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
  • Guest Aaron Shaver - One of my Apprentices!

    Episode 1

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    Ask a Painter Live #440:
    Guest Aaron Shaver of Aaron Shaver Painting Co.
    Aaron was here for the genesis of the new version of my painting company. He Apprenticed under me for years. He remembers stuff I had long forgotten. Don...

  • Josh Abramson & Jason Paris from the PCA to talk about the Paint it Forward

    Episode 2

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    Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik!
    My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship
    https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKiZmIMvpNClL2fLNMzr...

     The Retreat - Winter 2025 

    More info and link to Appl...

  • Guest Benji Carlson from BTA!

    Episode 3

    Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

    Connect w Benji: https://www.btacademy.com/community/bta-team/benji-carlson/
    Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik!
    My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship
    https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKi...

  • Nick and Jason LIVE from the PCA Residential Conference!

    Episode 4

    Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

    Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik!
    My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship
    https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKiZmIMvpNClL2fLNMzr...

     The Retreat - Winter 2025 

    Dates and applications ann...

  • Guest Marketing Savant Nate Streeter of Aleph Holdings!

    Episode 5

    Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

    Apply for a free registration to the Residential Conference in Minnesota! https://forms.gle/hy49Qkvno7aD3ppP6
    Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik!
    My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship
    ht...

  • Viewer Questions time blocking, professional relationships and more!

    Episode 6

    Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

    Apply for a free registration to the Residential Conference in Minnesota! https://forms.gle/hy49Qkvno7aD3ppP6
    Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik!
    My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship
    ht...

  • Apply for a free registration to the Residential Conference in Minnesota!

    Episode 7

    Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

    Apply for a free registration to the Residential Conference in Minnesota! https://forms.gle/hy49Qkvno7aD3ppP6
    Live from the Broadmoor!
    Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik!
    My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, s...

  • AMA - Ask Me Anything!

    Episode 8

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    Any Questions - Any Topic - put them in the comments!
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    My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship
    https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKiZmIMvpNClL2fLNMzr... ...

  • Guest Michal Cheney!

    Episode 9

    Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

    Women in Paint Conference:
    https://www.pcapainted.org/.../pca-women-in-paint.../
    Women in Paint FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/501837991396676
    Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Contact Marsha at the PCA mbass@pc...

  • Exterior painting fundamentals with world class gear!

    Episode 10

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    Purdy Brushes Purdy
    Attend a Painting Contractors Association - PCA event for FREE!
    Scholarship applications: https://www.pcapainted.org/event-scholarships/
    Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Contact Marsha at the PCA mbass@...

  • Guest Sue Wadden - Sherwin-Williams Director of Color Marketing!

    Episode 11

    Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

    Learn more here:
    https://www.sherwin-williams.com/.../sw-art-stir-meet-sue...
    Color Resources for Contractors:
    https://www.sherwin-williams.com/painti.../color/color-tools
    https://www.sherwin-williams.com/.../herramientas-de...
    C...

  • Boolean Automation Consulting & Review Software

    Episode 12

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    Guests Chris Kiefer and Nathan TenNapel
    www.helloboolean.com
    Book a discovery call with Nathan:
    Https://meetings.hubspot.com/nathan-tennapel/discovery
    Attend a Painting Contractors Association - PCA event for FREE!
    Scholarship ap...

  • LIVE from The Retreat w Nick Slavik - Summer 2024

    Episode 13

    Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

    Painting Contractors Association - PCA
    Christian Buddy Manhard
    Moose Painting
    Attend a PCA event for FREE!
    Scholarship applications: https://www.pcapainted.org/event-scholarships/
    PCA member companies are 15x larger, more profita...

  • Sherwin-Williams Learning Pathway

    Episode 14

    Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

    Learning Pathway is where Paint Pros go to grow.
    Find free online courses to help brush up skills and scale up business.
    https://swlearningpathway.mindtickle.com/signup
    Sherwin-Williams Paint Pros
    #sponsored
    Painting Contractors ...

  • Day in the life RECAP!

    Episode 15

    Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

    Attend a Painting Contractors Association - PCA event for FREE!
    Scholarship applications: https://www.pcapainted.org/event-scholarships/
    PCA member companies are 15x larger, more profitable and more stable than the average painti...

  • Josh Abramson (Allbright Painting) and Justin Leibach (Allegiant Painting)

    Episode 16

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    https://www.allbrightpainting.com/paint-it-forward/
    https://allegiantpainting.com/
    https://www.pcapainted.org/paint-it-forward/
    PCA member companies are 15x larger, more profitable and more stable than the average painting comp...

  • Show favorite Tom Droste of Estimate Rocket

    Episode 17

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    Show favorite Tom Droste of Estimate Rocket!
    Data, Feelings and 2 business owners conversating!
    PCA member companies are 15x larger, more profitable and more stable than the average painting company. How did they do this? @PCA...

  • GSR - Goal Setting and Review Meetings

    Episode 18

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    Employee reviews are almost never done in our industry, but they are vital to a healthy company culture. I'll show you how to determine pay and comp using performance, data and feelings - in a professional and fair way!
    ...

  • Old wood, outdoor projects and varnish!

    Episode 19

    Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

    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/busine...

  • What does an Operations Manager Do?

    Episode 20

    Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

    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/busine...

  • Any of your questions or topic suggestions!

    Episode 21

    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 ...

  • Any of your questions or topic suggestions!

    Episode 22

    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 ...

  • On the road to the wilderness of northern Mn with my family

    Episode 23

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    -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 Busines...

  • Back in the War Room with a Summer Update

    Episode 24

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    -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 tha...