For many painting contractors, debt can be an absolute killer. In this episode, Brandon reveals some simple strategies for increasing revenue, reducing expenses, and getting out of debt in your painting business! Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbrandonlewis/...
Dec 06, 2016•9 min•Ep. 25
Painting contractors struggle to generate leads, close sales, and keep painters working during the winter time. In this episode, Brandon reveals 7 strategies, to not only minimize the impact of winter but to keep cash flowing in spite of it. Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbrandonlewis/...
Dec 02, 2016•19 min•Ep. 24
Estimating a painting project is about much more than "pricing" - it's about persuasion. Listen to Brandon unpack the key concepts painting contractors must understand to close projects at higher rates and for higher prices. Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbrandonlewis/...
Dec 02, 2016•21 min•Ep. 23
Is worry holding you back in your painting business? Press play on this conference all recording to hear Brandon talk about managing the stress and anxiety that comes from living the life of an entrepreneur during peak seasons! Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbrandonlewis/...
Jul 09, 2016•53 min•Ep. 22
Listen to Chris Buseman out in South Dakota, explain how The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors helped him maximize his customer list, generate leads, estimate jobs confidently, and more! Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbrandonlewis?original_referer=...
Jun 17, 2016•5 min•Ep. 21
Listen to Neil Carter's story about working with Brandon and The Acadmey for Professional Painting Contractors and using marketing systems to move up in the painting industry! Learn more and schedule your free diagnostic call at https://www.paintersacademy.com/
Jun 17, 2016•3 min•Ep. 20
Pat Wade is the owner of CertaPro Painters of Huntington Beach, California. Listen to Pat's report on how The Acadmey for Professional Painting Contractors helped him buckle down and improve sales and efficiency in his painting business through marketing! Learn more and schedule a free diagnostic all today at https://www.paintersacademy.com/
Jun 17, 2016•4 min•Ep. 19
Rich Whitaker is the owner of Fresh Coat Painters of Clarksville, Tennessee. Listen to Rich's testimony about how he was able to reconnect and engage with past customers in his painting business through working with The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors and using a systematic approach to marketing! Learn more and schedule your free diagnostic call today at https://www.paintersacademy.com/
Jun 17, 2016•4 min•Ep. 18
Nick Cianciola is the owner of Fairmount Painting in Cleveland, Ohio. He got started in the painting industry during his college days when he operated a College Pro Painting franchise for three years. After graduation Nick spent many years working in and around the construction, management, and painting industries before establishing Fairmount Painting in 2010. Listen to Nick's testimony about working with The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors and how he was able to see growth in his...
Jun 17, 2016•2 min•Ep. 17
What is the biggest reason that painting businesses get "stuck?" Why do some painting contractors hit a point where they're no longer seeing growth despite an evergrowing marketing and advertising budget? Brandon explains all that and more in this episode of Painters Acadmey! Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/
Jun 16, 2016•19 min•Ep. 16
So many people struggle with closing the leads they get in their painting business. It's not just about price, it's about a whole host of other things. Listen to Brandon explain why that is and more in this episode of Painters Academy! Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/
Jun 16, 2016•21 min•Ep. 15
Marketing to and staying in touch with past customers of your painting business is not just important, it's easy! Listen to Brandon break down how you can approach newsletter marketing, communication, and more in this episode of Painters Academy. Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/
Jun 16, 2016•13 min•Ep. 14
Do you dislike chasing purchased cold leads for your painting business? Sourcing has a lot to do with how leads close and how price sensitive they are. The best types of customers are your repeat customers and referrals! Listen to Brandon explain how you can generate more repeat and referral business and see better closing rates. Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/
Jun 16, 2016•11 min•Ep. 13
Don't miss out on the opportunities in your own backyard! Learn how to go after large commerical repaint accounts in your local area, for facility managers and maintance managers that are 40,000 sq. ft. and larger. Listen to Brandon explain how you can generate leads for commerical repaint jobs and how he was able to benefit from this approach in his own painting business. Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/
Jun 16, 2016•14 min•Ep. 12
It's time to reduce uncertainty and increase consistency in your painting business! Listen to Brandon break down some "next steps" for growth and raising your closing rates and profit margins. Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/
Jun 16, 2016•11 min•Ep. 11
Has your painting business' growth stalled? In this episode Brandon will walk you through the 3 key metrics keeping your business from growing and give you a math formula that exposes why your painting business is "stuck." Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/
Jun 16, 2016•17 min•Ep. 10
Are you struggling with a specific issue in your painting business? Are your sales climbing while your profits stay put? Maybe your sales aren't where they need to be or your afraid to raise your prices... Maybe you just need help managing your time and people better. Listen to Brandon explain how The Academy of Professional Painting Contractors can help you take your painting business to the next level! Sign up for your free diagnostic call today! https://www.paintersacademy.com/freebizcall/...
Jun 16, 2016•4 min•Ep. 9
You might be leaving money on the table by not going after large commercial repaints! Listen to Brandon discuss some of the benefits of taking on commerical repaint jobs.
Jun 15, 2016•5 min•Ep. 8
Are you overwhelmed with everything you need to get done for your painting business? You're not alone. Many owners struggle with breaking some of the habits that keep them focused on $10/hr and $12/hr tasks, instead of being focused on running a successful painting business. In this episode Brandon breaks down "The 4 D's" you can implement in order to get things done! Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/
Jun 15, 2016•11 min•Ep. 7
Most painting contractors are too broad, shallow, and weak in their marketing strategies. Why? How can you use direct response marketing in your painting business in order to make a big impact in the market? In this episode, Brandon talks about some of the key things that you need to know about general marketing and direct response marketing in order to run a successful painting business! Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/
Jun 15, 2016•8 min•Ep. 6
Is it really THAT bad if your painting business is short-staffed? How does being understaffed actually impact your business? In this episode, Brandon runs the math to figure out what it means for you and your bottom line if you're even just one painter short! Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/
Jun 15, 2016•7 min•Ep. 5
How can you safe-guard your business and personal income as we see what Brandon calls "The Death of Traditional, Established Painting Contractors?" In this episode, Brandon talks about why small painting contractors are struggling and how important it is to plan for the future of your painting business! Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/
Apr 19, 2016•11 min•Ep. 4
How can you market your painting business in a way that successfully lands commercial repaint contracts? Listen to Brandon break down what he has found to be the most direct route to generating leads for commercial repaint jobs! Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/
Apr 02, 2016•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 3
What if you could finally learn how to magnetically attract the kind of profitability, sales, and money that you really deserve in your painting business? What if all of the mystery surrounding marketing, advertising, and sales could be simplified? Learn how to create predictibility and stability in your painting business by heading over to https://www.paintersacademy.com/
Mar 31, 2016•6 min•Ep. 2
Does it feel like your painting business is "running you" instead of the other way around? In this episode, Brandon talks about managing the most important aspects of your business. Tune in to find out how you can proritize the critical activities that generate profits, peace of mind, and confidence! Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/
Mar 03, 2016•18 min•Ep. 1