Profitable Painter Podcast is a rich resource for anyone interested in starting, running, and scaling a professional painting business, offering valuable insights, strategies, and interviews with industry leaders. Through case studies and in-depth discussions, we deliver a vivid picture of the painting industry, with a disclaimer that any financial or tax information is general and not a substitute for professional advice.
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The Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors podcast brings you off-the-cuff conversations from business growth and tech experts to help you grow your trade business. Whether you just started your own business or are a veteran with an expanding team, this show will keep bringing you useful ideas, interviews, tools, and tips each week to help you grow.
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Growing Prosperity in Your Family Painting Business
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Ever wondered how turning family dinners into board meetings can actually put money back into your pocket? It's not just a fantasy; Daniel and Richard reveal precisely how weaving your loved ones into the fabric of your painting business can be a stroke of genius for your finances. As we swap stories of how our own family journeys serendipitously s…
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Empowering Entrepreneurial Freedom: Mastering the Art of Smart Hiring and Systematic Growth with Dan Fleisher
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Ever feel like your business is running you instead of the other way around? Prepare to break the cycle with Dan Fleisher, our adept guest on the Profitable Painter Podcast, who unveils the game-changing power of robust systems and a rock-solid team. Dan, an expert in service-based business growth, reveals how entrepreneurs can avoid being ensnared…
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Biography Edition: Crafting Your Empire on Rockefeller's Principles of Business Mastery
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Imagine stepping into the shoes of John D. Rockefeller, a man whose name is synonymous with triumph and tenacity. We promise to take you on a profound journey through his life, from his modest upbringings to becoming the paramount figure of the oil industry. Our latest episode is steeped in the history and wisdom of a man who wrote 38 letters to hi…
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Uncovering the Financial Impact of Tax Refunds: Pro Strategies for Smart Tax Management
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Discover the hidden truth behind tax refunds and how they might be chipping away at your financial freedom! Daniel, the savvy founder of Bookkeeping for Painters, joins me, Richard, your tax strategy maestro, in a riveting discussion that cuts through the complexity of tax withholdings and enlightens you on managing your money like a pro. We dive d…
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Reputation as Revenue: Oscar Wimshurst's Guide to Customer Trust and Strategic Review Management for Painters
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Picture your painting business flourishing as you master the art of reputation marketing with insights from Oscar Wimshurst of Nice Job, our latest guest on the Profitable Painter Podcast. Together, we tackle the financial complexities and tax essentials that could make or break your business's growth. As a fellow advocate for small businesses, I, …
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Biography Edition: Ray Kroc's McDonald's Legacy and Entrepreneurial Masterclass
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Discover how relentless ambition and a strategic mind can build an empire, as we unravel the exceptional life of Ray Kroc on the Profitable Painter Podcast. From a lemonade stand to pioneering the McDonald's franchise, Kroc's tale is a masterclass in unwavering commitment and business acumen. We track his journey through the varied landscape of his…
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Painting Profits Unveiled: Know Your Margins
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Discover the roadmap to financial mastery within the painting business landscape as Daniel from Bookkeeping for Painters and I, Richard, your tax guru, lay out the must-know metrics that can make or break your venture. It's time to move beyond the brush and palette and get intimate with your profit and loss statement. We decode the language of numb…
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Embracing Technology and Efficiency in your Sales Process with John Jacob's Strategies
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Unlock the potential of your painting business with game-changing insights from John Jacob, a tech guru who turned his family's home services company into a powerhouse. We dissect the transformative role of technology in the trades, offering a wealth of knowledge that no painter should miss. From personalized financial guidance to operational overh…
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Biography Edition (Churchill): Translating Historical Valor to Modern Painting Business Tactics
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Discover the transformative power of leadership through the lens of Winston Churchill's remarkable life - a narrative sure to galvanize the aspiring moguls of the professional painting industry. Our journey through Churchill's story underscores the importance of audacious goals and unwavering self-belief, elements as crucial to his success as they …
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Painting Your Way to Wealth: A Comprehensive Financial Guide for Professional Painters
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Are you ready to paint your way to financial freedom? In our latest episode, we promise to guide you through a four-step wealth-building strategy specifically tailored for professional painters. We kick off by talking about the importance of optimizing your income - ensuring you're not just earning well, but also managing your money effectively to …
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Marketing Masterclass with Aaron Hockel: Unveiling the Secrets to a Booming Painting Business
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Unlock the marketing mysteries behind a lucrative painting business with the guidance of Aaron Hockel from AltaVista Strategic Partners. My conversation with Aaron is a treasure trove of marketing savvy—from the transformative power of AI in cultivating Google reviews to the unexpected impact TikTok could have on your business. We dive into the nit…
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Biography Edition: Leading Like a Legend: Entrepreneurial Insights from Alexander the Great
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Embark on a historical journey with us as we draw inspiration from the legendary conqueror, Alexander the Great. Our podcast peels back the layers of ambition and conquest as depicted in the biography by Arian, and in doing so, offers invaluable lessons for today's entrepreneurs. We're not just recounting tales of ancient battles; we're uncovering …
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Maximizing Tax Deductions on Vehicle Expenses: An Essential Guide for Painters
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Do you find yourself puzzled over how to maximize tax deductions on your vehicle expenses? Don't sweat it! This power-packed episode is your go-to guide for understanding the intricacies of tax deductions, particularly for our comrades in the painting industry. We unravel the essentials of record-keeping requirements, the nuances of different deduc…
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Crafting a Legacy in Paint with John Busick's Innovative Business Strategies
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Prepare to be transported through time as we sit down with John Busick, a masterful lineage painter and innovator at the helm of Kunst Painting and Workglue. Through our rich conversation, we guarantee you'll uncover the golden threads that weave together a painting dynasty spanning from the 1800s to an era where brushes meet bytes. John's story is…
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Biography Edition: Charlie Munger's Playbook for the Painting Entrepreneurs
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Dive deep into the well of wisdom with us as we trace the remarkable steps of Charlie Munger, a titan of investment whose life is a playbook for triumph over adversity and shrewd business acumen. Today, we unfold the Midwestern values that powered Munger's rise to the pinnacle of financial success, and how his principles are a beacon for the profes…
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Maximizing Profits for Painters: Job Costing Method to Streamline Admin Work
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Unlock the financial prowess of your painting business with expert insights from Daniel, the brains behind Bookkeeping for Painters, and Richard, your tax strategizing aficionado. Together, we dissect the critical concept of job costing and how it can catapult your gross profit margin to the coveted 50% mark. By dissecting direct costs and revenue …
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Dmitriy Ivanchuk: From Family Business to Entrepreneurial Success in the Painting World
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Ever wondered what it takes to transform a small family painting business into a thriving entrepreneurial enterprise? Grab your earbuds and tune into our latest Profitable Painter Podcast episode with Dmitriy Ivanchuk, the mastermind behind Hey Pros. From tales of elevating his father's business revenue to launching his own companies, Dmitriy's jou…
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Biography Edition: The Innovator's Mindset Inspired by Jeff Bezos
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Embark on an extraordinary expedition into the mind of Jeff Bezos, a titan of industry whose legacy with Amazon is a blueprint for visionaries worldwide. This episode peels back the layers of Amazon's evolution, from a fledgling online bookstore to a behemoth that redefined global commerce. You'll gain insights into Bezos's unflinching commitment t…
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Should You Partner with a Private Investment Firm?
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Uncover what it truly takes to catapult a professional painting business to success as Daniel from Bookkeeping for Painters joins us for an engaging conversation. We're peeling back the layers on the exciting, yet intricate dance of partnering with a private investment firm. Get ready to navigate the allure of expertise, the promise of capital, and…
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Knocking on Success: Lenny Gray's Masterclass in Door-to-Door Sales Strategy for Painting Businesses
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Prepare to be enlightened by the door-to-door sales maestro himself, Lenny Gray, as he joins me to debunk myths and lay out a sales strategy that could skyrocket your business. With a tale that transitions from humble college student to a revered CEO and author, Lenny's insights promise to turn your hesitations about door-knocking into confident st…
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Biography Edition (Napoleon): The Conqueror's Guide to Revolutionary Painting Business Tactics
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Could the strategic cunning and ambition of Napoleon Bonaparte be the secret sauce missing in your professional painting business? We're peeling back the layers of history to reveal how the emperor's quest for power and knack for public image can inject your entrepreneurial ventures with a fresh dose of inspiration. Joined by esteemed historians Da…
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Navigate the labyrinth of corporate compliance with expert guidance from Daniel of Bookkeeping for Painters, Richard, the tax aficionado. In a space where every document and decision can shield your personal assets from legal storms, we reveal the bedrock strategies for S Corporations and LLCs. Discover the underpinnings of robust corporate documen…
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Mastering Your Schedule at Peak Times with Jason Paris
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In this episode of Rocket Your Business For Trade Contractors, join us as we explore the entrepreneurial journey with Jason Paris, the brain behind Paris Painting and Partnership Developer at Aleph Holdings. Delving into the crucial aspects of growing a painting business, Jason shares invaluable insights on profit reinvestment, strategic decision-m…
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All About the Numbers that Matter with Daniel Honan
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Our apologies, this was a duplicate upload. Check out our latest episode with Jason Paris. On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors we are joined by Daniel Honan of Bookkeeping For Painters about being prepared for the taxman, managing overhead, pricing, pricing, pricing and finally profitability. Learn how not to get surprised…
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Tax Planning Triumphs: Converting Tax Savings into a $2 Million Boost for Your Painting Business
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What if you could turn your regular expenses into a windfall of $2 million over your career? Join us on this episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast as we explore the power of tax planning and how it can fuel the financial growth of your painting business. Through a hypothetical scenario, we demonstrate how tax planning can transform your spendin…
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Painting Business Makeover with Brandon Pierpont's Financial and Marketing Expertise
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Unlock the potential of your painting business with the unique insights of Brandon Pierpont, the mastermind behind Painter Marketing Pros. In our enlightening discussion, we navigate the journey from a solid financial groundwork to innovative marketing strategies that make your painting company the go-to in your local area. Brandon's crossover from…
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Mastering Business Meal Deductions: A Guide for Painters
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Ever wondered how to navigate the realm of business meal deductions without landing in hot water? We've got some tips for you! Join us, Daniel, founder of Bookkeeping for Painters, and Richard, our tax guru, as we unpack the mystery around meals, entertainment, and those all-important IRS tax codes. We'll be breaking down the sometimes confusing ru…
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The Tech Touch: Chris Kiefer's Journey from Engineering to Digital Marketing Mastery in the Painting Business
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Embark on an insightful expedition with Chris Kiefer, a former engineer turned tech entrepreneur, as he shares the moments that catalyzed his pivot to the forefront of digital marketing innovation. From the inception of Sky Media to the blossoming of Boolean Review and Boolean Automation, Chris reveals how technology can empower us to offload tediu…
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Decoding the Financial Secrets of a Profitable Painting Business
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Originally recorded on the Base Coat Marketing Podcast with Austin Houser. Are you ready to crack the financial code of running a successful painting business? What if we told you that understanding your financials, managing your gross profit, and focusing on cash flow to the owner could be your keys to success? In our latest episode, Daniel Honan,…
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Painting Profits: How Performance Pay Can Transform Your Business
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Discover how performance pay can revolutionize your painting business as I, Daniel, team up with David Franco of Protiv to bring you a dynamic conversation on the subject. As a former painting company manager turned software developer, David shares his compelling narrative of transforming industry norms. We tackle the shortcomings of traditional ho…
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The Blueprint for a Profitable Painting Business: Key Hires & Outsourcing
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Ready to transform your painting business into a million-dollar enterprise? We've got the game plan! Welcome to the Profitable Painter Podcast where we share the secret sauce of hiring the right people at the right price. From sourcing the perfect painters to understanding the benefits of subcontracting, we dissect the pay scales and discuss when a…
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End of the Employee Retention Credit: Insights and IRS Repayment Strategies for Painting Business Owners
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Facing the potential early sunset of the Employee Retention Credit can be daunting for painting business owners. That's why Daniel, the brain behind Bookkeeping for Painters, and I, Richard, your tax strategy maestro, have joined forces to bring you the essential insights on this critical topic. In our conversation, we dissect the intricacies of ER…
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Blueprint for Millions: Ryan Davis' Secrets to Elevating Home Service Businesses
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Prepare to transform your home service business as we journey through the wisdom of Ryan Davis, a digital marketing maven turned entrepreneurial dynamo. Ryan pulls back the curtain on the critical elements that took a painting company from the ground up to a multimillion-dollar enterprise. From the granular details of job costing and labor rates to…
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Adding Services to Your Company with Will Reyes
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On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors we are joined by Will Reyes of Battleborn Painting to talk about adding services to your company's repertoire of offerings. Learning what services will be profitable and aligned with your core skills is essential when considering adding something new on the menu for your customers. Will …
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Navigating the Financial Frost: Proactive Strategies for Painting Business Owners
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Ever felt the winter chill bite into your painting business's cash flow? Fear not, as I, Daniel from Bookkeeping for Painters, have cracked the code on keeping your revenue river flowing even when the frost sets in. This episode is your survival kit, where we lay out the game plan for reactivating past customers through targeted SMS blasts that rei…
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Getting Your Marketing Back on Track with Brandon Pierpont
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On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors we are joined by Brandon Pierpont of Painter Marketing Pros to talk about how trades businesses often go off track in their marketing, spending large amounts of money but getting very little in return. Brandon discusses simple steps businesses can take to get marketing back on track and …
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Boost Your Painting Business with Tom Droste: The Advantage of Project Performance Reviews
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Want to revolutionize your painting business with the power of technology? Join us as we sit down with Tom Droste, the brilliant mind behind Estimate Rocket, a game-changing business management software for contractors. From his transition from accounting to software development, Tom's compelling journey is one you won't want to miss. We dig into h…
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Training as an Investment with Fred Kulik
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On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors we are joined by the Customer Success lead at Estimate Rocket, Fred Kulik, who talks with us about the kind of investment that training ought to be in every company. It takes time, money, and intention to carve out time for the proper amount of training in a company, but that investment …
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How Much Is Your Painting Business Worth?
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Ever wondered how much your painting business is worth? And more importantly, how do you increase that worth? This episode brings you an enlightening exploration of the art of valuing and selling a painting business. Discover the key components that determine this value including the owner's level of involvement, generated cash flow, and growth pot…
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Building Winter Backlog with Jim McBrayer
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On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors we are joined by Jim McBrayer of McBrayer and Associates to discuss strategies for keeping the winter backlog full and flowing! We discuss ways to creatively plan for slow seasons, and we spend time analyzing sales processes that keep people engaged. "VBR" is a term you should know by th…
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Crafting the Million-Dollar Blueprint: Elevating Your Painting Business with Expert Budgeting and Management Strategies
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Unlock the secrets to a thriving painting business with Daniel from Bookkeeping for Painters, as he meticulously unfolds the blueprint for hitting that coveted $1 million revenue mark in 2024. You'll be equipped with the nuts and bolts of crafting a budget that's not just about numbers, but about strategic foresight—where each dollar is a stepping …
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The Every-Contractor's Guide to Estimating (Part 2)
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On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors, Tom Droste of Estimate Rocket share a presentation in two parts on the fundamentals of proper estimating that every trade contractor should understand to stay efficient and profitable. In this part 2 of the presentation, Tom discusses sales strategies, pricing models, production rates, …
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Demystifying Workers' Compensation for Your Painting Business
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Are you sleepless over the intricate world of workers' compensation for your painting business? This episode, featuring Angie Gordon, advisor at Bookkeeping for Painters, promises to shed light on this daunting yet critical aspect of your business. Our conversation unravels the fundamentals of workers' compensation, its costs, and the distinction b…
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The Every-Contractor's Guide to Estimating (Part 1)
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On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors, Tom Droste of Estimate Rocket share a presentation in two parts on the fundamentals of proper estimating that every trade contractor should understand to stay efficient and profitable. Tom discusses production rates, accurate measurements, labor and material tracking, job costing, prici…
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Art Snarzyk: Revolutionizing Hiring and Retention in Painting Business: From Turnover to Top Talent
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Prepare to revolutionize your approach to hiring and retention in the painting business as we sit down with Art Snarzyk, the 'turnover terminator.' Art is here to share his scientifically tested methods to attract and keep top talent, and his insights are sure to offer a fresh perspective on all things related to hiring in the painting industry. Fr…
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Delegating that Doesn't Blow up in Your Face with Corwin Smith
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On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors, Corwin Smith of Culture To Cash joins us to talk about why business leaders find delegating so difficult, and why efforts to start delegating often wind up ineffective. If you can't let go of what you're not good at and learn to delegate, you inevitably limit your team's growth, and fru…
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Steering Towards Profitability: Building Support Teams and Maximizing Tax Deductions for Your Painting Business
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Ever wonder how you can strengthen your painting business while minimizing your tax liabilities? Join us as we unravel the secret to building a robust support team for your painting venture and taking advantage of tax deductions. We shed light on the importance of seeking advice from trusted external sources such as friends, family, and industry ev…
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Champion-Level Process for Sales and Job Management with Nick May and Stacia Newton
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On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors, we are joined by Nick May of Walls By Design and Stacia Newton of Paper Moon Painting. Nick and Stacia are champion sales and job management process creators and we discuss pro tips that empower efficiency and profitability in business, covering topics like client communication, sales f…
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Navigating Marketing Channels with Austin Houser: The Art of Promoting Painting Businesses
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Are you ready to unlock the potential of digital marketing for your painting business? Promising you a rich tapestry of insights, we welcome Austin Houser, the savvy owner of Basecoat Marketing, who joins us to unravel the intricacies of data science tailored for the painting industry. Austin shares the psychological aspects of marketing and underl…
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Estimating and Job Management Tech with Nick Slavik and Tom Droste
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On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors, we re-share a conversation by Nick Slavik, host of Ask A Painter LIVE, and Tom Droste, Founder/CEO of Estimate Rocket. Nick and Tom's conversation originally aired on Ask A Painter LIVE and they covered topics ranging from job management technology and future economic challenges, to sal…
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