Paint ED Podcast

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! Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/elite-business-advice PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCA195 Check out Tersh's YouTube channel here:     / tershblissett   How are you using AI and automation in your business? Maybe you use ChatGPT for idea generation or have some automated reminders going out through your bookkeeping software or CRM. If so, that's great. But the reality is there is a lot more you could be doing. And it doesn't all require in-depth programming knowledge or tech skills. Today's conversation is with Tersh Blissett. He's an AI and automations expert for trades and construction, Host of the Service Business Mastery Podcast, owner of two HVAC companies, and founder of Trade Automation Pros. We discuss the five types of automations all contractors need and three of the most clever ways he's seeing AI deployed in the trades today. If you're tired of monotonous and repetitive tasks but aren't sure where to start with automations, this episode is a must-listen. Episode Highlights: Get intel from Tersh Blissett, AI and automations expert for trades and construction, Host of the Service Business Mastery Podcast, owner of two HVAC companies, and founder of Trade Automation Pros. Learn the five types of automations every contractor needs to optimize their operations. Get tips on how to get started with AI and automations, including three of Tersh's favorite AI use cases in the contracting space. 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - Defining automations 02:04 - Background on Tersh's passion for AI and automation 06:42 - About Tersh 11:55 - Five automations every contractor needs 12:23 - 1. Automated appointment scheduling and reminders 19:36 - 2. Streamlined customer support ticket handling 24:10 - 3. Automated lead management 25:23 - 4. Social media content curation and posting 30:54 - 5. Automated onboarding for new clients 40:49 - Three clever ways contractors can use AI in their business 54:10 - Advice for the not so tech-savvy contractor 56:52 - Connect with Tersh Subscribe to Breakthrough Academy to never miss a video!

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Email me nick@nickslavik.com to get a complete packet of my SOPs and my Guides to Create SOP's! Mastering the Basics show schedule (Steps to Professionalization) 1. Proven Process (SOP's) 14 Jan 2. Estimating 25 Jan 3. Production 28 Jan - Expo Show 7 Feb - 4. Marketing 11 Feb 5. Human Resources 18 Feb 6. Financials and Goal Tracking 24 Feb 7. LMA - Lead, Manage & Accountability 4 Mar 8. MTB Summary / Ask me Anything Its almost time for the SuperBowl of the painting industry! PCA Expo Feb 3-7 2025 Colorado Springs - join me! https://pcapainted.org/expo Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik! My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKiZmIMvpNClL2fLNMzr... Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Marketing, Estimating, Recruiting, Financials, Leadership Contact me personally to arrange! nick@nickslavik.com PCA member companies are 15x larger, more profitable and more stable than the average painting company. How did they do this? PCA's Business Training: https://www.pcapainted.org/business-training/ Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/ask-a-painter PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

Join the panel of residential painting industry leaders Zach Kenney, Garrett Martell, Sarah Ross, Michal Cheney, Joshua Joosten, & Cody Roberts as they share actionable insights. In this episode, experts discuss high-end market strategies, holistic marketing, client trust-building, handling challenging customers, and navigating economic uncertainty—all aimed at helping you scale and thrive in the painting business. Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/painter-marketing-mastermind PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

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! Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/elite-business-advice PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCA194 Get your copy of Greg McKeown's new Essentialism Planner here: https://gregmckeown.com/books/the-ess... Do you know what you want this year? Or next year? Or in five years? In this distracted world we're living in, it can be pretty hard to drown out the noise, algorithms and influencers and figure out what it is that you want. And how to go get it. Our guest on the show today is Greg McKeown, author of one of the most beloved books in the small business world: Essentialism: the Disciplined Pursuit of Less. He's here to teach us how to define and achieve what's truly most important to you by narrowing your focus and aligning your actions with the highest priority—the most essential—goals in business and life. Late last year, Greg released a new workbook to help readers work through the concepts of an essentialist lifestyle, and we're lucky enough to get a preview into what the process looks like on the show. Episode highlights: Learn how to apply the concepts of Greg McKeown's book, Essentialism: - The Disciplined Pursuit of Less to your business and life. Get tips from Benji and Greg on how to figure out what it is you actually want in life, and how to go after it with laser focus. Gain a new perspective on your 2025 strategic plan and vision, just in time to go out and crush your goals. 00:00 - Intro 01:44 - Essentialism: A 2024 Update 04:19 - About the Essentialism Planner 07:43 - How to discern the "trivial many" from the "vital few" 30:39 - How to figure out what you actually want 55:25 - The power of a graceful no 01:01:40 - The importance of rest, play, and escape 01:10:40 - Advice for contractors as they enter 2025 Subscribe to Breakthrough Academy to never miss a video!

Its almost time for the SuperBowl of the painting industry! PCA Expo Feb 3-7 2025 Colorado Springs - join me! https://pcapainted.org/expo Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik! My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKiZmIMvpNClL2fLNMzr... Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Marketing, Estimating, Recruiting, Financials, Leadership Contact me personally to arrange! nick@nickslavik.com PCA member companies are 15x larger, more profitable and more stable than the average painting company. How did they do this? PCA's Business Training: https://www.pcapainted.org/business-training/ Mastering the Basics show schedule (Steps to Professionalization) 1. Proven Process (SOP's) 14 Jan 2. Estimating 25 Jan 3. Production 28 Jan - Expo Show 7 Feb - 4. Marketing 11 Feb 5. Human Resources 18 Feb 6. Financials and Goal Tracking 24 Feb 7. LMA - Lead, Manage & Accountability 4 Mar 8. MTB Summary / Ask me Anything Painting Contractors Association - PCA Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/ask-a-painter PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

Join Brandon Pierpont as he dives deep into the latest 2025 marketing trends, AI advancements, and proven strategies to scale your painting business. This episode covers overcoming challenging market conditions, mastering holistic marketing, leveraging AI for growth, and real success stories. Whether you're aiming to dominate a tough year or plan for exponential growth, tune in to gain actionable insights and elevate your painting business to new heights. Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/painter-marketing-mastermind PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

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! Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/elite-business-advice PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

Stop telling yourself the lies in this episode and start telling yourself the 7 TRUTHS in this free download instead: https://trybta.com/DL193 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCA193 For the first episode of 2025, Benji is speaking from the heart. Today, he's calling out seven lies to stop telling yourself in 2025. And, really, seven lies we all need to stop telling ourselves. We hope this episode helps you break unhealthy thought patterns. About your business. About your family. And most importantly, about yourself. New year, new you. And new us, too. Episode Highlights: Understand whether seven unhealthy thought patterns are impacting your business and life, and how to let them go as you enter the new year. Reflect on the limiting beliefs that held you back in the past, and start to shift your thinking as you move into the future. 00:00 - Intro 02:09 - 1. It's “just a [insert industry] business” 04:32 - 2. Another business/industry would have been easier 08:39 - 3. It HAS to be hard 10:39 - 4. I need to be good at everything. 11:45 - 5. I'm not worthy of the abundance my business is creating 14:32 - 6. A+ Talent doesn't want to work for my business 16:32 - 7. I'm behind; everyone else is so far ahead Subscribe to Breakthrough Academy to never miss a video!

Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik! My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKiZmIMvpNClL2fLNMzr... Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Marketing, Estimating, Recruiting, Financials, Leadership Contact Marsha at the PCA mbass@pcapainted.org Upcoming events Link to the PCA's event page: https://www.pcapainted.org/events/ -PCA Expo Feb 3-7 2025 Colorado Springs Early bird registration discount extended! https://pcapainted.org/expo PCA member companies are 15x larger, more profitable and more stable than the average painting company. How did they do this? PCA's Business Training: https://www.pcapainted.org/business-training/ Painting Contractors Association - PCA Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/ask-a-painter PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

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! Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/elite-business-advice PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCA192 Have you ever wondered how the masters of big business scale up to nine-figures and beyond? Today's guest is Adam E. Coffey, author of 3 bestsellers: The Private Equity Playbook, The Exit Strategy Playbook, and Empire Builder: The Road to a Billion. After 10 years as an executive at General Electric, he was hired as the president of three private equity-backed service companies where he completed 58 acquisitions and facilitated billions of dollars in successful exits. In this episode, we pick his brain about how small-to-medium sized contractors like you can apply the concepts of The Private Equity Playbook to their business systems and operations. And trust us, there is a ton to be learned from our conversation. Episode highlights: Get a breakdown of the concepts in Adam E.Coffey's bestselling books, The Private Equity Playbook, The Exit Strategy Playbook, and Empire Builder: The Road to a Billion. Learn the three stages of business growth on the road to a billion, and what tactics and areas of focus are most important at each point in the journey. Understand how to apply the mindset and tactics used in the world of private equity to your own strategic plan. 00:00 - Intro 01:23 - About Adam Coffey 06:22 - Stage 1 : $0 to $1MM 16:26 - Stage 2: $1 M to $10MM 32:17 - Stage 3: $10MM to $100MM 42:40 - Four Powerful Organic Levers to Bend Your Growth Curve Upward 50:27 - The 2 Most Essential Business Skills for Growth 53:39 - Connect With Adam Subscribe to Breakthrough Academy to never miss a video!

Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik! My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKiZmIMvpNClL2fLNMzr... Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Marketing, Estimating, Recruiting, Financials, Leadership Contact Marsha at the PCA mbass@pcapainted.org Upcoming events Link to the PCA's event page: https://www.pcapainted.org/events/ -PCA Expo Feb 3-7 2025 Colorado Springs Early bird registration discount extended! https://pcapainted.org/expo PCA member companies are 15x larger, more profitable and more stable than the average painting company. How did they do this? PCA's Business Training: https://www.pcapainted.org/business-training/ Painting Contractors Association - PCA Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/ask-a-painter PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

In this series titled "3rd Generation Painter, 1st Generation Mindset", Joshua Joosten & Cody Roberts of Sequoia Painting will be sharing their story on building a nearly $2m residential and commercial painting company based in Tulare County, CA. They will be detailing the changes that Sequoia Painting has undergone from starting as a post-retirement hobby for Joshua to a profitable and growing enterprise with a very unique approach to the painting industry. In this episode, episode 1, Joshua & Cody will discuss the origins of Sequoia Painting from the perspective of a 3rd generation painter, and the transition that needed to happen to create true business intrinsic value. In episode 2, they will discuss their counterintuitive organizational structure and how it has improved Sequoia Painting. In episode 3, Joshua & Cody will deep dive into the culture of Sequoia Painting and the mission they have to professionalize and elevate the painting industry. In episode 4, they will lay out the systems and processes that Sequoia Painting has in place to ensure quality and make the company truly scalable. And in the final episode, episode 5, Joshua & Cody will lay out the big future plans for Sequoia Painting, including the potential for a nationwide franchise. Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/painter-marketing-mastermind PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

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! Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/elite-business-advice PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

Learn how to hire for profit growth with this free download: https://trybta.com/DLEP191 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCA191 Learn more about Greg and Simple Numbers here: https://www.simplenumberscri.com/ We're gonna make an educated guess and say you didn't get into business because you love accounting. So when it comes to financial management—budgeting, forecasting, and tracking the right metrics for success—you'd be forgiven for getting a little lost in the jargon and differing opinions on the “right” way to do things. Our guest on the show today is Greg Crabtree, author of Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits! Greg's approach to financial controls and profitability is refreshingly simple and easy to understand. He distills the confusing world of accounting into incredibly simple metrics and lays out the core areas of business you need to focus on. If you're looking for a simple explanation of which numbers you should care about and how to optimize them for business growth, consider this episode your starting point. Episode highlights: Understand why gross margin is your TRUE top line and why revenue is one of the most meaningless metrics to care about in business, according to Greg Crabtree, author of Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits! Hear Greg's thoughts on why your income tax paid is actually one of the best KPIs to optimize Learn the only two ways to boost labor productivity and get out of the profitability black hole between $1MM and $5MM 00:00 - Intro 01:52 - Why are finances so hard to understand? 14:49 - About the Four Keys 21:30 - How should people use and think about the Four Keys? 28:44 - Owner's Salary 36:56 - Profit 50:52 - Labor Productivity 1:02:23 - Habits and mindsets Subscribe to Breakthrough Academy to never miss a video!

Join us as we hear the inspiring story of Danny Villarreal, a PCA member and Craftsman Painter Collective member, who shares his journey from humble beginnings to successful business owner. Discover how Danny's dedication to the trade, combined with a commitment to education and community, has transformed his life. Learn about the challenges he faced in the early years, the importance of mentorship and networking, and the valuable resources available to aspiring entrepreneurs. Get motivated to build your own dream life with Danny's insights and advice. Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/painted-show PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

In this series titled "3rd Generation Painter, 1st Generation Mindset", Joshua Joosten & Cody Roberts of Sequoia Painting will be sharing their story on building a nearly $2m residential and commercial painting company based in Tulare County, CA. They will be detailing the changes that Sequoia Painting has undergone from starting as a post-retirement hobby for Joshua to a profitable and growing enterprise with a very unique approach to the painting industry. In this episode, episode 1, Joshua & Cody will discuss the origins of Sequoia Painting from the perspective of a 3rd generation painter, and the transition that needed to happen to create true business intrinsic value. In episode 2, they will discuss their counterintuitive organizational structure and how it has improved Sequoia Painting. In episode 3, Joshua & Cody will deep dive into the culture of Sequoia Painting and the mission they have to professionalize and elevate the painting industry. In episode 4, they will lay out the systems and processes that Sequoia Painting has in place to ensure quality and make the company truly scalable. And in the final episode, episode 5, Joshua & Cody will lay out the big future plans for Sequoia Painting, including the potential for a nationwide franchise. Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/painter-marketing-mastermind PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

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 company If you need help implementing any of the things mentioned in this episode, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com! Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/elite-business-advice PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

Grab a free summary of Joey's book, Never Lose an Employee Again, here: https://trybta.com/DLEP190 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCA190 Learn more about Joey and his work here: https://joeycoleman.com/ It sucks to lose good people. Especially when it feels like you did everything you could to keep them, short of a 7-figure salary and 6 months vacation.

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Learn more here: https://www.estimaterocket.com/ My thoughts about this anniversary ⬇️ Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik! My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKiZmIMvpNClL2fLNMzr... Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Marketing, Estimating, Recruiting, Financials, Leadership Contact Marsha at the PCA mbass@pcapainted.org Upcoming events Link to the PCA's event page: https://www.pcapainted.org/events/ -Gathering of MN Painters / SW / Graco Master's Class - 6 Dec -My pilgrimage back to Brazil - follow along in early December! -PCA Expo Feb 3-7 2025 Colorado Springs PCA member companies are 15x larger, more profitable and more stable than the average painting company. How did they do this? PCA's Business Training: https://www.pcapainted.org/business-training/ Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/ask-a-painter PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

In this series titled "3rd Generation Painter, 1st Generation Mindset", Joshua Joosten & Cody Roberts of Sequoia Painting will be sharing their story on building a nearly $2m residential and commercial painting company based in Tulare County, CA. They will be detailing the changes that Sequoia Painting has undergone from starting as a post-retirement hobby for Joshua to a profitable and growing enterprise with a very unique approach to the painting industry. In this episode, episode 1, Joshua & Cody will discuss the origins of Sequoia Painting from the perspective of a 3rd generation painter, and the transition that needed to happen to create true business intrinsic value. In episode 2, they will discuss their counterintuitive organizational structure and how it has improved Sequoia Painting. In episode 3, Joshua & Cody will deep dive into the culture of Sequoia Painting and the mission they have to professionalize and elevate the painting industry. In episode 4, they will lay out the systems and processes that Sequoia Painting has in place to ensure quality and make the company truly scalable. And in the final episode, episode 5, Joshua & Cody will lay out the big future plans for Sequoia Painting, including the potential for a nationwide franchise. Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/painter-marketing-mastermind PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

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! Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/elite-business-advice PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

Grab your copy of our IMPLEMENT framework here: https://trybta.com/DLEP189 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/pca-ce The end of the year is approaching, and that means it's “hope season” for a lot of contractors. Your implementation goals are big. You've got tech stack upgrades, brand refreshes, and shiny new internal processes on the brain. But, let's be real: If you look back at past years—and all the projects you had planned—how many of them did you actually get across the finish line? The graveyard of good ideas not implemented for most entrepreneurs is vast. So how do you break the cycle and actually get sh*t done in 2025? This episode is a 9-part roadmap that will help you sharpen your implementation skills and turn your great ideas into fully implemented systems. Episode highlights: Learn Benji's nine part framework for successfully implementing projects—from tech stack upgrades to business systems to SOPs. Understand why implementation is so difficult, and how to sharpen your skills as a business owner to get more done in 2025. Get fired up and ready to crush your implementation goals next year. 00:00 - Intro 02:15 - Pick The Right Things To Implement 04:33 - Define Your Outcomes 06:34 - Don't Reinvent the Wheel 07:34 - Make Foolproof Project Plans 09:04 - Delegate, Don't Dump 12:29 - Find Your Milestones and Celebrate Them 13:29 - Don't Forget the Change Management Part 15:57 - Audit (is what we implemented working?) 17:12 - Give People Breaks Subscribe to Breakthrough Academy to never miss a video!

The past, the present, the future. My thoughts about this anniversary ⬇️ Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik! My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKiZmIMvpNClL2fLNMzr... Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Marketing, Estimating, Recruiting, Financials, Leadership Contact Marsha at the PCA mbass@pcapainted.org ❄️ The Retreat - Winter 2025 ❄️ Private chef. Private Lodge. Private Yoga instructor. Life changing conversations. More info and link to Apply: https://www.facebook.com/share/GXq4om5qkMTEgkGm/ Upcoming events Link to the PCA's event page: https://www.pcapainted.org/events/ -Gathering of MN Painters / SW / Graco Master's Class - 6 Dec -My pilgrimage back to Brazil - follow along in early December! -PCA Expo Feb 3-7 2025 Colorado Springs PCA member companies are 15x larger, more profitable and more stable than the average painting company. How did they do this? PCA's Business Training: https://www.pcapainted.org/business-training/ Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/ask-a-painter PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

In this series titled "3rd Generation Painter, 1st Generation Mindset", Joshua Joosten & Cody Roberts of Sequoia Painting will be sharing their story on building a nearly $2m residential and commercial painting company based in Tulare County, CA. They will be detailing the changes that Sequoia Painting has undergone from starting as a post-retirement hobby for Joshua to a profitable and growing enterprise with a very unique approach to the painting industry. In this episode, episode 1, Joshua & Cody will discuss the origins of Sequoia Painting from the perspective of a 3rd generation painter, and the transition that needed to happen to create true business intrinsic value. In episode 2, they will discuss their counterintuitive organizational structure and how it has improved Sequoia Painting. In episode 3, Joshua & Cody will deep dive into the culture of Sequoia Painting and the mission they have to professionalize and elevate the painting industry. In episode 4, they will lay out the systems and processes that Sequoia Painting has in place to ensure quality and make the company truly scalable. And in the final episode, episode 5, Joshua & Cody will lay out the big future plans for Sequoia Painting, including the potential for a nationwide franchise. Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/painter-marketing-mastermind PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

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! Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/elite-business-advice PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

Connect time tracking to your job costing with this free white paper from busybusy: https://trybta.com/DLEP188 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCA188 Have you ever wondered whether getting your field staff to track their time is worthwhile? Sure, it'd be great to hold them accountable. But you can already hear their grumbles and groans about having to add another thing to their to-do list. The thing is, in other businesses (think accounting, law, marketing agencies), time tracking is standard practice. The whole goal in those industries is to make as much time billable to the client as possible. So why is it different in the trades? Our guest on the show today is Isaac Barlow. He's the Founder of busybusy. The industry-leading time-tracking app for construction and trades. Today's conversation is about leveraging time-tracking technology to increase productivity and profitability without hurting your company culture. Episode highlights: Learn how time tracking can be used to create a performance culture built on business intelligence. Understand why field staff often resist adopting modern tech and how to change their attitudes and get them on board with time tracking. Find out how to create a modern data-obsessed organization in an old school industry. 00:00 - Intro 01:48 - The story behind busybusy 08:42 - Why contractors need to be more time obsessed 16:42 - The benefits of busybusy and other time tracking apps 22:08 - How to deal with pushback from the team 28:56 - Business Intelligence: helpful or hurtful to culture? 31:57 - Gamification: does it work? 34:04 - 3 tips to get your team thinking more like owners 38:19 - Downloadable handout and busybusy promotion 39:08 - Business intelligence: what is it and how do you use it? 44:46 - Too much data vs. too little data: what is the balance? 46:36 - How to become data-obsessed (even if you're not wired that way) 49:13 - Connect with Isaac and learn more about busybusy Subscribe to Breakthrough Academy to never miss a video!

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Do you ever feel stuck when it comes to helping your customers choose colors? Or maybe you're not sure how to market your painting services effectively? In this episode of PaintED, host Torlando Hakes sits down with Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing at Sherwin-Williams, to discuss the power of color in the painting industry. Here's what you'll learn: Why color is such a powerful tool for transforming spaces and personalizing homes How to overcome the challenges of color selection and close more sales The importance of incorporating color marketing into your business strategy How to leverage Sherwin-Williams' Pro Color Toolkit to inspire your customers and grow your business Tune in to discover how to unlock the potential of color and take your painting business to the next level! Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/painted-show PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik! My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKiZmIMvpNClL2fLNMzr... Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Marketing, Estimating, Recruiting, Financials, Leadership Contact Marsha at the PCA mbass@pcapainted.org  The Retreat - Winter 2025  Private chef. Private Lodge. Private Yoga instructor. Life changing conversations. More info and link to Apply: https://www.facebook.com/share/GXq4om5qkMTEgkGm/ Upcoming events: Link to the PCA's event page: https://www.pcapainted.org/events/ -Gathering of MN Painters / SW / Graco Master's Class - 6 Dec -PCA Expo Feb 3-7 2025 Colorado Springs PCA member companies are 15x larger, more profitable and more stable than the average painting company. How did they do this? PCA's Business Training: https://www.pcapainted.org/business-training/ Painting Contractors Association - PCA Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/ask-a-painter PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

In this series titled "3rd Generation Painter, 1st Generation Mindset", Joshua Joosten & Cody Roberts of Sequoia Painting will be sharing their story on building a nearly $2m residential and commercial painting company based in Tulare County, CA. They will be detailing the changes that Sequoia Painting has undergone from starting as a post-retirement hobby for Joshua to a profitable and growing enterprise with a very unique approach to the painting industry. In this episode, episode 1, Joshua & Cody will discuss the origins of Sequoia Painting from the perspective of a 3rd generation painter, and the transition that needed to happen to create true business intrinsic value. In episode 2, they will discuss their counterintuitive organizational structure and how it has improved Sequoia Painting. In episode 3, Joshua & Cody will deep dive into the culture of Sequoia Painting and the mission they have to professionalize and elevate the painting industry. In episode 4, they will lay out the systems and processes that Sequoia Painting has in place to ensure quality and make the company truly scalable. And in the final episode, episode 5, Joshua & Cody will lay out the big future plans for Sequoia Painting, including the potential for a nationwide franchise. Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/painter-marketing-mastermind PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

In this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors, we dive into the power of professional online presence and effective marketing strategies with Alexander Donev of Firemind Studios. Alex, a creative marketing expert with years of experience, has helped contractors and service businesses transform their brands, boost their customer engagement, and drive impressive business growth. Our guest shares his success story of working with a local painting company to increase their online leads from $200,000 in 2019 to over $900,000 in 2020. He explains the importance of building a strong digital presence through modern web design, compelling visual content, and consistent social media engagement. Alex also offers practical tips on leveraging tools like Google reviews, social media, and simple website builders for smaller businesses. Whether you're just starting out or want to refine your marketing efforts, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you build credibility, stand out in a crowded market, and ultimately grow your business. Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/estimate-rocket-podcast-1 PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

In the 2nd episode of our 3-part series, we're going to talk about your vision for your company in the next 10 years. This will help us put some action steps together for what you need to accomplish in 2025 to put you on the right path to hit your 3 year plan in 2027 and ultimately your 10 year (and beyond) vision for your business. Not knowing where you're going and the plan to get there is the #1 reason entrepreneurs fail in their business. 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're looking for some added accountability or perspective to help you achieve your 1, 3 and 10 year goals, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com! Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/elite-business-advice PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCA187 Get a copy of Profit First for Contractors here: https://www.amazon.ca/Profit-First-Co... Did you know that the vast majority of construction and trades businesses net less than 5% profit a year? In case you were wondering—that's not good. Our guest on the show today is Shawn Van Dyke, author of Profit First for Contractors and The Paperwork Punch List. In this episode, we break down the Profit First for Contractors (or PFC) cash management model, including a prescribed framework for implementing PFC in your business right away. If you change the way you manage your finances, you'll also change the way you think about money flowing in and out of your accounts. And in turn, you'll make better decisions that benefit you and your business. Episode highlights: Unpack how the profit-first approach Shawn Van Dyke outlines in Profit First for Contractors produces a powerful and positive psychological change to the way you see money flowing into and out of your business. Learn the four most common profit-destroying mistakes that Shawn sees owners make all too often. Find out which five bank accounts you need to set up right away. 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - About Profit First for Contractors 10:31 - Why is minimal profitability so common in construction and trades? 15:49 - Brief synopsis of the PFC Model 21:05 - Five bank accounts you need to set up 31:36 - What's the value of the five bank accounts? 47:07 - 4 mistakes that kill profitability 01:05:08 - Connect with Shawn Subscribe to Breakthrough Academy to never miss a video!

In this episode of the Painter Marketing Mastermind Podcast, Lisa Hudson, President of the Fresh Coat Painters franchise, discusses the growth of Fresh Coat Painters. She will lay out the differentiation of Fresh Coat and what makes the franchise so successful. Listen on for advice that you can action in your own painting company. Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/painter-marketing-mastermind PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

Ask a Painter Live #440: Guest Aaron Shaver of Aaron Shaver Painting Co. Aaron was here for the genesis of the new version of my painting company. He Apprenticed under me for years. He remembers stuff I had long forgotten. Don't miss this one. Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik! My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKiZm... ❄️ The Retreat - Winter 2025 ❄️ Private chef. Private Lodge. Private Yoga instructor. Life changing conversations. More info and link to Apply:    / gxq4om5qkmtegkgm   Link to the PCA's event page: https://www.pcapainted.org/events/ Upcoming events: -Gathering of MN Painters / SW / Graco Master's Class - 6 Dec -PCA Expo Feb 3-7 2025 Colorado Springs Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Contact Marsha at the PCA mbass@pcapainted.org and we can arrange it for you! PCA member companies are 15x larger, more profitable and more stable than the average painting company. How did they do this? PCA's Business Training: https://www.pcapainted.org/business-t... Painting Contractors Association - PCA Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/ask-a-painter PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

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! Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/elite-business-advice PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

Grab your free copy of the Max Priorities Pyramid and start sorting your priorities today: https://trybta.com/DLEP186 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCA186 How good are you at prioritization in your business? It's ok. You can be honest. The truth is that prioritization seems straightforward, but in reality it's much more complex than it appears, especially in the context of a business like yours - which is inherently dynamic, ever-changing, and unpredictable. Issues come out of nowhere. Circumstances change. People quit. Clients cancel. Unexpected weather roles through. How are you supposed to get anything done when you're constantly putting out fires? Our guests today have some practical strategies that can help. Harry Max is the author of Managing Priorities: How to Create Better Plans and Make Smarter Decisions. And Wes Bright is his partner at Peak Priorities. They consult with some of the biggest companies in tech, and today, they're going to level up our priority management toolbox in a major way. Episode highlights: Learn what makes prioritization so hard and what systems and tools you can use to get better at it. Understand the frameworks Harry Max recommends in his book, Managing Priorities: How to Create Better Plans and Make Smarter Decisions. Get practical prioritization tips from two consultants who work with the biggest companies in tech including Apple, Google and Microsoft. 00:00 - Intro 01:48 - About the book - Managing Priorities: How to Create Better Plans and Make Smarter Decisions 03:56 - Why "prioritize" is the most important verb 09:32 - Why we all suck at prioritizing 14:22 - About the "false sense of urgency" 22:58 - The impact of a clear vision on prioritization 31:24 - The DEGAP Framework 42:40 - Sorting methods for prioritization 47:45 - Ideal rhythms for reviewing goals and progress 52:27 - What to delegate vs. what to keep 58:54 - Evolving our prioritization systems as we grow 01:03:22 - Where can people connect with you? Subscribe to Breakthrough Academy to never miss a video!

Are you struggling to get reviews for your painting business? In this episode of the PaintED Podcast, Torlando sits down with Alistair Day from Nice Job to discuss the importance of reputation management and how to make it easier than ever. Learn how to: Overcome the fear of negative reviews: Discover why they're actually opportunities for growth and how to respond effectively. Build a culture of reviews: Motivate your team and incentivize quality service through reviews. Automate the review process: Save time and increase efficiency with tools like Nice Job. Turn reviews into marketing gold: Amplify your best reviews across your website and social media to attract new customers. Uncover your value proposition: Use reviews to identify what sets you apart from the competition and refine your marketing message. Plus, get an exclusive discount on Nice Job for PCA members! Tune in to discover how to build a strong online reputation, attract more customers, and grow your painting business. Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/painted-show PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik! My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKiZmIMvpNClL2fLNMzr...  The Retreat - Winter 2025  More info and link to Apply: https://www.facebook.com/share/GXq4om5qkMTEgkGm/ Link to the PCA's event page: https://www.pcapainted.org/events/ Upcoming events: -PCA Commercial Contractor's Retreat 12-15 Nov Scottsdale, Az -Gathering of MN Painters / SW / Graco Master's Class - 6 Dec -PCA Expo Feb 3-7 2025 Colorado Springs Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Contact Marsha at the PCA mbass@pcapainted.org and we can arrange it for you! PCA member companies are 15x larger, more profitable and more stable than the average painting company. How did they do this? PCA's Business Training: https://www.pcapainted.org/business-training/ Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/ask-a-painter PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/

Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/elite-business-advice PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ 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/call Have 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!

Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/contractor-evolution PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCA185 How did Plus Construction owner and Breakthrough Academy Member Charlie Bethell go from endless callbacks, cash crunches and frustration to selling and building 500 decks a year? Systemizing and optimizing. And a lot of it. Today, Charlie's on the show to talk about his digital marketing strategies, which bring in 60% of the businesses annual leads, and the massive changes he made to his sales-to-production handoff. In other words, we're diving into the secrets of a high-volume contractor. Episode highlights: Learn the strategies and tactics Charlie Bethell uses to get 60% of his leads from digital marketing initiatives. Find out which implementation items Charlie used to vastly improve his sales-to-production handoff, resulting in higher customer satisfaction, better team morale and more profitable jobs. Hear how Charlie hit his BHAG five years early and what he learned in the process. 00:00 - Intro 01:52 - About Charlie's "Want to Have" Business 04:08 - Charlie's Killer Digital Marketing Funnel 22:04- 3 Digital Marketing Mistakes to Avoid 23:58 - Why Sales to Production Handoff is so Hard 29:17 - 3 Antidotes to Sales to Production Issues 46:19 - How Charlie hit his BHAG 2 Years Early Subscribe to Breakthrough Academy to never miss a video!

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Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/ask-a-painter PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ Connect w Benji: https://www.btacademy.com/community/bta-team/benji-carlson/ Subscribe to 1 Page Weekly w Nick Slavik! My weekly audio newsletter about data, feelings, self and entrepreneurship https://open.spotify.com/show/7ehKiZmIMvpNClL2fLNMzr... ❄️ The Retreat - Winter 2025 ❄️ More info and link to Apply: https://www.facebook.com/share/GXq4om5qkMTEgkGm/ Link to the PCA's event page: https://www.pcapainted.org/events/ Upcoming events: -PCA Commercial Contractor's Retreat 12-15 Nov Scottsdale, Az -Gathering of MN Painters / SW / Graco Master's Class - 6 Dec -PCA Expo Feb 3-7 2025 Colorado Springs Want a LIVE Masters Class in your area? Contact Marsha at the PCA mbass@pcapainted.org and we can arrange it for you! PCA member companies are 15x larger, more profitable and more stable than the average painting company. How did they do this? PCA's Business Training: https://www.pcapainted.org/business-training/ Painting Contractors Association - PCA Ask a Painter Live

Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/elite-business-advice PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ 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 level In 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

Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/contractor-evolution PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ Grab a free copy of the Four Numbers Exercise to help you 10x your wealth attraction: https://trybta.com/DLEP184 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCA184 Learn more about Brian here: https://www.thewealthycontractor.com/ Running a highly profitable contracting business has two sides of the coin. You need the profitability skill sets: budgeting, job costing, pricing strategies, accounting best practices, and so on. We've discussed these plenty on the show. The other thing you need is the “profitability mindset.” This has very little to do with spreadsheets and bookkeeping and everything to do with your attitude towards money, your belief and self-worth, and your ability to practice what our guest on the show today calls wealth attraction. Brian Kaskavalciyan, aka The Wealthy Contractor, is back on the show for the second time to talk about how to clarify your why, get control of your mind and develop the sense of deserving that so many contractors are missing. Episode highlights: Find out why so many contractors operate with a broken profit model, and how to fix it. Learn how to use the four number exercise to clarify your why and 10x your wealth attraction. Hear The Wealthy Contractor's advice on taking control of your mind so you can develop the sense of deserving and self-worth that so many contractors are missing. 00:00 - Intro 03:33 - About Brian's Profitability Workshops 08:06 - The broken profit model 13:13 - Profitability skills vs. profitability mindset 19:25 - The 4 Numbers Exercise 34:51 - Taking control of your mind 48:07 - Staying hungry in the face of success 52:47 - Brian's observations about the best of the best Subscribe to Breakthrough Academy to never miss a video!

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