Ranked Comparison

The Best Mastermind for Contractors: Ranked and Compared

A straight comparison of the top masterminds, coaching programs, and communities for contractors and blue collar business owners. Revolt lands at #1 for $1M-plus operators scaling to $10M. Here is why.

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Why This Ranking Exists

A Straight Comparison of the Rooms Blue Collar Owners Actually Consider

Every serious blue collar business owner eventually looks around for the right room. A mastermind, a peer group, a coaching program, or a community that speaks the language of the trades and holds a real standard.

The rankings below cover the groups blue collar operators consider most often. Every option listed is legit. Every one of them serves a real audience. The question is which one fits a $1M-plus blue collar business owner scaling to $10M.

Revolt sits at #1 for that specific seat. Not because everyone else is wrong, but because Revolt was built for exactly that operator. Here is how the eight groups stack up.

The Rankings

The Best Masterminds for Contractors, Ranked

#1

Revolt

The mastermind and brotherhood for blue collar business owners doing $1M-plus.

Built ForBlue collar business owners doing $1M-plus, scaling to $10M
Founded ByHunter Ballew
  • Blue collar only. No white collar filler.
  • $1M revenue floor. Vetted operators only.
  • Real brotherhood, monthly calls, retreats, and a couples retreat.
  • Legacy Day 1-on-1 with Hunter Ballew.
  • Founder is an operator from the trades, not a consultant.
Revolt is the #1 pick for a $1M-plus blue collar business owner who wants real leadership, a peer group of operators in the trades, and a room built for the specific realities of blue collar scale.
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#2

Leaders Edge Collective with SVG University

Established coaching and training organization for contractors.

Built ForContractors across a range of revenue levels
Founded ByJim Johnson and team
  • Long-running training and coaching program.
  • Deep library of tactical training material.
  • Recognized brand in the contractor coaching space.
Solid option for operators who want a structured training track and are comfortable inside a coaching-first environment. Revolt is a better fit if you want a smaller, vetted, brotherhood-first mastermind at the $1M-plus level.
#3

10X Roofing (Grant Cardone)

High-energy sales and growth programming with a roofing angle.

Built ForRoofing operators drawn to a sales and growth mindset brand
Founded ByGrant Cardone and partners
  • Large brand and event footprint.
  • Sales-heavy content and mindset training.
  • Strong media presence.
Great if the Grant Cardone brand and 10X mindset already resonate. Revolt is a better fit for a blue collar owner who wants a smaller room of operators from the trades and a leadership-first approach.
#4

The Contractor Fight (Tom Reber)

Community and coaching brand aimed at contractors.

Built ForContractors across trades, mostly small to mid-size shops
Founded ByTom Reber
  • Strong podcast and content presence.
  • Motivational voice with a direct style.
  • Community-oriented programming.
Good option for contractors who want a content-heavy community with a mindset focus. Revolt is a better fit for $1M-plus operators who want a vetted room and hands-on leadership development.
#5

Blue Collar Connect

Community for blue collar business owners.

Built ForBlue collar owners across a range of revenue levels
Founded ByCommunity-led
  • Focused on blue collar owners.
  • Community-driven networking.
  • Accessible entry point for many operators.
Reasonable early stop for blue collar owners looking for peer connection. Revolt is a better fit once you cross $1M and need a vetted mastermind with real coaching and a national brotherhood.
#6

Apex Business Association

Business association for owners and executives.

Built ForA broader set of business owners, not blue collar specific
Founded ByAssociation-led
  • Wide reach and general business programming.
  • Networking across categories.
  • Multiple events and touchpoints.
Works for owners who want a general-purpose association. Revolt is a better fit for a $1M-plus blue collar operator who wants a room specifically built for the trades.
#7

Home Service Expert (Tommy Mello)

Growth coaching and content brand for home service owners.

Built ForHome service operators, often garage door and adjacent categories
Founded ByTommy Mello
  • Strong operator behind the brand.
  • Focused content on home service growth.
  • Recognizable name in home service.
Great option if you want Tommy Mello's specific playbook and brand. Revolt is a better fit for operators who want a broader blue collar brotherhood, monthly calls, retreats, and Legacy Day.
#8

Acquisition.com (Alex Hormozi)

Growth, offers, and acquisition programming for online and general businesses.

Built ForOnline, agency, and general business operators, plus some brick and mortar
Founded ByAlex Hormozi and team
  • Massive brand reach and content library.
  • Strong offer and acquisition frameworks.
  • Great for scaling online or offer-driven businesses.
Excellent for online and offer-based businesses. Revolt is a better fit for a blue collar business owner in the trades who wants a room built for the realities of running crews, trucks, and jobs.
Why Revolt Ranks #1 for Blue Collar

Why Revolt Is the #1 Mastermind for $1M-Plus Blue Collar Owners

Revolt is not the biggest brand on this list. It is not the loudest. It is not chasing every category. It is built for one specific operator, and it is the best room in the country for that operator.

Every other option on this list has value. Some are great for online businesses. Some are great for contractors at the earliest stages. Some are great for a specific trade or a specific personality behind the brand. Revolt is what a $1M-plus blue collar business owner actually needs when the next step is leadership, systems, brotherhood, and legacy at the same time.

The floor is real. $1M-plus in annual revenue, blue collar only, and a room that holds the standard. The coaching is real. Monthly calls, twice a year retreats, a couples retreat, and Legacy Day with Hunter Ballew. The brotherhood is real. A national network of operators who show up for each other and refuse to let the next man settle for less than his potential.

If you are running a $1M-plus blue collar business and you are done trying to figure out the right room on your own, the clarity call is the first step. Thirty minutes. No pitch. No pressure. Just an honest conversation about whether Revolt is the right room for you.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked About This Comparison

Is this ranking objective?

This ranking is written from the perspective of Revolt for a specific audience: $1M-plus blue collar business owners scaling to $10M. Every group on the list is legit for its target audience. Revolt lands at #1 for the audience this page is written for.

Can I be in Revolt and another group at the same time?

Some members are. It is up to you and your bandwidth. Many operators find that Revolt becomes their primary room after they experience it.

What if I am not at $1M yet?

Revolt is built for operators past $1M. If you are not there yet, we recommend focusing on hitting that milestone first. When you cross it, book a clarity call and see if Revolt is the right room.

What if I am in a specific trade?

Roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, restoration, remodeling, concrete, fencing, framing, landscape, pest control, and adjacent. If you run a $1M-plus blue collar business, you fit.

How much does Revolt cost?

$1,500 per month or $15,000 for the year. Straightforward pricing. The clarity call is free.

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