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
  • Live from the Boston Airport!

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    Live from the Boston Airport!
    One of the most interesting experiences I’ve ever had in a Master’s Class!
    -Summer Retreat w Nick Slavik 15-18 Aug https://www.pcapainted.org/.../the-retreat-with-nick.../
    -SoCal // SurfPrep Master...

  • Live from the #boxblind on the #slavikfarm!

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    Live from the #boxblind on the #slavikfarm!

  • #AMA Ask Me Anything!

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    #AMA Ask Me Anything!

  • Guest - Christian Manhard of Moose Painting

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    Guest - Christian Manhard of Moose Painting

  • Brushing and Rolling Basics!

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    Brushing and Rolling Basics! Thank you @purdy
    Personal favor to me: share the show!
    Indianapolis Master's Classes on June 20! Contact your Sherwin Williams Rep to register!
    Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Contact Marsha ...

  • Unapologetic

    Ask a Painter Live #367: unapologetic 200 miles from the nearest human in the wilderness of Canada, top of a waterfall.

  • In canada about to leave fir the wilderness

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    Ask a Painter Live (sort of) #366: in canada about to leave fir the wilderness! Loneliness/Solitude of being a business owner/ Master Craftsperson.
    Painting Contractors Association - PCA

  • Economic Indicator Update

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    Upcoming Events:
    -Indianapolis Masters Classes 20 June - contact your local SW rep to attend!
    -Massachusetts Master's Class (private) 29-30 June
    -Seattle PCA Event - 27-28 July - check https://www.pcapainted.org/events/ for mo...

  • 7th anniversary show!

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  • What do you charge for X

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    email me [email protected] for a copy of these 'What do you charge for X?" templates!

    Indianapolis Master's Classes on June 20! Contact your Sherwin Williams Rep to register!

    Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Contact Marsha at the PCA mbass@pcapai...

  • Chair of PCA

    I'm the newly elected Chairman of the Board of Directors for the PCA - Painting Contractors Association. I'll lay out the vision for the organization as well as answer any of your questions about our members!
    If the PCA has benefited you and your business comment below! I want to hear more!
    L...

  • Economic Indicators

    Personal favor to me: share the show!
    Indianapolis Master's Classes on June 2! Contact your Sherwin Williams Rep to register!
    Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Contact Marsha at the PCA [email protected] and we can arrange it for you!

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  • Ask Me Anything!

    Episode 18

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    Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Contact Marsha at the PCA [email protected] and we can arrange it for you!
    A personal ask from me to you:

    Join the PCA Business Accelerator!
    The easiest way to professionalize your bu...

  • Guest Realtor Matt Turek

    Episode 16

    Matt Turek is one of the best realtors in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. He provides advice on how painting contractors can work with the realtor industry.

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  • Industry Insights with Jason Paris

    In this episode of Ask a Painter, Nick Slavik, and Jason Paris will be discussing Trades, Working together as a trade group, and sharing knowledge. These dynamics will bring fellow like-minded Business owners and are going to bring incredible future results and respect for all. Potential Customer...

  • Business Estimation

    In this episode of Ask a Painter, Tom Droste addresses the importance of business estimation and documentation for a successful project.

    Learn more about Estimate Rocket here: https://www.estimaterocket.com/

    Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Contact Marsha at PCA [email protected] an...

  • Marketing and tech with Nick Ornitz

    In this episode of Ask a Painter, Nick Slavik talks to Nick Ornitz, about Marketing and tech in trades. Topline Pro wants to take the burden off the shoulders of professionals so they can concentrate on customers.

    Topline Pro is built for home services professionals to get discovered, build trus...

  • Recap of Steps to Professionalization Series

    In this episode of Ask a Painter, Nick will recap the Professionalization mini-series. He covered industry-related topics and shared insights on succeeding those throughout the series:

    AAP 345: SOPs
    AAP 346: Cabinets
    AAP 347: Estimating
    AAP 348: Marketing
    AAP 350: Deliverables/Standards
    AAP 351:...

  • Team Development Strategy

    In this episode of Ask a Painter, Nick shows what REALLY makes a world-class team in this show!

    The value and benefits of team-building activities are widely recognized by company owners. Businesses that prioritize these tasks get a variety of advantages, including increased output, improved com...

  • Goal Tracking

    What happens after Job Costing? Good Leaders use goal tracking to detect patterns and make data-based decisions to improve their businesses!
    If you'd like the resources from this show and my 'Steps to Professionalization' document email me [email protected] and mention this topic and show nu...

  • Closing speech at PCA EXPO

    One of my duties is to communicate a vision for the 140-year-old organization. I do that here, as well as make my big ‘ask’ of the master craftspeople and trades entrepreneurs in our industry.

    I think I’ve only done 2 of these ‘not live’ shows in the past 6 years. This short video is that impor...

  • Understanding Job Costing

    Job Costing is arguably the secret to running any successful business. Find out why in this show!

    Nick outlines three elements of Job costing:
    -Tracking materials and labor.
    -Foundational data.
    -Critical to solving all of the common problems.

    Watch the full episode to learn in-depth.

    If you'd ...

  • Industry Standards and Deliverables

    In this episode of Ask a Painter, Nick Slavik addresses the must-have standards and deliverables for the painting business:

    -Job description
    -Competency/Metric based pay scale
    -GSR: Goal setting & review Process
    -Employment Standards / Handbook
    - Training
    - Accountability

    Furthermore, nick ...

  • Takeover with the Legends

    Episode 6

    In this episode, Nick Slavik hosts a special show from Minnesota at the Retreat with Nick Slavik Ask. This Retreat brings together the most significant public intellectuals in the sector to engage in thought leadership activities, strategies, and experiences in order to get fresh perspectives on ...