As a painting contractor, how much should you spend on web services? I think the first thing we need to get clear on is the definition of web services. Often what people mean is generating online leads through some method, and you’ve really got two options. Number one, you can buy leads from an online…
Read MoreLead generation can be a major component to the growth and success of your painting business. However, there are so many different lead generation companies and there are many that fail to deliver quality leads. If all you’re receiving is low-quality leads, you’re wasting valuable time and resources selling to people that rarely convert. Working…
Read MoreWhat types of painting projects and jobs create the highest return on investment for painting contractors? It’s more or less a question I’ve been asked hundreds and hundreds of times, sometimes it’s phrased a different way, “Brandon, what type of work should I be doing?” I understand what you’re saying when you say that. I…
Read MoreDo you have an effective process for estimating new paint jobs? If you’re a painting contractor, understanding your pricing is critical in order to win bids and bring your projects in on budget. Stop guessing and start using documented data from the field to develop accurate estimates that meet your budget more often and keep…
Read MoreHow are you currently building referrals and repeat business for your painting company? Often, I’ll hear painting contractors tell me that word of mouth is their best form of advertising, but when I press them on specifically what they do, the answer is usually absolutely nothing. Meaning, word of mouth is something that happens, even…
Read MoreAre subcontractors right for your commercial painting business? Or if you own a residential painting company and you do some commercial work, are subcontractors right for that type of work in your business? For commercial painting companies who want to extend their capabilities and handle large commercial projects, working with subcontractors can potentially be a…
Read MoreDespite their long hours and physically demanding labor, painting contractors typically earn $15 an hour. Even established painting contractors usually walk away with well under $100,000 a year. Most painters are plagued by poor business decisions that directly affect their income. If you are struggling to break the cycle of ineffective sales, poor marketing choices,…
Read MoreWhat do you do to generate leads and to find business when things are slow? Whether it’s back to school, getting out of school for summer break, some kind of terrible catastrophe, or the winter slow season. What do you do to keep the phone ringing? Understand Organic Demand for Painting Jobs The first thing…
Read MoreMaintaining a steady flow of leads can be a challenge for new business owners. Traditionally, small businesses spend most of their marketing budget buying leads through paid advertising campaigns. Investing in a high-quality website and other marketing channels is imperative to obtaining the valuable leads that help small businesses grow. Sustainable, long-term leads are the…
Read MoreTransitioning from a professional painter to a business owner can be a steep learning curve. As a business owner, you’ll quickly learn that the painting itself is just a fraction of what it takes to run a successful painting company. Your profits and personal income are limited by the infrastructure of your business. Without effective…
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