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Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorHiring Young PeopleAndrew and Kevin chat with two young painters about why the culture at their company (Granite State Painters in New Hampshire) is especially appealing. For anyone looking to attract younger workers, this is the podcast for you. Sponsored by IUPAT and Behr Guests Cole Martin Maddie Clark2025-07-1541 minPaint Radio | American Painting ContractorHiring Young PeopleAndrew and Kevin chat with two young painters about why the culture at their company (Granite State Painters in New Hampshire) is especially appealing. For anyone looking to attract younger workers, this is the podcast for you. Sponsored by IUPAT and Behr Guests Cole Martin Maddie Clark2025-07-1541 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorImprove Profit with Job CostingUnderstanding Job Costing and Its Benefits Sponsored by: IUPAT Guest: Chris Moore2025-03-2040 minPaint Radio | American Painting ContractorImprove Profit with Job CostingUnderstanding Job Costing and Its Benefits Sponsored by: IUPAT Guest: Chris Moore2025-03-2040 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorSetting Goals to GrowEvery great business sets objectives – quarterly, yearly, and long term. Setting goals is often easy to dream up, but much harder to achieve in reality. In this podcast, we talk about how to set expectations–with your executive team, managers, and painters–to grow your business. Effective Strategies for Setting Goals Guest: Chris Elliott2025-02-1841 minPaint Radio | American Painting ContractorSetting Goals to GrowEvery great business sets objectives – quarterly, yearly, and long term. Setting goals is often easy to dream up, but much harder to achieve in reality. In this podcast, we talk about how to set expectations–with your executive team, managers, and painters–to grow your business. Effective Strategies for Setting Goals Guest: Chris Elliott2025-02-1841 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorCreating a Good CultureUnderstanding the Importance of Culture Culture is more than just a nice to have. It can be the difference between keeping your workforce and making sure they hold each other accountable to do the job the right way. In this episode, we talk about how to hire and manage for culture, and how you’ll know […]2025-01-2933 minPaint Radio | American Painting ContractorCreating a Good CultureUnderstanding the Importance of Culture Culture is more than just a nice to have. It can be the difference between keeping your workforce and making sure they hold each other accountable to do the job the right way. In this episode, we talk about how to hire and manage for culture, and how you’ll know […]2025-01-2933 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorSending success with Direct MailLeveraging Direct Mail for Maximum Impact In this episode, we talk about how to use Direct Mail to generate leads. Although it may seem old school, Direct Mail as a marketing channel is still surprisingly effective, especially for home-based services. Our guest is Brandon Pierpont, the founder of Painter Marketing Pros and author of the […]2024-12-1039 minPaint Radio | American Painting ContractorSending success with Direct MailLeveraging Direct Mail for Maximum Impact In this episode, we talk about how to use Direct Mail to generate leads. Although it may seem old school, Direct Mail as a marketing channel is still surprisingly effective, especially for home-based services. Our guest is Brandon Pierpont, the founder of Painter Marketing Pros and author of the […]2024-12-1039 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorWhen Two Painting Companies MergeUnderstanding the Challenges of Painting Company Mergers Combining painting companies can be tricky. You have to somehow mesh different tech stacks and culture. Done right, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Done wrong, and you have a chaotic mess that could bankrupt both businesses. In this podcast, we talk to two […]2024-09-3035 minPaint Radio | American Painting ContractorWhen Two Painting Companies MergeUnderstanding the Challenges of Painting Company Mergers Combining painting companies can be tricky. You have to somehow mesh different tech stacks and culture. Done right, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Done wrong, and you have a chaotic mess that could bankrupt both businesses. In this podcast, we talk to two […]2024-09-3035 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorCommercial Painting InsightsUnderstanding Commercial Painting Projects Commercial projects are a whole different beast than residential. They are longer – months, not days – and often require an enhanced degree of professionalism. If you are a painting contractor who does both residential and commercial, you might even need to hire two separate teams, or at least estimators. In […]2024-09-2443 minPaint Radio | American Painting ContractorCommercial Painting InsightsUnderstanding Commercial Painting Projects Commercial projects are a whole different beast than residential. They are longer – months, not days – and often require an enhanced degree of professionalism. If you are a painting contractor who does both residential and commercial, you might even need to hire two separate teams, or at least estimators. In […]2024-09-2443 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorPainting En EspañolHispanics are the fastest growing demographic in the painting trade. Juan Vasquez of Illusions, Inc., brings the Hispanic perspective and offers advice on how to handle hiring and management. Juan also talks about the upcoming PCA En Español as well as the newly released APC En Español. Understanding Painting Techniques en Español2024-09-1139 minPaint Radio | American Painting ContractorPainting En EspañolHispanics are the fastest growing demographic in the painting trade. Juan Vasquez of Illusions, Inc., brings the Hispanic perspective and offers advice on how to handle hiring and management. Juan also talks about the upcoming PCA En Español as well as the newly released APC En Español. Understanding Painting Techniques en Español2024-09-1139 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorBuilding the Business You WantBuilding a Successful Business If you’re struggling to gain traction in your business, listen to Michal Cheney of No Drip Painting. Her secret sauce of kindness and confidence empowers her to create a painting company that reflects her ideals. And she’s sharing her experience through the PCA’s popular Women in Paint event. Sponsored by BEHR […]2024-08-2946 minPaint Radio | American Painting ContractorBuilding the Business You WantBuilding a Successful Business If you’re struggling to gain traction in your business, listen to Michal Cheney of No Drip Painting. Her secret sauce of kindness and confidence empowers her to create a painting company that reflects her ideals. And she’s sharing her experience through the PCA’s popular Women in Paint event. Sponsored by BEHR […]2024-08-2946 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorGenerating Better Google ReviewsReviews have a huge impact on your business. Five-star writeups are a big boost! But a few negative reviews can be ruinous. Chris Kiefer of Boolean explains the art of generating great Google reviews from your customers. (Plus: Andrew’s just had dental work, and his face is, well…half frozen?) How to Generate More Google Reviews […]2024-08-2737 minPaint Radio | American Painting ContractorGenerating Better Google ReviewsReviews have a huge impact on your business. Five-star writeups are a big boost! But a few negative reviews can be ruinous. Chris Kiefer of Boolean explains the art of generating great Google reviews from your customers. (Plus: Andrew’s just had dental work, and his face is, well…half frozen?) How to Generate More Google Reviews […]2024-08-2737 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorSafety, Sanding, & Tape3M makes a lot of useful products for contract painters. In this sponsored podcast, we get tips from three 3M experts on how to best utilize a variety of products, including respirators, sanding equipment, tape, and ensuring safety practices. Safety Practices for Painters Sponsored by 3M2024-07-1746 minPaint Radio | American Painting ContractorSafety, Sanding, & Tape3M makes a lot of useful products for contract painters. In this sponsored podcast, we get tips from three 3M experts on how to best utilize a variety of products, including respirators, sanding equipment, tape, and ensuring safety practices. Safety Practices for Painters Sponsored by 3M2024-07-1746 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorBrand StrategyUnderstanding Your Brand What’s the difference between marketing and branding? In this podcast with Lacie Ilsley, president and owner of Ai Painting Plus, we explore how to manage your brand. Lacie talks about all the channels to express your brand – from social media to radio jingles – with examples of success from companies who […]2024-07-1733 minPaint Radio | American Painting ContractorBrand StrategyUnderstanding Your Brand What’s the difference between marketing and branding? In this podcast with Lacie Ilsley, president and owner of Ai Painting Plus, we explore how to manage your brand. Lacie talks about all the channels to express your brand – from social media to radio jingles – with examples of success from companies who […]2024-07-1733 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorW-2 vs. SubcontractorsTwo painting contractors from Michigan, each with very different opinions on the issue of subcontractors. John MacFarland makes the case that hiring W-2 workers is the best way to build a solid company culture. Brad Ellison says subcontractors were key to rapidly scaling his company. There are no losers in this clash of champions. Sponsored […]2024-05-3100 minPaint Radio | American Painting ContractorW-2 vs. SubcontractorsTwo painting contractors from Michigan, each with very different opinions on the issue of subcontractors. John MacFarland makes the case that hiring W-2 workers is the best way to build a solid company culture. Brad Ellison says subcontractors were key to rapidly scaling his company. There are no losers in this clash of champions. Sponsored […]2024-05-3100 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorPerfect PrimersUnderstanding the Importance of Primers Proper priming leads to the best finish. In this sponsored podcast, we talk to Zinsser’s Director of Brand Marketing, Frank Glowacki, and Director of Product Management for Architectural Coatings, Nate Hardy. They talk about spraying primer, sanding between primer coats, what every pro painter needs to know about primers, and […]2024-05-3000 minPaint Radio | American Painting ContractorPerfect PrimersUnderstanding the Importance of Primers Proper priming leads to the best finish. In this sponsored podcast, we talk to Zinsser’s Director of Brand Marketing, Frank Glowacki, and Director of Product Management for Architectural Coatings, Nate Hardy. They talk about spraying primer, sanding between primer coats, what every pro painter needs to know about primers, and […]2024-05-3000 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorTOP JOB 2024 is LIVE!The APC Team joins Paint Radio to talk about the annual 2024 TOP JOB Awards! For more information and to enter for a chance to win a TOP JOB! Hurry for a limited time only! Learn more about TOP JOB on our website: https://paintmag.com2024-04-1800 minPaint Radio | American Painting ContractorTOP JOB 2024 is LIVE!The APC Team joins Paint Radio to talk about the annual 2024 TOP JOB Awards! For more information and to enter for a chance to win a TOP JOB! Hurry for a limited time only! Learn more about TOP JOB on our website: https://paintmag.com2024-04-1800 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorItalian, Mineral-Based Paints for Contractors Have you heard of Romabio Paints yet? Hear contractors Nicholas Jordan and Ever Morales discuss these Italian mineral-based paints, interior & exterior lime washes, breathable exterior masonry coatings, Venetian glaze, lime slurry…products used in Europe for hundreds of years. Sponsored by Romabio Paints 2024-02-1600 minPaint Radio | American Painting ContractorItalian, Mineral-Based Paints for Contractors Have you heard of Romabio Paints yet? Hear contractors Nicholas Jordan and Ever Morales discuss these Italian mineral-based paints, interior & exterior lime washes, breathable exterior masonry coatings, Venetian glaze, lime slurry…products used in Europe for hundreds of years. Sponsored by Romabio Paints 2024-02-1600 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorOperations at 40+ EmployeesOur Operating series continues with a fascinating discussion about running a business with 40+ employees and effective operations management. Management structure, guiding growth, the role of family…tremendous insights from Craig Bundren, Gina Koert, and Ian Siegner. Effective Operations for a Growing Team Sponsored By: KILZ, HYDE, Paint Supply, Estimate Rocket2023-12-1500 minPaint Radio | American Painting ContractorOperations at 40+ EmployeesOur Operating series continues with a fascinating discussion about running a business with 40+ employees and effective operations management. Management structure, guiding growth, the role of family…tremendous insights from Craig Bundren, Gina Koert, and Ian Siegner. Effective Operations for a Growing Team Sponsored By: KILZ, HYDE, Paint Supply, Estimate Rocket2023-12-1500 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorMarketing Ideas for Larger ContractorsHere are 2 of the 62 ideas in this podcast: Contractors should strongly consider hiring a marketing agency when they reach $500k. Your return on ad spend should be 20x-30x. That’s a tasty sample of Andrew’s discussion with Austin Houser of Base Coat Marketing! Sponsored by Hyde and BEHR2023-10-0500 minPaint Radio | American Painting ContractorMarketing Ideas for Larger ContractorsHere are 2 of the 62 ideas in this podcast: Contractors should strongly consider hiring a marketing agency when they reach $500k. Your return on ad spend should be 20x-30x. That’s a tasty sample of Andrew’s discussion with Austin Houser of Base Coat Marketing! Sponsored by Hyde and BEHR2023-10-0500 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorIn-Depth Surface Prep with 3MYou think you know surface prep. But do you know it like a 3M Product Engineer does? No, you don’t! So listen in as Andrew enjoys a lively chat with know-it-alls from 3M, as well as clever contractors Mike Chavez and Chad Turpen. Sponsored by 3M2023-09-2100 minPaint Radio | American Painting ContractorIn-Depth Surface Prep with 3MYou think you know surface prep. But do you know it like a 3M Product Engineer does? No, you don’t! So listen in as Andrew enjoys a lively chat with know-it-alls from 3M, as well as clever contractors Mike Chavez and Chad Turpen. Sponsored by 3M2023-09-2100 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorBuild a Manager’s MindsetCall it whatever you want — mindfulness, mindset, emotional intelligence, the warm fuzzies — but a few improvements in your self-awareness will pay immediate dividends with employee management. Andrew gets deep with Art Snarzyk of InnerView Advisors.2023-09-0700 minPaint Radio | American Painting ContractorBuild a Manager’s MindsetCall it whatever you want — mindfulness, mindset, emotional intelligence, the warm fuzzies — but a few improvements in your self-awareness will pay immediate dividends with employee management. Andrew gets deep with Art Snarzyk of InnerView Advisors.2023-09-0700 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorBetter Crew ManagementHear how one contractor keeps better track of workflow and crews…without visiting the job sites. Andrew chats with Dan Zupancic to learn how Dreamscape Painting keeps work flowing with detailed, app-generated work orders and all crew communications occur on Slack. Learn more about this slick system! Sponsored by BEHR, Hyde, and Paint Supply2023-08-3000 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorAre We in a New Age of Primers?Andrew chats with two experts from KILZ about the newest capabilities of primers – limits of universal primers, where oil is still needed, and further advances in water-based primers. We even discuss the mythical unicorn primer with Tom McEvoy and Greg Williams. Sponsored by KILZ2023-08-1000 min
Paint Radio | American Painting ContractorCreating a Hiring Funnel Danny Kerr from Breakthrough Academy joins us to talk about hiring! Struggling to find good people? Struggling to find people who stay? Kerr talks us through building a system that helps you to find the right people for the jobs that you are trying to fill.2023-06-0100 min