Join us on the Beyond a Million Dollar Podcast as we engage in a compelling conversation with industry experts Mike Katounas and Rick Holtz about the transformative power of training and development in the paint contracting world. As we navigate the challenges posed by a shrinking workforce, Rick introduces us to the on-the-job training strategy at H.J. Holtz & Son, Inc., where a veteran employee mentors others with the support of an operations manager. We dissect the importance of bespoke s...
May 07, 2024•42 min
Listen in as I chat with Chris Soule, the ambitious entrepreneur behind Clean Cut Painting, about his remarkable transition from an auto body shop apprentice to a successful business owner in East Hampton, Connecticut. Chris's candid storytelling takes us through his initial struggles and the formative experiences that led him to venture into entrepreneurship, including the challenges of a flyer campaign that didn't pan out and how a harsh winter incidentally kickstarted his career through an in...
May 07, 2024•56 min
Join us for an insightful conversation with Carl Utter, founder of Contractor Growth Strategy. Carl's story is both fascinating and inspiring; from a thriving musician to a starving salesman, and eventually becoming a successful sales trainer with a specialty in the painting industry. He shares his invaluable lessons from his early days of selling insurance door-to-door and his unique approach to reframing objections. Carl also provides valuable advice for commercial painters looking to develop ...
May 07, 2024•42 min
Listen in as we explore the intriguing journey of Ron Rice, owner of Ron Rice Painting. Discover how Ron transitioned from being an aspiring rockstar/DJ and part-time painter in college to becoming a successful painting contractor in San Diego. He opens up about the challenges he faced and the lessons learned while building his business. Ron's humility and constant hunger for growth make his story a compelling and inspirational one, providing valuable insights for anyone considering becoming a p...
May 07, 2024•48 min
Unlock the secrets of successful sales processes for contractors with our guest, Mike Katounas of Home Works Painting. Expect to be enlightened on the nuances of pre- and post-appointment communication, the role of setting clear expectations, and how to handle customer relationships. Mike introduces us to his go-to tool, YouCanBookMe, which helps him maintain a steady line of contact with his clients and prepares them for the arrival of an estimator. In a post-appointment scenario, Mike lets us ...
May 07, 2024•47 min
Our first bonus episode! Join us as we explore what truly sets a painting company apart from the rest with C4C coaches Mike Katounas, Rick Holtz, and yours truly, Scott Lollar. We share the unique features that set Home Works Painting and H.J. Holtz and Son, Inc. apart - whether it's rigorous background checks on staff, a six-year warranty, or color consultation services for those struggling with color selection. Mike and Rick discuss how they weave these points into our marketing and sales proc...
May 07, 2024•44 min
We're excited to have Tom Droste, co-founder of Estimate Rocket along with his wife Kathy, who took an unexpected leap from accounting into the world of software development. Prepare to be captivated by his fascinating journey, from his early interest in the burgeoning computer industry to developing his first estimating program for a humble plumber. Hear about the genesis of personal computers for use in estimating, the thrill of the early tech world, and how Tom honed his skills to create a so...
May 07, 2024•52 min
To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/YTEP158 Do you ever feel misunderstood by employees, partners, vendors, and stakeholders when discussing the future—the vision, the strategy? That “mental image,” to you at least, feels unbelievably clear, precise, detailed, and exciting. How could anyone NOT get this? How could you NOT be fired up about this? Cameron Herold is back on the show to lay out the solution to your visionary woes. His 2018 book, Vivid Vision, bec...
May 01, 2024•53 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/
May 01, 2024•44 min
Find out more about Topline Pro: https://www.toplinepro.com/ PCA member companies are 15x larger, more profitable and more stable than the average painting company. How did they do this? Painting Contractors Association - PCA Business Training: https://www.pcapainted.org/business-training/ Upcoming Events: -Gathering of Florida Painters Orlando 10 May 24 - https://www.facebook.com/events/444363451501954 -Syracuse, NY Master's Class 17 May 24 - contact your SW rep to attend! -New Hampshire Master...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Todd Hess is the founder and owner of Todd A. Hess Painting Co, a residential painting company out of York, PA that also offers commercial and industrial painting services. Todd is passionate about helping homeowners and business owners transform their spaces into places they love. In this episode, Todd shares his insights into a major personnel problem within the painting industry, and the steps he is taking to rectify it. Listen on as Todd shares his insights on ways you can improve your own t...
May 01, 2024•49 min
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/
May 01, 2024•45 min
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/
May 01, 2024•7 min
Brandon Pierpont & Michal Cheney 5: Women In Paint by PaintEd Podcast
May 01, 2024•55 min
In this series titled “The Dream Team”, Corrie and Chad Leister of Inspired by U will be discussing building a championship team, how they think about specialization versus diversification in their company, and finally how to move from a supportive role to an effective business partner as a spouse. And in episode 3, the final episode, Corrie and Chad will open up about their transition to working together as a couple, and how to navigate this at times treacherous road successfully. Find More Epi...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Want free scheduled delivery to all of your job sites? I’ll show you how! #sponsored Sherwin-Williams Paint Pros #SWColorLove Schedule your deliveries through the PRO+ App or on swproplus.com 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/...
May 01, 2024•11 min
Showing up and being consistent every single day is hard, actually down right exhausting. Between showing up for people in your personal lives and showing up at your best for your business, employees and customers, it can be a challenge. In today’s 150th episode of the show, we cover the areas you should be consistent in, how to ensure you are, and also how to make sure you recharge yourself so that you can be consistent to those who need you. Struggling with some of the systems we mentioned in ...
May 01, 2024•31 min
To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/YTEP156 My guest on the show today is Luke Hansen - Founder and CEO of Company Cam, the industry-leading job site photo tool that allows you to manage work from anywhere. Today’s episode is a Tech CEO’s 4 Business Lessons for Contractors. We talk about brand building, strategy, social media, and more. 00:00 - Intro 08:07 - #1 Invest in Your Brand 17:45 - #2 Document the Process on Social Media 26:57 - #3 Step Away To Make a...
Apr 18, 2024•49 min
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/
Apr 18, 2024•12 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/
Apr 18, 2024•46 min
In this series titled “The Dream Team”, Corrie and Chad Leister of Inspired by U will be discussing building a championship team, how they think about specialization versus diversification in their company, and finally how to move from a supportive role to an effective business partner as a spouse. In episode 2, they will weigh the pros and cons of specialization versus diversification, and discuss the balance they have found while running Inspired by U. Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: http...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Ask a Painter Live #411: Live at a historic church restoration project with THE Chris Mole of Mr Mole’s Painting LLC Do you own a job or a business? What do you charge for X? How do you schedule? What's the best type of marketing? Where can you find all the good people? What positions should you delegate? All of these questions answered in the industries finest business boot camp - Painting Contractors Association - PCA Business Training: https://www.pcapainted.org/business-training/ Upcoming Ev...
Apr 18, 2024•29 min
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://pcaoverdrive.vhx.tv/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/
Apr 18, 2024•22 min
Being in business allows you a lot of freedom and options to differentiate yourself from your competitors. In this episode, we provide some practical things that you can do throughout your customers buying journey to solidify your brand and pricing, increase your closing rate and create raving fans about the experience they have with your company! Looking for a great automated platform to help with some of these touchpoints? Checkout DripJobs at: https://dripjobs.com?fpr=elitebusinessadvisors. N...
Apr 18, 2024•23 min
Welcome back to the DYB Podcast, where we dive into strategies and stories to inspire you to double your business, achieve financial freedom, spend time with family, and make an impact in your community. In this episode, we share practical insights that are meant to empower you and equip you with the tools to overcome challenges and seize opportunities in your entrepreneurial journey. From tips on communicating value over price to advice on maintaining motivation and driving business growth, we ...
Apr 18, 2024•46 min
If you’ve ever wondered how an Open Book Management business operates and whether or not this model might work for you. You’re in luck! Open Book Management, or OBM for short, is a business philosophy and system that communicates the entire financial picture of the business all the way down to the laborer in the field. The fundamental idea is that every set of hands comes from with a free brain, and people generally play better when your keeping score. Our guest today is Ryan Markewich, founder ...
Apr 18, 2024•54 min
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/
Apr 18, 2024•16 min
In this episode of the PaintED podcast, Torlando Hakes dives deep into the world of tech stacks with Chris Keifer, owner of Boolean Automation. Feeling bogged down by the limitations of all-in-one software solutions designed for general contractors? You're not alone. Many painting companies discover that these one-size-fits-all platforms lack the features and flexibility they need to truly optimize their operations. Torlando and Chris will explore the power of building a customized tech stack th...
Apr 18, 2024•48 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/
Apr 18, 2024•55 min
In this series titled “The Dream Team”, Corrie and Chad Leister of Inspired by U will be discussing building a championship team, how they think about specialization versus diversification in their company, and finally how to move from a supportive role to an effective business partner as a spouse. In this episode, episode 1, Corrie and Chad will dive into the importance and logistics of building a championship team for growth. In episode 2, they will weigh the pros and cons of specialization ve...
Apr 18, 2024•51 min
