Best Estimate Rocket Podcasts (2024)

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Mastering Your Schedule at Peak Times with Jason Paris 50:36

4M ago50:36

50:36

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 25:18

4M ago25:18

25:18

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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Adding Services to Your Company with Will Reyes 38:29

6M ago38:29

38:29

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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Getting Your Marketing Back on Track with Brandon Pierpont 35:23

6M ago35:23

35:23

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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Training as an Investment with Fred Kulik 25:09

6M ago25:09

25:09

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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Building Winter Backlog with Jim McBrayer 24:53

6M ago24:53

24:53

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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The Every-Contractor's Guide to Estimating (Part 2) 15:12

7M ago15:12

15:12

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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The Every-Contractor's Guide to Estimating (Part 1) 26:52

7M ago26:52

26:52

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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Delegating that Doesn't Blow up in Your Face with Corwin Smith 31:31

7M ago31:31

31:31

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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Champion-Level Process for Sales and Job Management with Nick May and Stacia Newton 40:33

7M ago40:33

40:33

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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Estimating and Job Management Tech with Nick Slavik and Tom Droste 55:40

8M ago55:40

55:40

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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Finding Bandwidth to Innovate and Elevate Your Industry with Tony Margani 31:32

8M ago31:32

31:32

On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors we chat with Tony Margani from Nubilis about the ability of trade contractors to innovate within their company while simultaneously elevating their trade with products and services that make the world a better place. Not everyone is able to create world-changing products while staying pr…

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The Be-Look-Attract Marketing Strategy with Logan Shinholser 38:57

8M ago38:57

38:57

On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors we are joined by Logan Shinholser of the Contractor Growth Network to talk about what trade businesses can do to build a more cohesive and compelling marketing plan. Many companies want to jump straight to the "attraction" phase of marketing strategy, but Logan discusses reasons why serv…

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The ONE DOOR to Customer Service with David Lord 35:31

8M ago35:31

35:31

On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors, David Lord from Nexa joins us to talk about how phone calls can be the most important step--and the first!--to a positive customer experience. We talk about why some businesses don't value call services, how affordable call companies have become, and how call services can help a company…

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Project Performance Reviews with Nick Slavik 27:26

9M ago27:26

27:26

On this episode of Rocket Your Business, Nick Slavik from Ask A Painter joins us to talk about the types of project and performance reviews that reveal trends and improvement opportunities. Every project review is inevitably impacted by employee performance, and Nick talks about how his company, Nick Slavik Painting and Restoration, schedules proje…

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Complex but not Complicated with Splash 47:47

9M ago47:47

47:47

We are celebrating the launch of our new podcast name and logo, Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors! New name, same great business growth education! On this episode of Rocket Your Business we are joined by Splash from Blue Collar Tribe to talk about how businesses can scale without alienating their employees, dipping in customer service, or …

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Phone Answering for Pros with Tom Droste 30:48

9M ago30:48

30:48

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio--soon to be Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors!--Tom Droste, CEO/Founder of Estimate Rocket, joins us to talk about the importance of professional phone answering services. How your company answers the phone--or doesn't!--can reveal a lot about your sales process efficiency and growth potential. This…

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The Right Way to Grow with Nick May 56:18

9M ago56:18

56:18

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio (soon to be rebranded as Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors!) we are joined by Nick May of Walls By Design to talk about industry influence on every trade contractor to scale their business at all costs. But is this the right way to grow your company? Nick discusses ways business owners can target ne…

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5 Years is the New 10 with Jason Paris 35:38

10M ago35:38

35:38

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, Jason Paris of Paris Painting and Aleph Holdings joins us to talk about business growth and leveraging leadership skills to realize new expansion. Trade businesses can experience accelerated change in the current economy, and long-range goals that used to take 10 years to actualize can now often be reached …

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Getting Into Commercial with Scott Lollar 31:27

10M ago31:27

31:27

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, Scott Lollar of Consulting 4 Contractors talks with us about how businesses can start taking on more commercial work to get bigger projects and to even out the peaks and valleys of cash flow. Thinking about getting into commercial but you're not sure of the steps you need to take to get your feet wet? Scott…

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Pros and Cons of Sign-on-the-Spot with Tom Droste 30:09

11M ago30:09

30:09

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio (soon to be Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors!), we are joined by the CEO and Founder of Estimate Rocket, Tom Droste who shares ways a sign-on-the-spot option can help sales people close more sales. This may not be an option for every business, but if your company has the tools and opportunity for s…

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Sales Process for Pros with David Reed 45:24

11M ago45:24

45:24

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, David Reed from Sales Transformation Group (STG) joins us to talk about the systems that the best professionals use to generate more leads and to train their team on sales processes that close more deals. We discuss generate more qualified leads, challenges contractors face the sales process, standards lead…

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Bringing on an Operations Director with Zach Kenney 20:51

11M ago20:51

20:51

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we talk with Zach Kenney of ZK Painting to talk about how he hired an Operations Director at his company so he could get out of the business and work ON the business as the president. We discuss how business owners can know when it's the right time to hand operations over to someone else, and methods to hire…

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Team Meetings that Improve Accountability with Tom Droste 25:53

11M ago25:53

25:53

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, Tom Droste joins us to discuss how company team meetings can be structure in a way that supports great accountability without killing motivation. Are your team meetings viewed by your team as helpful, efficient, and empowering? It may take some time to get there, but your meetings can positively define your…

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Hiring Sales Teams with Ryan Groth 31:03

11M ago31:03

31:03

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Ryan Groth of Sales Transformation Group (STG) to talk about hiring and training sales teams. We discuss the type of company culture that is designed to attract and retain the best sales people, and incentives that keep everyone achieving their best and staying sharp. We are excited to be a …

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Increasing Profit During Challenging Times with Brandon Lewis 41:25

12M ago41:25

41:25

On this episode of Estimate Rocket radio we talk with Brandon Lewis of The Painters Academy about what contractors should be doing during challenging economic times that will not only save their business, but also bring them profitable growth. Hint: it does NOT involve lowering your prices! Brandon gives tips on how to find more leads, how to close…

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Getting to $5MM with Tom Reber and Neil Kristianson 47:29

12M ago47:29

47:29

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Tom Reber and Neil Kristianson of The Contractor Fight to discuss how contractors in any trade can break through the barriers of making $5MM in revenue. We learn that the questions of "how can I get to $5MM" is often premature and could even be destructive if your business has not mastered t…

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Getting Through the Slog with Tom Droste 26:22

12M ago26:22

26:22

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, Tom Droste--CEO of Estimate Rocket--joins us to talk about that stage in the life of a business that everyone dreads: The Slog. Every business journey reaches plateaus that are long and tiring to cross. These are times when growth is slow, work is tedious, and company goals still seem miles away even after …

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Sales Planning and Course Correction with Brandon Lewis 40:22

1y ago40:22

40:22

Estimate Rocket is celebrating 100 podcasts! For June, we're replaying some of our top episodes from the last 100...in case you missed them. Here's #4. On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we talk with the always thought-provoking Brandon Lewis of the Painters Academy. Brandon helps his clients build sales and marketing systems that plug in the…

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The Evolution of Commercial Painting with Mike Stanley and Aaron Moore 24:22

1y ago24:22

24:22

Estimate Rocket is celebrating 100 podcasts! For June, we're replaying some of our top episodes from the last 100...in case you missed them. Here's #3. On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we talk with Mike Stanley and Aaron Moore about the state of Commercial Painting and how commercial contractors are pushing the industry forward. Mike and Aa…

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Selling Wonder over Work with Torlando Hakes 40:22

1y ago40:22

40:22

Estimate Rocket is celebrating 100 podcasts! For June, we're replaying some of our top episodes from the last 100...in case you missed them. Here's #2. On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Torlando "The Economist" Hakes and we discuss a point system that he developed to help contractors estimate accurately and quickly without w…

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Fearless Bidding and Job-Costing with Nick Slavik 25:17

1y ago25:17

25:17

Estimate Rocket is celebrating 100 podcasts! For June, we're replaying some of our top episodes from the last 100...in case you missed them. Here's #1. On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, Nick Slavik of Ask A Painter and Nick Slavik Painting and Restoration joins us to talk about new revelations about estimating and job costing that can help …

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Adapting to Tech Change with Fred Kulik 21:09

1y ago21:09

21:09

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Fred Kulik, the head of Customer Success at ER, to talk about technology changes that every company must navigate, and best practices for fast team adoption and adaptation. As AI moves in to almost every sphere of business, it is becoming more and more imperative that teams learn to adopt an…

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100th Episode: Managing Backlog, Numbers, Uncertainty, and Chaos 39:37

1y ago39:37

39:37

Celebrate 100 episodes of Estimate Rocket Radio with us! On this episode we discuss insights gathered from 100 episodes of discussion on business management and growth. We look back on some of the most profound moments of podcasting and chat about the BIG FOUR themes that kept emerging: Backlog, Knowing Your Numbers, Managing Uncertainty, and Manag…

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"Okay to Grow" Using Advanced Project Management with Tom Droste 24:32

1y ago24:32

24:32

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by CEO and Founder of Estimate Rocket, Tom Droste, to talk about a subject every good contractor wrestles with at some stage in their business growth--advanced project management. With more money and more people come more problems, but problem-solving tools and processes should also evolve to b…

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Backlog that Powers Growth with Jim McBrayer 26:38

1y ago26:38

26:38

On this episdode of Estimate Rocket we are joined by Jim McBrayer of McBrayer and Associates to discuss the importance of backlog in business business. Jim says that backlog is the best predictor of the near future in profit and sales, and that backlog should be 70% of a company's annual volume! We chat about the differences between backlog and pip…

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Communication Into Documentation with Tom Droste 19:08

1y ago19:08

19:08

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we talk with Tom Droste about the necessity of good communication and documentation in growing companies. Tom gives insight into a process that makes documentation easier and a daily activity that doesn't become a mountain of "task debt" to be accomplished at the end of weeks and months. The first step to go…

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Confidence to the Core with Manny Navarrete 33:58

1y ago33:58

33:58

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, we talk with Manny Navarrete of Priority Painting Services about the mind-body connection that influences confidence, and can ultimately impact sales and management. New research in fat burning and weight loss may help contractors stay healthy, even for those on a very busy schedule that little time for the…

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Scheduling Without Brain-Hurt with Tom Droste 15:40

1y ago15:40

15:40

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Tom Droste, Founder and CEO of Estimate Rocket, to discuss the type of scheduling that doesn't cause neurological pain! How is it that scheduling is such a nightmare for contractors as they grow their business, and why does seem to haunt businesses at every new stage of growth? We chat about…

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Selling Wonder over Work with Torlando Hakes 33:05

1+ y ago33:05

33:05

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Torlando "The Economist" Hakes and we discuss a point system that he developed to help contractors estimate accurately and quickly without waste. Torlando makes the case that too often contractors are charging by labor hours which signal to the customer the value of the project is in the tim…

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To-Do Checklists that Reduce Chaos with Tom Droste 20:18

1+ y ago20:18

20:18

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Tom Droste, founder and CEO of Estimate Rocket software, to discuss the benefits of to-do tasks and checklists for employees. Supervisors and employees have too much to keep in their heads at any given time, and the problem of retention is only amplified by complexity. Once details start sli…

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Leading with Empathy AND Effectiveness with Splash 37:57

1+ y ago37:57

37:57

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Splash of The Blue Collar Tribe podcast to continue our series of talks about the type of leadership that is both empathetic AND effective for managing in the trades. The tightrope between "bud" and "boss" can often be difficult to walk, especially in light of popular leadership gurus that s…

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Team Training and Improvement with Lacie and Austin Ilsley 29:53

1+ y ago29:53

29:53

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, we are joined by Lacie and Austin Ilsley from Ai Painting Plus to talk about Team Training and Individual Improvement Plans that actually work. Lacie and Austin pride themselves in aligning their company goals to account for and include the individual goals of their employees--this is the only way to keep e…

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Communication That Gets Results with Tom Reber (Part 2) 21:20

1+ y ago21:20

21:20

In this second part of a two part episode series on Estimate Rocket Radio, we are joined by Tom Reber of The Contractor Fight to talk about the type of team communication that gets results. Tom says that the Mission of your company doesn't care how you feel, but managers do! If managers are to speak in a way that drives results, they need to show e…

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Communication That Gets Results with Tom Reber (Part 1) 24:37

1+ y ago24:37

24:37

In this first part of a two part episode series on Estimate Rocket Radio, we are joined by Tom Reber of The Contractor Fight to talk about the type of team communication that gets results. Tom believes that everyone walks around with an invisible sign that reads, "Make me feel important." If managers are to speak in a way that drives results, they …

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Pre-qualification that Makes Money and Builds Fans with Jeff Wraley 18:52

1+ y ago18:52

18:52

On this episode of Estimate Rocket we are joined by Jeff Wraley of Groundwork to talk about a major pain-point of contractors that we don't talk enough about: pre-qualifying leads. Tire-kickers are the bane of every sales process, and reducing wasted time on dead-end leads can drastically increase your bottom line. Jeff talks with us about how a st…

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Escaping Contractor Prison with Jason Phillips 31:37

1+ y ago31:37

31:37

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio Jason Phillips of Phillips Home Improvements joins us to talk about Contractor Prison: how do contractors get in it, and how do contractors get out? Jason discusses the type of leadership development and team training that allows companies to create teams with systems that allow "average people to achieve ex…

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Building the Perfect Sales Person with Ryan Groth and Jamie Schmidt 40:34

1+ y ago40:34

40:34

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, Ryan Groth and Jamie Schmidt join us from STG—Sales Transformation Group—to talk about how sales teams develop and what they need to communicate effectively. A sales team needs sophisticated people that use sophisticated tools, and this is achieved when training is focused on developing right behaviors befo…

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Estimate Rocket Evolution for 2023 22:25

1+ y ago22:25

22:25

Join us for our annual recap of what is new and what's coming at Estimate Rocket! Learn about new power-up features, our evolving customer base, and resources available to help your team get better and your profits get bigger! Check out the full Estimate Rocket Evolution webinar on Thursday, January 19, 2 pm ET. Bring your questions and learn what'…

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