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.
Listen NowAre 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.
Listen NowEver have a killer idea for a painting product? Or any product for that matter? Corey Talbot and Rick Farland discuss the process, challenges and steps for bringing new products to market.
Listen NowImagine the stories a 25-year product engineer at 3M could tell. Imagine no more, because we talked to him! Jeff Malmer explains how 3M uses science to tackle surface prep. Glass bubbles, precision-shaped grain technology, dust channels…it’s time to nerd out! (You know you want to.)
Listen NowJosh Abramson and Cole Palea share stories of building a strong and healthy company culture anchored in trust, respect and innovation. Get tips on finding your own authentic culture, communicating that culture to customers and new hires, and avoiding “the silent killers”: gossip and subcultures.
Listen NowHow much do you really know about primers? We had a fascinating discussion with Greg Williams and Thomas McEvoy from Kilz, and TikTok star and painting contractor Klaudio Dulemata about everything primers: coverage, failures, tinting, prepping…all of it.
Listen NowAndrew 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.
Listen NowDon’t be intimidated! SEO is not an uncrackable algorithm. Adam Zobel and Aaron Cote explain better methods for web site format (headers, bullets and blogs!). Bonus: How/Why to research your competitors. Listen, learn and love!
Listen NowThere 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.
Listen NowHow do you stay out of bidding wars and get paid what you're worth? Matt Thibeau of Savant Marketing Agency walks through how you can generate reliable leads, quality referrals, and strategies on handling the price objection if you get it. Sponsored byCompanyCamandEstimate Rocket
Listen NowWould 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.
Listen NowGreat 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.
Listen NowHere’s the refresher you need before hiring and onboarding a new employee. Job description, apprenticeship checklist, 7- 30- and 90-day reviews, EIN, W-4, I-9…everything you need to protect new hires from becoming flashes in the pan.
Listen NowAdd 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.
Listen NowIndependent Contractor rules remain in flux. We chatted with labor law attorney Scott Mirsky from Paley Rothman Employment Law about how to write your IC agreement, 1099s, uniforms, and training, as well as potential penalties such as back taxes and overtime.
Listen NowIt’s big news when a paint company introduces its highest quality paint…ever. We talk with folks from BEHR PRO as well as contractors Chris Barcomb and Tim Crumpler about the new BEHR DYNASTY® Interior Paint.
Listen NowJust 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.
Listen NowIf 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.
Listen NowYou’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.
Listen NowFrom 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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