Ask A Painter
9 Seasons
A collection of Nick Slavik's most popular Ask A Painter episodes by season.
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1:14:36Episode 1
Any Topic! Any Question!
Episode 1
Grab a coffee, and enjoy a flashback on live questions with Nick.
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1:04:09Episode 2
Bookkeeping for Painters
Episode 2
Grab some expert advice from expert speakers. Discussing a wide array of topics in the painting/accounting department.
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1:11:43Episode 3
Do This Before Hiring
Episode 3
Tips on pre-employment work, and screening.
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1:17:52Episode 4
Coffee with Nick in the War Room
Episode 4
I’m getting ready for a show all about answering the question: “what do you charge for X?”
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1:40:07Episode 5
How to Estimate
Episode 5
The most common question the channel gets is "What do you charge for this?"
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59:20Episode 6
How to Make SOP's
Episode 6
This is an important time of year to get some things done in our business's. Start with making a standard operating procedure.
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1:07:24Episode 7
The Value of a Craftsperson
Episode 7
Nick takes time to quantify the owner exit fallacy. These calculations use math to get out of the field and run your business.
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1:16:51Episode 8
The Elon Musk of Painting
Episode 8
Innovation and taking risks makes Jason Paris an obvious leader. Watch this episode to see why Jason is known as the Elon Musk of the painting industry.
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57:30Episode 9
Importance of SOPs
Episode 9
SOPs can help you solve common questions.
Other questions from the audience include:
Thoughts on customers who demand on supplying paint?If I have a small project like painting a door, or one side of a door, do you always start airless?
What is your favorite exterior paint and sheen on a pre ...
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1:11:18Episode 10
The Perfect 5 Person Painting Company
Episode 10
You want to manage your own paint company? We talk about how to get there on this episode of Ask A Painter Live!
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36:45Episode 11
Restoration Lifestyle
Episode 11
What does it mean to live a restoration lifestyle? Find out on this episode of Ask A Painter Live!
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43:22Episode 13
ProSite & ProPhone
Episode 13
Nick Ornitz & Brihu Sundararaman discuss how ProSite streamlines website creation and even build a site live on the show. They also give preview of an upcoming, complimentary program - ProPhone, which will keep all your business communications in one place.
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1:09:17Episode 14
The Basics of Wood Finishing
Episode 14
Nick Slavik breaks down the basics of wood finishing, including staining and clear coating.
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1:14:09Episode 15
The Standard
Episode 15
Nick takes viewer questions and discusses a variety of topics, including the standards that he has set in his company.
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54:51Episode 16
4 Day Work Week
Episode 16
Nick Slavik discusses the benefits of having a 4 day work week with 10 hour days as opposed to the traditional 5 day week with 8 hour days.
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50:41Episode 17
Theory of Decks
Episode 17
Nick Slavik discusses everything you need to know about decks, including the theory and science behind it.
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57:49Episode 18
Restoration Basics of a Historic Home
Episode 18
Nick Slavik discusses his process of restoring the exterior of historic homes.
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59:48Episode 19
Trends in the Industry
Episode 19
Nick Slavik discusses a variety of topics including trends in the painting industry.
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53:58Episode 20
5 Year Anniversary
Episode 20
Nick Slavik celebrates the 5 year anniversary of the Ask A Painter Live! show. Listen as he reminisces with several guests.
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2:03:52Episode 21
Estimator Andy
Episode 21
Nick Slavik sits down with Estimator Andy to dicuss his origin story, his philosophy on estimating and more.
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32:38Episode 22
Pratt & Lambert Join the PCA
Episode 22
Nick Slavik reviews several products from Pratt & Lambert.
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37:13Episode 23
Northeast Tour Recap
Episode 23
In this episode, Nick Slavik recaps his northeast tour. He discusses his time with Noah Kantor and his takeaways from the weekend.
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58:23Episode 24
The Origin Story of Painters
Episode 24
Nick Slavik has a conversation with Tanner Mullen about his origin story in the business, his biggest takeaways from being a business owner and more.