Contractor Shift Workshop: From Tradesperson to Business Owner

Join Rick Harris of Work Boot Consulting for a practical, no-nonsense workshop designed for contractors and tradespeople ready to take control of their business. Learn actionable strategies for leadership, financial management, and process development to help you make the shift from working in your business to working on your business.

Tickets on Sale Now | $20 +HST (includes light food & refreshments) 

Event Agenda (topics & times subject to change)

9:00 AM-9:15 AM Welcome & Orientation

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM Activity # 1: Your Time is Your Business

9:45 AM – 10:15 AM Activity # 2: Price like An Owner – Markup vs. Margin: Why it Matters

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM Networking & Refreshment Break

10:30 AM – 11:00AM Special Guest: Paul Meyers, PM Consulting

• Who is Paul? A digital marketing specialist since 2016, focused on contractor growth in Ontario PM Consulting+1PM Consulting+1
• What he brings: Insight into PM Consulting’s Contractor Success System—local SEO, ads, CRM automation, and lead tracking built specifically for trade businesses PM Consulting
• Why it matters: Learn how to gain more qualified leads, smooth estimate-to-job conversions, and reliable pipelines

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Activity #3: Estimating & Billing That Works

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM Wrap-Up & Roadmap

11:50 AM – 12:00 PM Final Q&A & Closing Remarks

Thank you to our Sponsors! 

Gold Sponsors: The District of Muskoka  and RBC Wealth Management, Investment Advisor Alison Gaudet 

Bronze Sponsor: Netspectrum

Event Sponsors: IION, Employment North, and Marquee Benefits 

Community Partners: Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce, Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce, Hunstville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce, Muskoka Futures, Southeast Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce