In this episode, Torlando talks with Roger Lee about various aspects to take into consideration when a recession hits, it's essential to keep an eye on the long term, manage your exposures, reduce risk, and save aside money to invest when things get better.
While no investor can predict when a re...

In this episode, Torlando discusses with Ben that one doesn't require much to start creating content that gathers an audience. Small changes to parts of your website are frequently used in search engine optimization. These changes may appear to be incremental improvements when viewed separately, ...

In this episode, Torlando discusses with Eric that, the first principle of team building should come as no surprise: to effectively lead a team, you must first establish your authority with each team member. Always remember that the most successful team leaders develop their relationships based o...

In this episode, Torlando talks with Tim Brown regarding the importance of client reviews and their case studies. Niching down and understanding what really interests you can lead to fantastic results. Tom further opens up about why he chose to work with contractors and where do contractor busine...

Identifying the right candidate is the first step in finding the right talent. The job descriptions you post for open positions will have an effect on the quality of applicants you receive. The more qualified the applicants, the better your chances of adding the right member to your team who can ...

In this episode, Torlando talks about, work orders. He addresses that work orders serve as the paper trail within an organization, defining what needs to be done, by when, and for how much. It standardizes workflow and creates a quick and easy process for scheduling, assigning, and tracking work,...

It's critical to have a clear knowledge of both your expectations for the ideal candidate's growth in the position you're hiring for and your possible candidates' career objectives. Although a candidate might appear great on paper, it’s important to take a holistic approach to the hiring process ...

In this episode, Torlando Hakes talks to Paige Worthy about how to create an effective and compelling brand that works. A clear message that engages your ideal customer, why having a brand voice is so important, and more!

In the PaintED podcast, Torlando Hakes talks to Dane Sanders about time being a finite resource and can’t be managed. It is always coming and going for everyone at the same pace. It has more to do with awareness.

Dane elaborates one thing all productivity and time management hacks have in common...

In the episode of the PaintED podcast, Torlando Hakes talks to Jason Paris about the paint-it-forward, give-back campaign. Further, they talk about marketing aspects in the contractor business, and addressing burn-out during the season is actually a thing and more!

In this episode of the Paint Ed show, Torlando Hakes talks to Lenny Gray, the author of Door-to-Door Millionaire, who discusses how door-to-door sales can be used as part of a larger marketing strategy. Their approach to D2D is very different from that of companies that grow exponentially before ...

In this episode of Painted Podcast, Torlando Hakes talks about Mergers and Acquisitions with JB Brown. Brown states that one has to document their routine in order to audit themselves. Engaging in the creative side, getting out of judgment, and allowing yourself to be creative will help you excel...

In this episode of Painted Podcast, Torlando Hakes talks to Jeff Wraley thoroughly about the sales process.
When making an important choice, people are more likely to pick the option that maintains things as they are currently. Jeff addresses that this risk avoidance mentality can also have nega...

In this episode of the PaintEd Podcast Torlando Hakes talks to Eric Fozz about the painting business and how it's affected by different seasons. They discuss that it's especially hard during this time of the year and how to deal with the forthcoming risk.

Torlando asks all the contractors what a...

In this episode of the PaintEd Podcast, Torlando Hakes talks to Tommy Mello.
Tommy starts the talk show by introducing himself and his upcoming book that helps to build a company where everybody wins. He addresses that everyone should put themselves out in the market, ask questions and see what ...

In this episode of the PaintEd Podcast, Torlando Hakes talks to sales expert Allan Langer. Allan’s alternative approach to sales focuses not on a streamlined process but on people. After all, you’re selling to human beings, not robots. He says, since pricing is a crucial component of customer com...

In this episode of PaintED, Join Torlando as he talks with Tom Reber of the Contractor Fight about the mentality that it takes to be the author of your own success. Tom helps us walk through gaining clarity for what we want our lives to look like and building the daily habits of consistency to se...

In this episode of PaintED, join Torlando as he talks with Wendy Christie, an HR professional with over 30 years of hiring and HR experience. They talk about developing the appropriate questions to ask in order to sort out the bad apples and build a team that will result in a fun culture and a pr...

In this episode, join Torlando and Garrett Martell of Two Day Painting as they explore Garrett's journey to developing a 5.5 million dollar painting company. Garrett also discusses the significance of the roles and responsibilities he assigns to each employee to achieve his business goals.

If yo...

In this episode of PaintED, Torlando Hakes interviews Corrie Lester, the owner of "Inspired by You" cabinet refinishing. The two discuss what it takes to have the "Victor's Mindset" and how crucial it is to drop the victim mentality to take control of your day and be the best version of yourself.

A "cash crunch" occurs when a company does not have enough money to carry out its regular operations. Have you had to deal with a situation like this before in your company? In this episode, Join Torlando as he discusses with Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advice, efficient business solut...

Torlando speaks with Bill Silverman about the challenges of owning and operating a painting business. For many years, Bill has been a vital collaborator in the painting industry, providing the greatest insights to help the sector grow and professionalize. In this episode of PaintED, they discuss ...

Getting out of the Contractor Prison requires some personal reform. It requires change, rehabilitation and mentorship.

Torlando brings on Jason Phillips to share his story and coach others on getting through the challenges of being a contractor.

It's hard at times to decide what to post and how to make your content consistently appealing, but that doesn't mean you should ignore your social strategy.

Zach Kenney joins Torlando Hakes this episode to discuss how to create content that not only makes you money, but resonates with your audi...