Posts by Brandon Lewis
How to Offer Project Financing for Painting Contractors
Just because you’re busy doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to make more money on every project. It’s not about being “busy”… it’s about getting ahead financially by working smarter – not working harder. In this video, we taking about how to offer project financing for painting contractors that’s easy to understand and even easier to…
Read MoreBest Practices When You Need A Different Perspective on Your Painting Business
Getting A Different Prospective on Your Painting Business…. Hey, guys. Brandon Lewis here, about a mile high in the Smoky Mountains at a place called, coincidentally, the Mile High Campground. And I had a blast up here with my family for Father’s Day weekend. We had three or four other families that came up, and…
Read MoreMaximizing Profits During The Painter Labor Shortage
Hey guys, Brandon Lewis here. Let’s talk about “Maximizing Your Profits During The Painter Labor Shortage. Right now, thanks to the government, subsidizing people to the point of sitting at home with terrible programs. And the first thing they did is create an economic catastrophe and then “helping” made it worse, which is typically what…
Read MoreHow to Double Your Money for Strong Painting Job Profits
Sometimes its hard to make good gross profits on every painting job. Often painting contractors work very, very hard on completing projects and making clients happy. However, when the dust settles, painting job profits are low.. In this video, I unpack how to maintain gross profits of 50% or better using production rates, job costing…
Read MoreHow to Hire Quality Painters for Your Painting Business
One of the most important tasks for business owners is hiring quality employees. For painting contractors, this requires due diligence during the hiring process to ensure you have a staff that you can trust. The hiring process can be tedious, but investing in hiring right will have long-term benefits for your painting business. If you…
Read MoreTips for Saving Money When Growing a Painting Business
Often, painting business owners want to focus on the aspects of their job that specifically involve painting, such as managing their team and booking more projects. This strategy can often result in other areas of the business—primarily marketing—failing to get the attention it needs and deserves. When marketing is left unattended, it often hurts a…
Read MoreHow to Use LinkedIn to Market Your Painting Business
Today, having a successful business requires harnessing social platforms. Often, painting businesses choose to prioritize Instagram and Facebook. However, LinkedIn is a powerful platform most painting contractors are missing out on. There are several features on LinkedIn that allow you to build your professional network, gain referrals, and showcase your work, making it a great…
Read More4 Common Sales Objections and How to Handle Them
As a painting contractor, a big part of your job is sales. This means that in order to be successful, you’ll need to master the sales process and how to navigate common sales objections. Part of landing consistent sales is knowing how to steer potential customers away from objecting, which requires communicating your value and…
Read MoreTips for Completing Your Painting Jobs on Time and Budget
While having skill and talent are necessary to a successful painting business, they aren’t the only abilities you need to have a strong profit margin and stay afloat. Without proper budgeting and time estimates, you’ll find it hard to retain customers and gain new ones. Plus, you’ll be in the red. If you’re constantly under-budgeting…
Read MoreWhat Are the Top Image-Based Social Platforms for a Painting Business?
Today, harnessing the power of social media is more important for businesses than ever before. In order to stay competitive, painting contractors should take advantage of social media. Specifically, image-based social platforms are a great way to show off the quality of your work through images. Posting quality before-and-after photos of painting projects to social…
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