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Stressed About Being “Behind Schedule?” Don’t Be…
Yesterday, one of my APPC members was really down on himself – in my opinion, unnecessarily so. He was worried about how far out he was booking jobs. He was worried about all the estimates he had to give. “How am I going to make these clients happy since we are so far booked out?…
Read MoreThe #1 Estimating Mistake That Kills Painting Profits & Causes Chaos
I eat lunch every day. I typically go for a little walk and I think I’m just going to start talking to you about the painting industry as I do it. And so I really wish that you could be with me on all these calls that I conduct with painting companies every day, because…
Read MoreHome Advisor Leads “False & Phony” Says FTC – Do you use them?
Brandon, Well, it looks like Home Advisor is in hot water again. This time, it’s with the Federal Trade Commission. Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, said of Home Advisor “platforms should not use false claims and phony opportunities to prey on workers and small businesses.” If you’ve ever used these…
Read MoreWhat’s Your House Painting Method?
Brandon, I’m curious to know, how do you paint your houses outside? This is the method I always used… 1 – Pressure-wash 2 – Cover all the landscaping 3 – Scrape loose and flaking paint – sand if necessary 4 – Spot prime and spot paint raw substrates 5 – Starting at the top, paint the…
Read MoreHow to Hire Painting Employees & Staff Members
Hey everybody. Brandon Lewis here with the Academy For Professional Painting Contractors and it is February at the recording of this video. You may be watching this sometime in the future, but everything I’m going to tell you about recruitment is unbelievably essential, especially in our market. We are no longer in an employer’s market.…
Read More4 Last-Minute TAX Write-Off Ideas for Painters in 2021!
Brandon, If you’re like so many painters I coach, this has been your best year ever from a personal income standpoint. While that’s great, it does create a problem: You’re going to owe a lot of money in taxes! With only 3 days left until 2022, what are you doing to reduce your taxable income? Many painters will…
Read MoreHow To Manage Painting Crewmembers!
Check Out the 6th Annual Painting Profits Summit & Operations Pre-Day! CLICK HERE: https://www.paintersacademy.com/painting-profits-summit/ Hey everybody. Brandon Lewis here, coming to you with a quick video on how to manage painting crewmembers and stop babysitting them. Just yesterday, I was on the phone with a guy and he said, “I must have ran through at least…
Read MoreAre You Thankful You Own Your Painting Business?
Are you grateful you own a painting business as we head into Thanksgiving? Do you see it as a vehicle to help make your family’s financial dreams come true? Do you see it as a wonderful tool to get back freedom in your day-to-day life? Has it made you grow as a leader, person and entrepreneur?…
Read MoreHow Devin Hit $1.3 Million in 3.5 Years at 30% Net!
Have you ever felt stuck in your painting business from a profitability standpoint? Have you been grinding for years but can’t seem to get consistent in your income? In this interview, Devin Barnett of Renu Painting in Amarillo, Texas breaks down how he was able to quickly transform and grow into a very profitable business…
Read MoreAdvice to Painters Who Have Lost Their Passion
It’s not uncommon… When you’ve been working any career for a long time, it’s easy – almost natural – to lose your enthusiasm for it. In fact, it can happen so subtly you might not even know it. First, it starts with dropping little things that make a difference. I mean, everyone knows your company’s reputation, right?……
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