Are you interested in Painting Contractor Website Design? There’s lots of things to consider when you’re looking to have web design done in a painting business, and there are a few things Brandon would like for you to consider no matter who you use. In this episode, Brandon helps you start thinking about some of the more important aspects of your website's design. Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn: https:/...
Aug 15, 2018•4 min•Ep. 55
What do successful owners think about the 2019 Painting Profits Summit in beautiful downtown Chattanooga, TN? Find out today, and check out the upcoming Painting Profits Summit at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbrandonlewis/...
Aug 08, 2018•5 min•Ep. 54
SEO for Painting Contractors can be a real struggle, but it is very important. What should you really be focused upon? If your search engine optimization isn’t correct for your painting business, it means you can’t be found. If you can’t be found, there’s no chance of converting someone to a lead on one. In this episode, Brandon talks primarily about search engine optimization for your painting company website. There are three big things he wants you to keep in mind. Listen to find out what they...
Aug 06, 2018•4 min•Ep. 53
Painting Contractors are always looking for ways to generate online leads, but lead services often charge astronomical amounts and share your leads with other painters - yikes! It makes a lot more sense to invest in building your own portfolio of digital real estate... just like the online giants do! To learn how to generate online leads for your painting business, listen to this recording of one of Brandon's workshops. Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Face...
Jun 28, 2018•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 52
Are you happy with the leads that you get online? If you are, you are the exception to the rule. Painting contractors looking for websites are often trying to break free of the "online giants" who charge outrageous prices for online leads that never turn into jobs - or they are disappointed in the number or quality of leads that their current websites deliver. Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn: https://www...
Jun 21, 2018•4 min•Ep. 51
Struggling to hire qualified painters in the middle of the summer? Frankly, you shouldn't be struggling. Brandon may be enjoying his time sitting beachside, but that doesn't mean he's gonna leave you hanging! In this episode, Brandon reveals the secret to hiring painters... even if your market or the season is super competitive. 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/...
Jun 05, 2018•3 min•Ep. 50
Alleviating the unspoken concerns of your clients is vital. If you're not background checking your painters, expect fewer leads, lower close rates, and trouble on the job. In this episode, Brandon breaks down 3 reasons why you need to be conducting background checks 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/...
May 28, 2018•5 min•Ep. 49
Do you know what the live answer rate is amongst painting businesses? In this episode, Brandon reveals that number and a simple tip that can help you increase your closing rates dramatically and help you close sales! 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/...
May 07, 2018•2 min•Ep. 48
"Are 1-800 numbers worth the investment?" Brandon has had several painting contractors ask him this very question. Keep listening to hear his answer! 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/...
Apr 13, 2018•16 min•Ep. 47
Listen to find out what owners like you have discovered at The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors' annual Painting Profits Summit! 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 21, 2017•4 min•Ep. 46
Listen to Micah Little with Little's Painting, talk about how working with The Acadmey for Professional Painting Contractors helped him to grow his painting crew, increase sales almost 4X within the span of a year, 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/...
Dec 13, 2017•3 min•Ep. 45
It's important to learn how to effectively and profitably run your painting business. In this episode, Brandon dares you to ask 2 questions next time you go to the paint store so you can start investing in yourself and your 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/...
Nov 11, 2017•4 min•Ep. 44
Through working with The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors, Jimmy was able to market his painting business more effectively and discover the money that was "hidden" just a few feet away from him every day. 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/...
Oct 06, 2017•1 min•Ep. 43
Before working with Brandon and The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors, Glen's painting business was stuck in the poor house due to not fully understanding the fundamentals of business. 5 months later, Glen is already seeing the difference that learning these things can make! 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/...
Sep 28, 2017•1 min•Ep. 42
How many times have you been in the middle of something very important, only to get a call saying that one of your painters left your equipment at a jobsite across the county? So you leave the work that only you can do, to go pick up that equipment... Listen to Brandon give tips on how you can avoid this scenario! 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 20, 2017•3 min•Ep. 41
Occasionally, painters asks Brandon this insightful question: "Why do you do what you do? Why painters?" In this episode, Shawn, sums it up perfectly. "He's an inspiration to anyone who wants to begin the journey to business improvement, but is uncertain how to begin. He details the grit, determination, and persistence that is required to leave the past behind and embrace a brighter, bigger future. He's not just a business success story - he's a personal friend." - Brandon Lewis Learn more at ht...
Jun 24, 2017•4 min•Ep. 40
Listen to Eric talk about how working with Brandon and The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors has helped him to reconnect with past customers, sharpen the sales process and more! "Thanks Eric, you are too kind!" - Brandon Lewis 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/...
Jun 15, 2017•1 min•Ep. 39
Planning your business is tough to do in the middle of the repaint season, but it's important! Set aside a weekend, a day, even just four hours...and focus solely on planning your business. In this episode, Brandon talks about some of the areas of your business you need to focus on, and some of the questions you need to ask yourself! Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbrandonle...
Jun 12, 2017•5 min•Ep. 38
Listen to find out more about how Greg and Mike worked with The Academy for Professional Painting Contracters to get unstuck, double sales, increase closing rates, and more! "Greg and Mike - You rock!" - Brandon Lewis 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/...
Jun 08, 2017•2 min•Ep. 37
Listen to Health talk about how she grew her painting crew, increased her profit margins by 30%, and started closing on more commericial painting work by working with The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors! "Thanks Heather, I appreciate you and Ben immensely." - Brandon Lewis 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/...
May 31, 2017•3 min•Ep. 36
Listen to Keith's story about how working with The Acadmey for Professional Painting Contractors helped him to double closing rates, ramp up crews, and secure thousands of dollars in new work for his painting business! "Thanks Keith, I really appreciate your kind words." - Brandon Lewis 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/...
May 25, 2017•7 min•Ep. 35
You probably hear this BIG MYTH all the time..."There's a labor shortage in the painting industry!" Listen to Brandon destroy the painting industry hiring shortage by asking 4 simple questions. 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/...
May 09, 2017•3 min•Ep. 34
Find out what owners like you discovered at the 2017 Painting Profits Summit! These owners are serious students when it comes to running the "business end" of their 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/...
Mar 23, 2017•4 min•Ep. 33
Are you making the mistake of assumption in your painting business endeavors? In this episode, Brandon provides you with 11 unspoken questions you need to make sure you're asnwering for your clients! 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/...
Mar 21, 2017•3 min•Ep. 32
Painting contractors often struggle to avoid business short-falls because they aren't set up to market their businesses within a minute's notice. In this episode, Brandon unpacks (within a minute) just how important it is to be able to quickly deploy your marketing life line like the Minutemen of old. 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/...
Feb 01, 2017•1 min•Ep. 31
Marketing plans for a house painting business are a dime a dozen, but most fail to identify the 7 key metrics and what causes those metrics to improve and add profit to your bottom line. In this episode, Brandon will walk you through each of those key metrics so that you can grow 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/...
Jan 04, 2017•27 min•Ep. 30
Marketing and advertising his business successfully, PDCA member Dan tripled his painting business in 9 months - even though he'd struggled for 9 years! Listen to Brandon talk about how to really break through in your business when you keep failing to grow in your painting buisness and he'll tell you about 5 of the marketing strategies that he recommends. Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn: https://www.link...
Jan 03, 2017•11 min•Ep. 29
Almost 20 years later, the last Christmas gift Brandon ever received from his dad is still teaching him a lesson. Listen to find out just how important that lesson was and still is! 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 22, 2016•7 min•Ep. 28
Schools and Courses on Estimating for Painting Contractors often focus exclusively on price instead of persuasion, leaving their students to lose job after job to low-priced competitors. Listen to this episode to figure out what type of estimating system you're using and discover how you can raise your closing rates by employing a greater emphasis on persuasion and a lesser emphasis on price. Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...
Dec 17, 2016•16 min•Ep. 27
Generating referrals is a BIG DEAL for most painting contractors, yet very few have a systematic approach for generating word of mouth referrals on a consistent, ongoing basis. Listen to Brandon reveal 4 powerful strategies for creating painting referrals! 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 07, 2016•23 min•Ep. 26
