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Contractor Secrets

Tanner Mullendripjobs.com
It's no secret that a large majority of contractors are too busy working "IN" their business instead of "ON" their business. As a 3rd generation painter, I've first-hand witnessed the struggle of a contractor (my father) as he attempted to manage all aspects of his House Painting Business while still painting and performing the jobs. My passion is to free contractors from the chains of their own business, and truly help them achieve greatness through creating systems, processes, and standards...TUNE IN! Follow @OfficialTannerMullen on Instagram!
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Episodes

Ep 145: Aiden Smith - Estimating, Systems & Scaling

In this conversation, Aiden Smith discusses his journey from being a painter to becoming a coach in the painting industry. He emphasizes the importance of systems, delegation, and the role of virtual assistants in streamlining business operations. Aiden also highlights the significance of mastering estimating and production rates, as well as creating a strong brand and customer experience. The discussion delves into the challenges faced by painting business owners and the strategies to overcome ...

Jul 15, 202526 min

The 7 Systems Every Contractor Needs To Scale

Paint Biz Blitz 2025 In this engaging session, Tanner Mullen discusses the essential systems every million-dollar painting business needs to scale effectively. He emphasizes the importance of defining freedom in business, understanding the value of a business, and the four levels of value that can help entrepreneurs elevate their operations. Tanner introduces seven critical systems that can transform a business from being owner-dependent to a scalable asset, ultimately leading to greater freedom...

Jul 10, 202551 min

Breakthrough Series: Sales Secrets

DripJobs Demo Free 1-1 Coaching Session In this conversation, Tanner Mullen and Dylan discuss the intricacies of starting and running a painting business. They delve into the importance of understanding sales psychology, identifying customer needs and wants, and overcoming barriers in the sales process. Tanner emphasizes the significance of creating urgency and value for customers, as well as the necessity of providing an exceptional customer experience. The discussion also covers pricing strate...

Jul 10, 202535 min

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Jun 09, 202531 min

Breaking Through $300k-$500k Revenue (Strategy)

Welcome to The Contractor Secrets Podcast — where real growth happens. This show is for contractors ready to level up. Whether you're scaling your painting business, fine-tuning your systems, or stepping into leadership, you’ll find the insights, tools, and motivation you need to break through. 🚀 Ready for more? Tap into the resources that are transforming contracting businesses: 🔧 Book a personalized DripJobs Demo https://bit.ly/3YzQFTB 💥 Schedule a Business Breakthrough Session https://bit....

Apr 15, 202517 min

Breakthrough Series: The Power of Focusing & Intent

Summary In this conversation, Tanner Mullen speaks with Felipe Lopez, the owner of LNG Exterior Solutions, about the challenges and opportunities in growing his painting and exterior cleaning business. They discuss Felipe's current revenue, business goals, and the importance of marketing and branding. Tanner emphasizes the need for Felipe to focus on lead generation, online presence, and the potential for growth by investing in the right strategies. The conversation highlights the significance o...

Mar 29, 202526 min

$7M Painting Sales Roadmap

In this episode I drop the exact roadmap that's helped me personally sell over $7M in painting projects in the last 8 years. Book a DripJobs Demo: https://calendly.com/dripjobsteam/productdemo Signup for DripJobs: dripjobs.com

Mar 16, 202512 min

Ep 143: BUY LEADS

Check out my Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DripJobs Demo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Coaching Session⁠⁠ In this conversation, Tanner Mullen shares his insights on how to effectively grow a painting business by leveraging lead generation strategies. He emphasizes the importance of buying leads, nurturing them, and implementing systems to manage them efficiently. Tanner discusses the mindset shift required to view lead purchasing as an investment rather than ...

Mar 05, 202513 min

Breakthrough Series: Joshua Edwards Pt 2 - "I'm only painting 30% of the time!"

Check out my Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DripJobs Demo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Coaching Session⁠⁠ In this conversation, Tanner Mullen and Josh Edwards discuss the growth journey of Edwards Painting Co., focusing on the importance of refining processes, customer engagement, and building a strong team. They explore the significance of leadership, effective sales strategies, and the role of online presence and reviews in driving business growth. The disc...

Feb 26, 202538 min

Breakthrough Series: Jeff DeCarlo - Low Budget Growth Strategies

Check out my Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DripJobs Demo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Coaching Session⁠⁠

Feb 13, 202527 min

Lift-Off 2025: Michael Gogan - Working with Subcontractors: The Winning Formula

Check out my Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DripJobs Demo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Coaching Session⁠⁠ In this conversation, Michael Gogan discusses the intricacies of subcontractor management, emphasizing the importance of communication, standard operating procedures, and leveraging technology to improve efficiency. He shares real-life case studies to illustrate common challenges and pain points faced by contractors, while also providing actionable insights for b...

Feb 10, 202530 min

Lift-Off 2025: Micha Mclain - How to Dominate Google with Better Websites

⁠Check out my Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DripJobs Demo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Coaching Session⁠ In this conversation, Micha Mclain with Search, Click, Grow discusses the critical elements of creating effective websites that dominate Google search results. He emphasizes the importance of understanding choice overload, the significance of user experience, and the necessity of high-quality content. Micha outlines essential web pages for service-based businesses an...

Feb 08, 202542 min

Lift-Off 2025: Joel Mercado - Adapt and Thrive: The Winning Mindset for Contractors in 2025

⁠Check out my Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DripJobs Demo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Coaching Session⁠ Summary Joel Mercado discusses the importance of mindset in achieving business success, particularly for contractors. He emphasizes the need for a growth mindset, visualization techniques, and the power of positive thinking. Mercado introduces various strategies such as anchoring positivity, reframing challenges, and effective communication to help individuals overcome o...

Feb 02, 202535 min

Lift-Off 2025: Colin Nolan - Scaling Success: Avoiding Common Traps and Building Systems for Growth

⁠Check out my Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DripJobs Demo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Coaching Session⁠ In this conversation, Colin Nolan discusses the challenges and strategies for scaling small businesses. He emphasizes the common feeling of being stuck that many business owners experience and outlines the importance of identifying revenue plateaus. Nolan categorizes businesses into different revenue levels, highlighting the unique challenges at each stage, from breaking thr...

Jan 28, 202529 min

Breakthrough Series: Joseph Coram - Inside The Mind of Your Customer

⁠Check out my Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DripJobs Demo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Coaching Session⁠ In this conversation, Tanner Mullen interviews Joseph, who shares his journey transitioning from the med spa industry to the painting business. They discuss the importance of understanding customer psychology, effective sales strategies, and the differences in marketing approaches between the two industries. Joseph expresses his challenges with production estimating and the ...

Jan 27, 202535 min

Lift-Off 2025: Danny Barrera - The Omnipresent Contractor Marketing Strategy

⁠Check out my Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DripJobs Demo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Danny Barrera discusses the Omnipresent Contractor Plan, aimed at helping contractors generate leads and sell projects without relying on marketing agencies. He emphasizes the importance of understanding customer touch points, shifting mindsets, and focusing on lifetime value. The discussion also covers the evolution of marketing strategies, identifying targ...

Jan 26, 202531 min

Lift-Off 2025: Eric Faschnact - Hiring VA's Overseas

⁠Check out my Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DripJobs Demo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Coaching Session Summary In this conversation, Tanner Mullen discusses the challenges of managing a business and the importance of delegation. He emphasizes the value of hiring overseas admins to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Mullen shares his personal experiences and insights on how to effectively manage a painting business while maintaining a work-life balance. He also provides prac...

Jan 24, 202531 min

Breakthrough Series: Zach Mansour - "The guys are harder to find than the leads!"

Chat with the AI version of me! Sign up for DripJobs! In this conversation, Tanner Mullen interviews Zach Mansour, a contractor from Michigan, about his journey in the painting business. They discuss the challenges of growing a contracting business, including lead generation, hiring difficulties, and the importance of establishing a strong hiring process. Tanner emphasizes the need for effective marketing strategies and customer engagement techniques to enhance service value and drive business g...

Jan 23, 202538 min

Lift-Off 2025: Brandon Vaughn - The Ultimate Hiring Flywheel - How to Attract & Keep, Viciously Loyal and Productive Employees

⁠Check out my Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DripJobs Demo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Brandon Vaughn discusses the concept of the 'Ultimate Hiring Flywheel,' emphasizing the importance of attracting, training, inspiring, and empowering employees to create a successful business. He shares personal experiences and insights on how to effectively recruit and retain talent, highlighting the significance of marketing in recruitment, the necessity of robust...

Jan 22, 202529 min

Lift-Off 2025: Jason Phillips - The Greatest Limit On Your Company

⁠Check out my Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DripJobs Demo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Jason Phillips discusses the journey of business owners from the initial dream of freedom to the reality of feeling trapped in their own businesses, which he refers to as 'contractor prison.' He emphasizes the importance of leadership, facing the truth about personal limitations, and the need for effective systems and teams to achieve true freedom. Phillips introduces t...

Jan 21, 202537 min

Lift-Off 2025: Justin Georgopoulos - Million Dollar Knuckles

⁠Check out my Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DripJobs Demo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Coaching Session Summary In this presentation, Justin Georgopoulos discusses the power of door-to-door sales as a lead generation strategy. He emphasizes the importance of building a reliable lead flow, recruiting and training door-to-door reps, and transforming them into estimators. Mullen shares effective strategies for door-to-door sales, the significance of mentorship, and the impact of this approach on both...

Jan 20, 202538 min

Lift-Off 2025: Austin Houser - Success Leaves Clues: The 4 Marketing Non-Negotiables

⁠Check out my Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DripJobs Demo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Coaching Session In this presentation, Austin Hauser from Basecoat Marketing shares insights on how to thrive as a business owner in the seasonal painting industry. He emphasizes the importance of data-driven decisions, effective sales strategies, media content, and reputation management. The session outlines four non-negotiables for success: understanding key metrics, nurturing leads, creating impactful media, and ...

Jan 19, 202546 min

Lift-Off 2025: Corrie & Chad Leister - Building a Championship Team: Winning in Business and Life

⁠Check out my Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DripJobs Demo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Coaching Session Building a championship team requires finding the right people. Mentorship is crucial for personal and professional growth. Innovative strategies can help businesses pivot during challenges. Defining mission, vision, and values is essential for success. Attracting talent starts with self-reflection and personal growth. Investing in team development leads to long-term success. Fostering a positive cu...

Jan 18, 202542 min

Lift-Off 2025: Ryan Stacey: Execute This ONE Play To Add $1M+ In 2025

⁠Check out my Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DripJobs Demo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Ryan Stacey discusses effective marketing strategies for business growth, particularly in the painting industry. He emphasizes the importance of taking action on the information shared, outlines the five phases of business, and shares success stories from clients who have implemented his strategies. Stacey highlights the power of video marketing in building trust and becoming a loc...

Jan 16, 202528 min

Lift-Off 2025: Mike Gore-Hickman - Build To Sell - How To Build A Company That’s Worth Millions (While doing what you love)

⁠Check out my Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DripJobs Demo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Mike shares his journey of building a successful business while emphasizing the importance of doing what you love. He discusses the challenges he faced, the lessons learned, and the strategies for building a company that can be sold or kept as a cash cow. Mike highlights the significance of having a clear business plan, understanding financial goals, and the necessity of effective mark...

Jan 15, 202541 min

Lift-Off 2025: Tanner Mullen - The Invisible Currency

This is a replay from DripJobs Lift-Off 2025! ⁠Check out my Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DripJobs Demo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Coaching Session Summary In this conversation, Tanner Mullen discusses the concept of value-based selling, emphasizing the importance of building trust with customers in the painting business. He outlines key questions that customers have when hiring a contractor and explains how to position oneself as a trustworthy option. Mullen introduces the idea of 'invisible currency' in trust...

Jan 14, 202539 min

Lift-Off 2025: Jon Majak - Liftoff & Land Into Your Best Year in Business

This is a replay from DripJobs Lift-Off 2025! Check out my Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠DripJobs Demo⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Tanner Mullen shares his journey from personal struggles to achieving success in business. He emphasizes the importance of defining personal success, overcoming challenges, and the role of mindset in achieving breakthroughs. Tanner discusses the significance of building systems in business, fostering relationships, and giving back to the community. ...

Jan 13, 202534 min
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