PaintED Podcast

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PaintED Podcast episodes

November 10, 2025 3 Financial Pitfalls of a Painting Business
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!
28 min
November 10, 2025 Using Brand Awareness in Your Marketing Strategy
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.
37 min
November 05, 2025 Why 700K People Are Watching Drywall Videos (Strategy Revealed) - Ben Degros
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.
51 min
November 04, 2025 Do Virtual Quotes REALLY Close More Jobs? (Contractor Sales Tips) - James Hatfield
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.
44 min
November 04, 2025 Visionary vs. Integrator: Building Winning Business Partnerships with Tim Bergsma | EP.5
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.
25 min
October 30, 2025 Organic Social Media Mastery for Painting Businesses with Zach Kenney of ZK Painting | EP.4
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.
21 min
October 29, 2025 Building a High-Performing Painting Sales Team – Micah Stelter, Paris Painting
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.
31 min
October 28, 2025 The PCA Advantage: Industry Growth & Community with Nick Slavik | EP.2
In this episode of Rollout Marketing’s Quick Hits podcast, Brad Ellison sits down with Nick Slavik, Chair of the PCA Board, to uncover the real value of the Painting Contractors Association.
24 min
October 24, 2025 How Painting Contractors Automate Communication – with Tanner Mullen of DripJobs | EP.1
In this episode of Rollout Marketing's Quick Hits podcast, Brad Ellison interviews Tanner Mullen, founder of Drip Jobs CRM and owner of Premium Painting. Discover why communication automation is now REQUIRED for painting contractors to survive and thrive in 2025.
27 min
October 20, 2025 Elite Business Advisors - Ask The Experts: Nick Slavik & Michal Cheney
What happens when Nick Slavik and Michal Cheney sit down to talk shop? You get real stories, smart strategies, and proven advice from two painting industry leaders. Tune in to hear how the hosts of Ask A Painter Live and Women in Paint Podcast run their businesses — and how you can do the same.
Need help with implementing some of the things covered in this episode in your painting business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
42 min