PaintED Podcast

Learn to save time in the long run.

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Tom Droste, founder, and CEO of Estimate Rocket software, to discuss the benefits of to-do tasks and checklists for employees.

Supervisors and employees have too much to keep in their heads at any given time, and the problem of retention is only amplified by complexity. Once details start slipping, projects run over in time or expenses or suffer in quality of work. The chaos that mounts as a result of basic forgetfulness or lack of organization can overwhelm even the most competent production manager. So much chaos is mastered by simple lists.

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How to take what you learned at EXPO and maximize its benefit.

PCA EXPO 2023 was a MASSIVE success! We at the PCA marketing committee have been informed that attendance and participation were well above EXPO 2022 levels. We have also received feedback that the value derived from the breakout sessions, brain melds, panels, and focus groups was through the roof!!

Join us in this special post-PCA Roundtable where we discuss how to take what you learned at EXPO and maximize its benefit to your painting company in 2023. We will be highlighting the BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS from each breakout session, brain meld, and focus group, and sharing them and how you can use them to grow your painting company. Think of this roundtable as a HIGHLIGHT REEL of PCA EXPO 2023.

Our Roundtable guests will include Jason Phillips of Phillips Home Improvements, Jason Paris of Aleph Holdings and Paris Painting, and Corrie Leister of Inspired By U Coatings.

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key principles to follow in leadership.

In this 3 part series, Sam Salah joins us to break down: What is Leadership, Why is it necessary, and How do you grow in your leadership? In today’s episode, we cover why leadership is essential at every level in your business or organization, why the law of buy-in matters, and why leadership matters more than what you pay your employees.

For more insight or to schedule a free business analysis meeting, visit our website at www.elitebusinessadvising.com

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The guest on the show today is Tom Reber. You may have heard of him. He hosts the Contractor Fight Podcast, speaks at many conferences, and has become a pretty well-known guy in our space.

Tom runs a program not unlike our beloved Breakthrough Academy, but for slightly smaller businesses. In fact, you could even call him our competitor (Ahh, the horror 😱).

Here’s the thing though. We tell our contractors to collaborate with the competition and raise the entire industry on a daily basis, and the same rule applies to us. Practice what you preach.

Tom is a phenomenal guy with a message you all should hear loud and clear, and we were lucky to have him. You can expect to learn the following from my conversation with Tom:

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The system is the development and implementation of strategy creation.

In episode 3, Jason will deep dive into Key 3 to escape contractor prison, creating and implementing efficient systems.

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Building your team is more than a fancy job.

In this episode of Ask a Painter, Nick shows what REALLY makes a world-class team in this show!

The value and benefits of team-building activities are widely recognized by company owners. Businesses that prioritize these tasks get a variety of advantages, including increased output, improved communication, and cohesive teams.

If you'd like the resources from this show and the 'Steps to Professionalization' document email Nick - [email protected] and mention this topic and show the number!

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Effective management principles.

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, we are joined by Splash of The Blue Collar Tribe podcast to continue our series of talks about the type of leadership that is both empathetic AND effective for managing in the trades. The tightrope between "bud" and "boss" can often be difficult to walk, especially in light of popular leadership gurus that sometimes confuse niceness with goodness, but there is a way to treat your team like family while also holding people accountable to complete tasks and increase in skill level. Splash isn't here to "should" on you, but he does drop some truth bombs about leading with care and integrity that should become canon for effective management principles.

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key principles to follow in leadership.

In this 3-part series, Sam Salah joins us to break down: What is Leadership, Why is it important, and How do you grow in your leadership.

For more insight or to schedule a free business analysis meeting, visit our website at www.elitebusinessadvising.com

Watch the episode on PCA Overdrive

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Working on professionalizing your business but aren’t sure where to start? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com

How To Get $6.6M Out Of One Salesperson.

One facet of our businesses that will undoubtedly look wildly different in 10 years is in-home selling. How we sell leads into closed deals hasn’t changed much and is ripe for major disruption.

Think about it…

This way of going about it leaves a few things to be desired. For one, there’s very little time spent actually selling. The drive there. The drive back. The time spent measuring or building a scope. Oh, and don’t forget about the four outbound calls you had to make to reach them in the first place. Rising costs in fuel make this format increasingly burdensome too.

And then there are changing buyer preferences to consider: Baby boomers may welcome us for a cup of coffee and a two-hour chit-chat in the backyard, but are millennials looking for that level of personal touch when they need work done? Doubt it.

My personal take? In-home selling is ripe for disruption and is about to evolve in ways that will blow your mind.

Brad Baker and Devon Crowell of Artisan Roofing are at the forefront of this progression.

Using marketing automation, clever email nurtures, EagleView reports, and a VA in the Philippines, they drove 6.6 Million in sales out of one salesperson in one of the worst markets (economically speaking) in the country.

BTW, they did this all in a city of only 116,000 where the average income is 38K. Oh, and the kicker...zero time lost in the car driving from appointment to appointment.

This conversation highlights the story of a roofing company. But the overall thought process and implementation will have parallels and learnings for any contractor. The lingo might be different, and the tools might vary, but mark my words, this is the way it’s going, no matter your industry niche.

To hear how these two are pioneering a brand new way of selling, watch this episode.

Highlights

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To get in touch with Brad & Devon you can email: [email protected]

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Benefits of using PCA standards for business.

In this episode of the PaintEd Podcast, Torlando Hakes discusses with Mr, Cusumano PCA standards and how it all began

Bob has worked as a consultant and contractor for more than 50 years. Mr. Cusumano is regarded as a specialist in the field of coatings. In matters requiring failure analysis, cost and estimate estimation, and quality evaluation of work accomplished, Mr. Cusumano offers expert witness evidence.

To hear more from the subject matter expert himself, watch the entire episode!

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