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Ask A Painter

Ask A Painter

9 Seasons

A collection of Nick Slavik's most popular Ask A Painter episodes by season.

Ask A Painter

Mastering the Basics - Goal Tracking

Episode 1

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If your plan for 2024 is to work like a dog and hope it all works out, you'll likely come up short. Here's how to ACTUALLY hit your goals in 2024!
Email me Nick@nickslavik.com for the:
-Weekly Goal Tracker
-Industry Benchmarks
-...

Mastering the Basics - Job Costing

Episode 2

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The secret to success in business is not moonshots, its in the basic, day to day operations of your company. Success starts with Job Costing! Almost any problem or friction point you have in your business can be solved with the d...

Mn Master's Class NSPRC Xmas Party & Year in Review

Episode 3

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If you like Mastering the Basics, you'll love the @PCA's Business Training:
https://www.pcapainted.org/business-training/
Upcoming Events:
-Minnesota Master's Class
Estimating and Marketing
8 Dec 23 Contact your SW rep to attend
...

Mastering the Basics Standards & Deliverables

Episode 4

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The secret to success in business is not moonshots, its in the basic, day to day operations of your company. Success starts with Standards and Deliverables
Today we discuss:
Job Descriptions
Pay Scales
Goal Setting & Reviews
Empl...

Mastering the Basics

Episode 5

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Estimating!
Everything you've ever wanted to know about "What do I charge for X?"
Email me Nick@nickslavik.com for:
-Steps to professionalization
-Estimating Template
-Estimating SOP
-Sales Tracker
-Contract
-"Whats Next" doc
If ...

Mastering the Basics SOP's - Standard Operating Procedures

Episode 6

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Email me Nick@nickslavik.com for:
-Steps to professionalization
-My SOP's
-How to Make SOP's Guide
If you like Mastering the Basics, you'll love the Painting Contractors Association - PCA Business Training:
https://www.pcapainted...

Mastering the Basics Winter Schedule Preview

Episode 7

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For a copy of my Steps to Professionalization email me nick@nickslavik.com and make the specific request. Its the guiding document for all of the live videos and training we'll be doing this winter!
Upcoming Events:
-The Winte...

Mastering the Basics Winter Schedule Preview

Episode 8

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Ask Me Anything

Episode 9

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Live from the Painting Contractors Association - PCA Women in Paint Conference

Episode 10

Ask Me Anything

Episode 11

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Upcoming Events:
-Women In Paint Conference 1-3 Nov
https://www.pcapainted.org/event/women-in-paint/
-Commercial Painting Conference 1-3 Nov
https://www.pcapainted.org/.../pca-commercial-painting.../
-Contractor Reboot Conference...

Emptying your gas tank

Episode 12

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Painting Contractors Association - PCA
@followers
Upcoming Events:
-Women In Paint Conference 1-3 Nov
https://www.pcapainted.org/event/women-in-paint/
-Commercial Painting Conference 1-3 Nov
https://www.pcapainted.org/.../pca-com...

How to use Slack

Episode 13

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I show you how I use slack to eliminate communication friction in my business.
Upcoming Events:
-Women In Paint Conference 1-3 Nov
https://www.pcapainted.org/event/women-in-paint/
-Commercial Painting Conference 1-3 Nov
https://w...

SoCal SurfPrep Sanding Masters Class Review

Episode 14

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Painting Contractors Association - PCA
Upcoming Events:
-Women In Paint Conference 1-3 Nov
https://www.pcapainted.org/event/women-in-paint/
-Commercial Painting Conference 1-3 Nov
https://www.pcapainted.org/.../pca-commercial-pai...

Virtual Color Consults

Episode 15

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Help your clients find the perfect color by scheduling a FREE Virtual Color Consultation with a trained color expert from Sherwin-Williams! #ad #ProPanel #SWColorLove
Believe it or not, the most important part of a paint job for ...

Fall painting projects tips, tools and techniques from a Master Craftsperson

Episode 16

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-Extend your season
-Limit callbacks
-use the right tools
@purdy
Upcoming Events:
-SoCal // SurfPrep Master's Class w ME! 29 Sep 23 - deep dive into marketing and market based pricing/estimating!
-Contratistas de Pintura 29 Sep
-...

Discipline & Consistency My Guest

Episode 17

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Paris-Painting
Aleph Holdings
Painting Contractors Association - PCA
Upcoming Events:
-SoCal // SurfPrep Master's Class w ME! 29 Sep 23 - deep dive into marketing and market based pricing/estimating!
https://www.pcapainted.org/...

Labor Day Deep Thoughts

Episode 18

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Upcoming Events:
-SoCal // SurfPrep Master's Class w ME! 29 Sep 23 - deep dive into marketing and market based pricing/estimating!
https://www.pcapainted.org/event/socal-master-class/
-Contratistas de Pintura 29 Sep
https://www...

Deep Thoughts From The #Boxblind

Episode 19

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-can this Business run without you?
-recent happenings in my painting company
-Winter training/events
-More happenings from The Retreat
-upcoming events
Upcoming Events:
-SoCal // SurfPrep Master's Class w ME! 29 Sep 23 - deep di...

Reflections from the Retreat Estate in Northern Minnesota

Episode 20

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Takeover

Episode 21

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Technician vs Manager vs Leader

Episode 22

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Ask a Painter Live #375 part 2:
Deep thoughts on a rainy day from the #boxblind - Technician vs Manager vs Leader
My recent podcast with @BTA Contractor Evolution:
Youtube: https://youtu.be/1TD8lODTxXg
Spotify: https://open.spoti...

Strategies For Beating The Summer Rush!

Episode 23

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My recent podcast with @BTA Contractor Evolution:
Youtube: https://youtu.be/1TD8lODTxXg
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JcaIgDBuqpZQ2dVsoEbrC...
Upcoming Events:
-Summer Retreat w Nick Slavik 15-18 Aug https://www.pcap...

Live from the #boxblind on the #slavikfarm!

Episode 24

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