Does your brand feel the same as every one of your competitors?

You’re not alone. In the trades, it can be hard to truly stand out. To your customer, every company looks about the same. And EVERYONE’S website says they’re the best.

So how do you stand out? According to John “JD” Dwyer, the key is being different. Or as he calls it, being the “UN” in your industry. Unconventional, unlike everyone else… maybe even a little weird.

Running a contracting business can feel life or death.

You’re responsible for other peoples’ income. Your customers are entrusting their homes in your hands. Your family relies on you to provide for them.

The buck always stops with you.

But here’s a hard truth: your business is not life or death. The reality is, no matter what happens…

…you’ll be fine.

Managing people is one of the toughest — and most rewarding — parts of running a painting business. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore breaks down five essential systems every contractor should implement to lead their team more effectively and create accountability that drives results.

You’ll learn:

✅ How to simplify compensation and make it performance-driven

📊 What KPIs matter most for estimators and project managers

🧾 How to track and assess progress with accountability systems

🗓 The right cadence for one-on-one, team, and handoff meetings

🎯 How to coach, support, and communicate effectively as a leader

Whether you lead a crew of two or a full operations team, this episode will help you manage people with more clarity, consistency, and confidence — so you can focus on scaling your painting business the right way.

Need help implementing these people management systems and standards into your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

· EBA on 11/4

Finances are emotional — especially when you don’t know your numbers. In this episode, we break down three steps every painting contractor needs to take to gain control of their finances: awareness, forecasting, and benchmarking. If you’re tired of reacting and ready to take charge of your profitability, start here!

Need help gaining clarity on the numbers part of your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore sits down with Jon Beach, founder of Skilled Trades Media, to unpack one of the most overlooked marketing tools for painting contractors — brand awareness.

If you’ve ever wondered how to get your painting business noticed, remembered, and trusted in your local market, this episode is for you. Jon and Chris dive into what brand awareness really means, when to start investing in it, and how to balance it with your lead generation marketing efforts.

Is making content worth it for contractors?

Ben Degros, The Vancouver Carpenter, built a following of over 700K subscribers by making drywall videos. BUT he had to dedicate a massive amount of time and energy to his channel.

In a world filled with more and more noise, don’t underestimate how much work it is to create an online brand that resonates with your audience. It’s not about going viral; it’s about offering value to your customers before they start working with you.

With all the AI sales tools coming out, you may be wondering…

…are sales reps being replaced?

According to Liveswitch CRO and contractor sales expert James Hatfield: not yet.

But, technology will continue to make selling easier for reps and MUCH more convenient for homeowners. If you haven’t started modernizing your sales process to match the modern buyer’s expectations, this is your sign to start.

In this episode of Quick Hits, Brad Ellison sits down with his business partner Tim Bergsma to dive deep into the visionary-integrator relationship—the most critical dynamic for business success. Tim shares insights from consulting with Fortune 500 companies and growing Ellison Painting to $5M.

In this episode of Quick Hits, Brad Ellison sits down with Zach Kenney of ZK Painting—a master of organic social media for contractors—to break down what actually works, what doesn't, and how to turn your social presence into a revenue-generating machine.

In this episode of Rollout Marketing's Quick Hits podcast, Brad Ellison sits down with Micah Stelter, VP of Sales at Paris Painting, to dive deep into sales mastery for painting contractors.