On December 16, attend our free web class to discover the 6 proven processes to pull you off the job site and out of sales. Register now here: https://trybta.com/CE-CGM-DC25 Take our five minute quiz and get a free custom roadmap to growing your contracting business: https://trybta.com/DL246 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP246 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
