Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik! My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKiZmIMvpNClL2fLNMzr... Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Marketing, Estimating, Recruiting, Financials, Leadership Contact Marsha at the PCA mbass@pcapainted.org Upcoming events Link to the PCA's event page: https://www.pcapainted.org/events/ -PCA Expo Feb 3-7 2025 Colorado Springs Early bird registration discount extended! https://pcapainted...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 20 min
In this series titled "3rd Generation Painter, 1st Generation Mindset", Joshua Joosten & Cody Roberts of Sequoia Painting will be sharing their story on building a nearly $2m residential and commercial painting company based in Tulare County, CA. They will be detailing the changes that Sequoia Painting has undergone from starting as a post-retirement hobby for Joshua to a profitable and growing enterprise with a very unique approach to the painting industry. In this episode, episode 1, Joshu...
Jan 20, 2025•45 min
With the end of the year right around the corner, it’s important to know what tax strategies need to be implemented by December 31st in order to benefit from it when you file your taxes in Spring of 2025. Listen in to make sure you’re taking all of the legal deductions you can in your business! Need help navigating the complexities of running a business, managing your finances and staying on top of your taxes? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com! Fi...
Jan 20, 2025•29 min
Learn how to hire for profit growth with this free download: https://trybta.com/DLEP191 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCA191 Learn more about Greg and Simple Numbers here: https://www.simplenumberscri.com/ We're gonna make an educated guess and say you didn’t get into business because you love accounting. So when it comes to financial management—budgeting, forecasting, and tracking the right metrics for success—you’d be forgiven for getting a little los...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Join us as we hear the inspiring story of Danny Villarreal, a PCA member and Craftsman Painter Collective member, who shares his journey from humble beginnings to successful business owner. Discover how Danny's dedication to the trade, combined with a commitment to education and community, has transformed his life. Learn about the challenges he faced in the early years, the importance of mentorship and networking, and the valuable resources available to aspiring entrepreneurs. Get motivated to b...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 6 min
In this series titled "3rd Generation Painter, 1st Generation Mindset", Joshua Joosten & Cody Roberts of Sequoia Painting will be sharing their story on building a nearly $2m residential and commercial painting company based in Tulare County, CA. They will be detailing the changes that Sequoia Painting has undergone from starting as a post-retirement hobby for Joshua to a profitable and growing enterprise with a very unique approach to the painting industry. In this episode, episode 1, Joshu...
Jan 20, 2025•52 min
How do you invest into your people? We have a lot of clients that want a great culture and want to develop their people and invest into their growth, but what does the practical side of this look like? In today’s episode we’re going to leave you with some tactical things you can do in your company that is actually investing into your people, along with some of the cultural and personal development things you can do to invest into them as human beings and leaders in your company If you need help ...
Jan 20, 2025•25 min
Grab a free summary of Joey's book, Never Lose an Employee Again, here: https://trybta.com/DLEP190 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCA190 Learn more about Joey and his work here: https://joeycoleman.com/ It sucks to lose good people. Especially when it feels like you did everything you could to keep them, short of a 7-figure salary and 6 months vacation. 🤦 But, according to my guest today, world-renowned speaker, consultant, and bestselling author of Nev...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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/
Jan 20, 2025•30 min
Learn more here: https://www.estimaterocket.com/ My thoughts about this anniversary ⬇️ Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik! My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKiZmIMvpNClL2fLNMzr... Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Marketing, Estimating, Recruiting, Financials, Leadership Contact Marsha at the PCA mbass@pcapainted.org Upcoming events Link to the PCA's event page: https://www.pcapainted.org/events/ -Gathering of ...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 8 min
In this series titled "3rd Generation Painter, 1st Generation Mindset", Joshua Joosten & Cody Roberts of Sequoia Painting will be sharing their story on building a nearly $2m residential and commercial painting company based in Tulare County, CA. They will be detailing the changes that Sequoia Painting has undergone from starting as a post-retirement hobby for Joshua to a profitable and growing enterprise with a very unique approach to the painting industry. In this episode, episode 1, Joshu...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr
As you start looking ahead to 2025 it’s important to know if your goal for the year is to grow your business, systematize it and build up money in the bank, or a little bit of both! In today’s episode, we’re going to dive deep into the things you should think about, look ahead for and how to make that decision as you plan out your goals for 2025! If you need help identifying which path forward makes sense for you and your business, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebu...
Jan 20, 2025•29 min
Grab your copy of our IMPLEMENT framework here: https://trybta.com/DLEP189 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/pca-ce The end of the year is approaching, and that means it’s “hope season” for a lot of contractors. Your implementation goals are big. You’ve got tech stack upgrades, brand refreshes, and shiny new internal processes on the brain. But, let’s be real: If you look back at past years—and all the projects you had planned—how many of them did you actua...
Jan 20, 2025•20 min
The past, the present, the future. My thoughts about this anniversary ⬇️ Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik! My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKiZmIMvpNClL2fLNMzr... Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Marketing, Estimating, Recruiting, Financials, Leadership Contact Marsha at the PCA mbass@pcapainted.org ❄️ The Retreat - Winter 2025 ❄️ Private chef. Private Lodge. Private Yoga instructor. Life changing conversat...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 9 min
In this series titled "3rd Generation Painter, 1st Generation Mindset", Joshua Joosten & Cody Roberts of Sequoia Painting will be sharing their story on building a nearly $2m residential and commercial painting company based in Tulare County, CA. They will be detailing the changes that Sequoia Painting has undergone from starting as a post-retirement hobby for Joshua to a profitable and growing enterprise with a very unique approach to the painting industry. In this episode, episode 1, Joshu...
Jan 20, 2025•58 min
In the final episode of our 3-part series, we’re covering the People and Processes portion of your business plan. While many times people will associate the word Profit here for the 3 P’s of business, it’s the people and processes that drive the profit in any successful business! Tune in to understand how to make sure you have the right people in the right seats in your company as well as the key systems and processes to maximize your profit. If you aren’t familiar with the book Traction by Gino...
Dec 03, 2024•32 min
Connect time tracking to your job costing with this free white paper from busybusy: https://trybta.com/DLEP188 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCA188 Have you ever wondered whether getting your field staff to track their time is worthwhile? Sure, it’d be great to hold them accountable. But you can already hear their grumbles and groans about having to add another thing to their to-do list. The thing is, in other businesses (think accounting, law, marketin...
Dec 03, 2024•52 min
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/
Dec 03, 2024•33 min
Do you ever feel stuck when it comes to helping your customers choose colors? Or maybe you're not sure how to market your painting services effectively? In this episode of PaintED, host Torlando Hakes sits down with Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing at Sherwin-Williams, to discuss the power of color in the painting industry. Here's what you'll learn: Why color is such a powerful tool for transforming spaces and personalizing homes How to overcome the challenges of color selection and close...
Dec 03, 2024•51 min
Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik! My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKiZmIMvpNClL2fLNMzr... Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Marketing, Estimating, Recruiting, Financials, Leadership Contact Marsha at the PCA mbass@pcapainted.org The Retreat - Winter 2025 Private chef. Private Lodge. Private Yoga instructor. Life changing conversations. More info and link to Apply: https://www.facebook.com/share/GXq4om5qkMTEg...
Dec 03, 2024•26 min
In this series titled "3rd Generation Painter, 1st Generation Mindset", Joshua Joosten & Cody Roberts of Sequoia Painting will be sharing their story on building a nearly $2m residential and commercial painting company based in Tulare County, CA. They will be detailing the changes that Sequoia Painting has undergone from starting as a post-retirement hobby for Joshua to a profitable and growing enterprise with a very unique approach to the painting industry. In this episode, episode 1, Joshu...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors, we dive into the power of professional online presence and effective marketing strategies with Alexander Donev of Firemind Studios. Alex, a creative marketing expert with years of experience, has helped contractors and service businesses transform their brands, boost their customer engagement, and drive impressive business growth. Our guest shares his success story of working with a local painting company to increase their online lea...
Dec 03, 2024•28 min
In the 2nd episode of our 3-part series, we’re going to talk about your vision for your company in the next 10 years. This will help us put some action steps together for what you need to accomplish in 2025 to put you on the right path to hit your 3 year plan in 2027 and ultimately your 10 year (and beyond) vision for your business. Not knowing where you’re going and the plan to get there is the #1 reason entrepreneurs fail in their business. If you aren’t familiar with the book Traction by Gino...
Dec 03, 2024•32 min
To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCA187 Get a copy of Profit First for Contractors here: https://www.amazon.ca/Profit-First-Co... Did you know that the vast majority of construction and trades businesses net less than 5% profit a year? In case you were wondering—that’s not good. Our guest on the show today is Shawn Van Dyke, author of Profit First for Contractors and The Paperwork Punch List. In this episode, we break down the Profit First for Contractors ...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 7 min
In this episode of the Painter Marketing Mastermind Podcast, Lisa Hudson, President of the Fresh Coat Painters franchise, discusses the growth of Fresh Coat Painters. She will lay out the differentiation of Fresh Coat and what makes the franchise so successful. Listen on for advice that you can action in your own painting company. 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...
Dec 03, 2024•56 min
Ask a Painter Live #440: Guest Aaron Shaver of Aaron Shaver Painting Co. Aaron was here for the genesis of the new version of my painting company. He Apprenticed under me for years. He remembers stuff I had long forgotten. Don't miss this one. Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik! My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKiZm... ❄️ The Retreat - Winter 2025 ❄️ Private chef. Private Lodge. Private Yoga instructor. Life changin...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 40 min
If you aren’t familiar with the book Traction by Gino Wickman, we HIGHLY suggest you get it and read/listen to it and implement everything he shares! While we are not an EOS expert or certified in this content by his team, we couldn’t let that keep us sharing some of the key takeaways from the book and how it can be useful for you in your painting company. In this first episode, we’re going to talk about your values, vision and strategy for your business. If you’ve went through the book, this in...
Dec 03, 2024•32 min
Grab your free copy of the Max Priorities Pyramid and start sorting your priorities today: https://trybta.com/DLEP186 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCA186 How good are you at prioritization in your business? It’s ok. You can be honest. The truth is that prioritization seems straightforward, but in reality it’s much more complex than it appears, especially in the context of a business like yours - which is inherently dynamic, ever-changing, and unpredict...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Are you struggling to get reviews for your painting business? In this episode of the PaintED Podcast, Torlando sits down with Alistair Day from Nice Job to discuss the importance of reputation management and how to make it easier than ever. Learn how to: Overcome the fear of negative reviews: Discover why they're actually opportunities for growth and how to respond effectively. Build a culture of reviews: Motivate your team and incentivize quality service through reviews. Automate the review pro...
Dec 03, 2024•59 min
Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik! My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKiZmIMvpNClL2fLNMzr... The Retreat - Winter 2025 More info and link to Apply: https://www.facebook.com/share/GXq4om5qkMTEgkGm/ Link to the PCA's event page: https://www.pcapainted.org/events/ Upcoming events: -PCA Commercial Contractor's Retreat 12-15 Nov Scottsdale, Az -Gathering of MN Painters / SW / Graco Master's Class - 6 Dec -PCA Expo Feb 3-7...
Dec 03, 2024•35 min
