Breakthrough Academy Reviews: Straight From the Mouths of Members

If you’ve been wondering whether your contracting business might benefit from the support of a proven coaching program, delve into the experiences of those who have taken the plunge.

So… you’ve finally had enough. Enough of suffering through the bottomless stack of demands, enough of going in circles trying to find – and keep – good staff, enough of feeling exhausted all the time.

Maybe you’ve come across Breakthrough Academy (BTA) and it seems like the perfect solution. Though how do you know for sure? (Well, you could just talk to us!) But you wanna kick the tires a little more before engaging. We get it.

We’re not the only game in town, and you need a coaching program that’s worth the cost, designed to get you the results you’re looking for. You don’t have time for fluff or fuss. You need the goods, and you need them delivered to you straight.

That’s what this article is for. We’ve stuffed it full of resources to help you determine whether we’re meant for each other.

You decide. We trust you’ll make the right choice.

What does Breakthrough Academy do?

Breakthrough Academy coaches contracting business owners across a multitude of trades including construction, home services, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing and landscaping.

We help you systemize for success. What does that mean? We guide you to implement proven systems that help you:

• Run your operations more efficiently
• Run your teams more effectively
• Run your finances more clearly

We’ve helped hundreds of contractors scale their business and supercharge their profits. Though more importantly, we’ve helped them take back control of their lives so they’re able to work less and enjoy life more, while building inspired teams who fulfill meaningful purposes.

Great as that may sound, don’t just take it from us… hear what our Members have to say in their own words.

Who our Members are

Breakthrough Academy’s Members have been carefully vetted. Our programs encompass cohorts who have reached a certain level of success and profitability on their own. They’ve reached a set threshold in their revenues, proving they have the motivation and work ethic to get a business off the ground.

They are artisans, masters of their craft with the desire to get even better, and they’re driven to make the world around them a better place.

They’re generally well-intentioned and passionate about what they do, even if the flame is only simmering initially because they’re so burnt out. 

They tend to be overwhelmed, overworked and overstressed. At least when they start.

Now, where our Members end up after working with BTA… that’s a totally different story…

Who our Members become

If you’re curious what you can expect from a BTA membership, here’s a taste of the sort of transformations BTA Members have achieved. 

Building a dream team

Tired of running himself ragged to keep up with the massive staff numbers his business demanded, Logan Campbell of The Dream Clean Team joined Breakthrough Academy and set to work rebuilding his hiring funnel. Now his company is awash (pun intended) with top quality candidates and he’s no longer stuck in the frenzy of staff shortages. His company runs, well, like a dream. You can learn from his experience in this episode of the Contractor Evolution podcast.

Repainting futures

Ryan Gill, owner of Brush Strokes Quality Painting, is no ordinary BTA Member. After overcoming mammoth challenges that included addiction and near bankruptcy, he went on to create a remarkable painting company that offers opportunities to those whose potential is often disregarded. His business has become renowned for the highest standards of quality and service, and his accomplishments earned him the esteemed accolade of BTA’s Leader of the Year Award in 2025. Hear him speak about the power of purpose in this life-changing episode of Contractor Evolution.

Smoothing out handoffs

Before joining BTA, Charlie Bethell was getting clobbered by chaos at his construction company. But after a hefty dose of systemization, things began clicking into place – especially those essential handoffs between sales and production. He also devised some very effective digital marketing strategies that found him reaching his epic five-year goal to build 500 decks a year… TWO YEARS ahead of schedule. He reveals how he did it in this episode of Contractor Evolution.

What our Members say

While these are just a few examples to get going, keep in mind the above stories are not outliers. Along with smoother operations, our Members generally experience double-digit lifts in their net profits and win back hours in their week.

Of course, like we said, you shouldn’t only take our word for it. In this collection of videos, you can peer into the lives of our Members, hear them describe their reasons for embarking on their journey with us, and the impact it’s had on them both personally and professionally.

Want more Breakthrough Academy testimonials?

We’ve been extremely fortunate over the years to contribute to the success of so many incredible contractors. Each and every one has their own story, their own motivation for wanting to improve how their business functions, whether it’s a desire to spend more time with their family, focus on their health and fitness, or expand their positive role in their communities. 

(Or all of the above!)

Many have generously allowed us to share the details about their financial triumphs and we’ve gathered those numbers together so you can dig in and see what’s possible. It’s not unusual for our Members to reach their goals faster or to exceed their profit targets by more than even they expected.

Sometimes you don’t realize what you’re capable of until someone shows you the way.

We’ve packaged up our latest and greatest Contractor Case Studies, and made them (exclusively) available for you here.

Think of them like a well of inspiration to draw from. Drink deep and enjoy.

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