Operations at 40+ Employees
Our Operating series continues with a fascinating discussion about running a business with...
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Operations at 40+ Employees
Our Operating series continues with a fascinating discussion about running a business with 40+ employees. Management structure, guiding growth, the role of family...tremendous insights from Craig Bundren, Gina Koert, and Ian Siegner.
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Build a Manager's Mindset
Call it whatever you want -- mindfulness, mindset, emotional intelligence, the warm fuzzies -- but a...
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Call it whatever you want -- mindfulness, mindset, emotional intelligence, the warm fuzzies -- but a few improvements in your self-awareness will pay immediate dividends with employee management. Andrew gets deep with Art Snarzyk of InnerView Advisors.
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Better Crew Management
Hear how one contractor keeps better track of work flow and crews... without visiting the job sites....
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Hear how one contractor keeps better track of work flow and crews... without visiting the job sites. Andrew chats with Dan Zupancic to learn how Dreamscape Painting keeps work flowing with detailed, app-generated work orders and all crew communications occur on Slack. Learn more about this slick system!
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Training for Challenges
Brian Nolan from Nolan Consulting is back. We are talking about exercises that help you build your “...
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Training for Challenges
Brian Nolan from Nolan Consulting is back. We are talking about exercises that help you build your “mental muscle.” Why do you want to work that muscle? Because it can help you face the difficult challenges that abound in life. Join us to learn some tips that will help you “work the problem” when things go sideways. See the video we discuss Handling Hard Well.
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What Dogs Teach Us About Leadership
We’re trying something a little bit different this week. Leadership lessons can come from anywhere. ...
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What Dogs Teach Us About Leadership
We’re trying something a little bit different this week. Leadership lessons can come from anywhere. For me, some of the most impactful lessons I learned were through my dog and dog trainer. In the interest of sharing this experience, we talk with Alex Canby about the core elements that create a leader dogs WANT to follow and how these attributes are important in all our relationships. Beware! We do talk about dogs in this podcast… A LOT!
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Women in Painting
We discuss some of the highlights of our March issue that focused on Women in Paint. Corrie Leister ...
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We discuss some of the highlights of our March issue that focused on Women in Paint. Corrie Leister and Carina MacDonald discuss their experiences as women business owners and painters.
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Operations at 20-40 Employees
Need a pep talk? Some inspiration?John Busick, Chad Jeffries Jason Phillips, and Nick Slavik discuss...
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Operations at 20-40 Employees
Need a pep talk? Some inspiration?John Busick, Chad Jeffries Jason Phillips, and Nick Slavik discuss their day to day running a business with 20-40 employees. Listen in for outstanding ideas on time management, scheduling tricks, comp plans, career paths and getting off the hamster wheel.
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Choosing a Consultant
They come in all types and backgrounds: consultants. Ever wonder what you should ask? What your crit...
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They come in all types and backgrounds: consultants. Ever wonder what you should ask? What your criteria should be? What you need to prepare? We talk with Chris Moore from Elite Business Advising on some of the questions he gets from clients and potential clients.
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A Day in the Life 10-20 Employees
Ryan Gill, Bill Ferst, and Lacie and Austin Ilsley discuss their day-to-day running a business with ...
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Ryan Gill, Bill Ferst, and Lacie and Austin Ilsley discuss their day-to-day running a business with 10-20 employees. Delegating, training and hiring is the name of the game at stage. Plus, an amazing discussion on the silent killer: employee burnout.
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TOP JOB Profile: The Edge of the Earth
Ben Campbell of Campbell Painting and Drywall tells tales of this magnificent job in one of the most...
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TOP JOB Profile: The Edge of the Earth
Ben Campbell of Campbell Painting and Drywall tells tales of this magnificent job in one of the most remote houses in Alaska. Airplanes, avalanches and a lot of paint! You can also see stellar drone footage here.
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Running a Business with 2-5 Employees
A contractor may have the same size business as you…but do they manage the business same as you? Lis...
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Running a Business with 2-5 Employees
A contractor may have the same size business as you…but do they manage the business same as you? Listen to Jeremy Day, Jeremy Bramlett and Brandon Lumby describe their days as owners of businesses with 2-5 employees and see how you compare – from sales and accounting to billing and painting.
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Prepping for Vacation
Our superstars from Season 3 of Mission Vacation are back. We catch up with husband and wife team, L...
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Our superstars from Season 3 of Mission Vacation are back. We catch up with husband and wife team, Lacie and Austin Ilsley, on the business since we left them last October, how culture and training have have increased retention, and learn about how they planned for their first big vacation away.
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Subcontracting Contracts
Are you considering signing on with a painting service provider as a sub or independent contractor? ...
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Are you considering signing on with a painting service provider as a sub or independent contractor? Here’s what to look for in contract language, from uniforms to payment to non-competes. Karalynn Cromeens from Cromeens Law Firm and Author of “Quit Getting Screwed” shares her advice.
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How to Reach Your Revenue Goal
Andrew and Emily talk with paint industry financial whiz Linnea Blair to nail down how to bump a bus...
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How to Reach Your Revenue Goal
Andrew and Emily talk with paint industry financial whiz Linnea Blair to nail down how to bump a business to the next revenue marker. Struggling to hit $500k? $1 mil? $2mil? We provide a road map, with stops at Gross Profit Margin, Fixed Expenses, even Net Operating Profit Before Owner’s Comp.
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Upskilling Your Painters
There is no limit to what a painter can create... and what they can make. If you are looking for car...
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There is no limit to what a painter can create... and what they can make. If you are looking for career paths for craftspeople and new high-end finishes to offer your customers, International Decorative Artisans League might have some ideas (and training) for you.
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Job Price and Expense Trends
Would you be offended if we said you’re probably not raising labor rates enough? Do you recalculate ...
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Would you be offended if we said you’re probably not raising labor rates enough? Do you recalculate overhead quarterly? Do you have minimum 3-month backlog? Listen now as we dive deep into these data topics with Tom Droste at Estimate Rocket.
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Where Painters Find the Best New Tools
Great tools save time and money. But can you risk testing unproven ones on the job? We talk with two...
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Where Painters Find the Best New Tools
Great tools save time and money. But can you risk testing unproven ones on the job? We talk with two contractors – and a toolmaker! – about how the best tools make their way to your job site.
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Could Your Business Use an Equity Partner?
Add this to your list of business growth plan options: Bringing on an equity partner. We chat with J...
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Could Your Business Use an Equity Partner?
Add this to your list of business growth plan options: Bringing on an equity partner. We chat with Jason Paris of Aleph Holdings about how his group is partnering with painting contractors to unlock new growth.
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How/When To Hire a Sales Rep
Just when you thought you were out…they pull you back in! (We’re talking about sales.) If you’re try...
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How/When To Hire a Sales Rep
Just when you thought you were out…they pull you back in! (We’re talking about sales.) If you’re trying to shed the sales role, or just looking to hire a new estimator, this podcast is for you. Andrew talks with Carl Utter…all you need to do is listen.
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Run a Better Side Service - Part 2
If your painting company also runs a side service – gutter cleaning, kitchen remodeling, guitar refi...
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Run a Better Side Service - Part 2
If your painting company also runs a side service – gutter cleaning, kitchen remodeling, guitar refinishing – you’ll love this podcast series about running it better. Here we talk with Militello Painting & Powerwashing.
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How To Get Paid
You’ve tried nice. You’ve tried nasty. Now try listening to our podcast for some new strategies to f...
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You’ve tried nice. You’ve tried nasty. Now try listening to our podcast for some new strategies to finally get paid. Emily and Andrew talk with Matt Viator of Levelset, along with his friends, Notice of Intent to Foreclose and Notice of Intent to Lien.
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Adding a New Service - Part 1
From handling finances and employees to creating new marketing, Shane Garrett, owner of Garrett Pain...
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From handling finances and employees to creating new marketing, Shane Garrett, owner of Garrett Painting talks about his epic quest to add kitchen remodeling to his business. Sponsored by CompanyCam
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New Google Rules for Business
Learn about: a) Google’s newest algorithm tweak, b) what to do if your business name does not includ...
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Learn about: a) Google’s newest algorithm tweak, b) what to do if your business name does not include “painting” and c) best use of your company’s natural keywords. Martin Morgan of Pro Painter Websites explains! Sponsored by Company Cam
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PCA Now Offering Health Insurance
Hear about the heath insurance option now available from PCA and how health benefits reduce costs an...
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Hear about the heath insurance option now available from PCA and how health benefits reduce costs and increase productivity!
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Trends in Painting 2022
Listen in to gain some foresight into what could be coming down the road in 2022! Labor & materi...
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Trends in Painting 2022
Listen in to gain some foresight into what could be coming down the road in 2022! Labor & material shortages and technology are just a few of the topics...
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Decorative Painting Trends
Should you add decorative painting to your product mix? Learn about the benefits to offering decorat...
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Should you add decorative painting to your product mix? Learn about the benefits to offering decorative painting, potential risks and what trends are booming...
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How TOP JOB Impacts your Business
Beth Warnecke reviews how winning TOP JOB has increased business and reviews the job that won!
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Beth Warnecke reviews how winning TOP JOB has increased business and reviews the job that won!
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Overcoming Implementation Fatigue
Technology is taking over our lives and our businesses, but implementation can be exhausting. We loo...
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Overcoming Implementation Fatigue
Technology is taking over our lives and our businesses, but implementation can be exhausting. We look back at how far we've come with tech in our careers, how to avoid getting burned out as you continue on your tech journeys. PLUS!! The Winner of the Tech Fest Free Ticket Contest!
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Beat Back Your Email Beast
Is your Inbox a wasteland? Follow these tips to turn your email into a useful business tool. Because...
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Is your Inbox a wasteland? Follow these tips to turn your email into a useful business tool. Because there’s money in those messages! Suhaiba Neill outlines her surprisingly simple strategy to tame the clutter. Definitely open this podcast before opening another email.
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Free Ticket to Tech Fest
Join us for a chat with Tech Guru and founder of Groundwork Jeff Wraley on some of the biggest tech ...
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Join us for a chat with Tech Guru and founder of Groundwork Jeff Wraley on some of the biggest tech trends in the painting industry and how you can score a free ticket to Tech Fest. Enter now!
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