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Liz Chism

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In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, Liz Chism dives into the power of systems and processes for contractors. Liz explains how she helps contractors identify and solve business pain points to scale efficiently. She discusses her "Contractor Operating System," which includes five key steps: simplify, strategize, systemize, ensure sustainability, and scale.

Liz also shares insights on the importance of measuring specific metrics, like tracking leads and operational hours, to focus efforts where they matter most. Through real-world anecdotes, she illustrates how disciplined measurement and clarity can lead to remarkable transformations, reducing workload while boosting business growth.

Listen in to learn how Liz's strategies can help streamline operations and propel your business to new heights.

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Karyn Greenstreet

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In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, we interview Karyn Greenstreet on the transformative impact of MastermindGroups, where peers collaborate on creative solutions. 
Karyn highlights the essential role of facilitators, the benefits of different group types, and key success factors like privacy and respect. She also shares exercises to enhance group dynamics and offers tips on finding the right group. 
Listen in to gain valuable insights on optimizing mastermind groups for personal and professional growth.

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Kevin Nolan

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In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, Kevin Nolan, Co-Founder of Nolan Consulting Group, shares his entrepreneurial journey in the painting industry and the transition to residential painting. He emphasizes the importance of a strong management team in driving business success.
Kevin discusses key concepts from his book, Organizational Muscle, including intelligent neglect, emotional control, and achieving balance in personal and professional life.
Tune in and discover practical advice on future planning, stressing the significance of lifelong learning for both personal growth and business development.

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Nolan Painting

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Kevin Nolan

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In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, Kevin Nolan, Co-Founder of Nolan Consulting Group, shares his entrepreneurial journey in the painting industry and the transition to residential painting. He emphasizes the importance of a strong management team in driving business success.
Kevin discusses key concepts from his book, Organizational Muscle, including intelligent neglect, emotional control, and achieving balance in personal and professional life.
Tune in and discover practical advice on future planning, stressing the significance of lifelong learning for both personal growth and business development.

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Brian Drucks

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In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, Brian Drucks, a fourth-generation tradesman and founder of WhereTradesGo.com shares his journey from residential wallpaper to commercial painting and the creation of his app designed to revolutionize recruitment in the construction industry.
The app, inspired by dating platforms, connects tradespeople with job opportunities by matching profiles based on skills and needs. Brian discusses the challenges of building and funding the app, its benefits for tradespeople and contractors, and the unique features that set it apart from traditional job boards.
Tune in for insights on this innovative approach to construction recruitment.

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Heinrich Schmid

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In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, join us as we welcome the fifth-generation leader of the Heinrich Schmid Group, Heinrich Schmid, as he reveals the company’s rich history, from its founding in 1914 to its current status with 7,000 employees and a 900 million euro turnover. 
Heinrich delves into the German apprenticeship system, detailing how internal training and strategic recruitment from high schools ensure a steady pipeline of skilled workers. 
Heinrich also discusses the company’s strategy of decentralized goal-setting and its approach to industry trends, including integrated service offerings and centralized support functions, to drive growth and innovation.

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Brian Nolan

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In the latest episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, Brian Nolan from Nolan Consulting delves into the crucial theme of succession planning. 

Discover various succession pathways, such as passing to family, selling to employees, bringing in investors, or adopting the GM model. Moreover, underscoring the importance of preparing for unforeseen circumstances with a detailed crisis plan, Brian advocates for a comprehensive seven-year strategy to facilitate a seamless transition. 

Whether you're a startup or a seasoned business, Brian Nolan's expertise provides essential advice for strategically shaping your company's future.

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Grant Schiller

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In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, we dive deep into the world of email marketing with Grant Schiller, Founder of Treemont Consulting. 

Discover the essentials of effective email marketing for commercial painting businesses, including DIY best practices and the benefits of outsourcing to specialists like Treemont Consulting, with insights on impactful emails, follow-ups, and lead nurturing strategies.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale your business, this episode provides valuable advice to help you achieve better results with your email outreach efforts.

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Treemont Consulting

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Scott Lollar

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In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, Scott Lollar from Consulting4Contractors discusses his journey from residential to commercial painting, sharing his extensive industry experience, highlighting the importance of seizing opportunities, teamwork, clear contracts, safety measures, and understanding commercial clients.

Scott also shares about CPIA Emerging Leaders, a new association program to educate and inspire the next generation of business leaders in our industry.

Tune in to learn how to transition smoothly into commercial painting and expand your business.

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Johnny Maghzal

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In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, special guest Johnny Maghzal, Head of Growth at Togal.AI dives into the transformative impact of AI on the construction industry, revolutionizing the estimation process, making it faster and more efficient.

Before AI, estimators struggled with manual tasks like uploading and renaming drawings, leading to inefficiencies and confusion, especially when team members were unavailable. With Togal's AI-powered platform, these issues are resolved, enabling real-time collaboration and significantly reducing the time spent on repetitive tasks.

Tune in to learn how AI is enhancing productivity and reshaping the future of construction, and how it can elevate your construction business to new heights.

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Togal.AI

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