PaintED Podcast

Get all of the answers to the most frequently asked painting questions!

Painters work on both residential and commercial premises, preparing and painting interior and exterior surfaces. The majority of painters learn on the job or through apprenticeship programs. However, becoming a professional painter and understanding all of the major aspects of the painting trade takes time and practice. In this episode, join Zach Kenney as he answers the most frequently asked questions regarding the painting profession.

You won't want to miss out on these insider painting tips!

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Learn about the most important personal finance rules to help you achieve your financial objectives!

Believe it or not, your personal finances have a huge impact on your business finances. Whether it’s your habits that carry over, or the need to take cash out of your business to cover costs, it’s the #1 influence in your business finances. In this episode, Crystal Scott helps us provide some insight into personal & business finances as well as a quick bit on long-term savings.

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Put in practice these tips to become a contractor leader!

Kim is truly one of our highest-performing contractors in the Breakthrough Academy Program. She’s an awarding-winning luxury high-performance home builder in Kelowna, BC, Canada.

Some people have grit, some have talent. Kim is one of those rare individuals who has both and she has a story that needs to be heard.

While she enjoys success today (she’s won many awards including Best Design-Build Firm in BC, her waitlist is booked out a couple of years in advance, and she owns a massive portfolio of income-generating real estate), it wasn’t that long ago that she had to decide between feeding herself or putting gas in her car.

And that’s what I think I love most about her story of perseverance… how close she came to not being the success she is today. And I think that’s the case for a lot of people at the top of their game. Big risk equals big reward.

In Today’s Episode Kim tells us:

- Why it pays to work for free in the right circumstances

- The big picture benefits of never compromising on quality

- The core principles that took Kim from 1 to 10 million a year in annual revenue

- Whether you should hire for a role before you can afford it?

- How do you maintain quality as you scale?

- 2 key pieces of advice for young trades entrepreneurs

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In the painting industry, next-generation training leads to increased impact and engagement!

In this episode of PaintED, Torlando talks with experienced craftsman painter Aker El Bey about his path as a union painter, his tips for learning the trade, and how he enhances his skills to perform at a high-end level. They also talk about how Aker's goals have evolved from producing top-notch work to training the next generation of top-notch professional painters. Don't miss this episode where Aker reveals to us an exclusive framework for assisting young people in learning the tricks of the trade and falling in love with the craft of painting.

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The best tactic to generate free leads from the internet is through search engine optimization (SEO)!

The first rule of SEO is to understand its fundamentals. In fact, you may obtain a good handle on SEO principles in no time and be completely optimized for search engines by studying what search engines want and look for in a site.

Join Brandon Pierpont in this episode to learn everything you need to know about implementing a successful SEO strategy that can propel your company to new heights. Brandon walks you through a few easy measures you can do right now that will generate free leads without costing you a dime.

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You can prioritize and engage with potential customers with the help of a strong sales plan.

Brian Reis, the co-founder of Bella's Army Painting, discusses how to work ON versus IN your painting company to maximize growth. He speaks about the importance of having an aggressive sales approach for your painting business, and why generating leads for your painting business can and should happen sooner rather than later. He also is an expert in systems shares the power they bring.

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Getting a shop and how it's set up has a lot of Marketing impact on your potential employees. And though sometimes it's really difficult to justify the cost of renting because it's a huge expense, just imagine how this will boost your employees' morale. They will feel more like they have a career if they have a working space that is nice and really clean inside, high tech, and with your core values and dashboard on the wall - such intangible values.

Let me take you to set up the office/shop, and get some equipment and systems installed. It's a lot of work, and it might still be a mess, but it is our mess.

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What should you know about the masters' techniques for painting a door properly?

Applying a fresh coat of paint to a discolored or damaged finish or painting a door with a vibrant color can add personality to any space. In fact, a freshly painted door can give any painting project a completely different look. In this episode, Nick Slavik provides you with a step-by-step tutorial on how to paint a door like a pro. Join Nick as he talks about the best ways to paint doors using a paintbrush and a spray gun.

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Being successful is not about doing everything. Being successful is about identifying the right things to do and executing them at a high level.

Do you get paid as much as you deserve for your hard work? In the trades, estimating and earning a fair price that recognizes a tradesperson's hard work and professionalism is a difficult problem. That's why it's critical to position yourself effectively early on in your business if you want your clients to pay extra for your excellent services.

In this episode, Zach Kenney speaks with Jason the Painter on the importance and advantages of setting high standards for oneself, your business, and life in general. Join both master craftsmen as they explore how maximizing every business opportunity, such as using social media, living in a prominent market, and having your own work style, may help you live a life with less stress and more money.

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To demonstrate your audience's support, high social media engagement is more important than ever!

Just about everyone uses social media in one way or another, but the intentionality to grow your brand/business is usually lacking. In this episode, Patrick Varnum with Brightside Insurance Agency shares how he’s used social media over the last 4 years to build his business while being genuine and authentic!

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