Did you know that most contractors don’t lose money because of bad clients — they lose money because they avoid uncomfortable conversations? In today’s episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore breaks down how systems, structure, and communication can eliminate the stress around tough conversations and protect your profits, reputation, and culture.

The good news? Hard conversations aren’t a personality trait — they’re a skill. And skills can be learned, practiced, and strengthened. With the right systems, scripts, and structure, even the toughest conversations become easier and far less emotional.

Need help navigating these hard conversations? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

In this episode, Brandon Pierpont hosts the Commercial Painting Success Panel to unpack what’s actually working in commercial painting right now. Hear how top contractors target ideal clients, quickly pre-qualify, choose general contractor work versus direct-to-owner, protect margins, and manage cash flow through long cycles so you can build a healthier backlog and repeat revenue.

Winter is here — and for many painting contractors, this season brings the familiar question: “How do I make the most of my time?” In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore shares a practical framework to help you use the slower months to strengthen your business, sharpen your systems, and set yourself up for a successful 2026.

You’ll learn:

🧾 What financial systems need attention during winter (time tracking, materials, expense processes)

📣 How to tighten your marketing plan, content strategy, and budget for 2026

📞 Ways to upgrade your sales process, customer experience, and estimating workflow

👥 What to refine in your recruiting and onboarding systems

🛠 The operational tools, SOPs, and project workflows that prevent chaos in busy season

🧹 Why winter is the perfect time to clean and declutter your shop, office, files, and personal life

This season is about finding the sweet spot between resting and rebuilding. If you want to hit the ground running in 2026 with a more organized, efficient, and predictable painting business, this episode is your winter playbook.

Need help figuring out what to work on this Winter? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

In this episode, Brandon Pierpont goes beyond ad tactics and shows painting contractors how to turn attention into revenue. Live from PCA’s Women in Paint, he breaks down winning Meta ads (CPM, conversion, creative that drives engagement), the “micro-sales” inside your sales process (speed-to-lead, pre-estimate value, selfie confirmations), and the review, referral, and neighborhood-take-rate plays that compound ROI. Practical, no-fluff steps to lower CPL, raise close rates, and build a profitable growth engine.

Change can be hard for everyone involved in your business. The owner, the leadership team and the field teams. In this episode, we have Bracken Anderson, Senior Partnerships Manager at BusyBusy join us to share some insight and tips on how to help implement tech successfully into your jobsite operations!

Interested in learning more about BusyBusy? Connect with Bracken at [email protected].

Need help figuring out what tech to utilize and how to start utilizing it in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

In this episode, Brandon Pierpont dives deep into an ROI-driven marketing strategy that adapts to any economy at this year’s PCA Residential Contractor Conference. Listen as Brandon breaks down where to spend your marketing dollars, what to track, and how to actually get the results you’re looking for!

If you, like MANY contractors out there, are thinking about a business coach…

…how do you pick the best one?

With so many options out there, it’s WAY too easy to get swindled by a smooth talker with no real track record or, more likely, to pick a perfectly good coaching solution that just isn’t perfect for you.

Today, Breakthrough Academy’s own Brendon Toyne joins us for a deep dive into picking the best coaching solution for your business.

From understanding how taxes differ for S-Corporations and LLCs to deciding when to accelerate expenses or defer income, we break down what really matters — and what’s just noise when it comes to your taxes. You’ll also learn how to use deductions like the Augusta Rule, mileage reimbursements, and home office expenses the right way (with documentation that keeps you audit-proof).

If you’re a painting contractor or small business owner who’s tired of getting surprised at tax time, this episode will help you make smarter financial moves, keep more of your hard-earned money, and start 2026 on the right foot.

Need help planning financially or strategizing for taxes in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

90% of contractors take the WRONG approach to Meta ads.

1️⃣Have someone make your creative.

2️⃣Run the ads

3️⃣Hope for the best 🤞

Instead, according to contractor marketing expert Phil Risher, you should make ORGANIC content first, figure out what drives engagement, and then reuse THAT as your ad creative.

This simple shift can save you thousands in wasted ad spend.

In this episode, Brandon Pierpont hosts a dynamic panel from the PCA Residential Contractor Conference, where industry leaders share their go-to tools for streamlining communication, scheduling, quoting, and more. Learn how to simplify your systems and build an efficient, scalable tech stack roadmap.