Better Lead Flow
Attract the clients you actually want before you ever pick up the phone.
Built to Last
Contractor ChallengeOutdoor Living & Hardscape
Contractor ChallengeOutdoor Living & Hardscape
Free · Exclusive Event For Outdoor Contractors
Build a Contracting Business That Lasts
A challenge for contractors ready to tighten their systems, win better jobs, and stop running on chaos.
The Problem
Too Many Fires. Not Enough System.
If you feel buried under leads, estimates, crews, callbacks, slow seasons, and cash flow that never feels predictable, you are not alone.
Outdoor living and hardscape contractors do not need more hustle. They need the right jobs, the right numbers, and a business structure that does not depend on the owner holding every piece together by hand.
Lead chaosUnclear estimatesCrew issuesCallbacksSlow seasonsThin marginsOwner bottleneck
What You’ll Walk Away With
Built Around the Work That Moves Profit
Cleaner Estimates
Understand your numbers, protect margins, and price with confidence.
Stronger Job Systems
Build processes that keep work moving without daily firefighting.
Better Crews
Create cleaner roles, expectations, and accountability across the field.
Predictable Growth
Stop operating by accident. Build the machine that scales on purpose.
Challenge Breakdown
Four Pillars. Zero Fluff.
Sales Pre-Qualification
Stop chasing the wrong leads. Learn the exact systems to close the right clients at premium prices — every time.
Marketing
Strategies that work right now in the outdoor living market, built to attract better-fit jobs.
Know Your Numbers
Own your margins, control your pricing, and run a profitable business by design — not by accident.
Business Systems
Build the structure that lets the business grow without you holding it together by hand.
Who’s In The Room
Meet Your Experts
Sales Pre-Qualification
Joshua Gillow
Founder · Yes Express Sales Academy
With nearly 30 years in the outdoor living and hardscape industry, Joshua built the CORE 10 Sales Playbook and Mission 75 framework — helping contractors close premium work at premium prices, consistently.
Marketing
Nick Conley
Founder · Tekton Growth
Nick grew his own multiple 7-figure hardscape company by applying the same marketing systems and business mindset he’ll share in this challenge — helping contractors attract better clients, build demand, and grow with more control.
Know Your Numbers
Weston Zimmerman
Founder · SynkedUP
Weston built SynkedUP to solve the #1 problem killing contractor profitability — not knowing your numbers. He’ll show you how to price with confidence, protect margins, and pay yourself what you’re worth.
Business Systems
Frank Bourque
Founder · Bourque Business Consulting
Frank helps contractor business owners build operational systems that create freedom — structured processes, clear roles, and scalable frameworks that keep you from being the bottleneck.
Presented By
The Businesses Behind the Challenge
Who It’s For
Built for the Trades That Build Outside
Outdoor living and hardscape contractors ready to break free from chaos, unleash profit with better numbers, and scale smart with systems that can survive the busy season.
Hardscape Contractors
Outdoor Living Builders
Patio & Paver Pros
Landscape Design-Build
Deck & Pergola Builders
Pool & Backyard Contractors
Retaining Wall Crews
Premium Exterior Living
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FAQ
Questions Before You Claim a Seat?
Is this really free?
Yes. The Built to Last Contractor Challenge is a free, exclusive 2-day Zoom event for outdoor living and hardscape contractors.
When is the event?
May 26–27, 2026, from 6–8 PM Eastern each night. The Zoom link is sent after signup.
Who should attend?
Outdoor living and hardscape contractors who want stronger sales pre-qualification, better marketing, clearer pricing, and business systems that reduce chaos.
Will this be practical or just theory?
Practical. The challenge is built around short, direct frameworks you can take back into your business immediately.
What if I am not an outdoor living or hardscape contractor?
This event is intentionally focused on outdoor living and hardscape contractors. The examples, systems, and conversations are built around that market.