Are you feeling the pinch as rising paint prices dip into your personal income? In this episode, Brandon talks about how you can lower your paint prices in one easy step. 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/...
May 05, 2023•4 min•Ep. 145
Are you struggling to hire new painters? Are you afraid you'll spend another season "turning down work" or dealing with problem employees? If so, listen to this episode for an overview of hiring painters plus 2 specifics tricks at the end! 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....
Apr 07, 2023•24 min•Ep. 144
Is your painting website failing to generate leads? You're not alone! In this recording, John Schofield explains 7 reasons you're struggling with this and tells you what you can do about it. 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/...
Mar 13, 2023•35 min•Ep. 143
This training may save you more money AND make you more money than anything else you've ever seen from Brandon. If you're losing the BIG jobs, can't get the prices you want, or find yourself failing to hit your labor and material budgets... these are the likely culprits! 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/...
Feb 17, 2023•35 min•Ep. 142
146 painting contractors took THIS survey on how 2022 Was Different from 2021 and What They Expect In 2023! Listen to Brandon break down the survey results from a painting contractors perspective. 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/...
Jan 13, 2023•10 min•Ep. 141
In this recording, Brandon takes questions from painting contractors just like you! Keep listening to hear what answers Brandon can offer you. 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/...
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 140
"In my experience, there are 5 types of painting business. Which are you and where do you go from here?" - 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/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbrandonlewis/...
Dec 25, 2022•18 min•Ep. 139
Should you be going after commercial repaint jobs in 2024? In this episode, Brandon will walk you through some of the pros and cons of various painting markets so that you can better decide which markets to go after in your painting business. 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.linked...
Dec 10, 2022•26 min•Ep. 138
You NEED to STOP focusing on outcomes, it's a huge mistake. In this episode, Brandon explains what these outcomes might be and why focusing on them will keep you preoccupied with things that will not get you where you want to be with your painting business. 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: htt...
Nov 19, 2022•8 min•Ep. 137
When you hire painters from other painting companies, do you discover that they have really "bad habits?" This is not unusual. In this episode, Brandon explains why this is and how you can help break these "bad habits" the right way! 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...
Oct 26, 2022•8 min•Ep. 136
Hundreds of painting contractors gather together annually for the industry's only conference that's 100% focused on business & personal improvement. Discover the strategies & resources you need to thrive in this uncertain economy. Network with your peers in a fun, friendly environment in one of the nation's premier tourist destinations, Chattanooga, TN! Book your room & tickets now! If you enjoy this content make sure to follow the Painters Acadmey podcast on your streaming platform ...
Oct 17, 2022•3 min•Ep. 135
Don't let winter ROB YOU of your yearly profits! Keep your painters BUSY and keep your income high! In this episode, Brandon shares 10 strategies that WILL NOT let you down when winter comes for your painting business. 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 01, 2022•22 min•Ep. 134
Do you think and act like a Rich Painter... or a Poor Painter? In this episode, Brandon is going to help you discover the 5 inescapable rules that make or break painting contractors! 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/...
Sep 09, 2022•18 min•Ep. 133
How much should you be earning as a painting contractor? A very straightforward question, but many people don't know the answer. In this episode, Brandon will help you discover how much YOU should be earning in annual income as a painting contractor. 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://ww...
Sep 05, 2022•15 min•Ep. 132
"If you can't sell your business, you don't have a business, you have a job." Don't stay stuck in the poor house. Join Brandon in this episode, for a comprehensive overview of selling your painting business. 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/...
Aug 11, 2022•58 min•Ep. 131
Hiring painters for your company is essential to your personal income. However, most owners approach recruitment without really understanding what's at stake - or what works. In this episode, Brandon breaks down 8 tips, that if used, can make a difference in your company! 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...
May 14, 2022•22 min•Ep. 130
You can't do things the way you used to do them! Recuritment is not hiring. Stick around to learn why. In this episode, Brandon fills you in on some of the essential aspects of recruiting for your painting business in modern times. 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/r...
Feb 24, 2022•23 min•Ep. 129
In this recording, Brandon takes questions from painting contractors just like you! Keep listening to hear what answers Brandon can offer you. 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/...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 128
There are a number of benefits that come from starting your own painting business, but one of the biggest ones is being able to increase your personal income and being able to provide better for your family. In this episode, Brandon walks you through a 3 step method for projecting your income. You don't want to leave money on the table! 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...
Dec 21, 2021•25 min•Ep. 127
Often painting contractors work very, very hard on completing projects and making clients happy. However, when the dust settles, there's very little left over in the way of profit. In this episode, Brandon unpacks how to maintain gross profits of 50% or better using production rates, job costing and a basic understanding of pay rates, charge rates and material markup. If you enjoy this content make sure to follow the Painters Acadmey podcast on your streaming platform of choice! Learn more at ht...
Dec 21, 2021•22 min•Ep. 126
In this episode, Brandon is joined by guest Devin Barnett of Renu Painting in Amarillo, Texas. Listen to hear Devin's story of getting involved in the painting industry and ultimately hitting $1.3 million within 3.5 years of business at 30% net! 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.lin...
Dec 21, 2021•40 min•Ep. 125
Running through painters can be a management issue, and even a personality issue. Not to worry though! If this is something you struggle with in your own painting business, in this episode Brandon will explain how you can manage your crew members without having to babysit them. 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/T...
Dec 17, 2021•12 min•Ep. 124
While you may have not started your painting company exclusively to make money, it is likely one of the biggest reasons you decided to go out on your own. It's easy to get caught up in simply “getting the job done,” but that can often distract you from the primary objective of increasing your personal income. In this episode, Brandon walks you through a 3 step method for projecting your icome and better managing your painting business by really understanding how you make money in the painting in...
Oct 13, 2021•25 min•Ep. 123
How can you offer your clients financing for painting projects? Listen to this online training or check out the corresponding article here: https://www.paintersacademy.com/how-to-offer-project-financing-for-painting-contractors/ 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/rbra...
Oct 12, 2021•48 min•Ep. 122
Do you link to Pay-per-lead sites (like Home Advisor, Yelp, ect) from your home page? A lot of painting contractors do... Listen to this training on pay-per-lead sites to find out why it so hurtful to your website's SEO! 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/rbrandonlewi...
Oct 12, 2021•7 min•Ep. 121
Find out what other owners have been able to discover at The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors' 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 12, 2021•2 min•Ep. 120
In this episode, Brandon talks with Rick Garlin (PPG Corporate National Accounts) about the causes of recent paint shortages, the prices of raw materials, and how painting contractors can adapt to meet the needs of their clients and their company. They also discuss when we might start seeing some sort of "return to normal" in the paint market. 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...
Aug 25, 2021•30 min•Ep. 119
"Right now, painters are facing the toughest hiring market in memory. A combination of pent-up demand springing from loosened government restrictions and the government's lavish unemployment benefits for able-bodied people have led to an artificial labor shortage of epic proportions. Essentially, painting contractors are expected to complete 50% more work with 33-50% fewer painters. As a result, schedules are running behind and labor costs are rising." - Brandon Lewis If you enjoy this content m...
Aug 06, 2021•35 min•Ep. 118
"Hey, guys. Brandon Lewis here, about a mile high in the Smoky Mountains at a place called, coincidentally, the Mile High Campground. And I had a blast up here with my family for Father's Day weekend. We had three or four other families that came up, and just a lot of good fellowship, a lot of jokes told, a lot of food eaten, a lot of wine drank. And one of our members came up here, Trent Husky, and had a blast with him. The thing about Trent was when he started his painting business initially, ...
Jul 07, 2021•2 min•Ep. 117
When there are fewer painters in the workforce in directly effects your cash flow in your painting business. Essentially you are buying labor at a wholesale rate, and selling it at a retail rate. You want to achieve a 50% gross profit on your jobs, and a 30% cash flow to owner in your painting business. What to do: 1. Recruit, Recruit, Recruit - The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors has multiple resources to assist. Fixing your labor problem, and hiring the additional painters can pa...
Jun 05, 2021•11 min•Ep. 116
