The Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast

Sharon Norton-Marshall and I discuss coping techniques for mental health problems. 

Sharon Norton-Marshall and I discuss our own experience of struggling with bad mental health and share techniques that have helped us over the years. 

My thoughts on whether compromise is actually a good solution

22 ways you can make more £££ as a decorator…GUARANTEED

How to create your 'sales story' and how it'll help everything you do going forward

Brand. How to build it, maintain it, and increase profits with it.

The fortune is in the follow up. Here's how to do it properly, and why you should do it!

This one is a tough pill to swallow

A step by step guide on how to write the perfect email to get commercial customers

Tired of not getting paid what you deserve? Check this out

A quick guide on How to contact commercial clients

A business lesson we can all learn from waiters and waitresses

14 simple web design tips to get more enquiries

How to improve your business by focusing on the performance, rather than the results

How to get better business by building a brand people know, like and trust

I discuss a landmark study that shows a simple trick to getting what you want

...and how it can do the same for you...even if you don't actually go to the gym

Have you fallen into the trap?

How to use strategic questioning to get more clients

Tips on how to reposition your business as a service that actually saves people money.

Why it's more important to be different than better. 

Quick tips to improve your marketing as a painter and decorator

In the final episode of the series Trev and I go over the results from a survey we conducted with homeowners about what they actually want and expect from painters and decorators! As always, you can get my free ebook from: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook

This week Trev and I discuss following up as a decorator and how much money you can generate from it.  Trev's pricing spreadsheet: https://mailchi.mp/8b4f696388d3/decorators-pricing-guide?fbclid=IwAR3VSnmrtz7YD9uiVgKXc-I0bm07LBpj7RY3qhLsSpSlXmcrnlc4A6hIrSg  My eBook: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook 

The customer is not always right, and sometimes you have to let them go.  Trev and I discuss when and how to do it to help your business.  More from me: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook

This week Trev and I discuss the pros and cons of hiring a business coach. Get more from me at www.jmears.co.uk/ebook 

Should you hire an apprentice? If you do, what's the best way to go about it? I discuss this topic with Trevor of TJ Painting and decorating, who has found recent success with an apprentice of his own.  Want more from me? www.jmears.co.uk/ebook 

How can you deliver exceptional customer service? I discuss the ins and outs of this topic with Trevor from TJ painting and decorating More from me... www.jmears.co.uk/ebook

This week I'm joined by Trevor Mangan and we discuss the trade associations available to decorators and whether we think they are worth it or not! www.jmears.co.uk/ebook

This week I'm joined by Russ from RDP painters and decorators as we discuss how and when to increase your prices as a painter and decorator. Russ also runs the RDP Academy which helps small business owners get the most out of their business.  Find him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/rdpacademy/ or the website here: https://www.rdp-academy.co.uk/

This week Trev and I discuss whether word of mouth alone is a good marketing strategy for painters and decorators. Remember to get my free ebook here: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook

Before you just say 'NO!' you may want to have a listen to these arguments.  Want more from me? Visit www.jmears.co.uk/ebook

This week me and Trev discuss all the different ways to advertise your painting and decorating business...without spending a fortune! Get my free eBook - www.jmears.co.uk/ebook

This week I'm joined by Trevor Mangan and we discuss the ins and outs of pricing! Remember you can grab my free eBook at www.jmears.co.uk/ebook

This week I'm joined by industry expert Simon Goddard from Alliance Workforce. Alliance specialise in temporary contract decorators and know exactly how to spot a good candidate for your business. Find them at https://allianceworkforce.co.uk/  For a free copy of my eBook, visit: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook

This week I'm joined once again by JG Decorator and we discuss how to manage the day to day admin tasks of being a self employed decorator. Get your free copy of my eBook at www.jmears.co.uk/ebook

This week I'm joined by Joel Bardall. We discuss everything it takes to build up a bank of great quality customers.  Remember to listen in to Joel on Fix radio every Tuesday at 1pm. And don't forget to download my free eBook here: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook 

This week I'm joined by industry giant, Pete Wilkinson.   We discuss the pros and cons of specialising in certain areas of painting and decorating.   Get my free eBook from www.jmears.co.uk/ebook

This week I'm joined by industry legend Mike Cupit, as we discuss transitioning to self-employment.  We cover the pros and cons, how to get your first few jobs, and the mindset shift that is required.  Remember to join Mike's Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4788016374572379/?multi_permalinks=5628341737206501  ...and you can get a copy of my FREE short eBook here: https://jmears.co.uk/ebook/ 

This week we're doing it the Byron way! I'm joined by Andy Byron as we talk all things social media and how one of his videos clocked up over 100k views!

This week I'm joined by website and SEO specialist Grant from Shake & Speare.  We discuss everything you need to know about SEO and getting your website to the top of Google searches.  Remember, if you want Shake & Speare to build your website for you and do all the SEO work too, you can get 10% off all website design work with them using code 'JonMears10' This means you can get a custom built 5 page website for just £450 (Was £500) Start here: https://shakeandspeare.com/ 

DISCOUNT CODE: JonMears10 for £50 discount on 5 page websites from Shake & Speare (https://shakeandspeare.com/) This week I'm joined by Grant from Shake & Speare. Grant's company is a specialist website builder for trades men and women.  We discuss loads of quick and free ways to improve your website so you get more enquiries Contact Shake & Speare on: 01174 418 681 or email enquiries@shakeandspeare.com Get my FREE eBook: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook

I speak to Sharon Norton-Marshall on how to get the most from quotation meetings as a decorator   Get my free ebook - www.jmears.co.uk/ebook

I'm joined once again by Trevor Mangan on TJ Decor, and this week we discuss the rising popularity of virtual consultations. For more free tips from me visit: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook

This week I'm joined by Jonathan Graham (JG Decorator) and we discuss how decorators can use Instagram for their business. For my free eBook visit: https://jmears.co.uk/ebook/ 

Trevor Mangan and I discuss the pros and cons of sign writing your van. For a free copy of my marketing eBook '7 marketing secrets guaranteed to grow your painting and decorating business' join my mailing list here: https://jmears.co.uk/ebook/ 

Should decorators be using LinkedIn? Is it worth the effort? Can you really get customers there? We discuss everything you need to know.  Check out Trevor Mangan's Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ZrLOpMp3nY48YQ3bjmyvw  Get my FREE eBook here: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook