The Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast
By Jon Mears
The Sales & Marketing for Decorators PodcastOct 28, 2021
220 - Should you compromise on price?
My thoughts on whether compromise is actually a good solution
219 - 22 ways you can make more £££ as a decorator…GUARANTEED
22 ways you can make more £££ as a decorator…GUARANTEED
218 - What makes you stand out?
How to create your 'sales story' and how it'll help everything you do going forward
217 - Brand. How to build it, maintain it, and increase profits with it.
Brand. How to build it, maintain it, and increase profits with it.
216 - How to follow up without pestering
The fortune is in the follow up. Here's how to do it properly, and why you should do it!
215 - Why it is your fault the customer went with a cheaper quote…
This one is a tough pill to swallow
214 - How to write the perfect email to get commercial customers
A step by step guide on how to write the perfect email to get commercial customers
213 - Pricing - How to charge what you're worth
Tired of not getting paid what you deserve? Check this out
212 - How to contact commercial clients
A quick guide on How to contact commercial clients
211 - A simple hack to build customer confidence
A business lesson we can all learn from waiters and waitresses
210 - 14 simple web design tips to get more enquiries
14 simple web design tips to get more enquiries
209 - Focus on the performance, not the result
How to improve your business by focusing on the performance, rather than the results
208 - Know like and trust
How to get better business by building a brand people know, like and trust
207 - How to get what you want
I discuss a landmark study that shows a simple trick to getting what you want
206 - Why going to the gym made me better at sales
...and how it can do the same for you...even if you don't actually go to the gym
205 - Why working on day rate might be costing you more than you think…
Have you fallen into the trap?
204 - Doctor Doctor I need a decorator
How to use strategic questioning to get more clients
203 - Not all decorating is a luxury
Tips on how to reposition your business as a service that actually saves people money.
202 - Be different
Why it's more important to be different than better.
201 - Marketing tips for decorators
Quick tips to improve your marketing as a painter and decorator
125 - What homeowners actually want from a 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
124 - Following up as a decorator
This week Trev and I discuss following up as a decorator and how much money you can generate from it.
Trev's pricing spreadsheet:
My eBook:
123 - The customer is not always right
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.
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122 - Should you hire a business coach?
This week Trev and I discuss the pros and cons of hiring a business coach.
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121 - Should you hire an apprentice?
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.
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120 - Delivering exceptional customer service
How can you deliver exceptional customer service?
I discuss the ins and outs of this topic with Trevor from TJ painting and decorating
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119 - Trade associations - Are they worth it?
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!
118 - Putting your prices up - How and when to do it
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/
117 - Is word of mouth a good marketing strategy?
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
116 - Should you compromise on price?
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115 - Advertising on a budget
This week me and Trev discuss all the different ways to advertise your painting and decorating business...without spending a fortune!
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114 - Pricing for decorators
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
113 - How to find quality staff as a decorator
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
112 - How to manage your time as a decorator
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
111 - How to attract better quality customers
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
110 - Should decorators specialise?
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
109 - Transitioning to self-employment
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/
108 - Viral videos. How to maximise your social media as a decorator!
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!
107 - How to get your business to the top of Google
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/
106 - How to get more enquiries through your website
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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
105 - What's the best way to run a sales meeting?
I speak to Sharon Norton-Marshall on how to get the most from quotation meetings as a decorator
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104 - Virtual consultations. Waste of time? Or stroke of genius?
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
103 - Instagram for Decorators
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/
102 - Should your van be sign written?
Trevor Mangan and I discuss the pros and cons of sign writing your van.
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101 - Should decorators be using LinkedIn?
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