Are you struggling to get reviews for your painting business? In this episode of the PaintED Podcast, Torlando sits down with Alistair Day from Nice Job to discuss the importance of reputation management and how to make it easier than ever. Learn how to: Overcome the fear of negative reviews: Discover why they're actually opportunities for growth and how to respond effectively. Build a culture of reviews: Motivate your team and incentivize quality service through reviews. Automate the review process: Save time and increase efficiency with tools like Nice Job. Turn reviews into marketing gold: Amplify your best reviews across your website and social media to attract new customers. Uncover your value proposition: Use reviews to identify what sets you apart from the competition and refine your marketing message. Plus, get an exclusive discount on Nice Job for PCA members! Tune in to discover how to build a strong online reputation, attract more customers, and grow your painting business.

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Connect time tracking to your job costing with this free white paper from busybusy: https://trybta.com/DLEP188 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCA188 Have you ever wondered whether getting your field staff to track their time is worthwhile? Sure, it’d be great to hold them accountable. But you can already hear their grumbles and groans about having to add another thing to their to-do list. The thing is, in other businesses (think accounting, law, marketing agencies), time tracking is standard practice. The whole goal in those industries is to make as much time billable to the client as possible. So why is it different in the trades? Our guest on the show today is Isaac Barlow. He’s the Founder of busybusy. The industry-leading time-tracking app for construction and trades. Today’s conversation is about leveraging time-tracking technology to increase productivity and profitability without hurting your company culture. Episode highlights: Learn how time tracking can be used to create a performance culture built on business intelligence. Understand why field staff often resist adopting modern tech and how to change their attitudes and get them on board with time tracking. Find out how to create a modern data-obsessed organization in an old school industry. 00:00 - Intro 01:48 - The story behind busybusy 08:42 - Why contractors need to be more time obsessed 16:42 - The benefits of busybusy and other time tracking apps 22:08 - How to deal with pushback from the team 28:56 - Business Intelligence: helpful or hurtful to culture? 31:57 - Gamification: does it work? 34:04 - 3 tips to get your team thinking more like owners 38:19 - Downloadable handout and busybusy promotion 39:08 - Business intelligence: what is it and how do you use it? 44:46 - Too much data vs. too little data: what is the balance? 46:36 - How to become data-obsessed (even if you're not wired that way) 49:13 - Connect with Isaac and learn more about busybusy Subscribe to Breakthrough Academy to never miss a video! 👇 http://bit.ly/youtubebta Interested in working with us? Let's chat: https://trybta.com/welcome Join our Facebook Group: / contractorroundtable Connect with us on Social Media: Facebook: / thebreakthroughacademy Instagram: / btacademy LinkedIn: / 10175179 Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-875-1704 #BTA #BreakthroughAcademy #BuildingSuccess

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Grab your free copy of the Max Priorities Pyramid and start sorting your priorities today: https://trybta.com/DLEP186 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCA186 How good are you at prioritization in your business? It’s ok. You can be honest. The truth is that prioritization seems straightforward, but in reality it’s much more complex than it appears, especially in the context of a business like yours - which is inherently dynamic, ever-changing, and unpredictable. Issues come out of nowhere. Circumstances change. People quit. Clients cancel. Unexpected weather roles through. How are you supposed to get anything done when you’re constantly putting out fires? Our guests today have some practical strategies that can help. Harry Max is the author of Managing Priorities: How to Create Better Plans and Make Smarter Decisions. And Wes Bright is his partner at Peak Priorities. They consult with some of the biggest companies in tech, and today, they're going to level up our priority management toolbox in a major way. Episode highlights: Learn what makes prioritization so hard and what systems and tools you can use to get better at it. Understand the frameworks Harry Max recommends in his book, Managing Priorities: How to Create Better Plans and Make Smarter Decisions. Get practical prioritization tips from two consultants who work with the biggest companies in tech including Apple, Google and Microsoft. 00:00 - Intro 01:48 - About the book - Managing Priorities: How to Create Better Plans and Make Smarter Decisions 03:56 - Why "prioritize" is the most important verb 09:32 - Why we all suck at prioritizing 14:22 - About the "false sense of urgency" 22:58 - The impact of a clear vision on prioritization 31:24 - The DEGAP Framework 42:40 - Sorting methods for prioritization 47:45 - Ideal rhythms for reviewing goals and progress 52:27 - What to delegate vs. what to keep 58:54 - Evolving our prioritization systems as we grow 01:03:22 - Where can people connect with you? Subscribe to Breakthrough Academy to never miss a video! 👇 http://bit.ly/youtubebta Interested in working with us? Let's chat: https://trybta.com/welcome Join our Facebook Group:    / contractorroundtable   Connect with us on Social Media: Facebook:    / thebreakthroughacademy   Instagram:    / btacademy   LinkedIn:    / 10175179   Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-875-1704 #BTA #BreakthroughAcademy #BuildingSuccess

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In this episode of the Painter Marketing Mastermind Podcast, Lisa Hudson, President of the Fresh Coat Painters franchise, discusses the growth of Fresh Coat Painters. She will lay out the differentiation of Fresh Coat and what makes the franchise so successful. Listen on for advice that you can action in your own painting company.

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Ask a Painter Live #440: Guest Aaron Shaver of Aaron Shaver Painting Co. Aaron was here for the genesis of the new version of my painting company. He Apprenticed under me for years. He remembers stuff I had long forgotten. Don't miss this one. Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik! My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKiZm... ❄️ The Retreat - Winter 2025 ❄️ Private chef. Private Lodge. Private Yoga instructor. Life changing conversations. More info and link to Apply:    / gxq4om5qkmtegkgm   Link to the PCA's event page: https://www.pcapainted.org/events/ Upcoming events: -Gathering of MN Painters / SW / Graco Master's Class - 6 Dec -PCA Expo Feb 3-7 2025 Colorado Springs Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Contact Marsha at the PCA [email protected] and we can arrange it for you! PCA member companies are 15x larger, more profitable and more stable than the average painting company. How did they do this? PCA's Business Training: https://www.pcapainted.org/business-t... Painting Contractors Association - PCA

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In the 2nd episode of our 3-part series, we’re going to talk about your vision for your company in the next 10 years. This will help us put some action steps together for what you need to accomplish in 2025 to put you on the right path to hit your 3 year plan in 2027 and ultimately your 10 year (and beyond) vision for your business. Not knowing where you’re going and the plan to get there is the #1 reason entrepreneurs fail in their business. If you aren’t familiar with the book Traction by Gino Wickman, we HIGHLY suggest you get it and read/listen to it and implement everything he shares! While we are not an EOS expert or certified in this content by his team, we couldn’t let that keep us sharing some of the key takeaways from the book and how it can be useful for you in your painting company.   If you’re looking for some added accountability or perspective to help you achieve your 1, 3 and 10 year goals, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

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To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCA187 Get a copy of Profit First for Contractors here: https://www.amazon.ca/Profit-First-Co... Did you know that the vast majority of construction and trades businesses net less than 5% profit a year? In case you were wondering—that’s not good. Our guest on the show today is Shawn Van Dyke, author of Profit First for Contractors and The Paperwork Punch List. In this episode, we break down the Profit First for Contractors (or PFC) cash management model, including a prescribed framework for implementing PFC in your business right away. If you change the way you manage your finances, you’ll also change the way you think about money flowing in and out of your accounts. And in turn, you’ll make better decisions that benefit you and your business. Episode highlights: Unpack how the profit-first approach Shawn Van Dyke outlines in Profit First for Contractors produces a powerful and positive psychological change to the way you see money flowing into and out of your business. Learn the four most common profit-destroying mistakes that Shawn sees owners make all too often. Find out which five bank accounts you need to set up right away. 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - About Profit First for Contractors 10:31 - Why is minimal profitability so common in construction and trades? 15:49 - Brief synopsis of the PFC Model 21:05 - Five bank accounts you need to set up 31:36 - What's the value of the five bank accounts? 47:07 - 4 mistakes that kill profitability 01:05:08 - Connect with Shawn Subscribe to Breakthrough Academy to never miss a video! 👇 http://bit.ly/youtubebta Interested in working with us? Let's chat: https://trybta.com/welcome Join our Facebook Group:    / contractorroundtable   Connect with us on Social Media: Facebook:    / thebreakthroughacademy   Instagram:    / btacademy   LinkedIn:    / 10175179   Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-875-1704 #BTA #BreakthroughAcademy #BuildingSuccess

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In this series titled "3rd Generation Painter, 1st Generation Mindset", Joshua Joosten & Cody Roberts of Sequoia Painting will be sharing their story on building a nearly $2m residential and commercial painting company based in Tulare County, CA. They will be detailing the changes that Sequoia Painting has undergone from starting as a post-retirement hobby for Joshua to a profitable and growing enterprise with a very unique approach to the painting industry. In this episode, episode 1, Joshua & Cody will discuss the origins of Sequoia Painting from the perspective of a 3rd generation painter, and the transition that needed to happen to create true business intrinsic value. In episode 2, they will discuss their counterintuitive organizational structure and how it has improved Sequoia Painting. In episode 3, Joshua & Cody will deep dive into the culture of Sequoia Painting and the mission they have to professionalize and elevate the painting industry. In episode 4, they will lay out the systems and processes that Sequoia Painting has in place to ensure quality and make the company truly scalable. And in the final episode, episode 5, Joshua & Cody will lay out the big future plans for Sequoia Painting, including the potential for a nationwide franchise.

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In this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors, we dive into the power of professional online presence and effective marketing strategies with Alexander Donev of Firemind Studios. Alex, a creative marketing expert with years of experience, has helped contractors and service businesses transform their brands, boost their customer engagement, and drive impressive business growth. Our guest shares his success story of working with a local painting company to increase their online leads from $200,000 in 2019 to over $900,000 in 2020. He explains the importance of building a strong digital presence through modern web design, compelling visual content, and consistent social media engagement. Alex also offers practical tips on leveraging tools like Google reviews, social media, and simple website builders for smaller businesses. Whether you're just starting out or want to refine your marketing efforts, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you build credibility, stand out in a crowded market, and ultimately grow your business.

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Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik! My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKiZmIMvpNClL2fLNMzr... Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Marketing, Estimating, Recruiting, Financials, Leadership Contact Marsha at the PCA [email protected]  The Retreat - Winter 2025  Private chef. Private Lodge. Private Yoga instructor. Life changing conversations. More info and link to Apply: https://www.facebook.com/share/GXq4om5qkMTEgkGm/ Upcoming events: Link to the PCA's event page: https://www.pcapainted.org/events/ -Gathering of MN Painters / SW / Graco Master's Class - 6 Dec -PCA Expo Feb 3-7 2025 Colorado Springs PCA member companies are 15x larger, more profitable and more stable than the average painting company. How did they do this? PCA's Business Training: https://www.pcapainted.org/business-training/ Painting Contractors Association - PCA

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Do you ever feel stuck when it comes to helping your customers choose colors? Or maybe you're not sure how to market your painting services effectively? In this episode of PaintED, host Torlando Hakes sits down with Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing at Sherwin-Williams, to discuss the power of color in the painting industry. Here's what you'll learn: Why color is such a powerful tool for transforming spaces and personalizing homes How to overcome the challenges of color selection and close more sales The importance of incorporating color marketing into your business strategy How to leverage Sherwin-Williams' Pro Color Toolkit to inspire your customers and grow your business Tune in to discover how to unlock the potential of color and take your painting business to the next level!

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