PaintED Podcast

To become an industry expert, you must consistently upgrade and stay on top of your game!

Have you ever thought about a way to generate leads for your business and position yourself as an expert on a topic? In this episode we break down what a lead generator & sales funnel is, why it’s beneficial, and how to go about creating one! The key is building trust with your target market and adding value to them.

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In trades, the terms 'project management' and 'project manager' have become somewhat watered-down. The unfortunate truth is that in our industry most project managers are actually just professional firefighters.

That isn’t to say our PMs are doing their absolute best, but what they're missing are the fundamentals that make the science of project management what it is in other industries.

If you look at manufacturing, automotive, or oil and gas you'll see their PMs are following a set of guiding principles and best practices that allow them to complete projects of unimaginable scope and still come in on time and on budget.

So this gap is something that our guest on the show today, Paul Atherton, helps address within the companies he coaches for Breakthrough Academy.

Prior to becoming a BTA coach 5 years ago, Paul was a professional engineer and project manager for a decade. He has project managed super large construction projects in various countries around the world.

Since joining breakthrough Academy Paul has worked with over a hundred contractors helping them achieve significant growth and success and one of the cornerstones of his coaching philosophy is the implementation of world-class project management systems.

In this episode, Paul shares some highly applicable insights including:

- 2 examples of what great project management looks like

- 3 Questions to ask a P.M. that allow you to determine their level of control over a project

- 5 Systems you can implement with your team that will allow you to hit or beat project deadlines

- The 3 personality traits to look for that make a great project manager

- Common mistakes contractors make when they hire and onboard project managers

- How to leverage a great project management system to set yourself apart from your competition

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Use coaching techniques to help your managers coach, motivate, and develop your staff!

In this episode of painted, Torlando invites employment and hiring expert Jason Mutzfeld to talk about what employers can do to attract better candidates by creating a coaching culture.

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The number of leads and phone calls generated by your website can be greatly increased by optimizing website conversion and lead flow.

In this Learn. Do. Grow! workshop, Brandon Pierpont, CEO of Painter Marketing Pros, will unpack the fundamental tactics for improving the effectiveness of your website.

Topics covered:

- Why optimizing your painting company's website is critical to scaling your business

- The most important website fundamentals to have in place

- Common mistakes to avoid

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It's time to level up the production team!

Hiring the first employee for your home service business is setting the standard of how your team is going to look like. We want a dedicated step-by-step process set up, from having offer letters to asking the right questions to every single one of the candidates to make sure they are a good fit for your goal of becoming a million-dollar service business.

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The blossoming of the painting industry is here!

"We can all do more if we work together for the same goal of fostering the painting industry's honorable reputation" - This is the message of today's episode. The painting profession has grown in popularity in recent years, earning tremendous respect for those who work in it. We have built a community of excellence thanks to associations, corporations, and contractor painters who have given exceptional work, polished skills, and countless hours of labor. But how do we keep developing and making a difference in the fate of our industry? Join Nick Slavik, Ronie Carlos De Jesus Santos, and Juliano Alcântara for a look at the painting industry from a global perspective.

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This restoration specialist provides insights into successfully completing masterwork!

A masterwork in painting and restoration is evaluated not only by the level of the talents and the end project but also by the value and knowledge of the craft. In this episode, join Zach Kenney as he speaks with Matt, the owner of Home Painting Geelong, about painting, decorating, and restoration projects. Zach and Matt provide their insights on the challenges of beginning a business, as well as advice on how to approach various projects based on the products and space requirements.

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Every partnership is different but elements like communication and flexibility can optimize success!

Partnerships can be messy, right? Not always! This may be the case more times than not, but when you find the right partnership, it can be very rewarding and beneficial. In today’s episode, we interview Brian Hepfer and Shannon Duvall, co-owners of HD Paint & Stain to discuss their partnership, their merger back in 2018, and what they’ve learned along the journey.

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Built to sell and thrive with these invaluable insights!

Here’s a common scenario: Two contractors have worked equally hard over 20 years in their businesses.

At the end of the 20 years, one sells off their assets for $200K, while the other sells their business for $10M.

What’s the difference?

If you want to build a business of tremendous value that can thrive without you and allow you to cash out and move on, then Kevin Shaw, our guest on this episode of Contractor Evolution, has some invaluable insights to get you there.

Kevin is the President and Managing Director of Canada Corporate Finance Baker Tilly, which specializes in mergers and acquisitions.

Kevin has been involved in hundreds of business deals over the years. With all his experience, he gives us the 7 core areas he’s looking at when he values a business for sale.

Unfortunately, these 7 areas can’t be built into your business overnight. Most take years to develop and integrate into your company, so it pays to understand them well in advance.

If you have a vision for your business that involves you ‘Cashing Out’ one day, this episode is a must-listen.

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Learn how to implement the entire production process, from service orders through customer delivery!

Mirela DoValle discusses processes for keeping your team and customers on the same page from the close of the sale to the close of the job. With her experience of running a 45 person painting company, Mirela knows how to set up the perfect job. In this episode, you'll get step-by-step instruction on production management and you'll get tips on what tools to use to make it all run smoothly.

PCA Overdrive is free for members.