Posts by onlineleads@paintersacademy.com
A Poor Painters EYE’s are Always BIGGER than his Stomach
The older we get, the more we realize our eyes can be bigger than our stomachs. Brandon Lewis starts with that exact thought – comparing a Thanksgiving plate piled too high to how many painting business owners approach marketing. It’s easy to chase more leads and bigger sales, but if you don’t have the team…
Read MoreGoogle Maps vs. Apple Maps: What’s the Difference and Why Your Painting Business Needs Both
Alright painters, let’s talk maps – not the kind you’d fold into a glovebox and never unfold the same way again, but the digital ones that customers rely on daily. Whether someone is whispering “Hey Siri, find a painter near me” or typing “house painters nearby” into Google, Maps is often the very first step…
Read More#1 Change for higher closing rates (even if you are more expensive!)
Are you often being told that you lose the jobs because your price is just too high? Let me give you the most important thing you can do to increase your closing rates without really changing much of what you’re doing. How are you delivering your estimates? 90 plus percent of painting contractors think that…
Read MoreThe #1 Thing Missing From Your Painting Website (and It’s Costing You Jobs)
There’s a critically important element of your website that is often missing. I look at painting websites from time to time. I don’t know anyone else that would have an interest in it, but because I’m in the industry and because we specifically build painting contractor websites for our members, it’s something that I keep…
Read MoreAre you “hiding” the SCOREBOARD from your Painters?
Brandon Lewis from the Painters Academy emphasizes that painting contractors must give their crews clear labor and material budgets—like a scoreboard—so they know what success looks like and can help the business stay profitable. Without these goals, crews are left in the dark, and it’s the owner’s responsibility—not the team’s—if projects go off track. Do…
Read More5 Ways to Mix Online Media and Traditional Marketing to Paint the Town (and Get More Customers)
Alright, painters, it’s time to step up your marketing game. You know how you blend colors to get the perfect shade? Well, marketing works the same way. By combining the old-school charm of traditional marketing with the digital dazzle of online media, you can turn curious homeowners into loyal clients. Here are five ways to…
Read MoreThe #1 signal you’re SO CLOSE to financial success! Are you IGNORING it?
Do you have ANY specific fears about your painting business right now? Overall success? Current income? Painter problems? No metrics? Low leads? Price pressure? Confusion on estimating? Can’t close deals? What if I told you these specific fears – the emotions that cause confusion, procrastination, anxiety & overwhelm – are actually “alarm centers” for “wealth opportunities?” What if you’ve…
Read MoreShould Painters Use DEBT to GROW the Business?
In the video, Brandon Lewis discusses his personal philosophy on debt and its implications for painting business owners. Drawing from his experience conducting over 2,700 diagnostics, he provides insights into when debt might be appropriate and when it could be detrimental. 📌 Key Takeaways Personal Experience with Debt: Brandon paid off his $1.6 million home…
Read MoreWhy Your Jobsite Photos Aren’t Helping You Rank on Google (And How to Fix It)
If you’re a painting contractor, you’ve probably heard the same thing over and over: “You need to post pictures online! It helps with SEO!” And so you dutifully snap a few photos of that gorgeous freshly painted home, upload them to your Google Business Profile, maybe toss a few on your website or Facebook, and…
Read MoreTop 5 Ways to Dominate Google Local Service Ads (LSAs) in 2025
If you’ve ever wondered why your competitors are basking in the glory of top rankings while your LSA is sipping lukewarm coffee at the bottom, this guide is for you. Here are the top 5 ways to make Google love your Local Service Ads in 2025 and boost your chances of reaching the top. …
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