Paint Radio || American Painting Contractor
By Andrew Dwyer
Paint Radio || American Painting ContractorFeb 10, 2022
TOP JOB 2024 is LIVE!
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Italian, Mineral-Based Paints for Contractors
Have you heard of Romabio Paints yet? Hear contractors Nicholas Jordan and Ever Morales discuss these Italian mineral-based paints, interior & exterior lime washes, breathable exterior masonry coatings, venetian glaze, lime slurry…products used in Europe for hundreds of years.
Sponsored by Romabio Paints
Operations at 40+ Employees
Our Operating series continues with a fascinating discussion about running a business with 40+ employees. Management structure, guiding growth, the role of family...tremendous insights from Craig Bundren, Gina Koert and Ian Siegner.
Marketing Ideas for Larger Contractors
Here's 2 of the 62 ideas in this podcast: Contractors should strongly consider hiring a marketing agency when they reach $500k. Your return on ad spend should be 20x-30x. That's a tasty sample of Andrew's discussion with Austin Houser of Base Coat Marketing!Sponsored by Hyde and Behr
In-Depth Surface Prep with 3M
You think you know surface prep. But do you know it like a 3M Product Engineer does? No you don't! So listen in as Andrew enjoys a lively chat with know-it-alls from 3M, as well as clever contractors Mike Chavez and Chad Turpen.
Build a Manager's Mindset
Call it whatever you want -- mindfulness, mindset, emotional intelligence, the warm fuzzies -- but a few improvements in your self-awareness will pay immediate dividends with employee management. Andrew gets deep with Art Snarzyk of InnerView Advisors.
Better Crew Management
Hear how one contractor keeps better track of workflow and crews...without visiting the job sites. Andrew chats with Dan Zupancic to learn how Dreamscape Painting keeps work flowing with detailed, app-generated work orders and all crew communications occur on Slack. Learn more about this slick system!
Sponsored by Behr, Hyde, and Paint Supply
Are We in a New Age of Primers?
Andrew chats with two experts from KILZ about the newest capabilities of primers - limits of universal primers, where oil is still needed, and further advances in water-based primers. We even discuss the mythical unicorn primer with Tom McEvoy and Greg Williams.
Creating a Hiring Funnel
Danny Kerr from Breakthrough Academy joins us to talk hiring! Struggling to find good people? Struggling to find people who stay? Kerr talks us through building a system that helps you to find the right people for the jobs that you are trying to fill.
Training for Challenges
Brian Nolan from Nolan Consulting is back. We are talking about exercises that help you build your “mental muscle.” Why do you want to work that muscle? Because it can help you face the difficult challenges that abound in life. Join us to learn some tips that will help you “work the problem” when things go sideways.
See the video we discuss Handling Hard Well.
Painting Down Under
Imagine the stories an Australian contractor with 1,300 painters could tell! No need to imagine, because they're all right here in our podcast. Gerard Higgins of Higgins Painting discusses his "no d**khead policy," why the U.S. is so far ahead on spraying, and his surprise there aren't more national contractors here. Aaron Moore from PPD chimes in as well.
Finding New Customers
Backlog drying up? Looking for a some new leads? Carl Utter from Contractor Growth Strategy gives us a few ideas about how to find and entice new customers. Definitely a few surprises on this podcast: knock, knock.
What Dogs Teach Us About Leadership
We’re trying something a little bit different this week. Leadership lessons can come from anywhere. For me, some of the most impactful lessons I learned were through my dog and dog trainer. In the interest of sharing this experience, we talk with Alex Canby about the core elements that create a leader dogs WANT to follow and how these attributes are important in all of relationships. Beware! We do talk about dogs in this podcast… A LOT!
Women in Painting
We discuss some of the highlights of our March issue that focused on Women in Paint. Corrie Leister and Carina MacDonald discuss their experiences as women business owners and painters. Sponsored by Estimate Rocket
Operations Running a Business with 20-40 Employees
Need a pep talk? Some inspiration?John Busick, Chad Jeffries Jason Phillips, and Nick Slavik discuss their day to day running a business with 20-40 employees. Listen in for outstanding ideas on time management, scheduling tricks, comp plans, career paths and getting off the hamster wheel.
Painting Contractor EXPO Preview
Would you rather go to a painting retreat or a business date night? You’re lucky, because according to this podcast, the PCA Expo is both. Meet fellow contractors who share your passion. Attend sessions addressing every challenge you face. All of it. In Albuquerque.
Choosing a Consultant
They come in all types and backgrounds: consultants. Ever wonder what you should ask? What your criteria should be? What you need to prepare? We talk with Chris Moore from Elite Business Advising on some of the questions he gets from clients and potential clients.
A Day in the Life: 10-20 Employees
Ryan Gill, Bill Ferst, and Lacie and Austin Ilsley discuss their day-to-day running a business with 10-20 employees. Delegating, training and hiring is the name of the game at stage. Plus, an amazing discussion on the silent killer: employee burnout.
TOP JOB Profile: Specialty Finishes
Listen in on the challenges and solutions involved in this massive and complex job at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts. From scheduling to safety and figuring out how to pull off the biggest wood veneer installation of its kind, Jake Manning tells his TOP JOB story.
Sponsored by Zinsser, FrogTape and CompanyCam
A Day in the Life: Owners with 5-10 Employees
Lauren Fink, Chad Turpen and Chris Mole discuss their duties, process and plans for the future as owners of businesses with 5-10 employees. A lot to learn from this group as they give us a glimpse into their days.
Sponsored by Estimate Rocket
TOP JOB Profile: 360 Ladders
Tom Henman discusses the challenges and solutions behind this TOP JOB project gilding a helix in the ceiling of Tampa International Airport to serve as a backdrop for a public art installation by Aaron Stephan. The project included more than 5,000 sheets of gold leaf, nightly set up and clean up and some tough to reach spots.
Sponsored by Zinsser, FrogTape and CompanyCam
Lessons in Leadership
Contractors share the moments that taught them the most valuable leadership lessons. From not being the smartest persion in the room to managing customer expectations, here the stories that changed the way these business owners lead.
Sponsored by A David Creation and Estimate Rocket
Top 5 Financial Mistakes Made By Contractors
Trouble with "the books"? You are not alone. Listen in as Melissa Honan, CEO of Bookkeeping for Painters walks through common mistakes and common solutions.
TOP JOB Profile: The Edge of the Earth
Ben Campbell of Campbell Painting and Drywall tells tales of this magnificent job in one of the most remote houses in Alaska. Airplanes, avalanches and a lot of paint! You can also see stellar drone footage here.
Sponsored by: Zinsser, FrogTape, CompanyCam
Running a Business with 2-5 Employees
A contractor may have the same size business as you…but do they manage the business same as you? Listen to Jeremy Day, Jeremy Bramlett and Brandon Lumby describe their days as owners of businesses with 2-5 employees and see how you compare – from sales and accounting to billing and painting.
Sponsored by Hyde and A David Creation
Reducing Turnover
Housing Market Forecast
Are we looking at another 2008?Danushka Nanayakkara Skillington,AVP of Forecasting and Analysis at NAHB, gives us a look into her crystal ball. What's going to be up? What's going to be down? Do you need to diversify? Find out.
Sponsored by Estimate Rocket and Behr Pro
Prepping for Vacation
Our superstars from Season 3 of Mission Vacation are back. We catch up with husband and wife team, Lacie and Austin Ilsley, on the business since we left them last October, how culture and training have have increased retention, and learn about how they planned for their first big vacation away. Listen to the full season here.
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Subcontracting Contracts
Are you considering signing on with a painting service provider as a sub or independent contractor? Here’s what to look for in contract language, from uniforms to payment to non-competes. Karalynn Cromeens from Cromeens Law Firm and Author of “Quit Getting Screwed” shares her advice.
Sponosred by A David Creation, Behr Pro and Hyde Tools
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Bringing New Inventions to Market
Ever have a killer idea for a painting product? Or any product for that matter? Corey Talbot and Rick Farland discuss the process, challenges and steps for bringing new products to market.
Sponsored by Behr Pro, FrogTape and Estimate Rocket
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The Science Behind Surface Prep
Imagine the stories a 25-year product engineer at 3M could tell. Imagine no more, because we talked to him! Jeff Malmer explains how 3M uses science to tackle surface prep. Glass bubbles, precision-shaped grain technology, dust channels…it’s time to nerd out! (You know you want to.)
Sponsored Content by 3M and Scotch Brand Painter's Tape
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Creating Great Company Culture
Josh Abramson and Cole Palea share stories of building a strong and healthy company culture anchored in trust, respect and innovation. Get tips on finding your own authentic culture, communicating that culture to customers and new hires, and avoiding “the silent killers”: gossip and subcultures.
Thanks to our sponsors: Hyde Tools, Behr Paint and FrogTape
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Facts You Didn't Know About Primers
How much do you really know about primers? We had a fascinating discussion with Greg Williams and Thomas McEvoy from Kilz, and TikTok star and painting contractor Klaudio Dulemata about everything primers: coverage, failures, tinting, prepping…all of it.
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How to Reach Your Revenue Goal
Andrew and Emily talk with paint industry financial whiz Linnea Blair to nail down how to bump a business to the next revenue marker. Struggling to hit $500k? $1 mil? $2mil? We provide a road map, with stops at Gross Profit Margin, Fixed Expenses, even Net Operating Profit Before Owner’s Comp.
Sponsored by BEHR PRO - Estimate Rocket - A David Creation
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Fear Not! You Too Can Boost SEO
Don’t be intimidated! SEO is not an uncrackable algorithm. Adam Zobel and Aaron Cote explain better methods for web site format (headers, bullets and blogs!). Bonus: How/Why to research your competitors. Listen, learn and love!
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Upskilling Your Painters
There is no limit to what a painter can create... and what they can make. If you are looking for career paths for craftspeople and new high-end finishes to offer your customers, International Decorative Artisans League might have some ideas (and training) for you.
Sponsored by Estimate Rocket and Kilz
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Overcoming Price Objections
How do you stay out of bidding wars and get paid what you're worth? Matt Thibeau of Savant Marketing Agency walks through how you can generate reliable leads, quality referrals, and strategies on handling the price objection if you get it.
Sponsored by CompanyCam and Estimate Rocket
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Job Price and Expense Trends
Would you be offended if we said you’re probably not raising labor rates enough? Do you recalculate overhead quarterly? Do you have minimum 3-month backlog? Listen now as we dive deep into these data topics with Tom Droste at Estimate Rocket.
Sponsored by CompanyCam and A David Creation
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Where Painters Find the Best New Tools
Great tools save time and money. But can you risk testing unproven ones on the job? We talk with two contractors – and a toolmaker! – about how the best tools make their way to your job site.
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The Hiring Checklist You Need
Here’s the refresher you need before hiring and onboarding a new employee. Job description, apprenticeship checklist, 7- 30- and 90-day reviews, EIN, W-4, I-9…everything you need to protect new hires from becoming flashes in the pan.
Sponsored by Kilz and CompanyCam
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Could Your Business Use an Equity Partner?
Add this to your list of business growth plan options: Bringing on an equity partner. We chat with Jason Paris of Aleph Holdings about how his group is partnering with painting contractors to unlock new growth.
Sponsored by CompanyCam and A David Creation
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Changes to Independent Contractor Rules
Independent Contractor rules remain in flux, so we chatted with labor law attorney Scott Mirsky from Paley Rothman Employment Law about how to write your IC agreement, 1099s, uniforms, and training, as well as potential penalties such as back taxes and overtime.
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Who launched a new premium paint?
It’s big news when a paint company introduces its highest quality paint…ever. We talk with folks from BEHR PRO as well as contractors Chris Barcomb and Tim Crumpler about the new BEHR DYNASTY® Interior Paint.
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How/When To Hire a Sales Rep
Just when you thought you were out…they pull you back in! (We’re talking about sales.) If you’re trying to shed the sales role, or just looking to hire a new estimator, this podcast is for you. Andrew talks with Carl Utter…all you need to do is listen.
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Run a Better Side Service – Part 2
If your painting company also runs a side service – gutter cleaning, kitchen remodeling, guitar refinishing – you’ll love this podcast series about running it better. Here we talk with Militello Painting & Powerwashing.
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How to Get Paid
You’ve tried nice. You’ve tried nasty. Now try listening to our podcast for some new strategies to finally get paid. Emily and Andrew talk with Matt Viator of Levelset, along with his friends, Notice of Intent to Foreclose and Notice of Intent to Lien.
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Adding a New Service - Part 1
From handling finances and employees to creating new marketing, Shane Garrett, owner of Garrett Painting talks about his epic quest to add kitchen remodeling to his business.
Sponsored by CompanyCam
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New Google Rules for Business
Learn about: a) Google’s newest algorithm tweak, b) what to do if your business name does not include “painting” and c) best use of your company’s natural keywords. Martin Morgan of Pro Painter Websites explains!
Sponsored by Company Cam
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PCA Now Offering Health Insurance
Hear about the heath insurance option now available from PCA and how health benefits reduce costs and increase productivity!
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Trends in Painting 2022
Listen in to gain some foresight into what could be coming down the road in 2022! Labor & material shortages and technology are just a few of the topics...
Sponsored by CompanyCam
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