Don’t be intimidated! SEO is not an uncrackable algorithm. Adam Zobel and Aaron Cote explain better methods for web site format (headers, bullets and blogs!). Bonus: How/Why to research your competitors. Listen, learn and love!

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There is no limit to what a painter can create... and what they can make. If you are looking for career paths for craftspeople and new high-end finishes to offer your customers, International Decorative Artisans League might have some ideas (and training) for you.

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How do you stay out of bidding wars and get paid what you're worth? Matt Thibeau of Savant Marketing Agency walks through how you can generate reliable leads, quality referrals, and strategies on handling the price objection if you get it.

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Would you be offended if we said you’re probably not raising labor rates enough? Do you recalculate overhead quarterly? Do you have minimum 3-month backlog? Listen now as we dive deep into these data topics with Tom Droste at Estimate Rocket.

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Great tools save time and money. But can you risk testing unproven ones on the job? We talk with two contractors – and a toolmaker! – about how the best tools make their way to your job site.

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Here’s the refresher you need before hiring and onboarding a new employee. Job description, apprenticeship checklist, 7- 30- and 90-day reviews, EIN, W-4, I-9…everything you need to protect new hires from becoming flashes in the pan.

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Add this to your list of business growth plan options: Bringing on an equity partner. We chat with Jason Paris of Aleph Holdings about how his group is partnering with painting contractors to unlock new growth.

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Independent Contractor rules remain in flux, so we chatted with labor law attorney Scott Mirsky from Paley Rothman Employment Law about how to write your IC agreement, 1099s, uniforms, and training, as well as potential penalties such as back taxes and overtime.

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It’s big news when a paint company introduces its highest quality paint…ever. We talk with folks from BEHR PRO as well as contractors Chris Barcomb and Tim Crumpler about the new BEHR DYNASTY® Interior Paint.

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Just when you thought you were out…they pull you back in! (We’re talking about sales.) If you’re trying to shed the sales role, or just looking to hire a new estimator, this podcast is for you. Andrew talks with Carl Utter…all you need to do is listen.

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