If you want to know how to best recruit and hire for your painting business, this training is for you! Brandon covers some of the critical concepts for recruiting and hiring, how to select the right market, how to time your recruiting and hiring efforts for maximum impact, 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/...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 115
Listen to Brandon give an overview and answer questions from folks who want to learn more about The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors and what we can do for you and 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/...
Mar 05, 2021•49 min•Ep. 114
People are constantly bombarded with notifications from friends, family, work, and brands all day everyday. Many of these people end up disabling some of these notifications from email to apps and social networks. If you want to reach customers in real time, sending a text message can be one of the most powerful forms of communication. However, to run a successful SMS campaign, it must be legal, structured, and provide traceable, useful leads. In this episode, you'll discover how to run a succes...
Dec 21, 2020•6 min•Ep. 113
Before you start making sales calls, you need to be prepared. A lack of preparation means a much higher chance of things not going according to plan when you make the call. For painting contractors, your portfolio is one of the most important marketing materials that you need to have ready. In this episode, you will learn how to create a powerful portfolio for your painting business to increase the chances of closing more sales call. If you enjoy this content make sure to follow the Painters Aca...
Dec 10, 2020•5 min•Ep. 112
Networking is key when trying to build your business as a painting contractor, but people do it in a haphazard way that isn’t effective, or they don’t do it at all. In this episode, Brandon talks about the four steps you must take to network in the most efficient and effective way possible. If followed correctly, these simple steps will guarantee that you will be able to build up a steady stream of work over time. If you enjoy this content make sure to follow the Painters Acadmey podcast on your...
Nov 30, 2020•6 min•Ep. 111
Oftentimes, when painting contractors get to the point when they are wanting to sell their business, they are not properly prepared to do so. If you are interested in learning about the three essential steps for selling a painting business, we strongly recommend this episode. Brandon and The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors are here to help you take effective steps towards preparing to profitably sell your painting business with the right systems and strategies in place. If you enjo...
Nov 12, 2020•14 min•Ep. 110
If you want to take a look at the original, raw survey data, please go to this link: https://www.paintersacademy.com/trump-vs-biden-78-69-of-painters-will-vote-for-this-candidate-in-2020/ If you enjoy this content make sure to follow the Painters Acadmey podcast on your streaming platform of choice! 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 29, 2020•9 min•Ep. 109
"Building a successful painting business can seem like a daunting task. This is especially true for those who are just starting. I’ve met many painters who honestly think inside their heart; even though they are putting in the effort, they do not believe they can succeed. I’m here to tell you that it is simply not true." - Brandon Lewis If you enjoy this content make sure to follow the Painters Acadmey podcast on your streaming platform of choice! Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ F...
Oct 28, 2020•7 min•Ep. 108
As a business owner, you should know that what customers have to say about your business carries more weight than what you have to say about your business. It does not matter how great your services may be. Knowing how much value consumers place into reviews, it’s crucial to have a strategy in place that will help you consistently grow the number of online reviews your business has. In this episode, Brandon goes over some simple techniques that can help you quickly acquire more positive reviews ...
Oct 21, 2020•8 min•Ep. 107
A lot of people think that the only thing you can do to make winter better for your painting business, is to simply shove more jobs in, and that's not the case. Often it's job costing, it's sales, it's management, it's labor tracking, it's materials tracking, etc. However, the most important of these is your sales process. In this episode, Brandon breaks down the top 4 techniques you should know to effectively close sales as a painting contractor. If you enjoy this content make sure to follow th...
Oct 19, 2020•7 min•Ep. 106
A lot of painting contractors struggle with business organization and communication with past and future clients. In this episode of Painters Academy, Brandon recommends a number of tools and resources that can help you grow your business. Learning how to use these tools, even on the most basic level, can help push your business towards success! "On an organizational level, it is important to understand your business metrics and create reports to effectively know where your business stands." - B...
Oct 09, 2020•9 min•Ep. 105
Listen to find out what owners are saying about the 2021 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/
Oct 08, 2020•4 min•Ep. 104
It can be difficult to break into the commercial painting market. There are a number of different factors that you must consider, but understanding how to bid a commercial project is one of the first steps you must take to increase your odds for success. In this episode, Brandon goes into a detailed breakdown of how to best approach bidding for these types of jobs and gives you the tools you need to take that next step towards handling commercial painting projects. If you enjoy this content make...
Oct 01, 2020•7 min•Ep. 103
How do you define your budget for online services? What costs do you include as part of this? This is a question thrown around a lot by painting contractors and it can be hard to answer, unless you clearly define what web services are. In this episode, Brandon discusses how you should approach your investment into web services and what to consider focusing on first and foremost. If you enjoy this content make sure to follow the Painters Acadmey podcast on your streaming platform of choice! Learn...
Sep 21, 2020•8 min•Ep. 102
Discover what types of jobs create the highest return on investment for painting contractors. In this episode, Brandon goes over which projects can provide the highest ROI for your business in the short and long term, as well as what sorts of projects your painting business should avoid at all costs. If you enjoy this content make sure to follow the Painters Acadmey podcast on whatever streaming platform you like to use! Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Fac...
Sep 15, 2020•8 min•Ep. 101
Depending on the stage that your company is currently at, you may want to invest heavily on lead services like Angie's List, HomeAdvisor, Thumbtack, etc. It's easy to just start throwing money at lead generation services like these for your painting business, but the last thing you want is to be wasting valuable time and resources paying for low-quality leads that rarely convert. Learn how to get matched up with a lead generation service that fits the specific needs of your painting business! If...
Sep 08, 2020•4 min•Ep. 100
If you're a painting contractor, understanding your pricing is critical in order to win bids and bring your projects in on budget. But all ways are not created equal. Listen to this episode, stop guessing, and start using documented data from the field to develop accurate estimates that meet your budget more often and keep you competitive in the marketplace. Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn: https://www.l...
Aug 31, 2020•6 min•Ep. 99
How do you build referrals for your painting business? In this episode, Brandon shares some great tips that can help you increase the amount of repeat and referral business for your painting company. Take your referral game to the next level and start building stronger relationships with your clients today! 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/...
Aug 25, 2020•8 min•Ep. 98
For commercial painting companies who want to extend their capabilities and handle large commercial projects, working with subcontractors can potentially be a smart strategic move. However, there are several things you should know before you decide to hire subcontractors for your commercial painting business. Make sure you aren’t exposing yourself to legal risk. Subcontractor Agreements, Non-Compete & Non-Disclosure Agreements, Dual Employment Laws, and IRS Regulations are all VERY important...
Aug 24, 2020•9 min•Ep. 97
There are times during the year when business may be a little slow and that’s where you are challenged to ensure you have systems in place that can generate new contracts during such times. When business is slow, you can always increase your spending towards new lead generation, BUT to achieve LONG-TERM SUCCESS, you must master the art of building relationships with existing clientele and improving your internal processes. Learn how you can effectively do this within your own painting company an...
Aug 06, 2020•8 min•Ep. 96
Just when you think you’ve heard the worst business advice possible, someone new will come along and recommend something that’s jaw-droppingly stupid... like charging for estimates. In this episode, Brandon talks about the two things you SHOULD be focused on and the one GIANT REASON charging for estimates WILL cost you a fortune. "Buckle up. Take notes. Implement." - Brandon Lewis Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ ...
Jul 23, 2020•6 min•Ep. 95
If you are a painting contractor, financing large projects for your clients is a great way to increase your closing rates. If you aren't offering financing options but other painters are, you stand to lose a certain percentage of projects every year. However, most large finance companies can take 7-14% of your project in "fees" which can cut into your personal income. In this training, you can learn how to offer financing for painting projects. Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find...
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 94
This Independence Day, you can be proud to celebrate America... but also remember to defend the ideas that makes it great. It's essential for honoring our heroes, founders and history. Patriotic painters should visit https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbrandonlewis/...
Jul 02, 2020•4 min•Ep. 93
"We actually sold over $400,000 in commercial repaints just in the last six or eight months by using the APPC Digital Team. And it's really done a lot. Like, we usually get about three to five more leads a week now. We wanted a service that didn't cost an arm and a leg and still get good results. And Brandon Lewis has already helped us so much in scaling our company already that we ... why wouldn't we do it? We didn't think we could go wrong using the APPC digital team. I would say if you're not...
Jun 23, 2020•48 sec•Ep. 92
If anybody tells you that online leads are a waste of time, they're not doing it the right way! Listen to how working with Brandon and The Acadmey for Professional Painting Contractors can help you rely on online leads as a regular part of your painting business' sales process. 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 23, 2020•2 min•Ep. 91
"Well, since we've been working with Brandon Lewis and his team, we have received significantly more online leads this year than in the past. We've seen that ... I don't know the exact numbers at this moment, but they are significantly more than they were in the last couple of years. How has this impacted your business? Well, having online leads has definitely helped us bring a new client rep on and get them training. Obviously, the leads that come online don't close with the same high percentag...
Jun 23, 2020•2 min•Ep. 90
Starting off in painting with technical skill and a strong work ethic is often enough to make a decent living. It is rarely enough to build true wealth, economic stability and personal freedom. In this episode, Keith talks about his journey working with Brandon at The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors and how it impacted his life significantly. Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn: https://www.lin...
May 27, 2020•9 min•Ep. 89
There are a lot of "husband/wife" teams in painting. Often, they are unsuccessful because they do not have a proven system to use that lets them "divide and conquer" like they need to. Tonya and Ray are a shining example of two owners who are on their way to the top of the painting profession. 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 27, 2020•5 min•Ep. 88
Getting out of the bucket is essential when you advance to "phase 2" of building a painting business. Why? Because the day you become a business owner, you must learn a completely new skill set to survive and thrive. Matt is the proud owner of Matthew Rathgeb Painting Services in Philadelphia. Listen to hear Matt talk about how working with Brandon at The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors helped him grow in his painting business. Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us...
May 27, 2020•6 min•Ep. 87
Sometimes you need to learn the truth about your painting business systems... not simply what makes you feel better. Getting an objective review of your painting company is the first step toward changing it forever. You can start on that path by working with The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors, just like Luigi. 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 27, 2020•4 min•Ep. 86
