Posts by Brandon Lewis
As a Commercial Painter, Should I Be on Twitter?
Today, there is no shortage of social media platforms. With platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram taking the spotlight, many painting contractors don’t have Twitter on their radar. The majority of construction companies and painting contractors on Twitter are medium-to-large-sized operations, leaving an untapped opportunity for many small painting businesses. With over 67 million…
Read MoreCreating a Powerful Portfolio for Your Painting Business Sales Calls
If you’re losing painting projects to cheap, unprofessional competitors this might be the reason. It amazes me after years of doing this that people are still using the email, a PDF, pet the dog sales process. Basically just getting people a number as quickly as possible, and hoping that they buy from you without taking…
Read MoreIs Instagram a Useful Tool for Growing Your Painting Business?
In 2020, Instagram is one of the most powerful marketing platforms businesses are harnessing to grow their profits. With over 700 million active monthly users and 70 percent of American businesses using the platform, Instagram holds tremendous value for contemporary companies. As a painting contractor, it is important to stay up-to-date with trending communication strategies—that…
Read MoreWays to Build Lasting Relationships with Clients as a Painting Contractor
To run a successful painting business, you’ll need to build lasting relationships with your customers. The most successful painting contractors are those who put in the extra work to build sincere connections with their clients, so much so that their customers would never think of taking their business elsewhere. Here are some helpful tips you…
Read MoreHow to Network the Right Way: 4 Essential Tips for Painting Contractors
Networking for painting contractors and small business owners is vital, but it can also be challenging. Chances are you’re already aware of how integral it is to growing your painting business, yet you don’t know where to start first or how to do it effectively. So, how can you network in a way that is…
Read MoreBest Social Media Tactics for Your Painting Business
Cumulatively, social media platforms house more than 2 billion active users, making social media marketing one of the most valuable tools painting businesses can harness to attract new business. A strong social media presence will not only help you gain quality leads but also allow you to build relationships that increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.…
Read MoreHow to Strengthen Client Relationships in Your Painting Business
In business, client relationships are everything. Going above and beyond to impress existing and prospective customers will ensure that you retain past customers and attract new ones. The best way to strengthen client relationships is to focus on customer service. The majority of customer complaints are usually tied to poor customer service experiences. Even if…
Read MoreHow to Build a Painting Portfolio for Your Painting Business
You might be the best painter in your market, but if you can’t convince clients of the quality of your work, you’ll have a hard time gaining new customers. To land new contracts, painting contractors must have a strong portfolio of past work. The most common way to house a portfolio is through a website…
Read More3 Essential Steps to Profitably Sell Your Painting Business
One frequently asked question I get is, “Brandon, how did you sell your painting business for as much money as you did, and how did you build it up so quickly to sell it?” If you’re thinking about selling your painting business, now is the time to start working on it. The reality is that…
Read More4 Things Clients Look for Before Hiring a Painting Contractor
Whether a client is looking to repaint the exterior of their house or a bedroom, they will usually do some homework before hiring a painting contractor. Since the residential painting market is saturated with contractors, it’s important to be aware of the factors clients take into consideration when choosing a contractor. This way, you can…
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