Best Ryan Amato Podcasts (2024)

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DISCUSSION: Two-Part Session Zeroes

4M ago

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Sara and I talk about the value of taking Session Zero (a meeting that a tabletop gaming group holds prior to starting a new campaign) and splitting it into two separate sessions. There are a number of benefits to it! Especially for folks who record actual plays. — (I’m sorry to say Sara passed away in July of last year. I held onto this recording …

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DISCUSSION: Puzzles, Riddles & Mazes

1y ago

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A little while ago I got a hankering to record some discussions of geek and gaming-related things, and my friend Sara agreed to come along for the ride. In this episode we talk about puzzles, riddles and mazes in tabletop RPGs and how a GM might approach them in a way that’s fun for everyone. … DOWNLOAD…

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Levels Of Service 0:58

1y ago0:58

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When it comes to house painting and epoxy, the concept of quality can be multifaceted, with varying levels of excellence. Here are some key aspects that contribute to different levels of quality in the industry: Surface Preparation: One of the fundamental factors in achieving a high-quality paint or epoxy job is thorough surface preparation. Proper…

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Being present for your estimate 1:27

1+ y ago1:27

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Welcome to our podcast on the importance of being home when getting any kind of estimate for your home. Whether you're looking to renovate, repair or improve your home, getting an estimate is an essential step in the process. However, many homeowners make the mistake of not being present when the contractor or estimator visits their home. In this p…

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How much is that epoxy floor really? 5:06

1+ y ago5:06

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The Truth About Epoxy Floor Pricing Over the Phone 🎧 In this eye-opening podcast episode, we dive into the topic of epoxy floor pricing and why getting a quote over the phone might not be the best idea. Our expert guest shares valuable insights into the factors that influence epoxy flooring costs and the potential pitfalls of phone-based estimates.…

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When I realized We Could Dominate Social Media 2:25

1+ y ago2:25

2:25

The "aha moment" in using social media for business can vary depending on the specific goals and strategies of the business. However, here are some potential examples: Realizing the power of engagement: Many businesses initially view social media as a way to broadcast their message and promote their products or services. However, the true value of …

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Holding Grudges Doesn't Help You 1:08

1+ y ago1:08

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In this podcast episode, we explore the topic of holding grudges. Why do we hold grudges? How do grudges impact our relationships, mental health, and overall well-being? Is it possible to let go of a grudge, and if so, how do we do it? Through candid conversations with experts in psychology, relationship counseling, and personal growth, we dive int…

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How much is an epoxy floor? 2:51

1+ y ago2:51

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Many homeowners are wondering, "How much does an epoxy garage floor cost?" and we'll be diving into all the details to give you an idea of what you can expect to pay. We'll begin by explaining what an epoxy garage floor is and the benefits of having one. Then, we'll discuss the factors that affect the cost of an epoxy garage floor, such as the size…

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Meetings Suck 2:20

1+ y ago2:20

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We cancelled most of our meetings at ryanamatopainting Without a clear agenda, follow through and accountability, we were simply wasting time and money. Take a long hard look at the time you spend and potentially you can save money and regain some time back for more important things Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/amatopodcast. Hosted …

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Too Many People Making Decisions 2:20

1+ y ago2:20

2:20

How many people does it take in your company to make one decision? If the answer is more than one, we need to talk. By asking others what they think , it is really a search for someone to make that decision for you. As an owner you have to stop making all the decisions and empower your team to make their own choices whether right or wrong. #busines…

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Traits of a good boss 1:08

1+ y ago1:08

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What are the traits of a good boss? Ryan of Amato Painting gives you his opinion below When your talking about a painting business, Ryan has over 30 years of painting experience. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/amatopodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How do you manage doubt 1:20

1+ y ago1:20

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How does Ryan manage doubt on a daily basis? Listen in and you may be surprised. Running a business can be stressful and make you question yourself sometimes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/amatopodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Establishing Culture In Your Business 1:11

1+ y ago1:11

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Establishing culture in your business can be tough. But it is the only way to be successful. Hire for values, would you have them to your home? www.ryanamatopainting.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/amatopodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Running A Painting Business Effectively 39:43

1+ y ago39:43

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Running any company can be difficult and have it's own challenges. No more so then with contractor an painting company Listen in as we speak to Frank our operations manager and Ryan who owns Ryan Amato Painting in Easton, Pa Business can be difficult but you can survive and thrive under the right mindset. Support this show http://supporter.acast.co…

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Terminating Someone And Changing Your Mindset 8:18

2y ago8:18

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Terminating someone doesn't have to be hard In this episode of our new season 7 Ryan discusses a mind shift when you need to terminate "fire" someone Follow me on LinkedIn Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/amatopodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Estimate Vs Exactimate 10:32

2y ago10:32

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An estimate is just that, an educated guess at what the price of a project may cost. However unforeseen conditions and items may pop up that will have to charged accordingly. Of course you would want these in writing, mutually discussed and make sure it was not included in the scope of the work. But this is not at the cost of the contractor, there …

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Don't Work Off Hours And Weekends 7:22

2+ y ago7:22

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Working off hours and weekends is fine, if that is what your company policies and expectations are and they are agreed upon. Discussing and letting your potential clients and current clients know what is acceptable and not is also very important. Our goal was to not force anyone to work on the weekend as we believe that is time better spent with th…

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Epoxy on top of wood floors? 9:09

2+ y ago9:09

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What can you put epoxy on top of? We are asked this question almost daily. You may be surprised to know , it can be installed on top of almost anything. From tile, wood, vinyl and of course concrete. Listen in as Ryan explains all of this as well as touches on the epoxy shortages and pricing Website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/amat…

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How to get a proper painting estimate

2+ y ago

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It isn't easy to get a bunch of painting estimates and then try to compare them for a typical homeowner. There are many factors that go into this process for the client and the painter. Here is some great information and questions you should be asking when you are getting painting estimates. No matter who you choose, trusting the company or person …

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Epoxy Floor Myths Busted 10:42

3y ago10:42

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We all see the epoxy floors Ryan Amato Painting does and we are asked a ton of questions all the time so what better way to answer them then right here. Do you have questions? Please send them to ryanamato@yahoo.com You can get a great floor that is mold, mildew, scratch and water resistant Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/amatopodcast.…

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Hiring With Values In Mind 10:29

3y ago10:29

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Don't forget your values when hiring and firing. The saying one apple can spoil the bunch is very true Listen in to a quick conversation with Ryan about a recent issue #hiring #firing #values Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/amatopodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Anxiety and Panic Come Get Me 8:56

3y ago8:56

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As a business owner or entrepreneur we all have stress but what happens when it is more than just stress. When your lying in bed sweating, burning, heart racing and wanting to run away? Your not alone at all and I can guarantee you someone near you has the same issues. #anxiety #panic Dare Response Link Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/…

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Stop Chasing Perfection 6:59

3y ago6:59

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When you realize you cannot catch perfection you will be better off and actually more successful in business and life Keep chasing your goals but have proper expectations. Connect with me ryanamato@yahoo.com #business #perfection #goals Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/amatopodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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Ryan interviewed on Marketplace 4:35

3y ago4:35

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Ryan was interviewed by Kai Ryssdal of Marketplace regarding the paint shortage we are all experiencing now. Listen in as we discuss how Ryan Amato Painting is managing this supply chain issue This was also on NPR radio Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/amatopodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Details In Contracting 11:23

3y ago11:23

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When your running your painting business or contracting business details are what we do. Without knowing how or what you estimated, what the client wants. The proper equipment and tools needed and more you can be setting yourself and your team up for failure Listen in as Ryan goes over these in regards to his painting company. www.ryanamatopainting…

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Hiring Painters and Employees 12:34

3y ago12:34

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Hiring a good employee is never easy and now it is even tougher With so many jobs open and low availability of workers what do you do? By hiring for values first you can save yourself a ton of time rather than looking for that fully experienced new team member Listen up and give it a try and let us know how it goes Visit our site at www.ryanamatopa…

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The magic formula for job applications 11:14

3y ago11:14

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I’ve been racking my brains for months on how to really move the needle for job seekers who want to be taken seriously. And recently, I came across an email had I sent to the cofounder of Circle.so, which got a great response and earned me time on the phone with him. (Listen to hear what the email said, or go here) Andy’s not the only one — I got t…

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Making Your Art/Passion Your Career (Long-Term) with Rob Hardy of Ungated 1:20:02

3y ago1:20:02

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Join me for this transformative conversation with Rob Hardy, the founder of Ungated.Media — a website and community dedicated to helping creators attract their “1,000 true fans,” a concept coined by Kevin Kelly in 2008. Rob wants to “make the Internet weird again.” 😁 Ungated and Inspiring Careers are both in similar places right now, and this conve…

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Experimenting With Your Career with Mike Amato (plus, his vision for the future of EdTech!) 34:53

3y ago34:53

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This episode, like many, came out of a spontaneous career discussion with a close friend of mine, Mike Amato, who is currently launching his career as an early-stage product manager kinda professional. He’s really good at helping entrepreneurs figure out what to build via user research, experiment design, and prototyping. He is highly empathic, and…

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Subcontractors In The Construction and Painting Industry 16:06

3y ago16:06

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The S Word We hear it from time to time, I don't want a subcontractor working on my project. If that is the case I guess you don't want food delivered, your roof done, landscaping or any other services you use each day. Having a narrow mind is not appropriate in most cases and having this pre conceived notion regarding a particular way someone is p…

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Combining Yoga & Music Therapy to Create More Peace & Happiness in the World — Strategy Session with Ryan Fowler 56:02

3y ago56:02

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If you don’t know Ryan Fowler, he is a yoga teacher and (soon to be) licensed music therapist in the Phoenix area. He’s also an incredibly kind, warm, generous human being! Highly worth knowing. 😉 This conversation about combining yoga with music therapy first began when I met Ryan at A Consciousness Rising’s legendary first Summer Solstice weekend…

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Cameron Laird: Irish Voiceover Artist, Sound Designer, Podcast Host & Producer (Impromptu Career-Launch Story) 34:07

3y ago34:07

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Cameron is a fully remote, self-employed voice & sound professional building his career in this world. He tells me about taking out a loan to invest it all into audio recording & production equipment to get his studio off the ground, and his goals as an audio/sound career enthusiast. What started as a get-to-know-you quickly turned into my favorite…

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Demaris Parker on Eliminating Body Pain by Building a Performance-Enhancing Body Work Training Program! 1:21:32

3y ago1:21:32

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In this episode, I sit down with Demaris Parker (@demarisparker), a performance-enhancing body worker who combines several kinds of body and energy work including qigong, reiki, massage therapy, and personal training into a very unique and effective method for eliminating pain and increasing our physical, mental, energetic, emotional, sexual and sp…

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A Dive into Adam French’s Super Productive Goal-Setting & Weekly/Daily Planning Process 39:37

3y ago39:37

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In this episode I sit down with my great friend Adam French of emote.design, who is masterfully focused and disciplined in his life. Because I’ve struggled with my own focus and discipline in my work & business, I needed Adam’s guidance and I wanted to share it with you all! You’ll hear Adam describe how he sets and tracks his goals, how he plans h…

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How to Start Conversations with People You’d Like to Work With – Coaching Session Excerpt 18:26

3y ago18:26

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This segment is from a coaching session with a client who will remain anonymous for now — I wanted to press Record because it’s such a common question my clients & friends have when working with me! I tell people, “don’t just apply to job postings. Start conversations with human beings.” This process works 100x better for winning jobs & clients. Na…

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Eliminating Re-incarceration & Recidivism with Eli Rivera of The Way Out 56:01

3y ago56:01

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Want to help build a better world for formerly incarcerated people? The Way Out is one organization making a critical difference. Thanks to them, more people can actually dig themselves out of the mistakes they made in the past — instead of being stuck in a never-ending cycle that benefits nobody except private prison owners. Eli Rivera is a cofoun…

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A Career in Scrum Project Management with Aritro Majumdar 1:04:04

3y ago1:04:04

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This is Aritro’s second coaching session with Jérémy!

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What If You Get What You Want? 10:35

3y ago10:35

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Sometimes your dreams do come true and then what? Having goals are great but are you prepared for what happens when you reach them? What if those goals actually create more more and take more time away from you? Listen in to our story of my painting company and the many recreations of it Train your team, share your vision and make sure they are hel…

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When Karma Smacks You In The Head 11:37

3y ago11:37

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When karma kicks you in the head Recently on an interview karma showed up for one of the potential interviewees. A little investigating and it didn't take long to find out how I knew this person from years past. Treating others kindly is not hard to do and it's an investment in your karma When things go south is when you will see peoples true color…

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Keep It Positive 7:17

3+ y ago7:17

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Keep it positive always! Remove the negativity from your life What is it like dealing with those customers that make the whole company miserable? Why deal with them in the first place. How to recognize them before your working with them and how to end that relationship quick before it's too late www.ryanamatopainting.com YouTube #positivity #podcas…

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Wow Your Clients 10:52

3+ y ago10:52

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Wow your clients before someone else comes along and does it for you It is tough to come back from underwhelming a customer, stay ahead of the game and competition in your area Think outside the box and bring everything you have to make your clients experience an amazing one they can't soon forget #motivation #clients #customerservice Contact Me Vi…

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Why Do Some people Struggle Working With Me 10:39

3+ y ago10:39

10:39

Why is it so hard to work here and with me for some people? Perfectionists sometimes take so long to get things done, usually out of fear of making mistakes Listen in as we discuss this Please check out our website Contact us Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/amatopodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Dealing With Angry Clients 8:58

4y ago8:58

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The best part of waking up is dealing with an angry client. But what happens if they are angry before you even deal with them or you work with them? Some people are just grumpy and they are out to make everyone around them just as miserable. Stay positive, catch them early on in your company process and eliminate them. Remember you don't need to wo…

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Don't Quit Ever 6:13

4y ago6:13

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Whether it is at work or in life quitting is never the answer. Sometimes it takes others to teach you this leeson in a real way. We would love to hear your motivational stories or have you on as a guest to share your great stories with us Contact Us https://ryanamato@yahoo.com YouTube Ebay Store Our Site Support this show http://supporter.acast.com…

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Do You Need To Clean Your Walls Before Painting? 1:51

4y ago1:51

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What Does It Mean To Slow Down To Speed Up 1:50

4y ago1:50

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Today's daily tip is all about what it means to slow down to speed up. When you are overwhelmed at work it is important to slow down... prioritize everything you have to do based on the urgency of what needs to get done and then speed up to get everything out that you can. This goes back to a video we did on being a perfectionist and how it can hur…

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Why Hiring Doesn't Always Work Out 1:52

4y ago1:52

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In this daily tip, Ryan talks about the current state of hiring not only in the painting industry, but in all industries. We have a very specific and detailed hiring process at Amato Painting, with prescreening, background checks, and interviews. Even after all these processes, workers can still fall through and it is our job to quickly adapt to th…

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U Can't Be Perfect 7:51

4y ago7:51

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U Cannot Be Perfect and trying to obtain that perfection will always result in missed expectations and disappointment. Know what you are great at, what you love to do and go as hard as you can with it. Whether your a manager, a normal 9-5 worker, a doctor or nurse know what you do well and stop trying to be perfect at everything you do. Your not do…

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Why You Need To Stop Doing Other People's Work For Them 2:07

4y ago2:07

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Why You Need To Stop Doing Other People's Work For Them In this daily tip, Ryan talks about the importance of not doing work that other people are supposed to do. If you always do the work for someone and do not talk to them about it, they will never learn. It is crucial to communicate with your team and set your expectations for their deadlines. #…

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The Struggles Of Hiring In 2020 2:21

4y ago2:21

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In this video, Ryan talks about the struggles we face in the painting industry with hiring. It is not only due to the ongoing issues the world is facing, the current unemployment benefits, and working restrictions. It is an issue that is across the board in the painting industry. With that being said we currently have a lot of work to be fulfilled …

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