough Academy presents Contractor Evolution.
In this show we unpack the systems, tactics, and skills you need to take your fast-growing contracting business to the next level.
If you’re here to learn what it takes to scale up, work less, and increase profitability, you’ve come to the right place.
Stay tuned to learn what separates the new breed of contractor from the old school, and welcome to your ultimate guide to the business of contracting.
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Entrepreneurship doesn't have to be lonely. But for most contractors, it is.
After years of grinding alone, Ryan Lermitte from Umbrella Property Services discovered something that changed everything: the power of real community.
In this episode of Contractor Evolution, Ryan shares his 8-year journey with Breakthrough Academy and reveals why he stayed long after learning the systems.
The deep connections, unexpected collaborations with competitors, and the emotional ROI that no spreadsheet can capture.
If you've ever felt isolated in your business journey, this conversation will remind you that you're not meant to do this alone.
🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Why entrepreneurship feels so isolating (and what to do about it)
How investing in community and connections can improve your wellbeing AND your profitability.
Why emotional ROI matters as much as financial returns
Practical ways to build meaningful connections in your industry
☂️Learn more about Ryan and his business: https://umbrellaservices.ca/
📈Learn more about how Breakthrough Academy helped Ryan double his revenue and make his goals a reality: https://youtu.be/Pa39XAcLRMY
Other stories from REAL contractors like Ryan:
🦾From Reactive to Streamlined: Cory’d Business Automation Journey: https://youtu.be/NykhB5J8cE0
✋STOP Losing Money to Poor PM: No Frills Project Management Tips (Contractor Roundtable): https://youtu.be/xIMb9X4A2Zo
⭐️More coaching success stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGzGbmYmvpYonpJ_EAAUldCob7iimjgmc
00:00-Intro
01:46-About Ryan's journey in Breakthrough Academy
06:46-How do you build relationships beyond transactions?
15:19-How to "Be Real" with the people around you
17:55-The true ROI of community as a contractor
22:14-How to overcome imposter syndrome
26:24-Why give back?
31:05-Should you collaborate with your competitors?
34:03-Ryan's unforgettable moment from Winter Summit 2025
39:26-How to know if you're in the right community
45:38-Wrap up and how to connect with Ryan