Karon carefully measures and takes notes on yet another painting estimate! All owners know that the winter-time slow-down wreaks havoc on cash flow. Imagine having to brave the harsh Canadian winter! Karon and her husband George broke all the rules this winter and kept the cash coming in – laughing at local “conventional painting wisdom.” ...

House Painter Marketing Ken Starts His Team on Yet Another Project from His Customer Reactivation Campaign... and He’s Still Mining for More Gold! Ken started his painting business after engineering school because he could not stand the thought of “working behind a desk” for the rest of his life. 43 years later, he is still ...

Let me tell you a story... Last Wednesday afternoon, I spoke with an owner (AKA Joe) from the Northeast who desperately wanted to grow his painting business, but just didn’t think he could find the time. Even though Joe only had six painters in the field, he felt stretched thin and worn to a frazzle! ...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, painting contractors pull in a mere $40,000 a year. Despite long hours and laborious work, a lack of streamlined business operations leaves many painting contractors struggling to make a liveable income. Although painting income statistics are bleak, many painters have failed to tap into a highly lucrative business: ...

Can I trust you?... When you boil it all down, this is the only question a customer really has for you. Once they can answer "yes" to this magic question, they will happily use your painting services. If this is the case, you must ask two questions: 1. What is trust? 2. How do I build ...

How Online Middle-Men & Industry Trends Are Making Your Way of Doing Business Obsolete The days of traditional painting contactors may be over. The New York Post reports that a new online platform plans to play middle-man between painting contractors and their customers. Backed by millions in venture capital, Yahoo Finance warns PaintZen may make ...