It's no secret that a large majority of contractors are too busy working "IN" their business instead of "ON" their business. As a 3rd generation painter, I've first-hand witnessed the struggle of a contractor (my father) as he attempted to manage all aspects of his House Painting Business while still painting and performing the jobs. My passion is to free contractors from the chains of their own business, and truly help them achieve greatness through creating systems, processes, and standard ...
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Hello all and welcome to the Buy Dirt Podcast! Excited for all you listeners to be here, we are looking forward to diving into the world of the outdoors, real estate, and the community we live in. Thank you and Buy Dirt! Reachout: - Leave a comment below! - buydirtpodcast@gmail.com - Instagram: Buy_Dirt_Podcast
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Embark on a transformative journey with Jason W. Phillips, the seasoned owner of the multimillion-dollar Phillips Home Improvements, on the Contractor Freedom Podcast. This podcast is an oasis for small business owners seeking an escape from the all-too-familiar Contractor Prison. Our mission? To help you find your way to the bliss of Contractor Freedom. With Jason's rich experience and certification in human behavior consultation, this show aims to grant you the knowledge and insights requi ...
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#8 Anderson, Josh, & Tanner: Dirt Diaries
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Today the land team is back together to talk dirt. Together, we discuss our land brokerage journey from the perspective of a six year vet, a 2 year novice, and a couple of beginners just getting started. We will cover topics such as what we do on a daily basis, how we help families navigate land management, and the processes behind investing and se…
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#7 Jonathan Monts, Knox Duncan: Land Management
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Thank you for listening to another episode of the Buy Dirt Podcast! On this episode, we sat down with Jonathan Monts and Knox Duncan. Monts graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor's degree in agricultural mechanization and business. He is a land broker in the upstate of South Carolina and also runs his own land management company, Upcount…
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#6 Jessica Mullen, Laura Ros: Travelers Rest Farmers Market
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Welcome back to another episode of the Buy Dirt Podcast! Today we sat down with Jessica Mullen and Laura Ros from the TR Farmers Market. Jessica is the director of marketing and development and Laura is a board member/treasurer for the market. We cover a number of topics around the farmers market including nutrition, local farmers, the community, a…
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#5 Kyle Logan - Feather Creek Farmstead, Local Regenerative Farming
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Today we sat down with Kyle Logan, owner and operator of "Feather Creek Farmstead!" Kyle and his wife began their journey of bio intensive regenerative farming back in 2017 and offer unique experience and knowledge for those looking to live a more self sustaining lifestyle. We cover a range of topics from regenerative farming techniques, nutrient d…
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Ep 137: 3 Must-Know Leadership Principles
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Ep 136: Brandon Vaughn - Play to Your Strengths, Hire for Your Weaknesses
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Breakthrough Series: Keelan Martinez - Trying To Do Everything For Everyone Isn't Working
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Ep 135: Hunter Ballew - I Sold my Roofing Company for $48 Million
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>> Join Hunter at The Online Event of The Year! Contractor Impact 2024 - Free Ticket Here << >> Join Contractor Secrets Skool Today 50% OFF <>Visit DripJobs.com for a Free 14-Day Trial<< >>Book a Business Breakthrough<< Summary In this episode, Tanner Mullen interviews Hunter Ballou, the mastermind behind Roofing.com and the founder of…
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Breakthrough Series: Ryan Ezzell - Building a Scalable, Sellable Asset
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>> Join Contractor Secrets Skool Today 50% OFF <>Visit DripJobs.com for a Free 14-Day Trial<< >>Book a Business Breakthrough<< Ryan Ezzell, a corporate professional turned painting business owner, seeks advice on bringing his brother-in-law into the business. They discuss topics such as commission structures, profit sharing, and building a …
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How To Buy Back Your Time & Make More Money
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Jason Phillips: [00:00:00] Welcome to the Contractor Freedom Podcast. I'm your host, Jason Phillips. This show exists to help small business owners like you escape the tyranny of contractor prison and enter the bliss of contractor freedom so you can have the time, money, and freedom to live your life with purpose beyond your business. As a certifie…
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Breakthrough Series: Josh Edwards - I Quit My Job 2 Days Ago to Start My Painting Business!
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Breakthrough Series: Manny Barragan - Defining Your "All-in" Moment in Business
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>> Join Contractor Secrets Skool Today 50% OFF <>Visit DripJobs.com for a Free 14-Day Trial<< Tanner Mullen advises Manny on how to grow his painting business. They discuss the importance of creating a professional image, nurturing leads, and hiring the right team members. Tanner emphasizes the need for Manny to focus on sales and delegate p…
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Breakthrough Series: Hayden Owens - Staying Profitable and Optimizing Processes
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>> Join Contractor Secrets Skool Today 50% OFF <>Visit DripJobs.com for a Free 14-Day Trial<< Summary Hayden Owens, owner of Quality Coats Painting, shares his journey of starting his business and his desire to break through the $600,000 revenue barrier. He discusses his current marketing channels, including door-to-door, Angie leads, Google, …
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Ep 134: Tom Reber - Mastering The Shin-Fu Method!
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>> Join Contractor Secrets Skool Today 50% OFF << >>Visit DripJobs.com for a Free 14-Day Trial<< Summary Tom Reber, the ultimate contractor coach, shares his journey from being a painting contractor to starting the Contractor Fight. He emphasizes the importance of job costing and knowing your numbers in the contracting business. Tom discusses the c…
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Breakthrough Series: Alistair Tough - You're The Bottleneck!
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>> Join Contractor Secrets Skool! Alistair and Brittany, a husband and wife painting team, discuss the challenges they face in their business and the need for a system that can be duplicated. Alistair admits to wearing too many hats and not having a system in place that allows his staff to take on more responsibility. Tanner advises Alistair to ide…
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#4: McCauley Frierson, Cody Gasque, Knox Duncan - Land Lending, Appraising, & Purchasing
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On today's episode, we are joined by a professional land loan lender McCauley Frierson, professional land appraiser Cody Gasque, and professional land broker Knox Duncan. We will be covering a variety of topics around the lending arena, and what first time buyers should expect when entering the land market. Cody breaks down a few key things to look…
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Ep 133: 3 Steps to Get Out of a Sales Slump!
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Summary In this episode, Tanner Mullen shares three steps to help get out of a sales slump. He emphasizes the importance of taking extreme ownership and not blaming external factors for the slump. He also discusses the power of leverage and how it can motivate sales efforts. Tanner highlights the significance of organization and strategic follow-up…
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Ep 132: Pete Mohr - The Process of Selling a Business
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Summary The conversation covers the topic of building a business to exit, emphasizing the importance of planning and strategizing for the inevitable exit of a business. It delves into the value of businesses, the process of selling a business, and the impact of exit planning on business valuation and potential buyers. The conversation also explores…
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Breakthrough Series: Caleb Howell - I'm In a Sales Slump!
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Summary In this conversation, Tanner Mullen provides sales advice to Caleb, who is struggling with residential sales for his painting business. They discuss the importance of having a structured sales process and tailoring it to different types of customers. Tanner emphasizes the need to provide value and create a memorable experience for customers…
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#3: Anderson, Josh, & Tanner: Bucks v. Ducks
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Welcome back to another episode of the Buy Dirt Podcast! Andy, Josh, and Tanner sit down with me again to debate the age long topic of deer hunting vs. duck hunting. We cover the pros and cons of each respective sport and why we are passionate about hunting our favorite game animal. Thank you for listening and please give us a follow on Instagram! …
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Breakthrough Series: Matt Iklodi - Fighting Through It In Order To Grow
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Summary Matt Iklodi, owner of ProPlus Painters, shares his journey of starting and growing his painting and power washing business. He started during COVID and used platforms like Nextdoor to find customers. However, he is facing challenges in scaling his business and managing the scheduling of jobs. Tanner Mullen advises Matt to focus on his core …
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Summary The main topic of this episode is about the subtleties in business communication. The host emphasizes the importance of communication in building thriving relationships in any endeavor. He discusses the key elements of effective communication, such as creating the right perception, answering the phone with enthusiasm, and gathering customer…
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Breakthrough Series: George E - Power of Leverage
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Summary George started Georgie's Handyman Service four years ago, but eventually rebranded to Georgie's Painting. He is now looking to grow his painting business and face the challenges of running a business. One of his main challenges is hiring and fulfilling on the work. Tanner advises George to set up a payroll company like Gusto or ADP to handl…
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Ep 130: Jon Majak - Leading From The Front
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In this conversation, Tanner Mullen interviews Jon Majak, CEO and founder of Mr. Pipeline, about his entrepreneurial journey and leadership principles. They discuss the importance of building a strong company culture, the role of leadership in motivating and retaining employees, and the impact of service and giving back in business. Jon shares his …
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This Is Why You're Not Closing Sales feat. Joe Covarrubias
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Jason Phillips: [00:00:00] Welcome to the Contractor Freedom Podcast. I'm your host, Jason Phillips. This show exists to help small business owners like you escape the tyranny of Contractor Freedom and enter the bliss of Contractor Freedom so you can have the Time, Money, and Freedom to Live Your Life With Purpose Beyond Your Business. As a certifi…
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#2: Anderson, Josh, & Tanner - Talkin' Turkey
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Thanks for joining in to another episode of the Buy Dirt Podcast! Today were joined with three of my close colleagues Anderson Drake, Josh Hester, and Tanner Wilhelm. In this episode we discuss the current landscape of turkey's in the southeast, more specifically, South Carolina. We cover topics such as population decline, predator control, alterna…
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Breakthrough Series: Marvin Ruiz - Prepare The Soil!
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Summary Marvin Ruiz, owner of Ruiz Painting Services, shares his inspiring story of overcoming kidney failure and heart surgeries to start his own business. He is currently facing the challenge of growing his business and wants guidance on the next steps. Tanner Mullen advises him to focus on building an online presence, optimizing his Google My Bu…
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#1: Knox Duncan - So you want to buy land?
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Our guest Knox Duncan joins the podcast to discuss common questions, and details, new dirt buyers need to be aware of. Knox is a successful land broker/investor in the upstate of South Carolina and has a true passion for helping people become first time land owners. Listen in as we discuss land investment, challenges for first time buyers, and diff…
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Summary In this episode, Tanner Mullen shares a framework for business success that he has been focusing on lately. He emphasizes the importance of operating with the end goal in mind, which for many businesses should be to sell the business. He explains that understanding what selling a business entails can help shape the mindset and framework for…
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Breakthrough Series: Max Bates - Random Process = Random Results
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In this conversation, Max Bates discusses his painting business with Tanner Mullen. They cover topics such as lead generation, marketing, hiring, and systemizing the business. Max realizes the importance of implementing processes and systems to ensure consistent growth. Tanner emphasizes the need to get out of the job and focus on sales and network…
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Breakthrough Series: Ryan Fairchalk - What Got Me Here Won't Get Me There
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Summary Ryan Fairchalk, a painting contractor, is facing challenges in winning bids and dealing with objections. He is experiencing increased competition and underbidding in the market. In this conversation, Tanner Mullen provides guidance on improving professionalism, building an online presence, and enhancing the sales process. The key focus is o…
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Breakthrough Series: Ed Neidhart - Find Your Subs, Get Your Leads
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Summary In this conversation, Tanner Mullen provides guidance to Edward, who is starting his own painting company. They discuss the different levels of growth in a painting business, the importance of reputation and customer satisfaction, and the need for a clearly defined roadmap. Tanner advises Edward to focus on lead generation and finding relia…
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Breakthrough Series: Kyle Smith - Thrive in Uncertainty
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Summary In this conversation, Tanner Mullen and Kyle Smith discuss Kyle's journey in the painting business and his goals for the future. They explore the challenges Kyle faces in managing his workload and the need for organizational and mindset changes. They also discuss the importance of niche specialization and the potential for growth through hi…
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Hello all and welcome to the Buy Dirt Podcast! Excited for all you listeners to be here, we are looking forward to diving into the world of the outdoors, real estate, and the community we live in. We hope this episode gives you a glimpse into what this podcast is going to be about, and we hope you stick around for the journey! Thank you and Buy Dir…
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Breakthrough Series: Patrick Sesia - You're Playing Small!
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In this episode I sit down with Patrick as we navigate the areas of his business he needs to elevate in order to get to the next level. TUNE IN! This is my Ultimate Resource - it has everything you need to grow and scale your business. There’s referrals for marketing agencies, insurance, accounting, apps and tools, and even free courses. Check it o…
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Lift-Off 2024: Lucas Jensen - Facebook Marketing to Scale in 2024!
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Summary Lucas Jensen shares his expertise on how to dominate the local market in 2024 using Facebook ads. He emphasizes the importance of targeting, captivating creatives, lead destination, tracking numbers, and speed to lead. Lucas provides insights and strategies for each of these factors, highlighting the need for high-quality ads and effective …
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Summary In this conversation, Tanner Mullen interviews Joel Mercado, a contractor and coach. Joel shares his journey from owning a martial arts school to running multiple painting and pest control businesses. He emphasizes the importance of personal development and how it has helped him in his business ventures. Joel also discusses the challenges o…
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Breakthrough Series: Ryan Pettis - The Dynamics of Family & Business
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Summary In this conversation, Tanner Mullen and Ryan Pettis discuss the challenges of subcontracting in the painting business and the benefits of building a team of employees. They explore the importance of creating a scalable system and the need to sever the family subcontracting relationship. Tanner advises Ryan to focus on hiring employees and p…
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Breakthrough Series: Manny Barragan - You Get What You Pay For
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In this conversation, Tanner Mullen and Manny Barragan discuss Manny's journey as a painter and his plans to build a successful business. Manny shares his background and his desire to build a brand and expand his reach. They discuss the importance of creating a culture and fostering growth within the business. Tanner emphasizes the need for a pit c…
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Ep 127: Yanni Fikaris - The Navy Seals of Painting
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This is my Ultimate Resource - it has everything you need to grow and scale your business. There’s referrals for marketing agencies, insurance, accounting, apps and tools, and even free courses. Check it out: https://tannermullen.typedream.app Yanni Fakaris shares his innovative approach to cabinet refinishing and streamlining operations. He emphas…
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PCA EXPO 2024: Building a 24/7 Service Business
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This is my recorded talk from the PCA Expo 2024 in Orlando FL where I help business owners identify flaws in their lead and customer cycle. This is a VERY important topic going forward. Listen twice! This is my Ultimate Resource - it has everything you need to grow and scale your business. There’s referrals for marketing agencies, insurance, accoun…
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Breakthrough Series: Garrett Hohn - This Painting Business Has Potential!
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This is my Ultimate Resource - it has everything you need to grow and scale your business. There’s referrals for marketing agencies, insurance, accounting, apps and tools, and even free courses. Check it out: https://tannermullen.typedream.app In this conversation, Tanner Mullen and Garret Hohn discuss the challenges and strategies of running a pai…
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Master the Art of Connection: Best Kept Secrets Reveal w/ Janell Roedl
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Jason Phillips: [00:00:00] Welcome to the Contractor Freedom Podcast. I'm your host, Jason Phillips. This show exists to help small business owners like you escape the tyranny of Contractor Freedom and enter the bliss of Contractor Freedom so you can have the Time, Money, and Freedom to Live Your Life With Purpose Beyond Your Business. As a certifi…
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Lift-Off 2024: Maggie Kuyper - Behind The Curtain of a $9M Painting Business
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This is my Ultimate Resource - it has everything you need to grow and scale your business. There’s referrals for marketing agencies, insurance, accounting, apps and tools, and even free courses. Check it out: https://tannermullen.typedream.app Summary: In this conversation, Tanner Mullen and Adam Peterson discuss the challenges of transitioning fro…
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Breakthrough Series: Joseph Frye - It's All About Perspective
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In this conversation, Tanner Mullen provides guidance to Joseph Fry, a new business owner in the painting industry. They discuss various topics related to starting and growing a painting business, including naming and branding, marketing challenges, lead nurturing, budgeting for marketing, sales and estimating, balancing work and hiring, networking…
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Ep 126: Eric The Painter - Ups & Downs of Starting a Painting Business
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This is my Ultimate Resource - it has everything you need to grow and scale your business. There’s referrals for marketing agencies, insurance, accounting, apps and tools, and even free courses. Check it out: https://tannermullen.typedream.app In this conversation, Tanner Mullen interviews Eric The Painter about his journey in starting a painting b…
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Breakthrough Series: Brett Fisher - Should I Quit My Job & Go All IN?
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This is my Ultimate Resource - it has everything you need to grow and scale your business. There’s referrals for marketing agencies, insurance, accounting, apps and tools, and even free courses. Check it out: https://tannermullen.typedream.app In this conversation, Tanner Mullen and Brett Fisher discuss Brett's journey in the painting industry and …
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Ep 125: Nick Slavik - Renovating & Optimizing Your Business
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In this episode, Tanner Mullen interviews Nick Slavik about his experience in the painting industry and his role as the chair of the Painting Contractors Association (PCA). They discuss the importance of renovating and modernizing a business, calibrating the leadership compass, and constantly improving and professionalizing the business. Nick share…
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Summary In this conversation, Tanner Mullen and Alex Corral discuss the P2 Theory and the importance of mindset in business. They explore topics such as handling stress and anxiety, bringing positive energy to business interactions, detaching from outcomes, activating creativity, and using trauma as leverage. They emphasize the power of time and pa…
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