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We provide contractors with the tools, clarity, and support needed to build stronger systems, healthier teams, and more profitable businesses.
Benefits
Real World Training • Experienced Trainers and Coaches • Proven Results • Increased Profits • Made Simple
Choose the Business Growth Tier that fits your business
Our Business Growth Tiers provide the tools, training, and guidance contractors need to run and grow a more profitable business. Each tier is offered on a flexible month‑to‑month basis with no long‑term commitment and is built around Planning for Profit™ Software for financial clarity, Contractor Academy for team training, and Roadmap to Success to support execution across all facets of your business. Each tier stands on its own, giving you the flexibility to choose the level of support that fits your business today. Cancel at anytime.
Essentials
Ideal for growing contractors who want the essential tools to build a strong foundation for profitability.
Includes:
• Planning for Profit Software to support better pricing, cashflow budgeting, and a 4-option proposal tool.
• Contractor Academy access to core business and technical training, including foundational courses and practical resources.
• Cloud-based software. Access from any device
• Project pricing and cash flow for the next year
• Best, Better, Good, Basic proposal system
• Manage proposals online
• Learn your breakeven rate by department
• Salesman Only access to protect sensitive data
• Understand your numbers from a cash flow perspective
• 35+ On-demand courses
• 250+ lessons
• Business & Technical courses
• NATE credit hours on select courses
• Train on your own time
• Group access for up to 20 people
• Administrative access to monitor your team’s progress
Advantage
• Roadmap to Success whole business strategy for building a profitable company.
• Comprehensive step-by-step guide to strengthening crucial areas within your business.
• Team development resources to support training, engagement, and accountability.
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• Master the 8 critical areas in your business
• On-demand training with over 55 lessons
• Companion workbook
• Team exercises
• Roadmap to Success Business Assessment
• DISC & Motivators Assessment
• 2 Additional assessments per month
Elite
Ideal for contractors who want a hands‑on approach to growth with personalized coaching, expert guidance, and built‑in accountability.
Includes everything in Advantage, plus:
• Financial review to evaluate performance, identify trends, and support smarter decisions.
• Immersive 2 days of expert guidance on the Planning For Profit Software
• Completed Company Model
• Signed copy of Founder Tom Grandy’s book: Profitable Labor Pricing for Trades Contractors
Coaching
• Personalized for your company
• Financial review
• 2 Job benchmark comparisons per month
Explore the Core Growth Tools in the Business Growth Tiers
A software designed to deliver financial clarity through profit‑building features, a Job Pricing Calculator, and a Gross Margin Proposal Tool that helps you confidently price work and protect your margins.
An extensive, on-demand catalog of technical and business training that strengthens your team and drives consistent performance across your business.
A self‑paced, comprehensive strategic approach that guides decision‑making and execution across all facets of your business to drive long‑term growth and profitability.
Additional Training Options to Fit Your Needs
Individual Online Courses
Individual online courses provide self‑paced business training for contractors that can be completed on your own schedule. Learn anytime, anywhere, and progress at a pace that fits your workload. Each course is available for individual purchase and can be completed at a time that works best for you
Team Assessments
As part of a broader approach to profitability coaching, these team assessments use behavioral and motivator insights to build stronger, more effective teams. Through DISC assessments, businesses can enhance communication, reduce turnover, and drive better performance from the inside out.
HVAC Onboarding Parts Edition On-Demand
This online course includes 28 short lessons designed specifically for HVAC distributors to give new counter personnel a strong foundation in HVAC systems, components, and parts identification. With built‑in quizzes and a 60‑day completion window, it sets employees up for long‑term success across the distributor organization.
HVAC Onboarding On-Demand
This online training gives all newly hired positions a clear foundation in residential HVAC systems and core concepts, serving as a strong starting point for new employees. Through short lessons, quizzes, and guided application, employees gain the confidence to communicate effectively, contribute sooner, and build a solid, expandable knowledge base that supports continued learning, skill development, and long‑term growth.
QuickBooks Operations
A four‑course program designed to help business owners manage finances, improve bookkeeping accuracy, and streamline operations effectively. Learn how to set up QuickBooks Online correctly from the start, handle day‑to‑day bookkeeping, and maintain accurate financial records with confidence. The program also covers financial reports, key ratios, and performance metrics to help you analyze the overall financial health of your business. In addition, you’ll create and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and efficient workflows to build a stronger operational foundation, improve team accountability, and keep your business organized and scalable. Courses are available individually or as a bundled package to fit your needs.
Live Online Instructor‑Led Classes
Live online instructor‑led classes offer interactive training delivered at scheduled dates and times via Zoom. These sessions allow participants to ask questions, engage in discussion, and learn directly from our trainers through live online training focused on real‑world application.
Company Culture
Finding and keeping great people starts with a strong company culture. In this half‑day class, leaders gain a clear understanding of what company culture is, explore eight distinct culture profiles, and identify opportunities for improvement. Participants leave with practical insights, tools, and strategies to strengthen culture, retain top talent, and attract the right people to their organization.
Service Department Management
An effective Service Department is more than fixing equipment. It’s a key profit center. This half‑day class covers essential service management strategies, including KPIs, maintenance agreements, goal setting, and team motivation, to help create lifetime customers and drive stronger profitability.
Planning For Profit Workshop
Get expert, hands‑on guidance in this immersive 2‑day workshop designed to get you up and running in the Planning for Profit™ Software quickly. As part of our business training for contractors, you’ll be guided step‑by‑step as you build your company model and take control of your numbers from day one. You’ll also learn how to apply key tools like the Job Pricing Calculator and Gross Margin Proposal Tool to confidently price work, present options clearly, and protect your margins. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have greater clarity and confidence in how to plan, price, and manage your business for profitability.
Decades of Contractor-Focused Expertise
For over three decades, Grandy & Associates has helped contractors from every trade build profitable, successful businesses.
Running a contracting company shouldn’t feel overwhelming, but without clear numbers, systems, and repeatable processes, it often does. Many business owners tell us they feel stressed about pricing, unsure how to fix operational challenges, and uncertain about what to do next to grow.
We’ve spent more than 35 years solving that problem.
Our team has worked with over 20,000 contractors nationwide, providing the tools, training, and guidance they need to understand their numbers, strengthen their operations, and build a business they can be proud of. We believe your hard work should translate into predictable profits, healthier teams, and long‑term success.
Ready to do the same?
Whether you’re new to business ownership or expanding a growing company, our subscription tiers give you everything you need to build a more profitable operation, all in one place. From on-demand courses and implementation tools to proven software and structured Business Growth Tiers, we’re here to guide your next step.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Business Growth Tiers designed for?
Our Business Growth Tiers are built specifically for contractors who want to improve profitability, leadership skills, and overall business performance. Whether you’re focused on strengthening pricing, managing growth, or developing your team, each tier provides practical training you can apply immediately.
How is access structured?
The Business Growth Tiers are offered on a flexible, month-to-month basis with no long-term commitment. You can cancel at any time and upgrade or downgrade monthly based on your needs and goals.
How do I know which option is right for me?
If you’re looking for comprehensive, ongoing business training for contractors, a Business Growth Tier may be the best fit. But if you need a targeted education on a specific topic or prefer structured learning, then our Individual Online Courses or Live Instructor‑led Classes may be a better fit for your needs.
Will the Business Growth Tiers work for my type of business?
The Business Growth Tiers are designed to apply across a wide variety of contracting businesses. Concepts focus on leadership, pricing, planning, and management fundamentals that can be adapted to many business models and stages of growth.
Do you have training options outside of the Business Growth Tiers?
Yes, we offer Individual Online Courses or Live Instructor‑Led Classes that can be purchased separately. These options allow contractors to focus on specific topics and complete training either through self‑paced online courses or scheduled Zoom classes, depending on the course selected.