Networking is key when trying to build your business as a painting contractor, but people do it in a haphazard way that isn’t effective, or they don’t do it at all. In this episode, Brandon talks about the four steps you must take to network in the most efficient and effective way possible. If followed correctly, these simple steps will guarantee that you will be able to build up a steady stream of work over time.

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Oftentimes, when painting contractors get to the point when they are wanting to sell their business, they are not properly prepared to do so. If you are interested in learning about the three essential steps for selling a painting business, we strongly recommend this episode. Brandon and The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors are here to help you take effective steps towards preparing to profitably sell your painting business with the right systems and strategies in place.

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"Building a successful painting business can seem like a daunting task. This is especially true for those who are just starting. I’ve met many painters who honestly think inside their heart; even though they are putting in the effort, they do not believe they can succeed. I’m here to tell you that it is simply not true." - Brandon Lewis

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As a business owner, you should know that what customers have to say about your business carries more weight than what you have to say about your business. It does not matter how great your services may be. Knowing how much value consumers place into reviews, it’s crucial to have a strategy in place that will help you consistently grow the number of online reviews your business has. In this episode, Brandon goes over some simple techniques that can help you quickly acquire more positive reviews for your painting business.

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A lot of people think that the only thing you can do to make winter better for your painting business, is to simply shove more jobs in, and that's not the case. Often it's job costing, it's sales, it's management, it's labor tracking, it's materials tracking, etc. However, the most important of these is your sales process. In this episode, Brandon breaks down the top 4 techniques you should know to effectively close sales as a painting contractor.

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A lot of painting contractors struggle with business organization and communication with past and future clients. In this episode of Painters Academy, Brandon recommends a number of tools and resources that can help you grow your business. Learning how to use these tools, even on the most basic level, can help push your business towards success!

"On an organizational level, it is important to understand your business metrics and create reports to effectively know where your business stands." - Brandon Lewis

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Listen to find out what owners are saying about the 2021 Painting Profits Summit!

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It can be difficult to break into the commercial painting market. There are a number of different factors that you must consider, but understanding how to bid a commercial project is one of the first steps you must take to increase your odds for success. In this episode, Brandon goes into a detailed breakdown of how to best approach bidding for these types of jobs and gives you the tools you need to take that next step towards handling commercial painting projects.

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How do you define your budget for online services? What costs do you include as part of this? This is a question thrown around a lot by painting contractors and it can be hard to answer, unless you clearly define what web services are. In this episode, Brandon discusses how you should approach your investment into web services and what to consider focusing on first and foremost.

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