Profitable Painter Podcast is a rich resource for anyone interested in starting, running, and scaling a professional painting business, offering valuable insights, strategies, and interviews with industry leaders. Through case studies and in-depth discussions, we deliver a vivid picture of the painting industry, with a disclaimer that any financial or tax information is general and not a substitute for professional advice.
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How One Painting Company Generated $4,000 Jobs for Just $100 in Marketing
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31:46Send us a text In this episode, Molly Zabielski and her business partner Jacob share their inspiring journey from working with Student Painters to launching Clean and Coat Painting in August 2023. Discover how they leveraged social media to serve 200+ residential customers in just eight months, achieving a remarkable 39% closing rate on Facebook le…
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Hire for Culture, Train for Skill: Secrets of a $3M Painting Business
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34:54Send us a text In this insightful episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast, host Daniel Honan sits down with Chad Huber, owner of Casa Keepers and founder of the groundbreaking Painting Angels, for a deep dive into building a business rooted in culture, communication, and social impact. Chad shares his unconventional journey into the contracting w…
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Building Wealth Through Business Systems: A Painting Entrepreneur's Journey
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36:17Send us a text In this powerful episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast, host Daniel Honan sits down with Gene Harris, owner of multiple Painter 1 locations and founder of Hoosier Admin, for an inspiring conversation about building a business with intention and impact. Jean shares how his background in the Navy and property management helped shap…
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Paint, Profits & People: The Leadership Edge
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36:21Send us a text Paint, Profits & People: The Leadership Edge In this episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast, host Daniel Honan sits down with Andrew Dwyer, publisher of American Painting Contractor (APC) and a trusted voice in the industry for over 30 years. Together, they dive deep into what really sets successful painting contractors apart from…
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From Recession to $2M: How Email Marketing Transformed a Painting Business
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28:47Send us a text Mike Beaulieu shares his journey from starting a painting business during the 2008 recession to selling his $2 million company, crediting his success to email marketing strategies that maintained 40-50% open rates and consistently reactivated past customers. • Started painting business in 2008 during recession, sold it after growing …
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Commercial Painting: Financial Survival Guide
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23:40Send us a text Daniel, a CPA who works exclusively with painting businesses, and Richard Dunton, an enrolled agent, discuss the financial considerations for commercial painting as a way to smooth out seasonal dips in business. They explore the differences between direct B2B commercial relationships versus working under a general contractor, highlig…
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Business and Personal: Why Separation Matters
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21:43Send us a text Proper separation between business and personal finances is critical for protecting your painting business, minimizing tax liabilities, and ensuring legal protection through your LLC or corporation. • Five key reasons to avoid co-mingling finances: legal protection, reduced audit risk, maximizing deductions, maintaining loan eligibil…
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Send us a text In this episode, we speak about the challenges and opportunities in the industry. We explore strategies for scaling a painting business, improving profitability, and avoiding common pitfalls that many entrepreneurs face. This conversation covers essential topics such as pricing services effectively, streamlining operations, and lever…
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Streamline Your Painting Business with Virtual Assistants
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25:17Send us a text This episode focuses on the critical role of hiring back office support to enhance productivity in painting businesses. We discuss how a virtual assistant can help alleviate overwhelm and improve service delivery. • Importance of hiring back office support • Common bottlenecks faced by painting business owners • Differences between h…
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Scaling Your Painting Business: The Power of a Back Office Admin
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26:04Send us a textBy Daniel Honan, CPA
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How to Tackle Unfiled Tax Returns from Previous Years
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21:06Send us a text Uncover the keys to navigating IRS tax issues for painting business owners with expert insights from Richard Dunton, a seasoned Enrolled Agent. Learn how understanding and tackling your tax obligations can alleviate the stress of dealing with IRS scrutiny. In our conversation, Richard explains what it means to be an Enrolled Agent an…
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The Admin Advantage: Unlocking Growth in Your Painting Business
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25:46Send us a text Cody Hall shares invaluable strategies for painting business owners struggling with administrative bottlenecks, explaining how hiring a virtual assistant can dramatically improve operations and revenue potential for businesses in the $350K-$1M range. • Virtual administrative support helps painting business owners stop wearing all the…
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Good, Better, Best Tax Strategies for Painters
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25:22Send us a text Unlock the secrets to smarter tax planning with insights from Daniel, founder of Bookkeeping for Painters, and Richard, our advising director. Understanding tax strategies might just be your ticket to financial growth. Discover how tax deferral isn't just about postponing payments—it's a pathway to reinvestment and future financial s…
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Revolutionizing Painting Businesses with Video Technology: Streamline Operations and Boost Customer Satisfaction
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30:16Send us a text Can video technology transform an entire industry? Join us as we explore this intriguing possibility with James Hatfield, the visionary Chief Revenue Officer at LiveSwitch. With his unique blend of entrepreneurial experience in both painting and tech, James shares his innovative journey from handling paintbrushes to tech solutions. U…
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Boosting Painting Business Profits with Strategic Vision and Goals
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31:08Send us a text Step into the world of strategic growth and propel your painting business into a prosperous future! Join Daniel Honan, CPA and Richard Dunton, EA as we promise to unlock the secrets of transforming aspirations into attainable realities through the art of SMART goal setting. Explore how visionaries like Jeff Bezos turned mere wishes i…
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Transform Leads into Loyal Customers: Expert Facebook Ad Strategies for Painting Businesses
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35:05Send us a text Unlock the secrets of turning potential leads into loyal customers as we sit down with Caleb Plitos, founder of Taurify, a marketing agency specializing in the painting industry. Caleb's journey from accounting to marketing is a testament to the power of following one's passion for content creation and storytelling. Discover how his …
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Maximize Your Tax Savings: Unlocking Home Office Deductions for Painting Business Owners
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20:01Send us a text Unlock the secrets to maximizing your tax savings with expert insights from Daniel, the founder of Bookkeeping for Painters, and Richard, the advising director. Discover how the home office deduction can transform your business finances, whether you're an entrepreneur running a painting company or managing a side hustle. This episode…
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3 Common Bottlenecks & How To Unlock Explosive Business Growth and Profitability
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23:55Send us a text Unlock the secrets to scaling your business by mastering the art of constraint management. Join us as Bookkeeping for Painters' founder, Daniel, and advising director, Richard, reveal how pinpointing bottlenecks and prioritizing resources can propel your business to new heights. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Elon Musk and Jef…
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From Leads to Success in the Painting Market
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31:49Send us a text Unlock the secrets to transforming your painting business with insights from Julien Laplante, the founder of Home Run Marketing. Julien takes us on a journey through his personal connection to the painting industry, inspired by his father's career as a painting contractor. His expertise shines as he shares tailored marketing strategi…
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Preparing for Tax Changes Ahead with New Administration
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13:56Send us a text Unlock the secrets of navigating 2025's tax landscape with Daniel, the innovative mind behind Bookkeeping for Painters, and Richard, our insightful advising director. As we transition into a new year filled with legislative shifts, get ready to understand the ramifications of the court's back-and-forth decisions on the Corporate Tran…
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Avoid Common Bookkeeping Mistakes for a Smoother Tax Season
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25:40Send us a text Prepare to revolutionize your approach to tax season bookkeeping with insights that promise to transform chaos into order. What if the demise of a major bookkeeping service like Bench could actually be your golden opportunity to get ahead? You'll discover the secret weapons top businesses are using to stay tax-ready all year round, m…
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Strategic Budgeting for Painting Businesses: Achieve Your Revenue Goal
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24:35Send us a text Unlock the secrets of strategic budgeting for your business's growth as we sit down with Daniel, the visionary founder of Bookkeeping for Painters, and Richard, the insightful advising director. Set your sights on a prosperous 2025 with actionable strategies tailored for painting businesses, like setting and surpassing revenue goals …
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Revolutionize Your Contracting Business: Harnessing Success Mindset with Tom Reber
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49:00Send us a text What if a simple shift in mindset could revolutionize your contracting business? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Tom Reber, the influential mind behind the Contractor Fight, as he shares his groundbreaking approach to overcoming self-limiting beliefs and harnessing the power of T-BAR—thoughts, beliefs, actions, and resu…
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Optimizing Sales and Streamlining CRM for Home Service Success with Jason Kramer
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31:17Send us a text Unlock the secrets to optimizing your sales process like never before with Jason Kramer, founder and CEO of Cultivize. Discover how to effectively manage your leads and avoid those dreaded pipeline leaks that can hinder your business's growth, especially in the home services and painting industries. This episode promises to arm you w…
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Maximize Your Tax Savings: Cost Segregation Strategies for Real Estate Investors
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17:20Send us a text Unlock the secrets of boosting your tax savings as a real estate investor with this insightful episode. Daniel, the founder of Bookkeeping for Painters, and Richard, the advising director, take you on a comprehensive journey through the world of cost segregation. Discover how this powerful strategy can accelerate depreciation and cre…
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Avoid Hefty Fines: Essential Guide to FinCEN BOI Report Compliance for Your Business
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16:06Send us a text What if non-compliance could cost your business more than just money? Daniel, founder of Bookkeeping for Painters, and Richard, the advising director, tackle the critical necessity of filing your FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reports before the looming deadline of December 31st, 2024. With the specter of $591 daily pe…
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Mastering Sales Success: Building Genuine Client Relationships with Allan Langer
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30:04Send us a text Unlock the secrets of successful sales with insights from Allan Langer, a master in the field with over 27 years of experience. Discover how to harness the power of emotional engagement to close deals right at the first meeting, without resorting to pushy tactics. Allan shares his proven methods to transform a simple quote into a com…
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Privacy Protection Strategies for Growing Your Painting Business
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14:34Send us a text Ever wondered if your personal information is just a few clicks away from anyone, anywhere? Discover eye-opening strategies to protect your privacy as your business and wealth grow, starting with a hilarious tale about a Mexican tour operator who astonishingly tracked down a customer across borders. This entertaining story sets the s…
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Year-End Tax Strategies: Navigate the "12 Tax Strategies of Taxmas" for Optimal Savings
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20:34Send us a text Unlock the secrets to effective year-end tax planning with insights from Daniel, the founder of Bookkeeping for Painters, and Richard, the advising director. As the holiday season approaches, we bring you the "12 Tax Strategies of Taxmas" to ensure you're not leaving money on the table for your 2024 taxes. From guiding new businesses…
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Compensation Strategies to Elevate Your Painting Business
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12:17Send us a text Unlock the secrets to building a successful painting business with insights straight from Daniel, a CPA who has dedicated his career to taking painting companies from the ground floor to multimillion-dollar success. Discover the art of compensating your team effectively, inspired by the teachings of Brad Jacobs' "How to Make a Few Bi…
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Reduce Marketing Costs by Improving Sales Process
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13:11Send us a text Unlock the secrets to revolutionizing your painting business's marketing strategy without the need for additional spending. Join me, Daniel, a seasoned CPA with a knack for transforming financial strategies, as we dissect how to enhance marketing efficiency through the lens of crucial sales metrics like set rate, show rate, and close…
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Reasonable Officer Compensation for S Corp Painting Businesses Rereleased
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24:01Send us a text We're thrilled to share one of our most popular episodes, "Reasonable Officer Compensation for S-Corp Painting Businesses," due to its enduring relevance. Hosts Daniel and Richard delve into the intricate yet vital topic of determining a justifiable officer salary in an S Corporation (S-Corp) running a painting business. This encore …
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Financial Habits: Maximizing Profits in Your Painting Business
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35:24Send us a text Unlock the secrets to skyrocketing your painting business's profitability with insights gleaned from over 300 successful painting enterprises. When you tune in, you'll discover how understanding your financial metrics—like gross profit and customer acquisition costs—can propel your business into the top 20% of profitability. Hear rea…
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Navigating Equity and Partnerships for Capital
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19:35Send us a text Can capital truly be the game-changer your painting business needs to scale up? Join us as we explore the intricate world of raising funds, guided by lessons from iconic entrepreneurs like Phil Knight and Sam Walton. We kick off with personal celebrations—a new baby and a 10-year anniversary—before diving into critical funding strate…
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Phases of Contractor Growth: Essential Strategies for Expanding Your Painting Business with Danny Kerr
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36:45Send us a text Discover the secrets to navigating the dynamic world of contracting with insights from industry expert Danny Kerr. This episode promises to unravel the journey of contractors, especially within the painting business, as they progress through four distinct growth phases. From startup challenges to strategic leadership, Danny shares in…
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Year-End Tax Tips: Proven Strategies for Painting Business Owners
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22:27Send us a text Unlock powerful year-end tax-saving strategies tailored just for painting businesses! Gain insider knowledge on how to minimize your tax liabilities before December 31st by mastering expense acceleration and income deferment. Learn to make savvy financial moves like strategic purchases and payment delays that not only optimize your t…
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Maximize Your Advertising Budget for Optimal Client Growth in Painting with Matt Thibeau
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32:41Send us a text Curious about how to take your painting business to the next level? Join us as we chat with Matt Thibeau, founder of Savant Marketing Agency, who transitioned from a background in home renovations to becoming a marketing maven for the construction and painting sectors. Matt dives deep into the transformative power of a well-construct…
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Unlocking IRS Relief: Essential Tax Strategies After Hurricane Helene & Other Disasters
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15:02Send us a text Could your tax obligations be eased in the wake of a natural disaster? Join Daniel, the founder of Bookkeeping for Painters, and Richard, our tax director, as we unpack the critical IRS relief available for those affected by the devastation of Hurricane Helene. We illuminate the pivotal ways the IRS provides a safety net by extending…
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Financial Mastery for Painters: Strategies for Success with Nick Slavik
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39:18Send us a text Unlock the secrets to financially thriving in the painting business with Nick Slavik, a veteran with over three decades of expertise. Join Daniel, the founder of Bookkeeping for Painters, as they sit down with Nick to decode crucial financial metrics that can transform your painting business. Nick shares invaluable insights on identi…
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Mastering Debt for Business Growth and Financial Success
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22:59Send us a text Is your debt holding your painting business back? Join Daniel Honan, CPA and founder of Bookkeeping for Painters, and Richard Dunton, EA, BFP’s tax director, as they unravel the mystery between good and bad debt. They’ll help you understand how strategic debt management can either propel your business to new heights or drag it down. …
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Transforming Your Painting Business Through GP to CAC Ratio Mastery with Mike Gore-Hickman
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38:53Send us a text Can understanding one key financial ratio transform your painting business? Join us as we chat with Mike Gore-Hickman, the founder of Painter Growth, to uncover the secrets of mastering the GP to CAC ratio (Gross Profit to Customer Acquisition Cost) and why it's crucial for scaling your business. Inspired by insights from Alex Hormoz…
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Secrets to Higher Gross Margins in the Painting Industry
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28:26Send us a text What if your painting business could hit a gross profit margin of over 50%? Join us on this episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast as Daniel Honan, CPA, and founder of Bookkeeping for Painters, along with Richard Dunton, EA, our expert tax director, share critical strategies to elevate your painting business's profitability. We'll…
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Harnessing Real Estate Investment to Secure Your Financial Future with Nic DeAngelo
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35:50Send us a text Are you ready to transform your financial future? Learn why real estate may be the key to growing your wealth as Nic DeAngelo, CEO and founder of Saint Investment Group, shares his expert insights. Discover the tangible benefits of real estate investments, from cash flow through rents to potential appreciation in value, and understan…
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Unlocking Hidden Tax Strategies: Save Big on Your Painting Business's Tax Bill
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23:12Send us a text Ever wondered how to keep more of your hard-earned money from the taxman? In this episode, we reveal game-changing tax strategies that can help professional painters and other business owners slash their tax bills and boost their savings. From understanding government incentives to restructuring your business, we provide you with act…
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Effective Strategies for Hiring and Team Building in Painting Business with Amer from Contracting.com
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41:35Send us a text What if you could transition from a mundane bank job to thriving as a sales manager in the painting industry? Join us as we unravel the inspiring journey of Amer, who did just that, guided by the mentorship of Michael Holly. Amer shares the invaluable lessons he learned, from the critical importance of integrity and keeping promises …
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Mastering Cash Flow: Proven Tactics for Painting Industry Success
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24:35Send us a text Can you confidently say your painting business thrives year-round, or do the quieter months leave you scrambling for cash? Discover the vital strategies for mastering cash flow management as we unpack the crucial difference between cash flow and profit, using Amazon's early strategic decisions as a powerful case study. We'll guide yo…
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Unlocking Business Growth Through Effective Delegation with Nicole Rivera
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31:10Send us a text Have you ever wondered how much more you could achieve if you just let go? Discover the secrets to effective delegation with Nicole Rivera, Director of People and Culture at Jill's Office, on this episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast. Nicole shares her incredible journey from juggling every task in her retail business to masteri…
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Applying Warren Buffett's Wisdom for Financial Excellence in Your Painting Business
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26:16Send us a text Ever wondered how the financial wisdom of Warren Buffett could transform your painting business? This episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast promises to unlock the secrets of Buffett’s timeless principles and show you how to apply them to your financial strategies. We start by examining the importance of financial statements and t…
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Navigating HR Pitfalls & Elevating Team Performance in Residential Services with Ian Schotanus
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41:58Send us a text Discover how to safeguard your residential service business from common HR pitfalls and elevate your team’s performance. This week, we're joined by Ian Skotanis, a US Navy veteran and HR expert, who shares his unique journey into consulting and the specific challenges faced by companies sending employees into customers' homes. Ian’s …
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Mastering Gross Profit to Customer Acquisition Ratio for Painting Business Success
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21:54Send us a text How do you ensure your painting business thrives financially? Discover the key to profitability by mastering the gross profit to customer acquisition cost ratio in this insightful episode. We'll break down complex financial concepts with practical examples, like how a $10,000 project can guide you toward achieving a minimum three-to-…
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