The show went live on Instagram Tuesday, July 6th - we hung out and talked curbs, crosswalks, client follow up and other stuff that starts with the letter C! Get in touch with the show! Instagram - @StripeItPodcast Facebook - Stripe It Like It's Hot Email - Cam@StripeItPodcast.com
The end of June is painting season baby... and everyone is super busy! This is just a quick episode to check in on some of the questions on the Facebook groups this week. I vow to have an important paint shortage update on episode 18 next week. Until then, conserve your paint and keep your stripes hot. Don't forget to submit your best striping photo in 2021 to win that sweet $500 Amazon gift card! Get in touch with the show! Instagram - @StripeItPodcast Facebook - Stripe It Like It's Hot Email -...
When someone has nothing to do in an airport after a 20-hour workday... why not record a podcast? Brian Hess truly needs no introduction. He is a major influencer, entrepreneur, and in many ways is larger than life. He is a family man with a wife and 4 children, CEO of The Pavement Group, founder and educator of Top Contractor School, president of Lead Revenue, host to three podcasts, one of which is his incredible morning show streamed on Facebook every weekday morning at 7:30 am, "Morning Pers...
Is it important to have a website for a striping business in 2021? Let's take a 10-minute dive into the meta of websites and why they are important - and when you might consider "paying up" for a premium website. Get in touch with the show! Instagram - @StripeItPodcast Facebook - Stripe It Like It's Hot Email - Cam@StripeItPodcast.com
How much do I charge is a question asked a lot online - here's why no one can answer it for you. This is a very common question when you are just starting out, or thinking about starting a new striping business. We go over some brief points on why other people can't tell you what to charge, and some pointers on how you can set your pricing so you are getting the most value from your estimates! Then, an epic announcement about the Stripe It Academy, launching in just a few week's time. Get in tou...
A difficult decision awaits those who start striping - do I use waterborne and latex paints, or should I use solvent paint? This is also becoming an issue in 2021 as traffic paint is becoming increasingly difficult to get a hold of, and you may be forced to switch from one kind of paint to another. We discuss some of the differences between the two kinds of paint, and where you would want to use one over the other (teaser: we use one kind almost 100% of the time!) If you have any feedback on you...
A super quick episode this week with one juicy tip for getting leads! Sadly, the podcast was slated to switch from once a week to bi-weekly during paint season, May-September. However, the board of directors has recently met (Spoiler: It's just me) and decided to keep it going once a week. Can't stop. Won't Stop. We have amazing guests coming up and promise to keep bringing value to those in the striping world. So this episode has a quick tip for getting more work from mini-malls and shopping ce...
TITAN VS GRACO IN A CAGE MATCH! Alright, so not exactly - but what is the deal with Titan machines vs Graco machines? What are the differences, the similarities, and which machine is right for you? This is the first part of an exploration into the two parking lot pavement marking equipment manufacturers who are currently the market share leaders for parking lot stripers. We sit down with Chad Carter of Titan Tool, where he breaks down the philosophy of Titan's pavement marking division, what kin...
Every day you stripe is an opportunity to learn better methods- this episode has some ideas to speed that up! Six ideas for small mistakes you can avoid in a parking lot, which should be helpful if you are newer to Stripe Life. After that, we chat with Ryley Newman - my commercial insurance executive - to discuss some things you should know about insurance, insurance agents and brokers, and what to watch for as your business changes. Episode sponsored by: EverLine Coatings and Services - https:/...
Mark Estrada - Father, businessman, lover of life, and of course... he is Captn_Striper. Mark's energy, vibe and positivity can't be summarized in a podcast write up, so we just want you to listen in to this wonderful dude's insight. Follow Mark and Marathon Solutions Group! Mark Estrada Instagram: @Captn_Striper and @MarathonSolutionsGroup Facebook: Marathon Solutions Group LinkedIn: Marathon Solutions Group Online: https://www.marathon-solutions.com and Episode sponsored by: EverLine Coatings ...
The world's best produced line painting podcast returns for some chatting with Nigel Baxter of EverLine Coatings! Some minor housekeeping is in order about the contest and some things coming up on the social media you can be a part of (2 Minute Striping Smackdown needs a name improvement). Then, we chat with a great dude, Nigel Baxter, who is the EverLine franchisee of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan- yes, that is how you spell it - to discuss EverLine, line striping and facial hair. Episode sponsored b...
It's not fun recording an episode about a bleak topic... but it must be done. I sit down for a chat with Ryan Vodicka (AKA Bunky Vodicka), a 21 year veteran with Aexcel Paint who currently serves as their National Sales Manager. He has tremendous insight into the situation involving price increases and availability of traffic paint, which stems back to early 2020. He offers his insight as to what is driving the price increases, some clarity on the situation of freezing in Texas (which has caused...
Two big things are talked about today - Texas and Lewis Vandervalk. (Seriously, he's tall.) When Texas got hit by a major deep freeze in February, it caused a lot of infrastructure havoc in the state - and the paint industry is not immune. We discuss briefly what we know so far about the impact of the freezing temperatures in that state on paint manufacturing, and some advice for your striping business to navigate a potential supply shortage in 2021. And then, we chat with Lewis Vandervalk , own...
We all ask ourselves this question as business owners - "How do I get more leads?"... We want them leads! Ultimately, there are a lot of ways, but on today's episode, we talk about 5 things you can implement right now to attract more potential clients for your striping business. These are tactics that are not unique to the striping world, but can be easily incorporated into your business so that you can get those opportunities flowing in. Episode sponsored by: EverLine Coatings and Services - ht...
Time to level up. If you're stuck in a rut with your striping skills or business, here are 5 quick tips to give you a boost and level up. We also chat with one of my favorite guys, Dan Zurcher - Author, Striper, Stencil Maker and overall amazing dude. Dan shares how he has seen the industry progress and what have been the biggest game changers in striping (it has one "P", you know.) Episode sponsored by: EverLine Coatings and Services American Striping: https://americanstriping.com - Buy Dan's B...
COVID-19 wreaked havoc on another global event, National Pavement Expo... but they pivoted and allowed the entire industry to benefit! The expo went virtual this year, and we recap some of moments and seminars that stripers would love, - and give you the information on how you can access those seminars absolutely free until Summer 2021. We also chat with John Evans, president of EverLine Coatings and Services, and how their company is disrupting the striping industry in a positive way. National ...
Hey! You! Why do you paint roads and parking lots? In Episode 2, we dive in to that question with answers from Facebook - and as a special treat, we get to hear directly from some people all around the WORLD on why they got started. We also interview 2 gentlemen from New York and New Jersey to see why they got into line striping while still having very full time careers in their existing field of work. And finally, the contest details are announced with much fanfare. Snoop Dogg references includ...
The paint is stirred, the striper is fired up, and we're ready to PODCAST! Episode 1 is an introduction to the show and the host, Cam Roberts, and what you can expect from the show in the episodes to come... including a giveaway. Get in touch with the show with questions, appearance requests or just tell us what you think!
