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Podcast produced by the Painting Contractors Association (PCA). Join PCA as we interview industry experts on how to build stronger businesses. Founded in 1884, PCA is the only national trade association dedicated to the success of painting contractors through ethics, education and excellence. Today, PCA is recognized and supported by many industry manufacturers and suppliers as the premier organization committed to helping professional painting contractors improve their business.

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United States

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Podcast produced by the Painting Contractors Association (PCA). Join PCA as we interview industry experts on how to build stronger businesses. Founded in 1884, PCA is the only national trade association dedicated to the success of painting contractors through ethics, education and excellence. Today, PCA is recognized and supported by many industry manufacturers and suppliers as the premier organization committed to helping professional painting contractors improve their business.

Language:

English


Episodes

Make Your Commercial Painting Project A Success: Painter Marketing Masterminds

9/25/2023
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/painter-marketing-mastermind PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ In this series titled "The Commercial Couple", Maggie & Matt Kuyper of Harpeth Painting will be discussing how they built a successful commercial painting company together, the advice they have regarding married couples working together, and finally specific thoughts on female entrepreneurship and empowerment within the trades. In this episode, episode 1, Maggie & Matt will be discussing the different kinds of commercial work and how to choose your niche. In episode 2, they will talk about how to break into commercial painting now that you know your niche. In episode 3, Maggie & Matt will dive into completing the work successfully after you have landed your first commercial painting project. In episode 4, they will be discussing how to decide whether or not working together with your partner is a good fit for your life. In episode 5, Maggie & Matt will lay out how to identify the superpowers of each partner, and how to effectively work together. And in episode 6, the final episode, Maggie will be discussing female entrepreneurship and empowerment in the trades. If you want to ask Maggie or Matt questions related to anything in this podcast series, you can do so in our exclusive Painter Marketing Mastermind Podcast Forum on Facebook. Just search for "Painter Marketing Mastermind Podcast Forum" on Facebook and request to join the group, or type in the URL facebook.com/groups/paintermarketingmastermind. Again that URL is facebook.com/groups/paintermarketingmastermind. There you can ask Maggie or Matt questions directly by tagging them with your question, so you can see how anything discussed here applies to your particular painting company. Thank you for joining us, guys!

Duration:00:43:40

Virtual Color Consults: Ask A Painter

9/25/2023
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/ask-a-painter PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ Help your clients find the perfect color by scheduling a FREE Virtual Color Consultation with a trained color expert from Sherwin-Williams! #ad #ProPanel #SWColorLove Believe it or not, the most important part of a paint job for the client is color selection and Sherwin-Williams has a FREE resource to help! Tap my bio link for info on how to connect your clients with a trained Sherwin-Williams color expert via text, email, phone, or video chat. https://www.sherwin-williams.com/.../virtual-color...

Duration:00:09:53

Bridging Industries: The ServiceLegend Podcast

9/25/2023
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/service-legend-pod PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ Meet Corey Colson, a dynamic professional with a unique blend of expertise in healthcare, construction, regulation, and risk management. Corey's track record includes successful program implementations, leadership of large teams, and thriving ventures in the Decorative Concrete industry. His innovation extends to BallistiX, a product line supporting veterans' mental health programs. Join us on the ServiceLegend Podcast for Corey's insightful take on healthcare, construction, and business development. If you want your business to reach new heights, listen in on the Service Legend Podcast today! Join the ServiceLegends Free Facebook Group if you haven't already so you don't miss this amazing story & more awesome content specifically for Concrete Coating & Painting business owners! � https://www.facebook.com/groups/38347... Useful Links: ServiceLegend: Based in Arizona

Duration:01:14:36

Matthew James (Decorating Ltd): Brothers of the Brush

9/22/2023
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/brothers-of-the-brush-1 PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ Nowthen we're back with another BoBcast. In this episode, i chat with Matt James (of Matthew James Decorating Ltd) , based down in Wokingham, Berkshire. A decorator that has various generations and siblings in the trade it seems inevitable that he would end up in the same trade. So grab your headphones, get a brew, maybe even put your feet up and join us as we discuss Working with siblings A*@ hole customers Working through lockdown Staffing issues People buy from people Operating a Carbon neutral eco company Graco hvlp & airless sprayers and edge gun leaks Tracking time for investment in tools You know the drill by now, get a brew, pin back your lugs and give it a listen and give us (@brothersofthebrushinsta and Matt) your feedback by hash-tagging #bobcast on Insta and we'll give you a shout-out back!

Duration:01:01:19

Let’s Talk Business ‘SPANISH’: Los Pintores

9/22/2023
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/los-pintores-podcast PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ It was fun getting back into a spanish episode to show you guys it’s not only in english & to give back to our Raza with golden nuggets of information� Don’t forget to leave a like! Comment & subscribe to show your support� Links to Israel: https://clienthub.getjobber.com/clien... Follow Our Socials Instagram: https://instagram.com/illusions.paint... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/illusionspai... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/233CfQr... SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/vU9XGtyANPC... Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ilusionspaint... #painting #paintinglife #painters #kellymoore #sherwinwilliams #hispanicpainters #hispaniccommunity #hispanicpride #painterassociation #calipainters #hispanos #english #spanish #podcast #paintingpodcast #informative

Duration:01:08:06

The Power Of Sale AI: Contractor Radio

9/22/2023
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/contractor-radio-1 PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

Duration:00:49:23

Getting Into Commercial: Estimate Rocket

9/22/2023
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/estimate-rocket-podcast-1 PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, Scott Lollar of Consulting 4 Contractors talks with us about how businesses can start taking on more commercial work to get bigger projects and to even out the peaks and valleys of cash flow. Thinking about getting into commercial but you're not sure of the steps you need to take to get your feet wet? Scott is a guide to the world of commercial for contractors in any growth stage. Check out this free self-assessment that will help you gauge your company's readiness to break into commercial work! Learn more about Consulting 4 Contractors.

Duration:00:32:17

Tax Strategy Series Part 2 Strategies To Lower Your Taxable Income: Elite Business Advice

9/21/2023
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/elite-business-advice PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ Tax Strategy Series Part 2: Strategies to Lower Your Taxable Income In part 2 of our Tax Strategy Series we discuss both common and advanced tax strategies that you can look into and implement into your business these last 4 months of the year to LEGALLY lower your taxable income next Spring! Do you have questions about taxes, tax planning or what makes sense for you and your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

Duration:00:23:38

9 Traits That Will Transform Your Leadership: Contractor Evolution

9/20/2023
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/contractor-evolution PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/YTEP126 To buy David’s Book, click here: https://trybta.com/WisdomforFamilyEnt... Our guest on the show today is David C. Bentall. During his tenure as President & CEO of Dominion Construction, the business doubled in size to just under $300 million in sales. He played a leading role in the development and construction of landmark projects across Canada, including GM Place (now Rogers Arena, where the Canucks play �), the TD Centre Office Complex in downtown Winnipeg, plus many other notable buildings in the Vancouver skyline. David just authored his third book, Dear Younger Me: Wisdom for Family Enterprise Successors, and in today’s conversation, we focus on 9 transformational leadership traits that anyone can learn. Expect to learn: - Why the AI revolution will put an even greater premium on critical thinking skills - How curiosity can drive innovation inside your business - Why being impatient with your organizational growth always backfires If you want to level up your leadership, watch this episode. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:41 - Humility 00:12:49 - Curiosity 00:20:46 - Listening 00:25:42 - Empathy 00:29:22 - Forgiveness 00:34:56 - Gratitude 00:39:34 - Critical Thinking 00:50:03 - Patience 00:56:02 - Contentment 01:01:26 - Final Word of advice for growing leaders? Subscribe to Breakthrough Academy to never miss a video! � http://bit.ly/youtubebta Interested in working with us? Let's chat: https://trybta.com/welcome Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/contr... Connect with us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebreakthro... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btacademy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1017... Email: info@btacademy.com Phone: 1-800-875-1704 #BTA #BreakthroughAcademy #BuildingSuccess

Duration:01:03:22

Embracing Fear: DYB Podcast

9/20/2023
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/dyb-podcast PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ Join us as Brad discusses facing fears, unleashing your potential. Stay tuned for an inspiring and informative episode of the DYB Podcast! Get yoru free strategy call with Steve here: https://scheduleyourfreestrategycall.as.me/

Duration:00:22:33

How Etiquette, Metrics, And Systems Elevate Business Conversations: PaintED Podcast

9/19/2023
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/painted-show PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ In this special episode of PaintED, we're delving deep into the art of conversation – the phone conversation, to be precise. From the first ring to the final sign-off, every call holds the potential to make or break a customer relationship. But how can you ensure consistent, impactful interactions? Torlando Hakes sits down with Steffney Jones from Ruby, the mastermind behind revolutionary call systems. Together, they dissect the nuances of call etiquette, the importance of understanding and leveraging call metrics, and the systems that can transform every phone call into a business masterpiece. Steffney brings a wealth of knowledge from Ruby, offering insights that blend seamlessly with your business. This episode promises to color your perspective on phone interactions. Join us for a conversation to redefine the way businesses communicate. Don’t miss this dial-in on mastering your call game!

Duration:01:08:39

How To Crush Difficult Conversations With Honest Communication: The Contractors Fight

9/19/2023
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/the-contractor-fight PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ Join BATTLEGROUND Coaches Tim and Derek in this episode as they spill the beans on the power of honest communication for rockstar contractors. From shutting down customer doubts to tackling billing worries head-on, they dish out their own tales and golden nuggets on how being upfront leads to better outcomes and earns serious trust. Get ready to ditch the stress, avoid mix-ups, and create killer connections both on and off the job. Don't miss out on learning the art of handling tough convos and unlocking the sweet rewards of being straight-up. In this episode, they discuss… Setting expectations and transparency with clients from the start Communicating pricing and costs openly Seeking client permission before taking action or making changes Techniques to avoid making assumptions and gather information in a polite way Accounting for "windshield time" to ensure accurate project estimates The power of Vanguarding: asking permission for difficult conversations Enhancing communication skills through Shin-Fu techniques Resources: == Attention Fighters! Don’t miss your chance to grab tickets for the Mile High Profit Summit 2023. Visit http://MileHighProfitSummit.com and be part of our event in Denver. Together, let’s conquer new heights! � You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/

Duration:00:27:49

Fall Painting Projects Tips, Tools And Techniques From A Master Craftsperson: Ask A Painter

9/18/2023
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/ask-a-painter PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ -Extend your season -Limit callbacks -use the right tools @purdy Upcoming Events: -SoCal // SurfPrep Master's Class w ME! 29 Sep 23 - deep dive into marketing and market based pricing/estimating! -Contratistas de Pintura 29 Sep -Women In Paint Conference 1-3 Nov -Commercial Painting Conference 1-3 Nov -The EXPO! 26 Feb - 1 Mar Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Contact Marsha at the PCA mbass@pcapainted.org and we can arrange it for you! Save $100 on the Busibess Training below w the promo code “NICK100”! A personal ask from me to you: Join the PCA Business Accelerator! The easiest way to professionalize your business: cohort of your peers, learning management system, subject matter experts from our industry. To sign up:

Duration:00:38:16

Little Things Create Big Results: Contractor Radio

9/18/2023
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/contractor-radio-1 PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

Duration:01:14:51

Tax Strategy Series - S Corporations: Elite Business Advice

9/14/2023
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/elite-business-advice PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ One huge tax saving strategy for many business owners is filing as an S-Corporation. In today’s episode we cover what is an S-Corporation, when should you elect to file as one, and most importantly what are the operating differences of an S-Corporation versus an LLC or Sole-Proprietor. If you are already an S-Corporation, this episode is still for you as we cover a lot of common mistakes we see business owners make when it comes to the day to day handling of finances/expenses. Do you have questions about taxes, S-Corporations or what makes sense for you? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

Duration:00:24:38

Which Fire Should I Put Out Next: Contractor Evolution

9/13/2023
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/contractor-evolution PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ Register for Breakthough Academy’s 2024 Winter Summit: https://www.btacademy.com/wintersummi... Order one of Mike’s books: https://mikemichalowicz.com/books/ My Guest on the Show today is Best Selling Business Author Mike Michalowicz. Mike has written some classics: Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan, Fix This Next, and Get Different, just to name a few. Mike's body of work is beloved for one simple reason: they work. Today, we zoom in and hash out one of the fundamental ideas in his book Fix This Next, which he calls The Business Priority Pyramid. Mike believes that the biggest problem facing most entrepreneurs is that they don’t actually know what their biggest problem is. And I would tend to agree. Think about it… How much time have you invested solving the wrong problems? How many hours and dollars have you wasted on stuff that seemed important but really wasn’t in the grand scheme of things? 00:00 - Intro 02:21 - The biggest problem most business owners have is that they don't know what their biggest problem is 04:26 - Why is isolating the "impact items" so hard? 07:47 - The Business Priority Pyramid 10:29 - How to find and fix problems faster 12:55 - Get vs. Give Stages 18:33 - Quick Hit Questions Prioritization is arguably the most vital of entrepreneurial skills, and the Business Priority Pyramid is the most no-nonsense framework I’ve found to help us get better at it. To figure out the right fire for you to put out next, click the links below Subscribe to Breakthrough Academy to never miss a video! � http://bit.ly/youtubebta Interested in working with us? Let's chat: https://trybta.com/welcome Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/contr... Connect with us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebreakthro... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btacademy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1017... Email: info@btacademy.com Phone: 1-800-875-1704 #BTA #BreakthroughAcademy #BuildingSuccess

Duration:00:29:58

Mastermind Group Secrets: DYB Podcast

9/13/2023
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/dyb-podcast PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ Do you ever feel alone? Like nobody understands the struggles you're going through? I used to also. Until I joined a mastermind group… The ideas, encouragement, and accountability made doubling my business much easier. Listen or watch this and the get your spot in a DYB Mastermind Group, where you'll meet every other week via Zoom to share the latest strategies and solve your biggest challenges... We currently have a few seats open in MG4 which meets every other Wednesday at 10:00 am EST via Zoom. Get your spot before it fills up for just $147/m, now. https://dybcoach.thrivecart.com/dybmastermind

Duration:00:52:22

TechTalk Navigating The Digital Terrain: PaintED Podcast

9/12/2023
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/painted-show PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ "In this stimulating episode of PaintED, host Torlando Hakes welcomes Jeff Wraley, the tech visionary behind Groundwork, for an in-depth conversation on adopting new technology in your painting and design business. From evaluating tech solutions to overcoming implementation hurdles, we dissect the key considerations that could make or break your digital transition. Jeff brings a wealth of experience to help you steer clear of pitfalls and seize opportunities in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve and drive your business into the future."

Duration:00:44:32

When Should You Quit Your Day Job: The Contractor Fight

9/12/2023
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/the-contractor-fight PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ Tom addresses a common question that many individuals in the contracting field have: When should I quit my full-time job and focus on my side hustle or contracting business? He explores several indicators that will help you determine if you're ready to take the leap and commit to your contracting business full-time. He also provides insights and guidelines to help you to make that move. Conversation Highlights: [00:00] - Intro [00:32] - Low-risk life situation [01:38] - Soul-sucking day job [02:34] - Contractor Reboot [03:27] - Side hustle income exceeds full-time job [04:20] - Prove consistency [05:24] - Building a financial safety net [06:17] - Your level of discipline and commitment [07:16] - Closing thoughts Discover a transformative event designed to revitalize your painting business from within. Contractor Reboot, hosted by PCA, invites you to dive deeper into your business ideals and uncover the keys to financial success, operational efficiency, and role optimization. Join PCA & speaker Nick Slavik at Contractor Reboot for two days of thought-provoking discussions on how to align your real life with your ideal life. July 27th & 28th in Seattle, WA. Details here: https://www.pcapainted.org/event/contractor-reboot-conference/

Duration:00:08:28

Rob Berger: Women In Paint

9/12/2023
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/women-in-paint PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

Duration:00:31:16