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PaintED Podcast
Hosted by PaintEd Podcast · EN
Podcast produced by the Painting Contractors Association (PCA).
Join PCA as we interview industry experts on how to build stronger businesses.
Founded in 1884, PCA is the only national trade association dedicated to the success of painting contractors through ethics, education and excellence. Today, PCA is recognized and supported by many industry manufacturers and suppliers as the premier organization committed to helping professional painting contractors improve their business.
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Dream First, Plan Second
Yesterday00:21:55Tap to summarizeMost contractors get business backwards, they let their businesses results dictate their lifestyle instead of dreaming on what they want and then figuring out how to build their business to suit it. On this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, we share the importance of dreaming, how to make sure you do it right, and break down the limiting beliefs behind why we have head trash that prevents us from envisioning the life we want to live. Looking to map out that vision in your head for what your business needs to look like? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we help painting contractors all over north America in their business.
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Three Areas of Opportunity For Painting Contractors
5d ago00:28:59Tap to summarizeOn this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore and Ted Pierce break down the 3 areas of opportunity they see most with painting contractors in working with their clients across the country. From Understanding Your Numbers, to Following a Sales Process, and wrapping up with Project Plans and Management Strategies, they share a lot of actionable items both on the “why” it’s important but also the how-to implement details! Curious what it looks like to have the Elite Business Advisors team on your side in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
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He Had 90 Hours A Week. Then Something Had To Change - Chris Bailey
6d ago00:55:12Tap to summarizeHave you ever pulled a 60-hour work week and felt like you got nothing done? Productivity researcher Chris Bailey ran a radical experiment—working 90 hours one week, 20 the next—just to see what would happen to his output. The results challenge everything contractors believe about grinding longer to get ahead. In this episode of Contractor Evolution, Chris Bailey (author of Intentional) breaks down what his 90-hour vs. 20-hour productivity experiment revealed about how work smarter not harder actually works. If you're running a contracting business and burning 60+ hours a week in the trenches, this conversation will show you why more hours ≠ more results—and give you practical methods for how to get more done in less time without sacrificing your margin or your mental health.
Transcribe →The Strategic Cycle of a Lead
1w ago00:25:34Tap to summarizeWhat's the real goal of a new lead? Most painting contractors think a new lead is just a chance to fill the schedule — but the most profitable painting companies in North America see it completely differently. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, breaks down the Strategic Cycle of a Lead — a compounding revenue framework that transforms a single paint job into years of repeat business, referrals, and raving fans. What You'll Learn: · The true purpose of a lead — and why most painting contractors are leaving a fortune on the table by thinking too short-term · The math behind compounding your customer base — a real-world model showing how a painting company can grow from $900K to over $1.3M in annual revenue without increasing their marketing spend · How to build a "happy satisfied customer database" — and what it takes to keep customers in your ecosystem year after year · The 7 proven strategies for driving repeat business and referrals: monthly value-add emails, customer appreciation, gifting, booking a job from a job, loyalty discounts, custom mailers, and strategic partnerships · Why momentum beats marketing spend — and how painting companies that nurture their community consistently outperform those who just try to buy new leads If you're a painting contractor or painting company owner who wants to build a business with sustainable, compounding growth — this episode is required listening. People that build a community around them will go further than those who try to buy their way to success. 🎙️ Elite Business Advice Podcast — Practical business strategies for painting contractors and painting company owners across North America. Interested in learning more about how we help painting contractors with their businesses? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
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Negotiating Contracts With AI Can Cost You Millions - Megan Shapiro
2w ago00:58:41Tap to summarizeIf you’ve thought about using AI to make the process of drafting, reading, and negotiating contracts easier, you’re not alone. But according to today’s guest, relying on AI for your contracts could be a costly mistake. Because the reality is: AI is only as good as the knowledge of the user. In this week’s episode of Contractor Evolution, we sit down with construction lawyer Megan Shapiro to break down what’s actually happening inside the agreements you’re signing, and how to negotiate them in a way that makes you more profit, keeps you out of legal trouble and empowers you to safely incorporate AI where appropriate.
Transcribe →Systematic Scheduling
3w ago00:26:02Tap to summarizeScheduling is the #1 headache we hear about from painting contractors — and in this episode, Chris Moore pulls back the curtain on how to build a scheduling system that actually works for your painting company. If you're tired of juggling whiteboards, spreadsheets, and last-minute crew shuffles, this episode breaks down exactly how to bring structure (and sanity) to your week. What You'll Learn: · Why there's no "perfect" scheduling solution — and the comforting truth that even the best-run painting companies don't operate at 100% efficiency · Scheduling software options for painting contractors, from CRMs and project management tools to Google Calendar, Google Sheets, and yes — even the office whiteboard · What information belongs in every job file — work orders, crew assignments, and the details that prevent costly miscommunication · How to maximize crew efficiency by assigning a dedicated project manager, scheduling around crew strengths and weaknesses, and setting up dedicated teams (like cabinet crews) · Weather-proofing your schedule — how to keep interior and commercial jobs in your pipeline to avoid rain delays killing your week · Setting expectations early with vague timeframes, Saturday work, and 10-hour days when rain days hit · The mindset shift: controlling what you can control so you can let go of what you can't (painters calling in sick, weather, etc.) Whether you're running a 5-person crew or scaling toward a fully systemized operation, this episode gives you practical, real-world frameworks to schedule smarter and run a more efficient painting business. 🎙️ This is the Elite Business Advice Podcast — practical business strategy for painting contractors and painting company owners across North America. 👉 Connect with Chris Moore and Elite Business Advisors: www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
Transcribe →Hiring an Admin: The Business Move Most Painting Contractors Wait Too Long to Make
3w ago00:25:30Tap to summarizeIf you're running a painting company and still handling your own scheduling, emails, social media, and back-office tasks — this episode is for you. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, tackles one of the most common and costly mistakes painting contractors and painting business owners make: waiting too long to hire administrative help. What You'll Learn: · Why every painting contractor needs admin support — and why most wait far too long to get it · Creative ways to hire admin help at every stage of your business — from virtual assistants and part-time help under $500K, to a network hire between $500K–$1M, to full-time staff at $1M+ · How to use AI tools (including tools like Manus) to handle graphic creation, redesigns, and repetitive tasks · How to build your admin task list — the work they take off your plate and the growth work they can drive for you (social posting, Google My Business updates, email campaigns to past clients, marketing coordination, and more) · The systems that make admin hires actually work — Trello, SOPs/Admin Playbooks, Loom videos, and building processes as you scale · The ROI question every painting business owner needs to answer: What would 5 to 7 hours back per week do for your company? Interested to learn more about what we do to help Painting Contractors all over North America? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
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How To Land $100K+ Projects Without Bidding Against Competitors - John Malanchuk
3w ago00:48:04Tap to summarizeIf you’re relying on leads coming in… you’re already behind. In this episode, Breakthrough Academy Member John Malanchuk breaks down a proven approach to business development for contractors; one that goes beyond marketing and sales, and focuses on building real relationships that generate consistent, high-value work.
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AI for Contractors: Eliminate Admin Bloat & Scale Faster - Mark Wong
4w ago00:50:07Tap to summarizeWhat’s slowing down your contracting or construction business isn’t always obvious. In this episode of Contractor Evolution, Danny Kerr sits down with Mark Wong to break down the hidden inefficiencies that quietly drain profit, capacity, and momentum inside a growing company. From admin bloat and paperwork to wasted field time and poor workflows, this conversation dives into how smarter systems can improve construction management without adding more chaos. If you’ve been trying to grow but feel like your team is stuck in reactive mode, this episode will show you where to look first. Mark shares practical insights on business automation, how to identify repeatable tasks worth fixing, and where AI for contractors can actually create leverage. Instead of replacing people, the best tools help your team move faster, reduce non-billable work, and improve the customer experience.
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The Financial Playbook for Scaling Your Business - Ellen Rohr
Jun 1001:06:17Tap to summarizeWhat if the fastest way to build an accountable team was to show them the numbers you've been hiding? Ellen Rohr (Zoom Drain, Business Uncomplicated) has helped hundreds of contractors implement open book management — and the results are transformational. In this episode, she breaks down exactly how to share your financials with your team, what to share (and what NOT to), and how to turn transparency into a game your crew actually wants to win. If you've ever thought "My employees just don't care about profit" — this episode will show you why that's your fault, and how to fix it.
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