What are the fastest growing painting companies doing.. that you’re not?
Systemize your painting business for growth through prebuilt processes, credentialed coaches, and a community of high-performing peers.
No BS. All results.
After 12 months in the program the average Member sees...
Is growing your painting business exhausting you?
When you run a painting business, and you’re great at what you do work floods in, and your operations can spin out of your control.
Clients badger you with never-ending questions and color changes
Your crews call you 100 times a day, forcing you to work IN your business (not ON it)
And a lack of skilled painters makes building the dream team feel like an uphill battle
All the while, fly-by-nighters are constantly underbidding you
Curious if this is right for you?
Not quite ready yet?
That’s why we created Breakthrough Academy.
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Business networking on steroids.
Crowdsourced solutions, healthy competition, and endless inspiration all await you inside Breakthrough Academy’s one-of-a-kind entrepreneurial ecosystem.
In 2016 my business was operating at 3% net profit. We had no money in the bank and the whole endeavor was at risk of failure. After BTA, our margins are now healthy enough to include all of our tenured management team Members in a profit sharing model and our painters in a bonus system that has revolutionized our company culture, productivity and general happiness levels.
We have more than doubled our gross revenue and exponentially increased our gross profitability in a way that has allowed us to take better care of our customers needs and everyone in our organization.
BTA is a game changer. I have been running my painting business for over 15 years and thought things were going pretty well. With the help of BTA , we’ve reached a whole new level of systems, profitability, and overall a smooth running business.
I joined BTA three years ago and it is the best business decision that I have ever made. Since joining BTA my company is more organized, I hire better employees, revenue and net profits are way up. My BTA Coach keeps me on track and helps me integrate the BTA way into my company.
Don’t take our word for it, hear what our Members have to say.
Nik Palladino
Ryan Lermitte
Van City Electric
Chris O'Donohue
Brad Gordon
Mike Van Capelle
Nik and Sam started painting houses to pay their way through college. Growth brought along serious challenges, though. Their business had matured, and headcount had grown, but their systems hadn't. After a few years of turning away work they couldn't get to, they realized they needed to overhaul their systems—badly.
By implementing a Strategic Plan, Goal Setting and Review (GSR) meetings, and an effective tech stack, Ryan was able to automate and delegate his way to a more strategic role in the company.
When VanCity Electric owner Cory Byron first joined Breakthrough Academy, he was struggling to make his business profitable. The company was growing.
Uncover how Chris O'Donohue of Great Canadian Landscaping grew his profits and got his time back.
With the help of Breakthrough Academy, Brad has implemented high-impact business systems, including an organizational chart, employment agreements, and ideal candidate profiles to improve hiring.
Like most builders, Mike Van Capelle started his entrepreneurial journey with a passion for quality construction and the guts to take the plunge.
Don’t take our word for it, hear what our Members have to say.
Mike Van Capelle
Ian Price
Jason Hoke
Like most builders, Mike Van Capelle started his entrepreneurial journey with a passion for quality construction and the guts to take the plunge. A few years later, though, he was pulling his hair out.
Forest Street Builders’ first few years were rocky. Ian was the classic "One-Man Band," estimating, selling, project managing, forming, framing, finishing—he was doing ALL THE THINGS.
Scraping together every dollar to his name (and then some) Jason acquired A Cut Above Landscape from his previous employer. To say his first few years were a "grind" would be a gross understatement.
Don’t take our word for it, hear what our Members have to say.
Jason Hoke
Scraping together every dollar to his name (and then some) Jason acquired A Cut Above Landscape from his previous employer. To say his first few years were a "grind" would be a gross understatement.
Don’t take our word for it, hear what our Members have to say.
Ian Price
Forest Street Builders’ first few years were rocky. Ian was the classic "One-Man Band," estimating, selling, project managing, forming, framing, finishing—he was doing ALL THE THINGS.
Don’t take our word for it, hear what our Members have to say.
Jon Drew
Jon Drew always wanted to work for himself, and when he started Refined Exteriors with a long-time friend, he knew he'd made the right choice. But, the growth of the company led to new challenges.
Don’t take our word for it, hear what our Members have to say.
Cory Byron
When VanCity Electric owner Cory Byron first joined Breakthrough Academy, he was struggling to make his business profitable. The company was growing and the work kept coming, but without understanding the ins and outs of budgeting, job costing or financial controls, Cory found himself doing side jobs outside the business just to make ends meet.
Everything else you need to know about BTA.
The more, the better, but we recommend a minimum of 5 hours per week. Our average Member stays in the Implementation Phase for between 2 and 3 years and many much longer.
When you begin Breakthrough Academy, you read and sign a Member Agreement, which recommends a 12-month minimum. But if it simply isn’t a fit, you can leave with a month's notice.
No problem. We start by prioritizing the most essential systems and begin implementing them at a tempo you can handle. The best time to start systemizing your business was 5 years ago; the second best time is now. Don’t wait; there will never be a “perfect time.”
Too early to say! Once you finish Blueprint, we will match you with one of our expert coaches based on your industry, size, and specific business needs. You can learn more about our coaches here.
Through software tools, video calls, and proprietary tracking systems, you’ll feel like your coach is sitting right next to you. We get to know you and your business intimately. You’ll be surprised at how effective our remote setup is.
Yes. 70% of our Members are based in the U.S., and 30% are Canadian. We love our neighbors to the south!
Both! But to put you at ease, yes there are hundreds of commercial contractors in Breakthrough Academy.
You’ve built something great. Let’s make it amazing.
Ready to take your business to the next level? Let's chat.
Curious how the program will work for YOU?
You have all the right pieces of the puzzle.
We’ve helped over 1,500 contractors just like you
You don’t need to build it by yourself.
The time is now.
Over 1,500 Contractors have built businesses they’re proud of with Breakthrough Academy.
Systemizing your business is a lot of work. NOT doing it is even more.
Systemizing your business is a lot of work. NOT doing it is even more.
If you’ve read this far, it's safe to say you’ve already tried a bunch of stuff.
