Don Klym, Founder of The Painters Inc, shares his journey since founding his company 29 years ago. He talks about the importance of hiring the right people who have a strong work ethic, and some of the ways he interviews job candidates to make sure he selects the right people. Don also discusses a sales tactic he utilizes year-round to mitigate seasonality in his painting business and keep his crews busy throughout the winter.
Topics Discussed:
- How to find and interview good people for your painting company
- A sales approach any northern-based painting company can use to mitigate winter slow season
- Why Don now offers a "Painter of the Day" service offering
- The power of the Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS) and how it has changed Don's life
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