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 […]
Women in Painting
We discussed 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 of 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 do you need to prepare? We talked with Chris Moore from Elite Business Advising about 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 of a business with 10-20 employees. Delegating, training, and hiring are the name of the game at this stage. Plus, an amazing discussion on the silent killer: employee burnout. Sponsored by Estimate Rocket
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 […]
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. Sponsored by Bookkeeping for Painters
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 […]
Reducing Turnover
Boost profit by reducing turnover! (You’ll have fewer headaches too.) Listen as Doug Caris of AZ Ptg Co explains how they cut turnover in half thanks to exit interviews, better onboarding, and advancement opportunities. Sponsored by Hyde and KILZ
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 the husband and wife team, Lacie and Austin Ilsley, on the business since we left them last October, how culture and training have increased retention, and learn about how they planned for their first big vacation away. Listen to the full […]
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. Sponsored by A David Creation, Behr Pro, and Hyde Tools
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
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
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