Elite Business Advice Podcast

Are you a painting contractor trying to prepare for the unexpected in your business? In this episode, we explore four critical areas where every painting business owner should build resilience to handle challenges like sudden employee turnover, equipment failures, cash flow disruptions, or unhappy clients. Learn practical strategies to protect and professionalize your painting company so you can navigate worst-case scenarios with confidence. If you're searching for business tips for painters or ways to grow a stronger, more sustainable painting business, this episode is for you.Get your ticket(s) for the 2025 Elite Business Retreat before it's too late!! Visitwww.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat for registration and more information!Need help figuring out how to build a resilient business for you? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

Have you ever found yourself looking at things through a complicated lens in your business when in reality, you need to take a step back, look at it from a bigger picture and draw out a new plan? It's easy to overcomplicate many things when running a business, and in fact it's something we see a lot with painting companies throughout the industry. In this episode, we break down 5 areas that tend to get overcomplicated in business, share some perspective on how to overcome them and get back in a simple structure.Get your ticket(s) for the 2025 Elite Business Retreat before it's too late!! Visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat for registration and more information!Need help figuring out how to simplify and structure your business/operations in a smoother way? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

What if there was one metric, one KPI, one identifiable number that if you focused on only that, it would give you success in your business? There is actually! And this metric drives all decisions in your business based on it and can almost guarantee financial success if you achieve it!To grab one of the remaining spots for the 2025 Elite Business Retreat, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreatNeed help determining and executing the game plan for your North Star Metric? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

In a world of “Money solves problems” it's easy to throw a lot of money at your lead-gen problem and hope it solves it. However, we see that fail more times than not. In today's episode we share what we're seeing work across the board for our clients as it comes to marketing, broken down by stages and budgets of business, what you should think through as you're ramping your marketing up for busy season, and a few bonus tips to think creatively and stay ahead of the marketing game over your competition.To grab one of the remaining spots for the 2025 Elite Business Retreat, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreatNeed help organizing and executing your marketing strategy this year? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

It's easy to miss the things that are draining you mentally or are overstimulating without realizing the root issue. Many studies have brought to light the role that “clutter” plays in our lives and our brains ability to process things. In today's episode we share the different things you should think of de-cluttering to help your brain stay more focused on the important things in life and business!To grab one of the remaining spots for the 2025 Elite Business Retreat, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreatLooking to take your business to the next level this year? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

While culture seems to be a buzzword among business owners, it's actually the lifeblood of your business! There's nothing worse than an employee that kills the morale and culture in your business and creates a negative ripple effect. In today's episode we'll talk about some systems to have in place to avoid this, and how to spot a bad culture fit employee quickly before the damage becomes too extensive.To grab one of the remaining spots for the 2025 Elite Business Retreat, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreatNeed help with the systems we discussed in this episode? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

It's hard for entrepreneurs to admit that in order to scale their business they need to hire people better than themselves in each area. But man is it a great feeling when you hire that person that thrives in a position better than you did… if you can put your ego aside. In today's episode we're joined by Hannah Khalaf, Marketing Manager of Surfprep to share some nuggets on this and also on running a business as a family dynamic!Check out our friends at Surfprep for all of your sanding needs: www.surfprepsanding.com!!Need help getting your business ready for an important hire? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

In this rapid fire episode, we cover 12 pieces of advice that has been either instrumental on our journey or for our clients in helping their business succeed. Be prepared, there may be a few spicy ones! Remember our intentions are from a place of help and service, not criticism! The best time to plant an oak tree may have been 20 years ago, but the 2nd best time is now. It's never too late to make a change!Need help getting your business where you want it to be? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

Did you know the average funeral sees about 30 to 60 people at it? While we often times associate legacy to the passing of someone, legacy is about impact on those you are interacting with everyday and the ripple effect it creates in the world. In today's episode we dive through 3 key areas to think about the legacy you want to create and help define what your business should look like to help you achieve it. Need help getting your business where it should be to create and leave this legacy? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

Did you know that you can have every system and process in place for your business perfectly, the right people in the right seats and still have a disaster of a business? If your mindset about life, your business, your people and your clients is trash, it's going to be hard to have a successful business (whatever that means to you)!In today's episode we have Gary Chupik with Elite Mindset with us. Gary is a Mental Performance Coach for athletes and business owners and specializes in helping people develop the edge they need to reach their potential and get past the roadblocks and limiting beliefs many of us have. The coolest part is Gary spent 6 years in the painting industry earlier in his life! For more information on what Gary does with business owners visit www.elitemindsetnation.com or find them on Instagram: @elitemindsetNeed help with the tactical part of growing your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

One of the best things you can do for your business and your mental health is to be organized in your business. Another top thing is to have real time data to cost out your jobs! In this episode, Bracken  Anderson of BusyBusy joins us to break down the importance of Job Costing, what to do with the data, being organized in your company and why safety is important!For more information on BusyBusy, visit https://app.busybusy.io/owner-onboarding?utm_source=EBA_Podcast&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=podcastNeed help making decisions with the data you have? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

If you've ever thought about offering benefits to your employees, but have been worried about the added cost to your overhead, this is the perfect episode for you! Alex Alvarado with Working Class Benefits joins us to share what options are available, what different cost tiers you have as a business owner, and how this can change the landscape of your recruiting and retention of employees.Interested in getting more information? Connect with Alex at: Alex@workingclassbenefits.com Need help understanding your numbers to know how to navigate this in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

In this 200th episode of the Elite Business Advice podcast, Chris and a panel of friends: Matt and Maggie Kuyper of Harpeth Painting, Juan Vasquez of Illusions Inc., Corrie Leister with Inspired By U, and Shane Fast of Renew Painting of the Carolinas, discuss the importance of personal development, continuous learning, and networking in professional success. This can't miss conversation highlights the leadership and ability to maintain a strong company culture, as well as the significance of emotional intelligence, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance through effective habits and routines.Need a strategic partner in your entrepreneurial journey to help you every step of the way? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

How far ahead are you thinking about your business? Do you have an exit strategy? Is your business existing for a bigger purpose? In this episode, we dive in deep to talk about thinking bigger about your business, reverse engineering the life you want to live, and how to utilize your business as a vehicle for a bigger purpose or other investments. Need help making your business become this reality? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

In this Ask Us Anything episode we answer 4 common questions that we get asked:Should you have a $ minimum for jobs?Should you connect with your customers on social media?What frequency should you meet with your crew leads and what should be discussed?Should you connect with your homeowners before an estimate if they book an appointment online?Need someone to bounce questions with and help you navigate your business in 2025? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

It's tax time! Which means you're probably thinking about how to ensure that 2025 is different and better than 2024. In this episode, we share one potentially impactful tax strategy: electing to file as an S-Corporation. We cover when you should consider making this switch, what's needed to do it, and most importantly how do you need to operate differently on a day to day basis once you make the election.Need help with your tax strategies and plan for 2025? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

There are a lot of sales strategies and systems out there that work well. But we're a fan of keeping it simple. Make a friend, Find a need, Transfer a feeling! People will buy from who they know like and trust. If you pair that with finding a need and transferring the feeling of value in working with you, it's a no-brainer for them to choose you!Need help on your sales process to maximize your leads? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

As the weather is mostly warming up, lead flow is picking up, and you are thinking ahead to the growth for spring and summer, you're probably thinking about hiring more painters. How does that thought make you feel? Dreadful? Excited? Anxious? All of the above?What if you had a system in place where the only time you had to exert time and energy was when someone clears a handful of hurdles and warrants your time and energy.For more information on Hirebus visit www.hirebus.com/eba to take advantage of the Elite Business Advisors Community offer. Need help putting this system into action? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, we reflect on 2 key takeaways from the recent PCA Expo: focusing on the power of community and meaningful connections. We dive into the importance of identifying your biggest supporters, understanding why they stand by you, and how you can bring value to those relationships, as well as, the personal side—examining who in your life inspires you to be better and how your inner circle shapes your growth. CAUTION: These insights will challenge you to evaluate both your business tribe and your personal tribe.Looking for help creating your tribe in 2025? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

We're hearing a lot of mixed reviews on how the year has started out. For some they're having record breaking months and for others it's slower than ever. In this episode, we share some of the trends we see across all of our clients throughout the country, what we can take away from this to avoid it in the future, and some tactical things you can do right now to help get things moving!Looking for help navigating your business in 2025? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see if we're a great fit to help!

What is your view on social media? How are you using it in your business? What's keeping you from using it in your business? Do you know how you should be using it? These are some questions that we dive into on today's episode to help you understand why Organic Posting works for your business, the psychology behind it, as well as what you should be posting and how to make it the most effective for your 2025 marketing plan.Need help working on your marketing strategy for 2025? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see if we can help you get there!

What if you had a morning routine that worked for you and not against you? If you catch yourself running frantically in the mornings, skidding into work, and then everything seems unorganized, this episode is for you! And if you feel like you have a decent one, hopefully we can share a few nuggets to make it even better and start your day off right. We share what some of the industry's thought leaders morning routine looks like, why a solid morning routine is so important to long-term success, and tips on how to create a routine that works for you!Looking to grow or do things differently in your business in 2025? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see if we can help you get there!

Have you ever wondered how to build a culture that your employees can thrive in? We all know that employee satisfaction helps your business both from a customer satisfaction perspective and productivity perspective. In today's episode we interview Maggie Kuyper with Harpeth Painting to talk about the 8 Factors of Employee Passion and how to apply them into your business in 2025.Need help putting these 8 Factors into action in 2025? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

Entrepreneurship is hard in itself, beating cancer is even harder, but imagine blending both of those worlds together and the challenges that come with it. In today's episode we interview Matt Kuyper with Harpeth Painting to share his story on how he overcame Leukemia in 2023, and how he navigated that both personally and professionally to come out stronger on the other side.Struggling to put together a plan to afford you options in life? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

Did you know you're 42% more likely to achieve a goal if you share it with someone you trust? I bet if you currently have someone in your life holding you accountable, you weren't shocked by that stat. And if you don't, you just found out the single most important thing to achieving your goals in 2025. In today's episode we share some ideas on who can make for a good accountability partner, and some tips on make the most of having an accountability group/partner.Need help putting together a plan for you and your business in 2025? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

How do we make sure that we are living our life with intentionality and purposefully? It all starts with having goals laid out and a plan in place to stay on course for our desired life! In this final episode of Season 4, we share 6 things, both personally and in your business, that you should have thought out, decided on, and down on paper as a plan of action to ensure you make the most of 2025 and live intentionally!Need help putting together a plan for you and your business in 2025? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

How do we keep hope at the center of everything we do, without relying on it solely to carry us where we want to go? Hope is the first step of anything we want, but often times it requires a plan and action behind it. In today's episode we're going to talk about the hope we need in our business and personal lives, and a few steps in which we can use hope as a launchpad to success.Need help putting together a plan for you and your business in 2025? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

With the end of the year right around the corner, it's important to know what tax strategies need to be implemented by December 31st in order to benefit from it when you file your taxes in Spring of 2025. Listen in to make sure you're taking all of the legal deductions you can in your business!Need help navigating the complexities of running a business, managing your finances and staying on top of your taxes? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

How do you invest into your people? We have a lot of clients that want a great culture and want to develop their people and invest into their growth, but what does the practical side of this look like? In today's episode we're going to leave you with some tactical things you can do in your company that is actually investing into your people, along with some of the cultural and personal development things you can do to invest into them as human beings and leaders in your companyIf you need help implementing any of the things mentioned in this episode, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

As you start looking ahead to 2025 it's important to know if your goal for the year is to grow your business, systematize it and build up money in the bank, or a little bit of both! In today's episode, we're going to dive deep into the things you should think about, look ahead for and how to make that decision as you plan out your goals for 2025!If you need help identifying which path forward makes sense for you and your business, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

In the final episode of our 3-part series, we're covering the People and Processes portion of your business plan. While many times people will associate the word Profit here for the 3 P's of business, it's the people and processes that drive the profit in any successful business! Tune in to understand how to make sure you have the right people in the right seats in your company as well as the key systems and processes to maximize your profit.If you aren't familiar with the book Traction by Gino Wickman, we HIGHLY suggest you get it and read/listen to it and implement everything he shares! While we are not an EOS expert or certified in this content by his team, we couldn't let that keep us sharing some of the key takeaways from the book and how it can be useful for you in your painting company. If you need help identifying if you have the right people in your company or the processes to drive profitability, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

In the final episode of our 3-part series, we're covering the People and Processes portion of your business plan. While many times people will associate the word Profit here for the 3 P's of business, it's the people and processes that drive the profit in any successful business! Tune in to understand how to make sure you have the right people in the right seats in your company as well as the key systems and processes to maximize your profit.If you aren't familiar with the book Traction by Gino Wickman, we HIGHLY suggest you get it and read/listen to it and implement everything he shares! While we are not an EOS expert or certified in this content by his team, we couldn't let that keep us sharing some of the key takeaways from the book and how it can be useful for you in your painting company.If you need help identifying if you have the right people in your company or the processes to drive profitability, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

If you aren't familiar with the book Traction by Gino Wickman, we HIGHLY suggest you get it and read/listen to it and implement everything he shares!While we are not an EOS expert or certified in this content by his team, we couldn't let that keep us sharing some of the key takeaways from the book and how it can be useful for you in your painting company. In this first episode, we're going to talk about your values, vision and strategy for your business. If you've went through the book, this initial exercise is what's referred to as your VTO, your Vision/Traction Organizer. This is the part that you figure out who you are as a company, why you exist, what makes you different in your market.If you meet our target market that we share in this episode and are looking to make some changes in your business, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

What in the heck is SEO? How should we navigate ad spend for digital marketing? What are the things we can do to help us organically in the google rankings? Are these questions you've ever had? If so, we've got the perfect episode lined up for you! Today we've got a friend of ours, Micha McLain with Search Click Grow to talk through these common questions we get and see a lot in the industry. If you're friends with a handful of people in the PCA community, you've probably seen one of their websites whether you knew it or not! To schedule a call with Micha and his team visit www.searchclickgrow.com/callHave a list of things you're prepared to work on this Winter in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

If you think of great leaders in sports, a lot of them come from the college level, not necessarily professional. Why? Because College's have to replenish their talent every 4 years and build a winning culture that carries them to a dynasty! The feat is even more impressive at the college levelIn today's episode, we're going to dive into what's made Clemson the powerhouse they are, and how Dabo Swinney has played a pivotal role in this transformation over the past 16 years and what you can learn from this to apply in your business as a championship leader. Whether or not you're a big football or sports fan, we think these practical analogies will hit home and help you understand what it takes to build a winning championship culture in your organization.For help building a championship culture and organization, schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com

It's been a bit since we did an Ask Us Anything, so we wanted to catch up on our list of your questions! In this episode we cover:Gross Profit Target for Sub-ModelDetermining Profit share for PM/Crew LeadCredit Card Rewards – How to HandleAccountable Plan/Business Use of HomeHow to allocate $1,000 in marketingWhat would I do differently if I went back in time and started my painting company again.Have a question you'd like covered on our next AUA Episode? Email Chris at Chris@elitebusinessadvisors.com! Looking for someone to help you navigate your business here in 2024? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com! 

What are you running for? What's the grind going to pay off in your business? Are you burning the candle at both ends. Are you doing it because it's the daily routine, or are you doing it because you know where you're going and it's the season you're in? One of our favorite things to talk about with companies is that growth isn't always necessary. Sometimes it is to achieve the lifestyle you want in business, both financially and time freedom. But many people grow just because they think that's what you're supposed to do, only to realize it really didn't serve them at all once they “got there” or anywhere along the journey.In today's episode we're going to talk about the difference between a lifestyle business and a growth business, and how to figure out which one is for you.Book Recommendations:·      Start With WhySchedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

When's the last time you stopped to take an assessment on your mentality about your business? How are you viewing your business both consciously, but more important subconsciously. One thing we don't talk about much is the small things, the subconscious thoughts and things that affect our actions. When going well, this makes us unstoppable in our business. When not, it can be the hardest thing to overcome and conquer. In today's episode, we've got 5 questions to run through to help you do a “check up from the neck up” and make sure your mentality is solid about your business.Looking for some guidance on your journey to help you reach your goals and keep your thinking in check? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!Book Recommendations:The Ant and ElephantWinning The War in Your MindThe Compound EffectAtomic HabitsThe Slight EdgeWhat to Say When You Talk to YourselfAttitude is Everything

Have you thought about getting into the commercial painting space but aren't sure where to start or what to expect? Or maybe you're currently in that space but are looking for some benchmarks or insights on how to be better? In today's episode we have 2 of our good friends from the PCA Commercial Committee, Maggie Kuyper with Harpeth Painting and Chris Elliott of ONIT Painting to dive into these common questions. We also share a little bit about the upcoming PCA Commercial Conference taking place on November 12th through the 15th in Scottsdale Arizona and what you can expect to take away from the event if you're considering attending! Visit www.pcapainted.org/events for more info!Need help getting your business in a spot to thrive while including commercial work? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com

One question we get from a lot of people is what is the best way to get into a new area of business? Whether you're looking to add on Kitchen Cabinets, a renovations division, get certified with Fine Paints of Europe, or even expand into commercial work etc. there's a time and a place to launch into an unknown area of opportunity.In today's episode, we break down how you should prepare for the new addition, but also where you want your current golden goose to be at, to allow you the opportunity to do this in a healthy way that allows all divisions of your business to thrive!Need help navigating a new expansion in your company? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

If you are like most business owners, you think, I can just do it myself. I've worn all the hats here for years, I can just do it. Its easier for me to do it than to explain to someone how to do it. Does that sound familiar? As Entrepreneurs, we will hit a ceiling in our business if we don't learn to delegate. Unfortunately, what many people do is wait too long to delegate, get frustrated when it doesn't go well, and resume doing it themselves. Or even worse, we do desperation delegation, where we just throw people into the fire and hope they brought an extinguisher with them.In today's episode we talk about delegation in your business, the number 1 thing to freeing up your time and getting ownership of your business again. We share some things to consider along with the pitfalls to avoid when it comes to delegation.Need help coordinating tasks and roles in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com

Regardless if you understand accounting and bookkeeping, it's important to know both your numbers and what you should be getting from your accountant. We want you to be in the know on your numbers, how things work from a business financial perspective, but also focus your time and energy on what you're good at and specialize in!In today's episode, we won't talk extensively about taxes and bookkeeping stuff, but more so to educate you on what you should be getting and what to expect when it comes to your books and your accountant.Looking to get a better handle on your finances this year? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

Do you love being the HR Director in your company? Being in charge of the Human Resources department typically isn't an entrepreneurs strong suit. The term HR essentially covers everything that comes to managing your employees: Hiring, interviewing, paperwork, reviews, documentation, legal agreements, etc.We hire employees because we need them to do the work, but at the end of the day it ends up causing more work for us. In today's episode, we're going to break down the key things you need to have in place for your business to make sure you can operate the HR Department efficiently and appropriately.Need help implementing some of the HR documents/strategies we discussed today? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

Do you do your estimates on the spot or send them over afterwards? While there's not a right or wrong answer here, we believe in the power of doing them face to face on the spot before you leave. In today's episode, we'll break down why we feel it's important, what you need to be able to do this, and also some tips for those that aren't doing it on the spot on how you can amplify and mirror some of the experienceNeed help getting your business in a spot to do estimates on the spot? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com

How often do you sit down and strategize or lay out a plan forward for your business? If you're like most entrepreneurs, I'm going to guess once a year at most. In today's episode, we're going to walk through how you can start brainstorming for 2025, but filter that down into some action steps for both the next 45 days and 4 and a half months to help you run into 2025 with momentum!Need help breaking down your business into action steps and objectives? Or maybe the discipline and accountability is the only thing holding you back? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com

There are a lot of uncertainties right now with the economy, and we're getting more and more questions of: what's happening?! What should we do?? How do we prepare? While we might not have all of the answers right this second, I think there's a lot of ways we can prepare either way for it. In today's episode we dive into the current state of the economy, what we're seeing across the board with consumer buying behavior, and then a list of do's and don'ts in the meantime.Looking for another perspective on planning ahead financially, or how to get in a better spot now? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com

Do you feel like you own your schedule most days or your schedule owns you? Working with a lot of painting contractors over the past 6 ½ years, we've realized that 90% of the issue isn't just the lack of systems or processes in their business, but the time to implement and work on things. In this episode, we want to break down some thoughts and tips to help you navigate guarding your schedule and making the most of the time you have!Looking to figure out how you can manage your time better? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com

Would it be nice to go on vacation and have your business actually grow while you're gone instead of just survive? Do you know what's required to make that happen and when those positions usually fit into your growth plan? In today's episode we cover the 3 key positions you need covered as well as 5 things you need to have in place in order for this dream to become a reality!Looking to figure out how you can have your business grow without being dependent on you? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com

There's a book by Dan Sullivan called Who Not How. In it, he talks about the benefits of hiring “who's” in your company and how the empowerment and someone that can own and create the systems/processes needed to thrive has its benefits. In today's episode we break down when you should hire a who and when you should hire a how for the key positions within your painting company.Do you need help understanding who you should hire in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com

Have you ever wondered why you look at your profit and loss and it says one thing but you look at your bank account and it says another? Or maybe you look at your profit and loss and it shows a great or terrible month but it's in huge swings both ways?That's because there's a huge difference between tax accounting and financial accounting in how you assess the numbers in your business. Believe it or not, the way you analyze the profitability of your business should be different than how the IRS analyzes your business. In this episode we help simplify the understanding of why things can be different and the best way to analyze the numbers for your business.Are your finances something you struggle to understand? Do you need help identifying your breakeven number and using your financial analysis to make decisions in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com

Scheduling projects properly is one of the hot questions of the summer so far for us. In this episode we cover how to schedule work to make sure you're meeting your financial goals, how to set the right expectations with your customers, and also how to allow for flexibility and changes for when projects pop up and you can capitalize on them.Need help working through the technology or processes for scheduling jobs in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com! We help painting contractors in every area of their business.For more details on the Elite Business Retreat mentioned in the intro, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat!