PaintED Podcast

Knowing your niche will help you sell your specific skills more effectively.

In this week's episode, I sit down, literally after a pub lunch with Andy Stewart Marketing Manager of Chemfix UK. Amongst vast amounts of other products, Chemfix produces other things such as Metolux two-part fillers and the ever-popular Timbabuild epoxy repair resin. There is a bit of background noise (as it was recorded in a pub), but it is audible.

In this episode, we chat about:

-Timbabuild (obviously)

You know the drill by now, get a brew, pin back your lugs and give it a listen and give us (@brothersofthebrushinsta and Will) your feedback by hash-tagging #bobcast on Insta and we'll give you a shout-out back!

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Home Service has been more resilient than other business categories.

In this episode of NiceJob, Abheek Dhawan (VP of Business Operations - Jobber) joins the Live Chats to discuss their latest Economic Report.

In the United States, small businesses employ 47% of the private labor force and contribute 44% of GDP1. Thousands of plumbers, residential cleaners, landscapers, and other service providers use Jobber to keep track of jobs and bill customers.

Abheek further elaborates that, Jobber is uniquely positioned to identify aggregate trends and insights in this important small business segment as the leading job tracking and customer management platform used by over 90,000 home service professionals.

The NiceJob Podcast can give you the knowledge you need to succeed. Everything you hear will be easy to understand, actionable, and worth every minute.

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You have no control over what someone thinks. But, you have control over what they see.

We all know that reviews are important to building credibility for future customers, but few business owners have processes to ensure they receive those reviews. In this episode, we interview Oscar Wimshurst, Partnership Manager at NiceJob to discuss the importance of collecting reviews for your business but also how that can lead to organic growth in your company!

Looking for more information about the NiceJob platform? Visit get.nicejob.com for more information or to schedule a demo!

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Being honest is sometimes the simplest way to improve your mental health.

If you’ve ever felt like your profit should be increasing with your revenue, you’re not alone.

If revenue goes up…profit goes up. Right? It’s simple math. It should work like that.

You think if you just work a little harder, and push a little more…POOF… you’ll magically crest revenue hill. Economies of scale will kick in and all of a sudden you’ll have the kind of profit you’ve always wanted.

But it doesn’t work like that.

If your revenues have been growing, but your profits aren’t matching the same growth rates (or exceeding), then you, my friend, have a very simple problem.

One that is pretty easy to fix if you know what to look for.

Listen to what this husband and wife team did when they found they had the same problem in their $4M landscaping company and how they fully controlled profits from that point out:

- The reason why profits didn't change even though revenue was seriously increasing

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Starting a business takes research and a measure of fearlessness.

And, we are back on a roll! In this week's bobcast, I got the opportunity to chat with the thoroughly nice chap that is Will Kirk. Will is based down in Maidenhead, Berkshire. really enjoyed this one as Will was so laid back and a pleasure to chat with.

Join us as we discuss the likes of

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A special "ask me anything" by Nick Slavik.

In this special 'Ask me anything' show, Nick Slavik covers various topics from managing finances to becoming a mindful painting contractor insights. Nick also addresses the benefits of being a PCA member and more!

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The best tools for window cleaners are not physical.

Forget water-fed poles, squeegees, ladders, extensions, buckets, or microfiber towels. What are the tools window cleaners need that are going to help to make revenue and grow the business?

SteveO The Window Cleaner provides his expertise on that topic in this episode of The NiceJob Podcast - The Reputation Marketing podcast that helps small business owners handle everyday challenges through conversations with everyday experts. No matter your industry or profession.

The NiceJob Podcast can give you the knowledge you need to succeed. Everything you hear will be easy to understand, actionable, and worth every minute.

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It is important to take a small, courageous leap of faith to open new doors in your career.

The only thing worse than being an accountant and staring at spreadsheets all day is watching the paint dry. Thankfully Michelle Marler, owner of The Works, has found her calling working alongside her husband Larry in their business. Michelle shares not only her journey from corporate America into entrepreneurship but also a lot of lessons she’s learned and things she had to un-learn along the way!

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A resume allows an employer to reject you before even approaching you.

As a millennial myself, I take a small amount of personal offense whenever I hear frustrated contractors verbally bash my entire generation (or young people broadly speaking) for their supposed lack of work ethic, chronic ADD, and apparent disinterest in construction and trades.

I admittedly roll my eyes a little anytime I hear someone throw their hands up in frustration and declare: “These young people I tell ya, no one wants to work these days”.

If you listen to this podcast, you know this is a recurring theme on the show.

Having said all that, I also deeply empathize with the business owner whose phone is ringing off the hook with potential customers but can’t seem to hire enough good people.

This is why this episode is so monumental. Our guest today, Jody Underhill, has figured out how to deliver a literal flood of qualified applicants to almost any contractor.

Don’t believe me?

Listen to the full episode to learn more about all the genius ways Jody has sailed past traditional hiring methods to deliver as many applicants as he needs.

Episode Highlights:

- Why young people aren't responding to trade ads, and what you can do to attract them.

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It goes a long way to associate your company with a good cause.

In the episode of the PaintED podcast, Torlando Hakes talks to Jason Paris about the paint-it-forward, give-back campaign. Further, they talk about marketing aspects in the contractor business, and addressing burn-out during the season is actually a thing and more!

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