PaintED Podcast

Training and development programs can educate employees.

In this 2-part series, we talk with Josh Douglas of Workhappy to discuss a few of the struggles that contractors have when it comes to the “HR” side of their business.

Here in part 1, we talk about the hiring/interviewing/onboarding process. Catch us for part 2 next week to talk about training and continuing education for your new and current employees!

For more information on Workhappy or to see how they can help you with your business, visit www.workhappyco.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

Strategic Planning Roundtable.

We did a Strategic Planning Roundtable with some Breakthrough Academy Members a couple of weeks back. We had over 300 live attendees and tons of positive feedback so we thought we’d release it as a Contractor Evolution episode.

Given that you are probably doing some much-needed year-end reflection and beginning to chart your course for 2023, we thought this would be a timely conversation as well.

Moving from one year to the next without evaluating what in your business went well, what did not, and what needs to change is a recipe for exhaustion, frustration, and stagnation.

One of the coolest things about being an entrepreneur is the opportunity you have to choose where your business goes, what it becomes, and why. This is like… the fun part.

So if you're not creating space every year to reflect and strategize, you're hindering your businesses' growth and just missing out on one of the richest aspects of entrepreneurship.

If you want to learn how the best in the business take the vision in their mind and turn that into a reality, watch this episode.

Note - This was originally delivered as a web class with video and slides, so if you want to see the slides, move on over to YouTube. If you’re in the car though, this will still totally makes sense with just audio only.

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Color can create a visual that alleviates stress.

In this Paint Ed episode, Torlando Hakes talks with Lynsey and Sarah from PPG. They discuss, the benefit of making trauma-informed design decisions and dig deep into trauma and color therapy. Lynsey shares that color therapy greatly impacts individuals who have undergone traumatic experiences.

Sarah Gomez, who has a psychology degree, says understanding what people are going through can be beneficial to everyday day business decisions.

Lynsey adds, as a contractor you can give back by leveraging elements such as the color scheme to create trauma-informed spaces.

Sarah suggests creating a place that provides a sense of calm using biophilic design. For example, adding a soft pink color, natural lighting, and the sound of a waterfall can make a huge difference!

Watch the full episode to learn more.

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Beginning with the end in mind can help you create more purposeful goals.

In this episode of the marketing mastermind mini-series, Jason will outline what you need to do in order to make your painting company sellable, allowing you the option for a lucrative exit.

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Challenges of starting a business during the pandemic.

In this episode, we chat with Eileen David from Ontario, Canada, founder of Georgian Bay Painters. The challenges of starting a business during the pandemic, training new talent through work and example, and balancing out a schedule of clients—while still leaving room open for new jobs—are all on the docket.

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Processes and professionalization bring freedom and creativity.

In this episode of Ask a painter, Nick Slavik discusses 'Mastering the Basics: SOP"s this is three months treat, which is released weekly on how to professionalize your business.

First show of the year, here Nick shares his thoughts on what makes any business successful. Having a proven business process is the most important aspect of trade. It's a must to have an SOP aka an Instruction manual. Watch the full episode to learn in-depth!

If you'd like SOPs to make your own SOP 'Steps to Professionalization' resource email [email protected] and mention this topic!

Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Contact Marsha at PCA [email protected] and we can arrange it for you!

The PCA Business Accelerator!

Attend the largest gathering of Master Craftspeople and Paint Business Entrepreneurs in North America! The Painting Contractors Association - PCA Expo! I'll be bringing my entire Leadership Team for learning and socializing.

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An overview of the PCA and its benefits.

In this first episode of the Industry Partner series, titled The Impact of PCA, we are hosting Chad Schirmer.

Chad is the Creative Director of the Painting Contractors Association, the PCA, formerly known as the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America. He oversees all of the content development and marketing initiatives of the PCA, and he is known as the general integrator of all things PCA.

Chad will be discussing trends he sees in the painting industry and how painting company owners can take advantage of these trends, and he will also be providing an overview of the PCA, its benefits, and how existing members can get even more out of the association.

Additionally, Chad will be unveiling top secrets about the PCA's future initiatives for all listeners.

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There are many aspects that go into creating a culture in your business.

In this 2-part series, we talk with Josh Douglas of Workhappy to discuss a few of the struggles that contractors have when it comes to the “HR” side of their business.

Here in part 1, we talk about the hiring/interviewing/onboarding process. Catch us for part 2 next week to talk about training and continuing education for your new and current employees!

For more information on Workhappy or to see how they can help you with your business, visit www.workhappyco.com

Watch the episode on PCA Overdrive

PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Try our 7-day free trial. Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play.

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

Bookkeeping and accounting have a few key distinctions.

Have you ever wondered why the bookkeeping and accounting for your contracting or trades business are so challenging? Well, there is a very real reason, and no it's not because you hated math in high school.

A lot of it has to do with the fact that your project lifecycles and the cash inflows and outflows that happen therein don’t follow the gridded and calendarized rhythms of accounting cycles.

They march to the beat of a different drummer (so to speak) and this can create all sorts of headaches and confusion when it comes to both your books and your bank account.

Our guest on this episode of Contractor Evolution is Leeroy Beeby, Co-Founder of Check the Level - an accounting, bookkeeping, and software provider.

Check The Level was created for general and specialty contractors to master their pricing, profits, and cash flow. They do this through both managerial accounting as well as their proprietary reporting software. What’s unique about Leeroy’s perspective is he has back-end access to the budgets, P&Ls, cash positions, and pricing systems of hundreds of contractors all over North America and is able to see large-scale patterns in a way almost no one can.

To dive into the common practices that are shared by the top 10% of contractors (as well as the common mistakes made by the bottom segment of contractors) watch this episode.

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Sales appointment setting is a vital part of any sales strategy.

In this episode of the PaintEd Podcast, Torlando Hakes talks to Ryan Davis CEO of Service Legend. Ryan, says It’s possible to succeed if you have the right systems, processes, and marketing in place.

Sales appointment setting is a direct line between lead generation and the rest of the sales process. Lead generation is one of the most crucial components of any organization. It takes many forms and marketing techniques like funnel design, Facebook ads, email marketing, and even some more contemporary initiatives like webinars, online training, and free master classes.

Ryan share, nine essential strategies for appointment strategy and says businesses right now are trying to build their appointment-setting and lead-generation process but continue to struggle. Watch the full episode to learn from the expert itself.

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