The Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast

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!

This week Trev and I discuss following up as a decorator and how much money you can generate from it. 

Trev's pricing spreadsheet:

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. 

This week Trev and I discuss the pros and cons of hiring a business coach.

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. 

How can you deliver exceptional customer service?

I discuss the ins and outs of this topic with Trevor from TJ painting and decorating

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!

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. 

This week Trev and I discuss whether word of mouth alone is a good marketing strategy for painters and decorators.

This week me and Trev discuss all the different ways to advertise your painting and decorating business...without spending a fortune!

This week I'm joined by Trevor Mangan and we discuss the ins and outs of pricing!

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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. 

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)

I speak to Sharon Norton-Marshall on how to get the most from quotation meetings as a decorator  

I'm joined once again by Trevor Mangan on TJ Decor, and this week we discuss the rising popularity of virtual consultations.

Trevor Mangan and I discuss the pros and cons of sign writing your van.

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Should decorators be using LinkedIn? Is it worth the effort? Can you really get customers there? We discuss everything you need to know.