The Painters Podcast

Nigel catches up with Simone from Intergrain to discuss her journey from being an apprentice to becoming a National Award Winner in her role within the painting industry.

Nigel meets with Alexei of Your Easy Web Solutions (YEWS) for this podcast.

They delve into the realm of online marketing, exploring strategies for client acquisition, tailoring marketing efforts to attract ideal customers, and the significance of adopting a business-minded approach over a tradesperson's perspective.

We trust you'll find this edition of the Painters Podcast insightful.

In this edition, Nigel and Ben catch up and discuss how Ben became an internet sensation with his videos about his experiences as a painter.

A few laughs were had, we hope you enjoy this edition.

Nigel catches up with Jack from Real World Epoxies to discuss the painting and epoxy worlds colliding.

With Jack's knowledge of epoxies, he shares some insightful information for painters looking at delving into using some of these products and moving their business into the specialty coatings.

If you have ever considered starting to work with epoxies, this is one podcast not to miss.

If you have any ideas for topics, reach out and contact us.

Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!!

In this edition of The Painters Podcast, Nigel and Matt discuss what has happened over 2023 and look forward to the next 12 months.

Listen in and see what has happened and what the forecast for the next 12 months.

Nigel and Matt catch up to discuss the "Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program".

The participants are painting the iconic Currumbin Surf Life Saving Club.

This is being done in conjunction with Aussie Painters Network, MEGT and Major Training.

In this edition of The Painters Podcast, Nigel and Glenn discuss a range of issues and one really important topic of The Importance of Teamwork.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you have a topic you would like us to discuss please let us know.

In this edition of the Painters Podcast, Nigel and Glenn discuss the importance of finding quality staff, training them and paying them their worth.

Blue collar business owners don't go through the same employment and interview processes as white collar business owners.

Maybe it's time to reconsider how you employ your staff so you keep them in your business.

We hope you enjoy this episode.

If you have any topics that you would like us to cover, please reach out and let us know.

Welcome to the latest edition of The Painters Podcast.

In this episode Nigel and Glenn discuss accountability in your business. This is from the office to the front line workers doing the do and putting the paint on the walls.

We hope you enjoy this edition.

Welcome to The Painters Podcast!

In this episode, Nigel and Glenn catch up after 10 weeks and discuss what has happened and what is currently happening in the Painting Industry.

Listen in and enjoy as they share their insights into the on goings of the industry. You might actually learn something!!

Send us a message if you have a subject that you would like us to discuss.

In this episode, Nigel and Matt catch up and discuss what they have been up to and how they see the industry heading.

Welcome to The Painters Podcast. 

In this episode, Nigel and Glenn catch up with Brina from Aussie Painters Network. 

They have an entertaining discussion about hiring staff, hiring apprentices as well as a few stories that might make your hair curl. 

We hope you enjoy this episode and leave a comment on what you might like us to talk about in upcoming episodes.

In this edition of The Painters Podcast, Nigel and Glenn discuss Sales and Profitability.

As usual, Glenn and Nigel share their stories in an entertaining way.

We hope you enjoy this episode.

In this edition, Nigel catches up with Matt Christopher to discuss culture within the workplace.

They also discuss their history in the painting industry and training.

We hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode of The Painters Podcast, Nigel and Glenn catch up with Jim Baker and discuss how retirement is treating the great man. 

He also shares his stories about how the Painting Industry is his hobby and how he is just happy to help anyone in the industry. 

If you have any ideas for a podcast, reach out and we can catch up. 

We hope you enjoy this episode. 

Welcome to the latest episode of The Painters Podcast.

In this episode we catch you with Krystal Brookes, the "Paint Chick".

We discuss all things painting and personal. Krystal shares her insight into being a single mum, business owner and Instagram influencer. 

We hope you enjoy this episode.  

If you would like to join us for a podcast, reach out and we can catch up. 

In this Episode of The Painters Podcast, Nigel and Glenn discuss Marketing of a Painting Business.

They look broadly at what is available and some of the tricks and pitfalls that many have fallen for.

We hope you enjoy this episode and reach out if you have something that you would like discussed on the podcast.  

Welcome to The Painters Podcast.

In this edition, Nigel and Glenn discuss the risks of hiring the wrong people for your business, as well as the rewards of finding the right people that fit into your business culture. 

Reach out and let us know your thoughts and if there is anything that you would like us to discuss.

We hope you enjoy this episode.

Learn the dynamics of hiring and retaining employees in a depleted labour market.

Nigel and Glenn discuss their thoughts on how to find the best staff for your business for the future.

Also multiple suggestions on how to keep them once you have them. 

Welcome to the Painters Podcast, in this edition Nigel and Glenn discuss the importance of Business Systems and how they can change your business. 

In this edition, Nigel and Glenn discuss the importance of being prepared for the potential recession by having a budget and cashflow forecast.   

With the world talking about a global recession now is the time to act.   

We hope you enjoy this edition and feel free to reach out and contact us.

Welcome to The Painters Podcast.

In this edition, Nigel and Glenn discuss the profiles of customers that you could have problems with. They share their stories of what has happened to them over the years and what signs to look for when you do your quote.  

We hope you enjoy this edition and feel free to reach out and contact us.

This is a content warning; The following episode contains discussions of suicide which some listeners may find disturbing. We recommend that if you are listening to this and you have some concerns and would like someone to talk to please reach out to Mates in Construction on 1300 642 111

In this episode of The Painters Podcast Nigel and Glenn catch up with Josh from MATES in Construction. 

Josh shares his insites into what Mates in Construction do for the construction industry and Nigel and Glenn share their personal experiences. 

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you need someone to talk to, pick up the phone and call MATES in Construction on 1300 642 111

Welcome to The Painters Podcast!

Nigel and Glenn catch up with Sandra from Tradie Bookkeeping Solutions.

They discuss the Importance of Bookkeeping within your business. Even though the conversation goes off topic at times the information that is discussed is important in all trade businesses.

Enjoy listening.

Welcome to The Painters Podcast.

In this episode, Nigel and Glenn discuss what is your staff worth?

It's the good, bad and what really happens in the painting world with stories and thoughts of Nigel and Glenn.

We hope you enjoy this episode. 

Nigel and Glenn discuss their thoughts on sales and revenue in a painting business. 

At times they go off topic a little however, the information they share is of use to all running a Painting Business.

We hope you enjoy the listen.

Nigel and Glenn share their experiences around planning for different situations and goal setting for the things you want in the future.

We hope you enjoy!!

Nigel and Glenn discuss the way systems need to be used in a business to increase productivity, and in turn, profitability.

We hope you enjoy this podcast and get a great deal out of it this week.

Nigel and Glenn discuss the importance of interviewing applicants to ensure they are a good fit for your business.

In today's times, getting the right or wrong staff member can make or break your business.

Enjoy this weeks podcast. 

Nigel and Glenn share a couple of stories and experiences on what can happen when you hire people on hourly rate ABN.

This is a shocking situation for all business owners that you should not miss.

Nigel and Glenn dig deep into what it takes to run a profitable business.

In this episode Nigel and Glenn discuss the ins and outs of the painting industry as well as touch on their personal experiences. 

Nigel and Glenn chat about being a business owner and life. 

Sit back and enjoy.

In this episode of The Painters Podcast, we chat with Glenn Brien from Surepaint. He shares his experiences of taking his business from struggling to make ends meet to a thriving business turning over in excess of $2 million in the last 12 months. He talks about working for builders, struggling with staffing issues, and even tells us about the time he ended up being arrested for taking money collection into his own hands. 

He is very open about his experiences and shares his knowledge for others.

This is one not to miss. If you are a business owner you will do a lot of nodding and agreeing.

Sit back and enjoy.

In this edition of The Painters Podcast we have a chat with Jim Baker, he shares his 50+ years experience in the painting industry and discusses what he considers the most important thing for anyone to know in their business. 

He explains how to work out your business costs to ensure you are not under pricing yourself.

Sit back and enjoy.

Nigel talks about his history in the painting industry as well as what Aussie Painters Network has done over the last 10 years and what they can do to assist painting business owners in the future.