EPISODE 242: What if scaling your home improvement business didn’t mean working more, but finally doing less?

That’s the exact mindset shift Rebecca Ackerly made—and the results have been transformational.

With a diverse background in construction, business development, and digital marketing, Rebecca has built a successful career by combining hands-on experience with strategic leadership.

In this week’s episode of The Wealthy Contractor podcast, Rebecca and I discuss her professional journey, including how she helped scale Universal Windows Direct of Manchester into a successful, multi-million-dollar business that’s well positioned to grow during this time of change in our industry.

Join us as we cover:

The game-changing power of delegation (and how to get out of your own way)
Why most contractors are just giving themselves a paycheck
Why mentorship, community, and mastermind group support are essential for serious success
Rebecca’s unique perspective as a woman thriving in a traditionally male-dominated field
How she helped her company escape "lead aggregator dependence" in the nick of time
What happened when Rebecca sent Brian a direct mail piece to critique
Why Rebecca used to put her Barbie dolls in the toaster oven

…and so much more!

If you’re a contractor stuck in the grind, wearing 17 hats, or just trying to figure out how to grow without burning out, this episode is your wake-up call.

▶️ Listen now to hear how Rebecca scaled her contracting business by letting go—and how you can, too.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Meet Rebecca (01:14)

The importance of community in business growth (11:54)

The role of EOS in scaling the business (13:49)

Why you need to stop relying on lead aggregators (25:22)

Assessing your pricing strategy (30:59)

Shifting from a survival mindset to growth and legacy-building (40:08)

Additional Resources:

⚡ Learn more about Discovery Day at The Wealthy Contractor Success Society: https://TheEntryDoor.info/

⚡ Learn more about The Profit Masters: https://www.TheProfitMasters.com/

⚡ Brian’s book, The 7 Secrets To Becoming A Wealthy Contractor, is now available. Visit https://www.TheWealthyContractor.com/ for a free copy (just pay shipping).

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