Running a business is difficult, and when it comes to working long hours, we as business owners might begin to neglect things that should remain a priority in our life.

Finding individuals to work for you amid a labor shortage can be extremely stressful, putting a pressure on you as a business o...

Starting out in sales can be scary, and it takes time to develop expertise and gain confidence in your sales pitch.

Alan Langer joins us for this episode to help individuals comprehend the small details that add up to a major impact in sales, as well as the importance of body language for your s...

In this week's episode, Dave Hanson from Client Tether joins Torlando Hakes to discuss how to maximize the time we have as business owners and be more efficient.

Being sure to invest in the sales reps that are already on your team will ensure you save time and money in the long run as a busines...

Many people are bombarded with more work than they can handle, and being overwhelmed is sometimes unavoidable. It's critical to understand how you'll bring on the correct people to your team who won't undermine your culture and who will carry their own weight.

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A successful entrepreneur who assists businesses in marketing planning and growth, Brad provides client journey ideas in this episode. Rather than pursuing ideas, he suggests that you figure out if the concept is taking you to your destination. In this episode of PaintED, they discuss how determi...

In this episode of PaintED, Torlando Hakes talks with Shawn Hill from a Nice job Inc. about the crucial role reviews play in the growth of a business. They further discuss why branding can be controlled but not reputation. Shawn addresses, Reputation management entails improving the aspects of yo...

In this episode of PaintEd, Torlando and returning guest of the show Brittany Drozd talk about leadership and how putting your brand culture on display is the best way to find and keep great workers and top talent in your company.

For commercial contractors, the pandemic hit a little differently and the struggle that was 2020 hit Cole Palea hard. But it was also an opportunity to look at his business from the inside out and decide what kind of ship he wanted to run. By doubling down on community building and getting the ri...

Brandon Lewis with the Academy For Professional Paint Contractors joins us on the show to talk about how we can double business profits by implementing a couple of simple systems for accurately bidding projects, having a process for handing jobs off to the crew, and putting your crew leader in ch...

Knowing your lien rights is imperative when working with big projects involving GCs and property owners. Don't let yourself give out unsecured loans through your labor without exercising your lien rights. In this episode of PaintED, we talk to Karalynn Cromeens of subcontractorinstitute.com who i...

For many paint contractors getting out of the field is a difficult leap. The work is your first love but it's exhausting and you hardly have time to run the business while performing the business. In this conversation with Tim Campsall Action Coach, we discuss the first things you need to focus o...

Mirela DoValle discusses processes for keeping your team and customers on the same page from the close of the sale to the close of the job. With her experience of running a 45 person painting company, Mirela knows how to set up the perfect job. In this episode, you'll get step-by-step instruction...

In this episode of PaintED, Torlando invites employment and hiring expert Jason Mutzfeld to talk about what employers can do to attract better candidates by creating a coaching culture.

In this episode of PaintED, we talk to Luke Hansen from Company Cam about using visual communication as a way to improve organization across multiple job sites, increase accountability in workmanship, and to better communicate job progress between crews, management, and customers. You won't want ...

In this episode of PaintED, Torlando talks with experienced craftsman painter Aker El Bey about his path as a union painter, his tips for learning the trade, and how he enhances his skills to perform at a high-end level. They also talk about how Aker's goals have evolved from producing top-notch ...

In this episode of PaintED, Torlando talks with David Gilliland of Elite Entrepreneurs about important transition moments in a growing business where Leaders must evolve to take their business to the next level. David Gilliland comes from a trades family and has assisted hundreds of contracting o...

Join Torlando as he talks with Chris Hall, VP of Sales for Renovia, a commercial paint contracting company with a nationwide reach. In this episode of PaintED, they discuss the difficulties and strategies of geographic expansion, as well as how to form partnerships on the ground in key markets wh...

In this episode of PaintED, Torlando talks about making a magnetic job advertisement with Ryan Naylor of VivaHR. They talk about how to communicate your company's culture, how to write a job description that appeals to job seekers, and where to post job advertising.

Steve Wilson from CBIZ gives us an overview of Health Benefit Options coming to PCA Contractor Members.

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Luke Reynolds comes on to discuss the 3 day painter workshop Jan. 12-14 in Indianapolis. The prep and protection workshop will give painters the opportunity to develop skills and boost their careers. Contractors can use the program to deliver in-depth instruction to rising stars.

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Torlando Hakes is joined by Tom Reber of "The Contractor Fight." The conversation centers around motivating by fears and needs.

Managing cash in your business is an up and down ride. Late payments, unexpected expenses, and up and down sales all cause problems in running your business. Join Torlando in his conversation with Shawn Van Dyke, author of Profit First for Contractors as they discuss managing cash to put the focu...

Knowing where to focus your energy as a business leader is hard with so many ideas pointing you in different locations. It's difficult to know where to focus. The Leadership Flywheel is a simple framework to help you figure out what to do next. Join Torlando in his discussion with Tim Croll on le...

As business owners you are busy people and you wear a lot of hats. Managing it all is more than a full-time job and to get to the next level, something has to be taken off your plate.

In this episode of the PaintEd show we are interviewing Doug Myers of Pink Callers who is a back office expert ...