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 and building a team, estimating and pricing, and investing in the business. Tanner emphasizes the importance of proactive lead follow-up, the mindset of continuous improvement, and the need to invest in marketing to ensure a steady pipeline of work. He also encourages Joseph to focus on building a strong team and providing excellent customer service.

Takeaways

Proactive lead follow-up is crucial for success in the painting business.

Investing in marketing is essential to maintain a steady pipeline of work.

Building a strong team and providing excellent customer service are key to long-term success.

Estimating and pricing jobs accurately is important for profitability.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:23 Naming and Branding

06:08 Lead Nurturing

08:46 Budgeting for Marketing

10:08 Sales and Estimating

12:22 Balancing Work and Hiring

14:22 Networking and Building a Team

16:28 Estimating and Pricing

21:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts