Aleph Ventures TV

New episode out now on Aleph Ventures TV! In this episode, Eric Crawford shares his journey from starting a painting business to scaling it to over $3 million in revenue. He discusses leadership, systems, partnership, and growth strategies that transformed his company and personal development. 00:00 The Journey Begins: Eric Crawford's Story 02:48 Building a Business: From Painting to Leadershi...

New episode out now on Aleph Ventures TV!In this episode, Micah Stelter shares expert insights on hiring, onboarding, coaching, and developing sales teams in the painting industry. Discover how we work to accelerate sales performance, avoid common pitfalls, and build a high-performing sales culture. 00:00 Introduction to Sales Strategies 02:56 Onboarding New Salespeople 05:34 Evaluating Sales Perf...

🎙️ New episode out now on Aleph Ventures TV! In this episode, Haakon Hansen and Nate Streeter discuss the current state of Aleph’s marketing strategies as they approach 2025. They reflect on their convictions about consumer preferences, the importance of content, and the challenges faced in the marketing landscape. The conversation delves into lessons learned so far in 2025, the significance of a...

🎙️ New episode out now on Aleph Ventures TV! Haakon Hansen and Dave Rychley explore the critical role of field coaching in driving team performance and accountability across organizations. They explain how field coaching supports skill development, differentiating it from traditional one-on-one meetings. The discussion highlights key elements of effective coaching—preparation, execution, feedback,...

🎙️ New episode out now on Aleph Ventures TV!Haakon sits down with Ben Landusky to talk about his journey in the painting industry. Ben shares how he started as a college student with no business experience and grew Foothills Painting into a successful company. They explore key topics like team structure, marketing, and navigating profitability challenges. Haakon and Ben also discuss the value of s...

🎙️ New episode out now on Aleph Ventures TV!Skip Johnson shares his entrepreneurial journey, discussing the challenges and lessons learned from his experiences in building and growing businesses. He emphasizes the importance of intentionality in growth, balancing personal and professional life, and creating a healthy company culture. Skip also introduces frameworks for navigating business stages a...

🎙️ New episode out now on Aleph Ventures TV! Haakon speaks with Max Olson about the significance of one-on-one meetings in leadership and business growth. They discuss the importance of purpose, preparation, structure, honesty, and follow-through in these meetings. Max shares his extensive experience and insights on how effective one-on-ones can influence team performance and foster a culture of a...

🎙️ New episode out now on Aleph Ventures TV!Haakon had a wide ranging conversation with Jon Bryant from PaintScout. Jon is a very thoughtful guy and shares some great insight on a number of topics, focusing primarily on the sales data from PaintScout and what he has learned from analyzing it. Enjoy!00:00 Introduction and Background03:07 The Vision Behind Paint Scout06:11 Journey into the Painting...

In this episode, Brad Ellison shares his journey from early entrepreneurial ventures to founding Ellison Painting and launching Rollout Marketing. He highlights the importance of community, the challenges of rapid growth, and the role of risk in success. He also offers insights on defining success, building strong teams, and fostering cooperation within the industry. 00:00 The Early Entrepreneuria...

Latest installment of Marketing Minutes. Nate and Caleb recently sat down to discuss how marketing is going so far in 2025. Here are the key topics they covered:Current State of MarketingDigital Channels (Facebook & Google Ads)Team Engagement & Data AccuracyCustomer Feedback & ContentFuture Strategies #MarketingMinutes #AlephVenturesTV #Marketing

In this episode, Jason Paris shares insights on forming business partnerships, especially in the painting industry. He highlights the challenges, the importance of character and communication, and how to assess the need for a partner. While partnerships aren’t a quick fix, he emphasizes that with careful consideration, they can drive greater success. 00:00 The Journey to Partnerships 05:51 Underst...

Chris Kiefer, owner of Boolean Automation, shares various insights from his experience leading the marketing division of an 8-figure painting company as well as what led him to start Boolean Automation and the power of automation and systems for scaling businesses. Topics discussed:* Automating the Painting Industry* Data-Driven Marketing & Quick Iterations* Software Solutions for Businesses a...

In this episode, Nate Streeter and Caleb Svendsgaard reflect on their 2024 marketing strategies. They discuss what worked, what didn’t and what bets they are making for 2025. Topics discussed: Understanding Customer Needs Integrating Sales and Marketing Execution is everything Content that provides value Check out their previous episode on @AlephVenturesTV:  https://youtu.be/lBekVlFqWss https://yo...

Josh Schrock is an EOS implementer and Leadership Coach. In this episode he shares his best practices around hiring an integrator.  If you are considering this crucial step in your business, tune in to Josh’s insights. 00:00 The Importance of Vision and Action 01:26 Josh Schrock's Journey to Leadership Coaching 03:50 Understanding the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) 08:03 The Role of th...

CEO of Aleph Chet Funk joins the show to discuss Business Planning. This is an important topic this time of year. We discuss: The importance of business planning for Vision How to think about how much you should grow How to know if my plan is too optimistic Indicators on when to pivot on my plan Check out Chet’s previous episode on @AlephVenturesTV: https://youtu.be/TO65aHw9Mf0 Where to find Aleph...

Thank to Micah Stelter! In this episode, Micah Stelter shares what helped him transform from chaos to clarity in work and life.  Tune in to get some ideas and inspiration on building systems to make sure your 2025 is the best year yet. #BusinessSuccess #PodcastEpisode   Where to find Micah: Instagram: @‌micahstelter_aleph Check out Micah's previous episode on @‌AlephVenturesTV: https://youtu.be/jG...

Marketing Minutes Clip:   Nate shares his honest thoughts on an actual direct mail postcard, highlighting what works and what could be improved.   #MarketingMinutes #AlephVenturesTV #Marketing

Latest installment of Marketing Minutes. Nate sits down with Michael Sanchez, owner of L&J Painting. Topics covered include: Facebook Ads SEO Lead Tracking Data Integrity Sustainable Growth #MarketingMinutes #AlephVenturesTV #Marketing

Thanks to Garrett Martell! In this episode, Garrett Martell shares his inspiring journey from his first entrepreneurial steps to building a successful business. Garrett shares about his experience around marketing strategy and systems that have helped him win. #Entrepreneurship #BusinessSuccess #PodcastEpisode 🔗 Visit our website: https://alephholdings.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @AlephHolding...

Latest installment of Marketing Minutes. @‌Nate Streeter and @‌Caleb Svendsgaard sit down and talk about what they think about in the off-season to gear up for next year. #MarketingMinutes #AlephVenturesTV #GrowthTips #Marketing

Latest installment of Marketing Minutes. @‌Nate Streeter and @‌Caleb Svendsgaard sit down and talk about how they put together an annual marketing plan. They go into the weeds so buckle up - hope you enjoy. #MarketingMinutes #AlephVenturesTV #GrowthTips #Marketing

Got marketing challenges? So does anyone who is serious about growth. Check out a new segment we are calling Marketing Minutes. We are fortunate to have two great marketers on our team: @‌Nate Streeter and @‌Caleb Svendsgaard. They receive a lot of questions from folks across the industry. We are working to capture those conversations and share them for all to benefit. These conversations are prac...

Thanks to Nathan TenNapel! Nathan TenNapel takes us through his journey, from starting as a summer painter to becoming the Owner and President of Select Painting, and now stepping into the tech world as Sales Development Manager at Boolean. Tune in for insights on leadership, mindset, and the system issues facing larger painting companies and how Boolean is solving them. Schedule a Call with Natha...

Thanks to Brandon Stahnke! Brandon Stahnke is a salesman at Paris Painting. He transitioned from the cycling industry and has jumped into selling in the painting industry. Here what has lead to his succesful transition and what has him excited about future leadership roles. Where to find Aleph: 🔗 Visit our website: https://alephholdings.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @AlephHoldings Music Provided...

Thanks to Mark Nelson! Mark Nelson, Vice President of Operations at Paris Painting, shares invaluable insights on Subcontracting for an Eight-Figure Painting Company. Learn how to scale your business from one of the best in the industry. Tune in and get ready to grow your business with real, actionable advice! Where to find Mark: Website: https://paris-painting.com/ Instagram: @markus.nelly Youtub...