Sinopsis
Podcast produced by the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA). Join Chris Shank, PDCA Education Director, as he interviews industry experts on how to build stronger businesses.Founded in 1884, the PDCA is the only national trade association dedicated to the success of painting and decorating contractors through ethics, education and excellence. Today, PDCA is recognized and supported by many industry manufacturers and suppliers as the premier organization committed to helping professional painting and decorating contractors improve their business.
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Juan Vasquez 4 Things I’d Do Differently in My Painting Company: Elite Business Advice
05/08/2024 Duración: 37minFind More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/elite-business-advice PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ So much of being an entrepreneur is learning, pivoting and growing. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could go back in time and give yourself all of the advice and things you’ve learned in running your business to avoid this mistakes? Well we’ve got you covered today! Juan Vasquez from Illusions Inc. shares the 4 things he’d do differently in his business if he could go back in time and do it all over again! Want someone with you every step of your journey to help you navigate challenges and growth? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we can help! For more details on the Elite Business Retreat mentioned in the intro, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat!
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On the Spot Estimates Series Show 2: Women in Paint
05/08/2024 Duración: 29minFind More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/women-in-paint PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/
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Any Of Your Questions Or Topic Suggestions: Ask A Painter
05/08/2024 Duración: 01h34sFind More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/ask-a-painter PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ PCA member companies are 15x larger, more profitable and more stable than the average painting company. How did they do this? @PCA's Business Training: https://www.pcapainted.org/business-training/ Upcoming Events: -Gathering of Mn Painters Summer Social 25 July Chanhassen Mn -The Retreat w Nick Slavik - 13-16 Aug Wilderness of Mn -PCA en Espanol 12-13 September Anaheim, Ca -Tom Reber's Mile High Profit Summit - 19 Sep -SoCal // SurfPrep Master's Class - 27 Sep - Lake Elsinore Ca -Women In Paint - 8-10 Oct Hollywood Beach Fl -PCA Residential Conference 24-25 Oct Minneapolis Mn -Gathering of MN Painters / SW / Graco Master's Class - 6 Dec -PCA Expo Feb 3-7 2025 Colorado Springs https://www.pcapainted.org/expo/ Link to the PCA's event pa
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A Sons Call to Action with Isaian & Roberto Martinez RC Elite Painting: Los Pintores Podcast
05/08/2024 Duración: 01h05minFind More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/los-pintores-podcast PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/
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The Infinite Game of Business: Elite Business Advice
05/08/2024 Duración: 34minFind More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/elite-business-advice PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ Winning a game with a defined time period or score is a great feeling. But how do you “win” infinite games that never end such as business, life, finances, parenting, etc.? In today’s episode we provide some insight to the challenges that infinite games bring, and how you can put a few principles in place to turn infinite games into finite measurables to ensure you stay on track! Need help with goal setting and staying accountable to a plan to make progress in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
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Is Blue-Collar Work Making a Comeback with Ken Rusk: Contractor Evolution
05/08/2024 Duración: 51minFind More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/contractor-evolution PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/pca-ce To access Ken’s path to a successful life course click here: https://courses.kenrusk.com/a/2147833... For the past few decades, we’ve been steering kids towards university and away from the trades, but why? The average North American college grad is underskilled and in debt, especially compared to their blue-collar friends who skipped the college experience and got on the job site. Today, I’m talking with Ken Rusk, a lifelong contractor and author of Blue-Collar Cash: Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, and Find Happiness for Life. He’s got some insights on the benefits of choosing a blue-collar career and shares some fascinating statistics that
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The Sales Rebellion: Finding Fun and Authenticity in Your Painting Business: PaintED Show
05/08/2024 Duración: 58minFind More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/painted-show PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ In this PaintED Podcast episode, we're joined by Dale Dupree, the founder of The Sales Rebellion and author of "How to Start a Sales Rebellion." Dale challenges the conventional wisdom of sales and marketing in the painting industry, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique personalities and infuse their businesses with fun and authenticity. Dale shares his journey from a traditional sales approach to creating a movement that empowers painting professionals to connect with customers on a deeper level. He emphasizes the importance of building genuine relationships, taking risks, and having fun along the way. Key Concepts: Embrace Your Individuality: Don't be afraid to let your personality shine through in your marketing and sales
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WIP EP#43 - On The Spot Estimates Series - Podcast
05/08/2024 Duración: 25minFind More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/women-in-paint PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/
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On The Road To The Wilderness Of Northern Mn With My Family: Ask A Painter
05/08/2024 Duración: 15minFind More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/ask-a-painter PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ -company updates -Rainiest may ever! Open to any of your questions or topic suggestions! PCA member companies are 15x larger, more profitable and more stable than the average painting company. How did they do this? @PCA's Business Training: https://www.pcapainted.org/business-training/ Upcoming Events: -The Retreat w Nick Slavik Summer l - 13-16 Aug - more info to follow! -Tom Reber's Mile High Profit Summit - 19 Sep 24 - more to follow! -SoCal // SurfPrep Master's Class - 27 Sep 24 - more info to follow! -Gathering of MN Painters / SW / Graco Master's Class - 6 Dec 24 Link to the PCA's event page (updates coming soon!): https://www.pcapainted.org/events/ Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Contact Marsha at the PCA mbass@pcapainte
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Managing the Sub-Contractor Relationship: Elite Business Advice
05/08/2024 Duración: 38minFind More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/elite-business-advice PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ The sub-contractor/business relationship is one that often gets overlooked and undervalued. In today’s episode we hang out with Dmitriy Ivanchuk, co-founder of HeyPros to talk about best practices when managing sub-contractors, what can set you up for success and hold you back from having a thriving relationship with your subs. Want to check out HeyPros more in depth? Email us at Chris@elitebusinessadvisors.com for an introduction to Dimitriy and his team, or visit heypros.com and let them know you heard about them from us or our podcast! Tired of running around non-stop during your busy season already? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we can help! For more details on the
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Get Your Sales Team's Butt In Gear: Contractor Evolution
05/08/2024 Duración: 01h19minFind More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/contractor-evolution PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/pca-ce Download our Ideal Candidate Profile + Job Posting Tool for FREE here: https://trybta.com/x5l Over the last year, the tone has changed with salespeople. The deals aren’t closing the way they were, and entrepreneurs are (understandably) frustrated. You need rockstar closers, but instead, you’re stuck with a bunch of order-takers. A decade of low interest rates, strong economies, plus MEGA improvements in digital marketing has created a whole cohort of (frankly) average sales professionals who are not exactly thriving in this tighter, more competitive environment. Adam Bensman is the author of the Roofing Sales Survival Guide, the creator of the R
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Michelle Dambrowitz: Women in paint
05/08/2024 Duración: 36minFind More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/women-in-paint PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/
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Back in the War Room with a Summer Update: Ask A Painter
05/08/2024 Duración: 52minFind More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/ask-a-painter PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ -Decks and weather -Assistant Project Managers -Morning Routines -New Estimator / software / analytics Open to any of your questions or topic suggestions! PCA member companies are 15x larger, more profitable and more stable than the average painting company. How did they do this? @PCA's Business Training: https://www.pcapainted.org/business-training/ Upcoming Events: -The Retreat w Nick Slavik Summer l - 13-16 Aug - more info to follow! -Tom Reber's Mile High Profit Summit - 19 Sep 24 - more to follow! -SoCal // SurfPrep Master's Class - 27 Sep 24 - more info to follow! -Gathering of MN Painters / SW / Graco Master's Class - 6 Dec 24 Link to the PCA's event page (updates coming soon!): https://www.pcapainted.org/events/ Want a LIV
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Top 4 Mistakes Home Service Entrepreneurs Make: Elite Business Advice
05/08/2024 Duración: 34minFind More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/elite-business-advice PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ *Rest of Description
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Tommy Mello’s Secrets for Team Accountability: Contractor Evolution
05/08/2024 Duración: 01h05minFind More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/contractor-evolution PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/pca-ce To download your accountability resources and to book a call with Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCA162 How does your team function when you’re not watching? Do they get stuff done on time, as good as if you did it yourself? Or do they miss deadlines, point fingers and leave clients underwhelmed? If you’re feeling less like an owner and more like a babysitter, you may have an accountability problem. Your team’s performance is inconsistent, their focus is all over the map, and no one really knows who’s supposed to do what, when. Back in April, we co-hosted a webinar on staff accountability with the one and only Tommy Mello.
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Torlando Hakes: Women in Paint
05/08/2024 Duración: 45minFind More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: _URL of Overdrive Collection_ PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ *Rest of Description
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AI in Your Painting Business: Friend or Foe: PaintED Show
05/08/2024 Duración: 57minFind More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/painted-show PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ Join us for a riveting conversation with Chris Kiefer from Boolean Automation as we dive into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the painting industry. Are you ready to embrace the future of automation? Chris shares how AI can streamline your workflow, save you countless hours, and even open up new creative possibilities. In this episode, we explore: The AI revolution: Discover how AI is transforming businesses across various industries. Boolean Automation: Learn about the groundbreaking software that harnesses the power of AI to optimize your painting projects. Practical applications: Get real-world examples of how AI can enhance your estimates, proposals, marketing efforts, and more. Dispelling the fear: We
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Live from Vermont with Christian from Moose Painting: Ask A Painter
05/08/2024 Duración: 59minFind More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/ask-a-painter PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ PCA member companies are 15x larger, more profitable and more stable than the average painting company. How did they do this? @PCA's Business Training: https://www.pcapainted.org/business-training/ Upcoming Events: -The Retreat w Nick Slavik Summer l - 13-16 Aug - more info to follow! -Tom Reber's Mile High Profit Summit - 19 Sep 24 - more to follow! -SoCal // SurfPrep Master's Class - 27 Sep 24 - more info to follow! -Gathering of MN Painters / SW / Graco Master's Class - 6 Dec 24 Link to the PCA's event page (updates coming soon!): https://www.pcapainted.org/events/ Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Contact Marsha at the PCA mbass@pcapainted.org and we can arrange it for you!
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Offshore Services for Painting Companies: Painter Marketing Mastermind
05/08/2024 Duración: 50minFind More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/painter-marketing-mastermind PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ In this episode of the industry partner series, we host guest Annie Newton of ProfitWorks. Annie ran a 2-location painting company with her brother out of Washington state called Four Seasons Color for 18 years. She now runs ProfitWorks, a company that offers offshore services as well as controllership for painting companies.
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A Hustler’s Mindset: Los Pintores Podcast
05/08/2024 Duración: 59minFind More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/los-pintores-podcast PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ This is our very first time having one of our own Illusions Members/Workers join us on our podcast & we hope you enjoy David’s story & how he hustled his way to make a living