PaintED Podcast

It all started with a crazy idea....

I took a brand new service business from ZERO to $100,000 in only 4 months! How is that even possible?!

It all started with a crazy idea; overwhelming comments of support from you guys, and $15,000 as startup cash - and four months later, I am running a floor coating service business that is now earning 100k a month! And we are just on track to a million-dollar-fully-automated service company which is the main goal of this journey. Here, I will share with you the step by step, dollar by dollar walkthrough of how that is made possible by investing in marketing and branding, putting up systems, building my dream team and of course, more marketing...

If you want to get more information on every single one of those steps, go back and watch our previous episodes and experience the journey with me. I'm Brandon Vaughn, Chief Strategist of CONQUER® - join me as I take a brand new service business from zero to seven figures, and I'll see you in a couple of months for the next season of my Map to a Million.

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Learn everything you need to know about home improvement from two successful business entrepreneurs!

Who hasn't watched the TV show "This Old House"? This Emmy-winning home improvement show has become well-known for its spectacular remodeling and carpentry projects. With 43 seasons, this show is jam-packed with inspiring home-improvement ideas, techniques, and advice. What's more, it focuses on what professionals provide in home improvement projects and how expertise and knowledge are key to having good results.

In this Ask A Painter episode, Nick Slavik welcomes Mauro Henrique of This Old House as a special guest. Join them as they discuss how to manage a painting business, as well as paint and staining materials, tools, and techniques.

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Learn about the day-to-day operations and procedures at ZK Painting!

Have you ever wondered how Zach's business operates? ZK Painting is a company that offers specialized painting services using cutting-edge techniques. Zach Kenney has established ZK Painting as a place for highly skilled craftsmen to integrally work and finish each painting project with exquisite attention to detail. Is there anything more you should know? In this episode, Zach Kenney and a special guest from ZK Painting discuss what it's like to work at ZK Painting.

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Business success requires a scalable and effective strategy based on the lessons learned!

In this episode, Maxx Elbe shares some perspective on how college prepared him for the business world as well as what he’s learned in his first year of business. This is a great reminder to make sure you’re focused on the basics when it comes to strengthening your relationships and upping your networking game! If you’re a college student or recent graduate, this is a perfect episode for you!

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LEADERS ARE READERS!!!

As a great leader, you know you don’t know everything. More importantly, you’re totally okay with that, and you’re actively working to shrink those knowledge gaps and timeframes by tapping into the wisdom and experience of people smarter than you.

Whatever challenge you're facing right now, someone’s already solved it and captured their learnings for you in a book you can read or listen to. Thinking that you should have all the answers already is insane.

So today’s episode is Contractor Evolution’s “Must Read” List

I know you don’t have an abundance of time to sit in a lounge chair, sip camomile tea, and leisurely work through a list of books. But the fact that you listening to this podcast means you don’t use your busy life as an excuse to not be constantly improving. So if you can find a spare minute or two, here is what we recommend you dive into.

Now to keep things organized, we’ve structured this list in a particular way

After working with thousands of Contractors, we’ve observed a pretty clear pattern…

There are 6 key areas in a contracting business that are often under-systemized. Think of these as 6 areas that are super important but very difficult to master.

- Budgeting & Financial Tracking

- Organizational Structure

- Recruiting and Hiring

- Training & Onboarding

- Sales & Marketing

- Goal Setting & Execution

To help you along with your own pursuit of excellence we’ve collected our favorite books in these areas.

Some key highlights from this short episode are:

- 1 (not boring) book on budgeting that has you taking out profit before expenses

- A book that shows you how to structure your team when everything seems chaotic

- Which book to pick up when you want to hire the right people to replace you

- Where you can find information about a top tier interviewing system

- 2 Marketing and sales books that give you game-changers to implement into your customer journey

- The undisputed most effective book on leadership as voted by Breakthrough Academy members

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To develop and scale your business, you must embrace your values and understand your market.

In this episode of PaintED, Torlando talks with David Gilliland of Elite Entrepreneurs about important transition moments in a growing business where Leaders must evolve to take their business to the next level. David Gilliland comes from a trades family and has assisted hundreds of contracting organizations in developing their leadership during vital development periods - learn directly from him what your business requires to grow and expand without losing sight of its mission.

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The Holidays have arrived at PCA, which means exciting announcements and surprises for our members.

Company healthcare options have been far and few between for many contractors, but that's about to change for PCA member companies. Make sure to attend the webinar to learn how coverage for your people can actually cost less than the Healthcare Marketplace.

Julie Ethan, PCA's Education Program Manger, joins the conversation to discuss the new Painter Training program and preview the first set of videos being released - Interior Level 1.

Additionally, learn how you can win a free trip to EXPO in Orlando, Florida - March 2-4.

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PCA Education Foundation

Take your business to the next level and become a huge success!

Nick Slavik, a 25-year veteran of the painting industry, and host of the extremely popular webinar series “Ask A Painter Live,” shares his strategies for scaling up a painting company efficiently. Nick teaches in-person Master Classes to painting contractors around the country and has developed a rigorous apprenticeship program that is greatly improving the painting industry. He opens up about his processes and how other painters can follow in his footsteps in this jaw-dropping episode.

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Here is how to hire the perfect Office Manager

Our Team is GROWING, and it's growing FAST!

We've gone from 0 to 7 employees in four months. And I've shared with you how we've hired that very first employee.

For this episode, let me take you in and share how we've decided (and budgeted) to hire our Office Manager who will be working for us, remotely! From a list of referrals to the selection process to the interview, and up to when we got her to fly in, complete her training, take a look at our jobsites, and meet the crew!

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Get to know the Sherwin-Williams PRO App!

If you want to work more efficiently, you should look at the Sherwin-Williams PRO App. This free tool for professional painters has it all in one spot. You may get money-saving deals, easy access to paint information and estimating tools, find a store near you, search paint colors, and enable online ordering, among other things.

Join Nick Slavik as he talks about all of the fantastic things and benefits that this app may offer to your business and profession by saving you time and money. In this episode, you will be able to learn all the tips and features of the Sherwin-Williams PRO App!

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