286. $7M Playbook: Build A Profitable Landscaping Company - Riley Rivers episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 19, 2026 · 1H 1M

286. $7M Playbook: Build A Profitable Landscaping Company - Riley Rivers

from Contractor Evolution · host Breakthrough Academy

To learn more about becoming a Member, click here: https://trybta.com/EP286 Take our five minute quiz and get a custom Contractor Growth Scorecard: https://trybta.com/DL286 At just 30 years old, Riley Rivers owns a $7M dollar landscaping business, pulling in $120K in profit every month.Multiple divisions.Massive contracts.Complex operations.And he does it all in less than 40 hours a week.In this episode, I'm talking to Riley to find out how he built his company, including the key decisions he made as he scaled.If you're ready to step out of the day-to-day and become a real CEO, Riley's story is a must listen.—Riley is a Breakthrough Academy Member who has worked with his coach and contractor community to build a business he loves running. To learn more about becoming a Member, click here: https://trybta.com/EP286 Learn more about Rivers Landscaping: https://www.riverslandscapingmt.com/Episode highlights:Learn which systems enabled Riley to more than double his revenue without sacrificing profitability.Get insight into Riley’s hiring strategies when it comes to adding high-impact leaders into his organization.Discover how Riley built his team culture… by letting his team build his culture. Find out how he stepped back and let his people establish the company’s core values and the tactics used to live them out.00:00-Intro01:55-Journey to $3 Million 07:12-Evolution of Roles 09:41-Strategy for Growth 11:49-Identifying Core Gaps 21:01-Org Structure Strategy 30:18-Cultivating Company Culture 40:22-Leadership and Management

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