PaintED Podcast

The best moments frequently result from our worst circumstances.

Chad Jeffries, co-owner of Brick City Painting and Drywall, discusses his journey from subcontractor to co-owner of his business. Brick City Painting and Drywall does over $3 million in annual revenue, and Chad has had to grow as a person and a leader in order to effectively run his company. A staunch believer in the power of emotional intelligence, Chad runs masterclasses with his team to improve their culture, communication, and overall morale. Coming from a subcontractor background, Chad appreciates the importance of demonstrating respect for your employees, and he has worked hard to ingrain that sense of professionalism in all aspects of his business.

Topics Discussed:

- Chad's journey from sub-contractor to co-owner

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Investing in yourself can give you the confidence to make bigger financial decisions.

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 to.

Join us as we discuss the likes of

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Thanks to technology, coordinating colors seems to be quite simple.

In a special midweek episode of Ask a Painter, Nick Slavik talks thoroughly about the master's class. Topics related to the painting industry, such as color matching. Nick elaborates how technology has made it easier to find out the perfect color you want. He further addresses tricks and ways to find any shade using Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap Match Pro and more!

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Your Business Profile can outshine your competitors and attract more customers.

Google My Business is one of the most important tools for any small business. It's a place to host your Google Reviews, a way to climb Google's Search Engine, appear on the Google Map three-pack, and it's absolutely free. So what do you need to do to maximize your Google My Business?

Sherry Bonelli from Early Bird Digital Marketing helps us explore 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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Innovation and venture performance are strongly correlated with their level of passion.

Taking an idea and turning it into a successful business isn’t for the faint of heart. Especially when that idea involves manufacturing a product and selling it through an e-commerce platform. In this episode, we interview Mason McNeill, co-owner of Be Free Ride Bikes to share their story of how they turned their cycling apparel company from an idea into a successful business.

Looking to connect with Be Free Ride Bikes? Visit them online at www.bfrbcycling.com, Instagram @befreeridebikes, or email them: [email protected]

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Nothing in the world of contracting sucks the life out of you or your team like a miserable client. A sorry SOB whose apparent mission in life is to ruin yours. It almost seems they take pleasure in the process.

What I’m saying is I think we can all agree that avoiding the crazies is in your best interest. And the sooner the better.

After running my own painting company and talking to over 1000 contractors, I’ve noticed there are a few client patterns that have emerged in our collective experience.

I should mention, this list is by no means exhaustive and if you have your own red flags I’d love you to leave them in the comments below. I read all the comments you guys put in there.

Episode Highlights (6 Key Phrases That Should Raise A Red Flag):

- “Can I help out? And what kind of discount will I get if I do?”

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It’s good to take some time out of our crazy schedules and just slow down.

In the PaintED podcast, Torlando talks to Dane about time being a finite resource and can’t be managed. It is always coming and going for everyone at the same pace. It has more to do with awareness.

Dane elaborates one thing all productivity and time management hacks have in common is consciousness and more!

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Success is different for everyone.

The Paint Professor - Christian Vale recently attended a Sherwin-Williams Pro Show in Florida. Networking with other contractors, learning about new products and tools and meeting local reps are just a few ways Christian feels Pro Shows can help painting contractors. He also talks about the impact the special guest speaker - Chris Moore from Elite Business Advisors had on the event.

Christian also shares what PCA membership has done for him and how he acted as an ambassador for the association at the Pro Show.

Finally, Christian elaborates on the reason why entrepreneurs must focus on making their business profitable, customer-centric, and growing employees, and for that sometimes it's crucial to take a step back.

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Building strong relationships is essential for improving your abilities.

In this week's episode, the first one back after a short hiatus, I get to sit down with Jack Woolterton of JGW Painting based out of Sydney Australia.

Where we discuss:

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Q&A while hunting deer with a bow and arrow!

In this episode of Ask a Painter, Nick Slavik covers various questions such as master's class and different topics related to the painting industry, how to be a painting business owner, and more upcoming industry events, live from NickSlavik Farms.

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